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[deleted] t1_j1xheqr wrote
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[deleted] t1_j1xhjpk wrote
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Anonynous2206 t1_j1xkp19 wrote
Usually you just unscrew the alarm and there is a compartment for the battery. Try twisting the smoke detector/fire alarm and pulling it off.
rededelk t1_j1xm0c2 wrote
Given that it is indeed battery powered, grip the outside and spin CCW, usually a 9v battery. Some can be on ac, of which I had 15 some, I just get a pro in on that situation
[deleted] t1_j1xooaq wrote
Well obviously you don’t paint it, I can tell you that much.
LankyEmergency7992 t1_j1z1y52 wrote
Most AC alarms these days have batteries for when the power goes out.
CompletelyPuzzled t1_j1z6m6p wrote
How old is it? Some of the newer ones you don't replace the battery. They just have batteries meant to last the life of the detector (10 years.)
rededelk t1_j1z8t6n wrote
Yah had a 92 series Detroit tied to 500kw Kohler gen. head. That took care of that. I've had crappy experience with simplex and would recommend everyone stay away. But yes I installed ups on all critical plc's and computers. I also reprogrammed the Kohler main frame to run gen power for 30 minutes, mainly because of osprey building nests and cutting out my 3 phase power and blowing fuses - not fun. That's a call to fish and game and my power company
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