[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by MorTech

It is odd we still do this time change....Here is the "reason".

Why Daylight Saving Time Is Stupid - LewRockwell

My vote is for Standard Time, but, as I said in an earlier post........I'll take anytime.......just pick one!!!!!

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Typically, the batteries that come with your smoke detectors are alkaline batteries which have a 5 to 10 year shelf life. They are only used in smoke detectors for backup purposes when you have a power failure. They are rarely used at all. Also, when the battery becomes weak, the smoke detector will start to beep to alert you to replace the battery. So, in my opinion, routinely replacing the batteries every 6 months, as some recommend, is an outdated recommendation. If you want even longer lasting smoke detectors, you can replace the batteries with lithium batteries that are designed to last 10 years or longer.

Bingo.

I installed nine Energizer Ultimate Lithium (10 yr) batteries in 12/2016 and made a note in my Google calendar to replace them all in 12/2026. So far, only two have failed earlier than expected. One in 11/2021 and one in 10/2023.

[fishon]

If you have eight smoke detectors that’s a 25% failure rate to date. That is not acceptable.

[ThirdOfFive]

Originally Posted by tophcfa

Still need to wind our Grandfather Clock once per month. The clock was built in 1886 and runs perfectly ever since Joe the clock guy in the Villages fixed her up for us. I finally graduated to a self winding Seiko dive watch.

My wife got me an Apple watch. Don't trust it: it talks to me, tells me when it is too noisy (like I don't know!), reminds me to stand up. Tells me when my phone is ringing. For all I know it is spying on me too.

Like having a second wife on my arm.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by mntlblok

Wow! How did I not know (remember) that! Cool! The US Tried Permanent Daylight Saving Time in the ’70s. People Hated It - Washingtonian

So, why not try permanent standard time?

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

Bingo.

I installed nine Energizer Ultimate Lithium (10 yr) batteries in 12/2016 and made a note in my Google calendar to replace them all in 12/2026. So far, only two have failed earlier than expected. One in 11/2021 and one in 10/2023.

Note that the newer smoke alarms will not even allow you to use the detector after 10 years. They have a built-in timer and the device starts to beep until you replace the detector.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Note that the newer smoke alarms will not even allow you to use the detector after 10 years. They have a built-in timer and the device starts to beep until you replace the detector.

Yeah... I installed new detectors at the same time because the old ones were long overdue.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

So, why not try permanent standard time?

Permanent standard time or permanent saving time - someone is going to be unhappy. But I agree, pick one and stick with it. Personally, standard time is more logical since it aligns with the earth and sun are doing but hey, we're America, we make our own rules.

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by RedChariot

I hate all this. Prefer DST. Now it will get dark at 4:30 in the afternoon . Who cares if its light in in the early morning! Just pick one time and I'll learn to live with it. Enough already!

I prefer Daylight Savings Time too. Fortunately, that is the one that is currently in the bills to stop this nonsense.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Ecuadog

Yeah... I installed new detectors at the same time because the old ones were long overdue.

Equadog.....Who is the woman in your current avatar? She looks to be an actress from the 40s. She is beautiful.

[Ecuadog]

Originally Posted by coffeebean

Equadog.....Who is the woman in your current avatar? She looks to be an actress from the 40s. She is beautiful.

Today, it is Gene Tierney.

[kcrazorbackfan]

Originally Posted by Tvflguy

grrrrr. That time of the year. Finally done with all of ours. I think. Worse in Fall Back.

Why can’t our Leadership pass a simple one-time annually?

OK, I’d better get ready to change all our clocks AGAIN in the Spring.

grrrrr.

Our “Leadership” doesn’t, won’t, can’t listen to their constituents.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

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.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

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.

I agree. Note that the beeping or chirping sound is triggered by a drop in voltage across the battery terminals. The chirping is not powered by the battery, but by your house power. Even if your remove the battery, the chirping will continue until you replace the battery.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fishon

If you have eight smoke detectors that’s a 25% failure rate to date. That is not acceptable.

I have 4 smoke detectors with alkaline batteries. In 8 years, only one has failed and started to chirp. I replaced all 4 batteries. But, replacing every battery on a regular basis that haven't failed seems like a wasted effort, especially since you need to use a ladder, and the detectors are designed to alert you when they need to be replaced. I can understand those who are snowbirds and may want to prevent a failure while they are away.