I recall the quite satisfying squeals as a shedload of smoke alarms met the crusher at Wolsey Comcare.
Pretty dumb really since they probably contained Americium 241 but there you go and there they went.
- Visitors can check out the Forum FAQ by clicking this link. You have to register before you can post: click the REGISTER link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. View our Forum Privacy Policy.
- Want to receive the latest contracting news and advice straight to your inbox? Sign up to the ContractorUK newsletter here. Every sign up will also be entered into a draw to WIN £100 Amazon vouchers!
Reply to: CUK Insomnia Club
Collapse
You are not logged in or you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:
- You are not logged in. If you are already registered, fill in the form below to log in, or follow the "Sign Up" link to register a new account.
- You may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
- If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.
Logging in...
Previously on "CUK Insomnia Club"
Collapse
-
Originally posted by Protagoras View Post
It's not just the batteries, it's the false alarms. They have to be the most annoying gadgets ever. They're ugly, mess up the appearance of the ceiling and have annoying flashing lights to encourage insomnia.
It's particularly bad in hotels, where it's difficult enough to get a decent night's sleep anyway.
When they retire they really like hanging out together; there's always a big pile of them in one corner of a container at the local dump.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by woody1 View PostI switched our smoke alarms from Alkaline to Lithium batteries which have a really long shelf life and seem to keep going forever.
Leave a comment:
-
I switched our smoke alarms from Alkaline to Lithium batteries which have a really long shelf life and seem to keep going forever.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by northernladuk View Post
OMG this is so true! I can't remember the number of times I've had to get out of bed to turn them off. Can't remember them going off during the day.
It's particularly bad in hotels, where it's difficult enough to get a decent night's sleep anyway.
When they retire they really like hanging out together; there's always a big pile of them in one corner of a container at the local dump.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by Protagoras View Post
They feel neglected and unloved and want attention.
There are fewer gadgets for them to compete with in the early hours so it's an ideal time to get your attention.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
Why do smoke alarms choose the witching hour to tell you the batteries need changing?
Only last month after the lastest 3am event I threw a hissy fit and changed both of them. One was out of date and the other had a year or two left but I'm pretty sure swapping the batteries at the right(ish) time but still happened so junked them and got new ones. Noted when I put the battery in under the alarm and put a calendar entry in for next year to swap it so touch wood it won't happen again for a long time.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
Why do smoke alarms choose the witching hour to tell you the batteries need changing?
There are fewer gadgets for them to compete with in the early hours so it's an ideal time to get your attention.
Leave a comment:
-
Originally posted by ladymuck View Post
Why do smoke alarms choose the witching hour to tell you the batteries need changing?
batterys are heat sensitive
Leave a comment:
-
Why do smoke alarms choose the witching hour to tell you the batteries need changing?
Leave a comment:
-
-
There must be something in the air.
<hiatus during which DSTOM & Doremifahsollatidoh got played>
I like a nice doze.Last edited by DoctorStrangelove; 1 July 2020, 08:04.
Leave a comment:
- Home
- News & Features
- First Timers
- IR35 / S660 / BN66
- Employee Benefit Trusts
- Agency Workers Regulations
- MSC Legislation
- Limited Companies
- Dividends
- Umbrella Company
- VAT / Flat Rate VAT
- Job News & Guides
- Money News & Guides
- Guide to Contracts
- Successful Contracting
- Contracting Overseas
- Contractor Calculators
- MVL
- Contractor Expenses
Advertisers
Contractor Services
CUK News
- Is it legal to work remotely from Europe via a UK company? Yesterday 22:44
- Is it legal to work remotely from Europe via a UK company? Yesterday 10:44
- Autumn Budget 2025 set for Nov 26, ‘putting contractors on watch’ Sep 4 15:13
- November 2025 Companies House ID rules contractors must follow Sep 3 19:12
- When agencies sink with your contractor invoice: a legal guide Sep 2 17:14
- Reeves ‘to raise VAT registration threshold to £100,000’ Sep 1 06:37
- When your agency shuts: a recruiter’s 5 tips if you’re unpaid Aug 29 06:57
- What the 2025 employment status review means for contractors Aug 28 06:39
- Contractors, Autumn Budget 2025 is set to extend the big income tax freeze Aug 27 07:15
- Labour to run employment status consultation ‘before 2026’ Aug 26 05:03
Leave a comment: