Check your batteries........

[ScoopJohnD]

We hear it over and over again, but up here in NYC over the weekend we had a truly horriffic fire in an apartment building in the Bronx. I don't want to go into the details but suffice to say it was as bad as bad can be. (go to any news site and you can get the details) But anyway, one of the factors was that it turned out the smoke detectors weren't working, so PLEASE check yours and make sure they're okay.

[ozzie]

Thanks Scoop... good advice.

[Belle]

Today is the day. Thought it was great to remind folks on switchin time days. But we should all do it not just think about it. In fact I will BYB gotta change the batteries on three.

Thanks for the remind and the care to make me want to do it.

[Belle]

I did it!!! Bet it had been over a year. Thanks to you John its done.

>>hugs<<

[ibjamn]

YYR! Thanks, scoop!

[ScoopJohnD]

:D

[Jada]

We usually do ours at daylight savings (which reminds me)...

[Blitzzzzz]

I always thought it was in the fall, before the heating season, but it can't hurt to do it twice! Thanks, Scoop!:cool:

[chicagomike]

Great advice Scoop. There was a terriible fire in Chicago yesterday morning. 4Twenty-something aged adults where killed in an apparent arson fire possibly set by a homeless chick. Happend one block from Wrigley Field in a decent neighborhood.

[breambob]

Thanks, scoop. I did some electral work at momma's house this weekend,
realised that some of the wiring was at least 40 years old (maybe 60yo?).
Anyway, I'm gonna replace the batteries tomorrow, six of them. No big deal and I won't miss the phone calls at 2am about the chirpers.
Buy high quality batteries and your won't need to replace them but once a year. And go ahead and replace them all at once.
Check on the folks that can't check for themselves. Put a broomstick up to the test button, and make sure it's working right.

[ScoopJohnD]

The other suggestion in this little item is a good idea too.

Change Your Clock & Change A Bulb!

The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.

While you've got the ladder out to check your smoke detectors, why not change a bulb?

Switching to energy efficient bulbs in your ceiling fixtures could save you $30 a year per bulb on your electricity bill.

Energy efficient lighting is particularly important in the fall when Daylight Saving Time ends and the days are shorter.

The latest generation of energy-saving lighting includes compact fluorescent bulbs that fit in standard light sockets and provide pleasant, uniform light.

Low-energy halogen or LED lighting is also becoming widely available.

Visit www.energystar.gov or www.fypower.org for information on lighting rebates and discounts.

[rosetree]

The other suggestion in this little item is a good idea too.

Change Your Clock & Change A Bulb!

The National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recommend that consumers change the battery in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when we change the clocks for Daylight Saving Time.

While you've got the ladder out to check your smoke detectors, why not change a bulb?

Switching to energy efficient bulbs in your ceiling fixtures could save you $30 a year per bulb on your electricity bill.

Energy efficient lighting is particularly important in the fall when Daylight Saving Time ends and the days are shorter.

The latest generation of energy-saving lighting includes compact fluorescent bulbs that fit in standard light sockets and provide pleasant, uniform light.

Low-energy halogen or LED lighting is also becoming widely available.

Visit www.energystar.gov or www.fypower.org for information on lighting rebates and discounts.

I recommend the compact fluorescent bulbs for all the lighting that I make. They are much more efficient-- giving you much more light/watt used.

[ScoopJohnD]

I recommend the compact fluorescent bulbs for all the lighting that I make. They are much more efficient-- giving you much more light/watt used.

And don't be put off by "fluorescent" thinking harsh office lighting. They're very similar to regular lightbulbs. I've got to change the rest in my apartment. I've one in a lamp I use ALL the time that I haven't changed in about 2 or 3 years while I've blown out who knows how many regular bulbs in lights I don't use nearly as much.

[stlbarb]

And don't be put off by "fluorescent" thinking harsh office lighting. They're very similar to regular lightbulbs. I've got to change the rest in my apartment. I've one in a lamp I use ALL the time that I haven't changed in about 2 or 3 years while I've blown out who knows how many regular bulbs in lights I don't use nearly as much.

i've been using them for years, only problem was they didnt always fit in the fixure. they seem to making the curly bulbs smaller - but depends upon the wattage. and a .5 second delay when you turn them in is a little odd. but they do last a long time. check Sam's & Cosco for deals. buying in bulk is much cheaper on these type of bulbs.

[rosetree]

i've been using them for years, only problem was they didnt always fit in the fixure. they seem to making the curly bulbs smaller - but depends upon the wattage. and a .5 second delay when you turn them in is a little odd. but they do last a long time. check Sam's & Cosco for deals. buying in bulk is much cheaper on these type of bulbs.
The only negative I have found is that you can't use them on a dimmer switch. Other than that, the positives far outweigh the negatives....

[stlbarb]

The only negative I have found is that you can't use them on a dimmer switch. Other than that, the positives far outweigh the negatives....

i've never tried them on a dimmer. i have those little bulbs in the ugly chandelier that came with the house - no other dimmers. but i think they come in three way bulbs??

[Carolina Beadhead]

i've never tried them on a dimmer. i have those little bulbs in the ugly chandelier that came with the house - no other dimmers. but i think they come in three way bulbs??

Yep, they do.