ickplantOct 29

Dear neighbor...

https://lemmy.world/post/38036796

Show threadBackgrndNoizeOct 29
Do people not understand all you need to do is remove the battery from the alarm and disconnect it from any power cables to make it stop beeping
Show threadValmondOct 29
It usually beeps like that because the battety is dying… Just change the battery!
Show threadVieuxQueb
It may be beeping because it’s past its 10 year working period. Some are programmed to beep continuously after 10 years to signal replacement needed.
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Show threadValmondOct 29
TIL.
Show threadBreadOvenOct 29
Even if they’re permanently wired in with a Li-ion backup battery. I get why they do it, but realistically they’re probably good for longer?
Show threadJustAnotherKayOct 29
It’s the sensors accuracy that is of concern at the 10 year mark, not the battery life
Show threadBreadOvenOct 30
Ah. Didn’t think of that. Makes sense due to how they detect.
Show threadferretOct 30
Most of the ones that exhibit that behavior are the types that relay on radioactive decay. decay being the key word there. They get less radioactive over time and need to be replaced.
Show threadBreadOvenOct 30
Ah, I forgot they rely on decay. Makes sense why 10 years is the lifetime. They use Am if I recall?
Show threadpotoooooooo ✅️Oct 30
“I’m sorry, sir, your smoke detectors aren’t nearly radioactive enough to be considered safe.”
Show threaddomdanialOct 30
Yep! Discovered our rentals smoke alarms were like 15 years old. Got us new ones at least.