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So I bought a house several years ago that is fantastic, except for one major problem.Β  There is a smoke detector about 3/4 of the way up the staircase, which means that you have to take your life in your hands to replace the battery.Β  Its been about a year since the battery was replaced, because we had some painting being done and they had a scaffold up.Β  However, I'm worried that fucker is going to start low battery chirping soon.Β  Since I have no way to change it myself, this will very likely drive me insane.

There are also 2 smoke alarms within 5 feet of this thing, so I'm also thinking I might want to completely disable it instead.Β Β 

Who do I call that is going to have the right type of ladder to get up to either change out the battery or just disable it altogether?

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7 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

Can you get one of those suction cup things that they use to change high lightbulbs?

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Oh, and FYI, new smoke alarms have 10 year batteries.Β 

I don’t have a new one I guess, because mine all have 9 volt batteries.Β 

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4 hours ago, Jerry Callo said:

Smoke detectors have a 10 year lifespan.Β  I just replaced all of our smoke detectors.

You need to use this opportunity to buy one of theΒ Β little giant type ladders.

My house was built in 2014. And we have a little giant, but the ceiling in that area is 18 feet above the staircase so the little giant isn’t big enough. I’m telling you, it’s a ridiculous place for a smoke detector.Β 

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1 hour ago, luke duke said:

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My mom has one if anyone needs to borrow it.

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That thing seems like it would be hard to balance on to change a light bulb. Must be an aggie thing.

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Let'set's be honest, no REAL man ever, fucking does a preventative battery change on any fucking fire alarmThe proper method is doing said change afterΒ chirping has been going on for at least a week!Β Β 

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I have a 2 story ladder y'all could borrow.Β  Wrap the top sides with a towel & it shouldn't be a problem with scuffs.Β  The big problem is whether or not my 2 story rig will fit up in your space.*

Do y'all still live in the same house I went to a buncha years ago?


*Yes, I see what I did there.

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