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Steven Briggs wrote:
Beware, the batteries that come with those zillion candelpower torches
in the DIY sheds are utter rubbish.

Was thinking the same - I'd won't something better quality backing up
the alarm than the ****e in those torches. Anyway, as mentioned, the
torches are mostly 6V.

If you look further down the tread, it may have been the charger that
knackered the battery.

A nice Yuasa or Genesis is want you want for reliable backup.

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