Can anyone give an estimate on real battery life? I'd be more interested in how many lock/unlock events per set of batteries than a time period.
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Mine lasted about three (3) months. I open my safe 5-6 times a week. The bigger issue is that fact that it doesn't have a warning beep like a smoke detector that it is getting low. I tried to open it one morning and it just didn't work. Not a great design for something you need in an emergency to just work.
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In it maybe every other week, sometimes up to a month. It still has the original set of batteries with going on 21 months since I bought it. Thanks for the question, reminded me to change batteries. Shotgun and a couple of handguns with room for more, fits under bed out of site. Love it.
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Plenty for me, but when I go to an event/party, 20-30 shots, is by far the most I'll take (otherwise people get sick of ya ;) and that doesn't even put a dent in the initial battery's starting point. I know they're always trying to sell extra batteries, but i think that is excessive. It lasts for a quite a while, including if it isn't used for a period of days.
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I have had my Schlage less than a year, so I do not have the long term experience you are asking about. My neighbor has had his lock for 5 years and the battery is still working, but he, too, does not know how much longer the battery will last or if there are any warning signs that the battery is about to fail. . . . sorry . . .
1408905
Battery life depends on how much time unit is in alarm condition. If it never goes off, they'll probably last a year, but it also depends on the batteries and the environmental conditions.
945873
It seems like the battery life should be good for days on end. I think the battery will only use life after setting the alarm off several times over a period of time. I check at least once a week.
659723
This is from their installation manual: Programmable lock-hold time from 1-9 seconds (default at 3 seconds) Note: Longer lock hold time will reduce battery life when using alkaline batteries
1260996
I suspect that it depends on how many times an intruder is detected. I had my unit in service with the same batteries for more than four months. It might have lasted longer, but I removed it because I felt that there was no more need for it to be guarding the area (no raccoon poop in two months) and I had accidentally discharged it (on me) a few times. I was very satisfied with its operation.
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My usage pattern is similar, and I have had no battery life issues. I've had it a month and am still on the original set of batteries, and I will look into rechargeables after that as is my custom. I would strongly suspect that you have a defective unit. Personally, my big complaint is the lack of accessories; especially since it lacks a lanyard, some form of belt holster would be nice, and a rubber grip would be a very sensible addition.
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Brilliantly in my experience. Been using them for weddings, as primary batteries. I can't remember now, but I believe in my review I put a number on how many shots I got from them.I purchased them before I did the firmware update, and updated after my 1st or 2nd use, they still work wonderfully.The only thing I don't know if their longevity...I'm not positive these will last as long as OEM, but so far I have absolutely no indication that they won't.
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I've had them HOLD there charge for 4 months of non use!up to 2 months of off and on useand for at the irish fest shooting and video taping 2 - 4 hours depending on how hard I'm goingThey do hold up well I cannot complain!Those batteries that only cost a few dollares and ya I've tried them!NO.....don't hold the charge for long and don't last that long either.I've had the cheapies go in 2 - 3 years you know freshly charged and Dead in 30 min.
999674
If you're in your safe very seldom, say one to three times a month. My battery life was about 4-5 years. Bought my first light back in 2009 or so. I recently bought a second and third light and I had left my original light on by accident overnight in my first gun safe (the one from 2008) and it was a dull light when I went to open it again.
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Without referencing the manual, I think 10. I'll have to check and get back to you. I have these installed at my work. Very durable people are coming and going. Batteries last about 4-6 months but it warns you when they are low. I've used other keyless locks and I really recommend these. Easy to install too
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The outside box has no date on it. Each individual battery is marked with a "Best Before" date of March 2018. I purchased them January 16 2014, so it is a safe bet that current batteries will have a different date. For what it's worth; These batteries have exceeded my expectations. I have a number of wireless motion sensors that are in relatively high-traffic areas during the day. Previous batteries of another brand, always alkaline, never lasted more than about 5 months in those devices. These batteries, put into use January of 2014, are still going strong as of October 16 2014. The outside box has no date on it. Each individual battery is marked with a "Best Before" date of March 2018. I purchased them January 16 2014, so it is a safe bet that current batteries will have a different date. For what it's worth; These batteries have exceeded my expectations. I have a number of wireless motion sensors that are in relatively high-traffic areas during the day. Previous batteries of another brand, always alkaline, never lasted more than about 5 months in those devices. These batteries, put into use January of 2014, are still going strong as of October 16... » Read More The outside box has no date on it. Each individual battery is marked with a "Best Before" date of March 2018. I purchased them January 16 2014, so it is a safe bet that current batteries will have a different date. For what it's worth; These batteries have exceeded my expectations. I have a number of wireless motion sensors that are in relatively high-traffic areas during the day. Previous batteries of another brand, always alkaline, never lasted more than about 5 months in those devices. These batteries, put into use January of 2014, are still going strong as of October 16 2014. « Show Less
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Battery life is good, depending on outside temperature. One set lasted me the season although I do not hunt on a regular basis. Even low batteries worked for quite awhile. It does not run constantly it operates on stop n go.
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I've been surprised at how long the batteries have lasted. I'd guess a good 10 games which last and hour or two each. Maybe more!
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It's a new product that officially shipped 1 month ago so it's hard to say. However, I've been using it non stop for over a month and I average about 25 events per day and so far my battery strength is still at full.
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I plug the camera in before the occasion. Sometimes an hour or two, sometimes overnight. The battery has held out just fine each time I have used it if it is charged, but I've yet to use it for an all day event so I can't say how long it lasts. It certainly doesn't deplete quickly if that's a concern. I have not timed the charging process, but a couple of hours is sufficient to return to full capacity from near zero.