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Default How old is too old for a smoke detector ?

On Sun, 18 Jan 2015 13:32:06 -0800 (PST), bob haller
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My wife insisted on a long life 10 year smoke CO2 detector.

at 2 months old it failed, alarming for co2, she freaked and called the fire department, along came the police and EMTs


Buy her a sewing machine to keep her busy so not to bother you.

Do not let people "insist" what you do.