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    Smoke alarm & Carbon Monoxide detector question for winter

    Given that batteries don't do well in cold . . . what's the recommended strategy for Smoke Alarm / CO2 detectors for winter? Can these 10-year batteries withstand the cold? or should I bring them indoors? (Owners manual gives only vague advice)

    We have one Smoke alarm in main living area featuring lithium 10-yr battery and NOT hard-wired. There's a combination Smoke alarm / Carbon Monoxide in sleeping area - unsure whether it is hard-wired. (I feared being too aggressive to remove it from ceiling).

    I had planned to activate main Battery Disconnect lever and bring primary marine battery inside for winter on "trickle" charge.

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    Cold weather is very good for batteries. Low temperature slows the processes that lead to age related failure, while high temperatures accelerate them.
    John & Kathy
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    Quote Originally Posted by Insist on live music View Post
    Given that batteries don't do well in cold . . . what's the recommended strategy for Smoke Alarm / CO2 detectors for winter? Can these 10-year batteries withstand the cold? or should I bring them indoors? (Owners manual gives only vague advice)

    We have one Smoke alarm in main living area featuring lithium 10-yr battery and NOT hard-wired. There's a combination Smoke alarm / Carbon Monoxide in sleeping area - unsure whether it is hard-wired. (I feared being too aggressive to remove it from ceiling).

    I had planned to activate main Battery Disconnect lever and bring primary marine battery inside for winter on "trickle" charge.

    Thanks for opinion!
    Our 2019 295RL smoke detector 9v battery lasted 4 yrs before needing changed. Not bad for a RV stored 60% of the time IMO.
    Jim and Annette
    2019 Reflection 150 295RL
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    Missouri (AKA Misery)

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