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Carbon Monoxide Detector, replacing batteries?

ian-d
ian-d Posts: 371 Forumite
edited 22 June 2012 at 9:11PM in Energy
My CO detector has started to bleep one a minute which indicates the batteries have given up. The expiry date of the detector itself is March next year. I've removed the current batteries to stop the bleep and the manufacturer have recommended I return it to them to be reset so it will work once more until the expiry date.

Surely I can just change the batteries for new AAA can't I? Do they really reset anything else?

Obviously appreciate safely is key, which is why I'm asking, because if I do need to return it to them, I'll have to buy another so I'm not without for days/weeks.

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  • penrhyn
    penrhyn Posts: 15,215 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    First off its a Carbon Monoxide detector. Its a good idea to have the detector checked as well.
    That gum you like is coming back in style.
  • ian-d
    ian-d Posts: 371 Forumite
    penrhyn wrote: »
    First off its a Carbon Monoxide detector. Its a good idea to have the detector checked as well.

    Good spot, changed title.

    I don't want to be without for any length of time so maybe the best step is to buy a new one.
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