2006-12-28 01:26:56 · 11 answers · asked by tvin 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I hope that a smoke detector installed at that height would be part of an interconnected system of smoke detectors that run from your AC power. It may not have a battery.
However, if it does have a battery, you'll need a ladder to reach it. Why don't you install another smoke detector at a more convenient height? It would be closer to the likely source of the smoke, and you'll get an earlier alarm in case of fire. You might need two or more for good coverage.
2006-12-28 02:48:45 · answer #1 · answered by Tech Dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Odds are that the detector was probably placed there for engineering reasons. You do not want to move a smoke detector off of the ceiling or high on the wall. This is where smoke migrates during a fire. If this detector is interconnected with others you may want to see about an alternative such as remote battery power for all smoke detectors in the house. I would consult a fire protection company. If this was installed by a fire protection company you should call that one first for information.
2006-12-28 04:19:36 · answer #2 · answered by dallesasses 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep in mind that the detector could be hard wired into the electrical system of the house and that the battery you are changing is back up only. It still needs to be changed, but if you are thinking of moving the detector you will have other issues like patching drywall where the old one was.
2006-12-28 08:59:36 · answer #3 · answered by Derek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmm, good question......I would suggest either:
1. Getting a 25 foot ladder (buying or renting); or
2. Call your local fire department for help/advice (a friend of ours had called them for their smoke detector that was located on a vaulted ceiling, and they actually came by to change the battery for them); or
3. See if a paint crew (who usually has very tall ladders) could stop by and change it for you (for some nominal fee).
2006-12-28 02:04:00 · answer #4 · answered by gokinaka 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can get a tall extension ladder or your can rent an electric lift which would be a little sturdier. I would suggest removing the smoke detector from that height and put it at a more desirable height though, as you will deal with checking and changing this battery many times.
2006-12-28 01:42:07 · answer #5 · answered by that_greedo_guy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How in the world did you get it up there in the first place? I have no clue how to change the battery in something so high up. You may just have to buy a new smoke detector and place it elsewhere in your home.
2006-12-28 01:35:40 · answer #6 · answered by Jayna 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
your first problem is having an essential household "appliance" in an unattainable place, you need to move it. odds are it is in the most inconvenient place, away from any walls or you would have gotten the ladder from a hardware store that rents. so you could always get scaffolding. its easy cheaper than contractors, bugging the fire dept, or trying to figure out how to get a lift through the door
2006-12-28 02:18:43 · answer #7 · answered by joe citizen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My husband is a window washer and has many sizes of ladders. I suggest that you find a local window cleaner and do yourself a favor by washing your windows and paying an extra $5 or so to have him change it for you....
Two birds with one stone!
2006-12-28 03:33:47 · answer #8 · answered by Wendy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tall ladder. I have the same problem with a lighting fixture that needs bulbs replaced, or in simply cleaning/dusting it.
2006-12-28 01:34:56 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
25 foot ladder
2006-12-28 01:34:44 · answer #10 · answered by aussie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋