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Smoke alarm batteries query

nlgbbbblth · 2007-08-16 22:51:08

Downstairs smoke alarm is beeping every couple of minutes. Batteries need replacing. It is a standard issue one with the cover about the same size as a CD. I'm having difficulty getting the lid off. Anyone know what type of batteries they take? I need to go out and buy them now. I can worry about getting the lid off when I…

16-08-2007 10:51pm

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Downstairs smoke alarm is beeping every couple of minutes. Batteries need replacing. It is a standard issue one with the cover about the same size as a CD.

I'm having difficulty getting the lid off.

Anyone know what type of batteries they take? I need to go out and buy them now. I can worry about getting the lid off when I get back from the shop.

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#2 16-08-2007 10:56pm

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9V square type ones, usually...

edit, try pushing it up and twisting, maybe....

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#3 16-08-2007 10:57pm

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9V PP3. (Small rectangular type with the 2 terminals on top)

Edit: Too slow.

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#4 16-08-2007 10:59pm

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Thanks for that guys.

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#5 17-08-2007 8:37am

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Make sure the snooze button is working on it as well when you give it a test run.

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#6 17-08-2007 8:47am

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They usually hinge open, on the long side. You might have to pull clip out or push in, some of them you just push up on one side and it opens.

Better getting rechargeables these days, they are really good value, good ones will last longer than regular nonrechargeable ones.

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