In the smoke detector section at Wal Mart today, they were selling a "5-year" alkaline battery branded for use in smoke detectors. Kinda takes the wind out of the sails of the "change twice a year" crowd.
I'm beginning to suspect that the "about one year" lifespan that the manufacturers estimate is based on low-end, non-alkaline, non-heavy-duty, cheap-O batteries. It's no surprise the name-brand alkalines last 5-10 years.
Now, what about those short power cords they put on tools and toasters? Why aren't we allowed to make toast more than 8" from an outlet?
I'm beginning to suspect that the "about one year" lifespan that the manufacturers estimate is based on low-end, non-alkaline, non-heavy-duty, cheap-O batteries. It's no surprise the name-brand alkalines last 5-10 years.
Now, what about those short power cords they put on tools and toasters? Why aren't we allowed to make toast more than 8" from an outlet?