Agreed. I have been changing over to them.

Does anyone have any particular thoughts for / against the Cavius Wireless smoke alarms vs the ordinary non-wireless ?

Far as I can tell the non-wireless have 10 year batteries and the wireless are 5 year batteries but replaceable. I guess they are both designed to last 10 years so with the wireless you should really only replace the battery once then dispose after another five ?

rb99:

 

Does anyone have any particular thoughts for / against the Cavius Wireless smoke alarms vs the ordinary non-wireless ?

 

Connected smoke detectors are always recommended if you live on much more than 40 sqm, or over several floors.

The wireless Cavius smoke alarms are really good.

 

Far as I can tell the non-wireless have 10 year batteries and the wireless are 5 year batteries but replaceable. I guess they are both designed to last 10 years so with the wireless you should really only replace the battery once then dispose after another five ?

 

Thats correct. The manufacturer is giving a 5 year manufacturer warranty on the smoke alarms now. Not sure if that covers the ones sold in NZ, but should do.

The battery is a standard Duracell CR123A litium battery, so easy enough to find replacement when you need it.