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Old 11-20-2021, 10:45 AM
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It is nice to provide options to people reading this thread. I opted to purchase retail from Lowe's (#38) and you opted to purchase online. I have no idea if your savings numbers are accurate. It doesn't really matter since this was a one time purchase.

While you were doing your cost analysis, I was heading to Lowe's with my replacement model number. My project took 1 hour and I reaped intangible savings from time incurred. Also, since my Alerts came with batteries, I will not have forgotten batteries rolling around in my junk drawer. Nice to have options.
Agreed. But, no matter what you do, I would advise that you always have a few spare 9-volt batteries on hand. When you have a smoke detector chirping at midnight, there is no way to stop it without replacing the battery or disconnecting the detector. It's easier to replace the battery.