I have read comments that the batteries do not snap into place, Is this true? What kind of batteries are used?
747124
The batteries snapped into place fine for me. They take 9V. I personally however would not purchase these smoke alarms again as they are extremely sensitive.
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.)
747126
We didn't have a problem with the batteries... I'm not sure the size but they're rectangular in shape. It was a breeze to install
747127
I didn't have this problem. They both use nine volt batteries. I was able to use the included ones. They did take a small amount of effort, but they held in place really well.
661859
I just use regular batteries. Be sure they are fully seated in their place as one did not seem to want to go in but I made it work
1471443
some batteries have not worked.I've only used while hunting for a few hrs. at a time and they have lasted a few trips.
1254643
yes mine did come with batteries but they are useless. spend the extra bucks & get lithium batteries. they last a long time.
1413962
Sofia, make sure the batteries are in just right. Its really easy for the batteries to not be exactly where they are supposed (too far to right or left) also make sure they are in tight.
1209297
Regular batteries work - I think they're AAA. Only two & they last for a while! From what I know - rechargeable batteries and regular batteries work the same way - it's just that the regular ones are discarded after they loose their charge.
28817
If Im not mistaken,mine did come with batteries, I just unscrewed it and there is a plastic thingy that holds the 3 batteries.Id send it back or get hold of the seller
1230176
Mine also didn't come with batteries, seems they have stopped including them. Manufacturing quality is very low, putting the batteries in pushed out the circuit board and the battery cover is very sloppy and hard to get on and off. And the red lens was completely loose, nothing securing it at all. I guess I will glue it on. But for what it costs, I would still say it is a good deal as long as it holds up.
1257292
Hi Jim - yes the battery works well - I would sugest to center it and use a little pc of tape to keep it in place - the 1st time I tried it -threw the balance off --
948332
Batteries never seemed to be a problem, couple of years anyway. My problem is that the unit does not fit tight to the mounting bracket and thus there is a problem with making proper contact. I have a huge chunk of gray tape wrapped around it to make it work.
1553314
No it only works on four AA batteries. The first one i got would not stay snapped together. They replaced it. the replacement is not staying snapped together.
1888071
Mine has two small tabs on the battery cover at one end that slide in first, then the other end of the battery cover snaps into place. Mine stays securely there.
882093
Uncertain. A colleague of mine received two batteries and (knock on wood) they are still working fine. For now ... I have placed this in my lessons-learned folder labeled, "you get what you pay for". +++ Am in the process of returning them.
63290
My experience is that the battery gets loose. I have 2 batteries in the one I'm using now so that it will be tight. This works for me. I have tried other brands but none are worth owning. Good luck.
206115
I believe you have to plug it in. I don't see any place where batteries can be put in. I always plug it in.
522114
Regular or rechargeable batteries work in these. Nothing special is needed. If they aren't working, they're probably defective. That happened with one of mine, as well.
2075729
Thank you all, I appreciate your feedback! I'll try with batteries first (when I receive it - ordered today), and maybe order this next! Thank you again.