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Old 08-10-2022, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Toymeister View Post
No they are not, that is why I posted this lifesaving tip. They are, however, following code.

It is more important (than the type of smoke alarm you have) to replace your detectors after ten years
Actually we have both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors. The carbon monoxide detectors only last about 4 years. I am too stubborn to admit I am this old. Must be a problem with the mirror, In any case with the proper ladder an 8 foot changing the battery and changing a smoke detector or carbon monoxide detector is truly simple.