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Old 11-06-2023, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
Alkaline batteries have a 5-10 year shelf life, when used as a backup battery. Changing them every 6 months seems like overkill.
But they are not on the shelf. They are constantly checking the status. I always wait until one starts beeping and then change them all. That first one always happens in the middle of the night in our bedroom.