The Schlage FE599NX description says it's powered by a 9V battery. FE599GRNX says 3 AAA batteries. Why the difference? Can both lock/unlock remotely?
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It actually takes both a 9V and the AAA batteries. One is for the device to actually lock/unlock and another powers the wireless features is my understanding, but it definitely takes both.
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I agree with Jason Miranda's response, mine takes both a 9V to power the wireless network connectivity and 3 AAA batteries to power the lock/unlock motor. The newer models of this schlage lock (different design) take 4 AAA batteries only (no 9V) to power both.
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Must just be a difference in models. Yes, both can unlock and lock remotely.
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I don't know. I actually tried the lock for a month while my house was being renovated. I decided not to use this lock set because it went through batteries very quickly. Also the key fobs did not work very often. I would recommend the Schlage deadbolt. I have had one for about a year now and it works as good as the first day.
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Dewalt has 2 battery types for some of their 20volt Max system tools and label the differences with the letters C, L, D and M for the sets. The tool alone has a B designation. The regular Lithium Ion batteries are labeled C (1.5Ah) and L (3.0Ah). The XR batteries (33% more capacity) are D (2.0Ah) and L (4.0Ah). I own the DCF895C2 set and it is an outstanding tool. Also you need to consider the weight of the battery. The 1.5Ah and 2.0Ah weight 0.8 pound. The 3.0Ah and 4.0Ah weight about 1.4 pounds each. Take into consideration the fatigue factor with the heavier batteries. Dewalt now has a 5.0Ah battery at the same weight as the 3.0 and 4.0. You have a lot to consider with the 20 volt tool system. I am happy with each one I won.
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The people who report that this uses a AAA battery must have received a different product than I did. Mine came with a 23A battery - a small battery that I have never seen anywhere else and cannot buy at my local store (must be ordered on Amazon).
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I think B & D has upgraded all of their 36v hand-held tools to use the new 40v battery, very recently. As far as I can tell, all of the tools kept the same model numbers (yes, including the old "36" for voltage). The B & D website says the new 40v batteries are, quote: "fully compatible with our 36 Volt lithium ion system". I think that means you can use any mix of 36v and 40v, between tool, charger, and battery pack. I bought the 36v hedge and string trimmers last year, sharing one battery between them (thumbs up, BTW). Planned to buy a 2nd battery, and came across this confusing new wrinkle. But that's my impression now, after doing some internet searching. I think the new batteries are not only 4v higher (meaning 1 more cell in the pack?), but also higher capacity as well (2.0 Ah instead of the old 1.5 Ah). I think this is where they get their "up to 33% longer runtime" claim from. Very useful if true.
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Here is the pdf from Schlage http://consumer.schlage.com/project%20documents/24060857.pdf on page 3 it talks about auto-lock feature. I have used this on one my three locks when my brother stayed at my house and forgot to lock the door. this is not enabled by default. you DO NOT need home automation to make this work. This feature is on the lock not home automation system.
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The previous comment is correct. Its main function is just to preserve battery if you're operating on 9V. Although, the smartest option if using battery would be to remove it when not in use so you don't run the risk of slow discharge or accidentally turning it on when its stowed away. Lesson learned when I traveled to a remote location in Afghanistan only to discover it was dead. I resorted in only looking at 'safe stones' rather than the rubies and sapphires I had intended on purchasing.
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One 9 volt battery required. No...not included. You'll LOVE this lock! We have 3 of them & can't say enough good about them.
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Yes, that's the longer run-time version of the Ni-Cd battery. I used to use those and they work in the vac. I've switched everything over to the Li-ion batteries and couldn't be happier. My only complaint is that my Dewalt site laser and sawzall won't accept the new Li batteries. Who dropped the ball on that?
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I'm not positive, but I think it's pertains to two different batteries. One has a post style, and the other a slide on style. I personally would go for the slide on , as it is newer technology .
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There are 2 sets of 3 AAA batteries, 1 set for the clamp/main section and I set for the removable display. I have had to change the batteries for the display 1 time and it is used infrequently. Despite the short battery life, I would not consider using another brand. it would be advisable to have an extra set of batteries on hand. The unknown question is, How often will you use this unit?
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As others have mentioned, it only has one spot for one triple-A (AAA) battery. This thing works awesome. At first I thought it was working intermittently too just like RONNY, but I figured out that while I was holding it, I was inadvertently hitting the lock button with my finger during presentations. Locking it causes it NOT TO WORK or only work sometimes. Pilot error.
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I dont understand your question. What i can tell you is that i just replaced my old sla battery for this one and it worked like a charm. This one weights less than half of the old one, gives me more than double distance/use time and the best feature, its power lasts until the end, i.e. you have full power until the batery dies.
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Update. Since my purchase schlage has changed their auto lock features. All of my previous comment applies to the "auto lock" model. With "flex lock" you can choose whether you want it to auto lock or not. You can choose the model you wish.
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It works either way. Noisy lock mechanism. Batteries do not last as advertised.
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There's an optional magnet that can be installed on the door frame. If you choose to use it, the lock will detect when the door is closed and can be set to auto-lock. Yes, it uses batteries.
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Good news is that this one is a combination lock. No batteries needed. The SentrySafe that it replaces was electronic and the solenoid died, which meant that a crowbar was needed to open it one last time.