Can you use any type of 9 volt battery when the smoke detector battery needs replacing?
1812586
Yeah, any brand is fine. The one included is labeled Kidde for branding only, but Duracell or Energizer or other 9V can be used.
747125
Uses standard 9volt battery, but, if I rmember correctly, like most modern smoke detectors, it is the not the terminals that hold in the battery, so there are contacts that the battery terminals rest against. the cover will not close without the battery present in most new smoke detectors, since stupid people take out the batteries rather than deal with why it is going off (wrong location, burning thier food, etc.)
1874880
I am not s sure but why would you? The battery should last between 5-7 years and if the cost of the battery exceeds a new smoke detector then you replace the detector. Have to ask the mfg this 1.........
939081
Yes. Any 9 volt battery will work just fine. As a matter of fact, this is an ideal application for a rechargeable, since the meter is a low power device and is used only intermittently, it should last a good long time. Rechargeable batteries generally hold less of a charge than the single use kind and have to be replaced (recharged) more often than single use batteries, which can be annoying in some circumstances.
1573077
The CR 123 batteries are 3 volts and are a tremendous saving over buying them two at a time locally for our smoke detectors and alarms.
1723823
Yes you can. I have a system with 9 units. I have replaced several of the smoke alarms with smoke/carbon combination units. You can even reuse the connectors to save having to shut off the breaker and rewire.
628189
I use a 9v battery. You will need to adjust the battery connectors a little, as it tends to be a little wide.
1963184
I wouldn't use them for smoke detectors as the charge only last for a few weeks. I bought them to use in cordless microphones, and they work fine in that capacity.
1431697
I was surprised to find that the 2 motion detectors in the HA-300 kit that I received on 10/15/2015 are powered by 2 AAA batteries. The instructions still say 9 volt. So far seems to work as advertised (40 feet and 110 degrees). 9 volts down to 3? Wonder how long they will last? Much easier to change than 9 volt.
1132349
No, they are regular 9 volt batteries. They are great. I used them to replace the batteries in the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors so I won't get that 3AM wake up every six months. Plus, I used one for the battery backup in my alarm clock. A regular battery would last about six months without use. I unplugged my alarm clock for two days to test the batteries and it still works. Didn't have to set the time on my alarm clock. I highly recommend these.
1620656
I haven't tried with 9 volts but if you intend to use a 9 volt battery better connect a resistor in series, there are guides on google to calculate the the value of the resistor to be used!
1874878
Yes. The manual says: "Your Smoke Alarm requires one standard 9V battery. The following batteries are acceptable as replacements: Duracell #MN1604, (Ultra) #MX1604; Eveready (Energizer) #522. You may also use a Lithium battery like the Ultralife U9VL-J, U9VL-J-P for longer service life between battery changes. These batteries are available at manylocal retail stores."
382640
There is a test button on each, that you should be able to change.. They still need batteries changed even though they wired.. see if a nice neighbor will change the batteries. most of the smoke detectors have a 10 year life.. so you should be okay on that. they may just need new 9 volts
1783618
i have no idea if there is a 9volt battery in the unit. the pkg and instructions does not mention anything about a battery comming in the unit. you have to unscrew the unit very carefully or else you will easily strip and never get them off. find a jewlers screwdriver set. also, find a free image or photo site that you can post an image of the problem.
1184796
Hello William, These Pet Immune Motion Sensors use a 9V battery. Thanks! www.FortressSecurityStore.com
1963187
That is precisely why I bought these batteries. They work very well, just make sure your smoke detector has a low battery alarm. The smoke detector in my basement started beeping after 4 months. the smoke detector in my living room started beeping (alerting me of a low battery charge) after 8-10 months. The batteries work great, but you have to make sure you have a way to testing the alarm every month or so. I test my alarm every end of the month on the weekend. That way I do not forget. These batteries have saved me some pretty penny so far. I hope my comments help you. tks vm BG
2084938
you can only change 9V battery by rotating the unit to detach from wall mount plate.