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MissDexterMissDexter Posts: 1,644
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The smoke alarm I've had in for about a year has been beeping every minute or so since yesterday.
The alarm says "Warning battery not replaceable". I've tried the reset but it doesn't seem to stop it.
The only different thing is I had new windows fitted yesterday, could any dust that got into the alarm be affecting it?
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    RandomSallyRandomSally Posts: 7,072
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    The battery needs changing. How on earth is it not replaceable?
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    MissDexterMissDexter Posts: 1,644
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    That's what it says on the alarm???
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    RandomSally wrote: »
    The battery needs changing. How on earth is it not replaceable?

    Could be one of those with a wired in battery designed to run for 10 years - which hasn't

    EDIT: Here is a link to an article which mentions '10 year battery life' alarms. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1260395/Thousands-smoke-alarms-replaced-crews-deluge-complaints-incessant-beeping.html
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    Are you sure it does not say warning battery not rechargable?

    I hope you don't mind me asking
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    RandomSallyRandomSally Posts: 7,072
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    Well either way it needs changing. The recommendation is a yearly change for those that can be. If it's a wired in onethen you need a refund if it's meant to last for ten years. Then replace the alarm.
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    chrisjrchrisjr Posts: 33,282
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    Or it is one that is wired into the mains with the battery only as a standby back-up. Perhaps the mains supply to it has failed? And it has now run down the battery.
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    RandomSallyRandomSally Posts: 7,072
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    Swinetown wrote: »
    Are you sure it does not say warning battery not rechargable?

    I hope you don't mind me asking

    That would make sense. It's not always that clear on items and can be hard to read sometimes OP.
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    MissDexterMissDexter Posts: 1,644
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    I've taken it off and there's definitely no battery but it states on the back:
    Chirping sound every 40 seconds indicates low battery - see instruction manual.

    Guess what?
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    MissDexterMissDexter Posts: 1,644
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    Could be one of those with a wired in battery designed to run for 10 years - which hasn't

    EDIT: Here is a link to an article which mentions '10 year battery life' alarms. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1260395/Thousands-smoke-alarms-replaced-crews-deluge-complaints-incessant-beeping.html

    That's what it is!
    Obviously not a 10 year life :mad:
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    shmiskshmisk Posts: 7,963
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    MissDexter wrote: »
    I've taken it off and there's definitely no battery but it states on the back:
    Chirping sound every 40 seconds indicates low battery - see instruction manual.

    Guess what?

    when mine did that it stopped when I changed the fuse in the box its connected to
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    albertdalbertd Posts: 14,361
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    MissDexter wrote: »
    I've taken it off and there's definitely no battery but it states on the back:
    Chirping sound every 40 seconds indicates low battery - see instruction manual.

    Guess what?
    If you have a model number on the label, you might be able to find a manual on line somewhere if you put it into Google.
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    shmisk wrote: »
    when mine did that it stopped when I changed the fuse in the box its connected to

    ... but it's not connected to the mains.
    albertd wrote: »
    If you have a model number on the label, you might be able to find a manual on line somewhere if you put it into Google.

    The manual will probably say to replace the unit.

    Best thing for the OP to do is take it back - the battery has not lasted 10 years.
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    shmiskshmisk Posts: 7,963
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    ... but it's not connected to the mains.

    probably I should read threads properly then!
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    ... but it's not connected to the mains.



    The manual will probably say to replace the unit.

    it must be if there is no battery in it

    See post nine, I do not know how to multi quote
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    Swinetown wrote: »
    it must be if there is no battery in it

    There is a battery - it's built-in, non-replaceable.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    There is a battery - it's built-in, non-replaceable.

    Op said in post nine there isn't
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    Swinetown wrote: »
    Op said in post nine there isn't

    See post #10
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    See post #10

    I am starting to think op hasn't got a clue what it is lol
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    MissDexterMissDexter Posts: 1,644
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    Swinetown wrote: »
    Op said in post nine there isn't

    I meant there isn't a visible, Duracell type battery. There obviously is one in it but you can't see it or get to it.

    It was installed by a fireman.

    I've cleaned it out hoovered the vents, reset it. So far, so good.

    See how it goes.
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    AquajaneyAquajaney Posts: 519
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    it could have got dust on the sensor from having the windows replaced, maybe try blowing it out or gentle hoovering.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    MissDexter wrote: »
    I meant there isn't a visible, Duracell type battery. There obviously is one in it but you can't see it or get to it.

    It was installed by a fireman.

    I've cleaned it out hoovered the vents, reset it. So far, so good.

    See how it goes.

    How do you know it isn't wired to the mains? if you cannot see any battery
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    MissDexter wrote: »
    I meant there isn't a visible, Duracell type battery. There obviously is one in it but you can't see it or get to it.

    It was installed by a fireman.

    I've cleaned it out hoovered the vents, reset it. So far, so good.

    See how it goes.

    Perhaps it's stopped beeping because the battery is completely flat. If you 'test' it does it still alarm?

    I suggest that you contact the Fire Brigade on its general number and see what it can do to help - from the article I linked to earlier, the manufacturer of those faulty ones is funding replacements.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    Cruachan wrote: »
    If the problem recurs, I suggest that you contact the Fire Brigade on its general number and see what it can do to help - from the article I linked to earlier, the manufacturer of those faulty ones is funding replacements.

    I agree with this, they will know exactly what to do if they fitted it.
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    [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,978
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    As far as I know, the fire brigade wire it to the mains and put in a back up battery.
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    CruachanCruachan Posts: 7,211
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    Swinetown wrote: »
    As far as I know, the fire brigade wire it to the mains and put in a back up battery.

    I believe you to be mistaken in that view, but pleased to be proven wrong.
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