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dsprik · 05-07-2006, 04:19 PM

Carol, I'd invest in another one.

Just thought I'd mention this little "tidbit". For extreme temps (below 14 degrees) regular alkaline batts won't function for long. Also for higher temps, but can't remember the exact high temp range. I bought my first one of these dutring the winter for our house in N Mich. I was thinking this was pretty cool - until I read the instructions at home that said that the remote won't work in temps less than 14 degrees. Why the heck do they sell these things north of the Mason-Dixon Line??? That's about the stupidest thing I ever heard (or bought - OK, that not true...).

Anyway, I discovered lithium batts handle a MUCH lower temp. Our remote handled -30 degrees easily.

And you are all saying, "I DON'T EVER INTEND TO BE ANYWHERE WHERE I HAVE TO USE LITHIUM BATTERIES" Right???

They are much more hardy, though and I do recommend them, even with the extra cost.

05-07-2006, 04:19 PM	#12
dsprik Montana Master Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Myers Posts: 5,933 M.O.C. #4282	Carol, I'd invest in another one. Just thought I'd mention this little "tidbit". For extreme temps (below 14 degrees) regular alkaline batts won't function for long. Also for higher temps, but can't remember the exact high temp range. I bought my first one of these dutring the winter for our house in N Mich. I was thinking this was pretty cool - until I read the instructions at home that said that the remote won't work in temps less than 14 degrees. Why the heck do they sell these things north of the Mason-Dixon Line??? That's about the stupidest thing I ever heard (or bought - OK, that not true...). Anyway, I discovered lithium batts handle a MUCH lower temp. Our remote handled -30 degrees easily. And you are all saying, "I DON'T EVER INTEND TO BE ANYWHERE WHERE I HAVE TO USE LITHIUM BATTERIES" Right??? They are much more hardy, though and I do recommend them, even with the extra cost.