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Smoke detector replacement law
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I suspect the 'replace by' date may well refer to the back-up batteries - but that is just a guess/assumption.
Does the label make it clear?
It is the whole unit. Most of the units in this range the backup is rechargeable and doesn't need replacing anyway.
https://www.aico.co.uk/faqs/how-to-check-the-alarm-life/
The manufacturer claim this is because they can only guarantee a safe operating life of the electronics for 10 years but a cynic might think they want the repeat business.0 -
It is the whole unit. Most of the units in this range the backup is rechargeable and doesn't need replacing anyway.
https://www.aico.co.uk/faqs/how-to-check-the-alarm-life/
The manufacturer claim this is because they can only guarantee a safe operating life of the electronics for 10 years but a cynic might think they want the repeat business.
So would replacement be a case of changing the base and the cover and rewiring? I have 5 in my own house , blimey!
Or is changing the top cover the thing that is needing a replacement as that’s what the sticker is on!?0 -
If you have radio link bases which sound all alarms if one is triggered the bases will also have replace by dates on them. If the bases are just mounts they shouldn't need changing. If you are only changing the alarm, the alarm slides on and off the base without rewiring.So would replacement be a case of changing the base and the cover and rewiring? I have 5 in my own house , blimey!
Or is changing the top cover the thing that is needing a replacement as that’s what the sticker is on!?
If you divide the replacement cost by the 10 years they should last replacing them seems cheaper.0 -
The only mains ones ive had experiance of dont go far past the replacement date before they start bleeping intermittantly, and before anyone posts its not always the battery.0
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