On Sat, 31 Dec 2016 10:51:06 -0500
Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 12/31/2016 9:48 AM, trader_4 wrote:

They are both as non-technical as you can imagine.


The alarm also has a small slider switch, with a break-away tab in
the back, to permanently disable the
battery, and any ringing.

My guess is that at 3:00 AM, it's not a very good option for them
to start playing with.


Why isn't anytime a good time to use the switch? I'm assuming
the case you're talking about is where the alarm goes nuts for
no reason and won't stop sounding. In that case, the switch sure
seems like an easier option than looking for a bucket of water.

The potential problem is for non-technical people finding the switch
at 3 AM. AFAIK, water should not be a problem. Better solution may
be to buy them a new one in 9 years.


Getting a new smoke alarm for Christmas....Priceless.