How long do the batteries last?

This is the disappointing aspect - they last only a few weeks. The paperwork in the box suggests they should last over a year. We use top-notch Duracell batteries and, used in a church, the Dorgards are in operation for only maybe 5 hours a week. The batteries are reported dead after about 12 weeks. This is not the whole story, though. Using a voltmeter, it is clear that the Dorgard needs the peak of the voltage to operate, so there is buckets of juice still in the batteries when the Dorgard rejects them as exhausted. (Thus rechargeable cells, operating at a peak of 1.2v, would be useless here) Transferred to, say, a radio or torch, the batteries will soldier on for months!

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🔥 Keep it Open, Keep it Safe! 🔒

🔥 SAFETY FIRST - Keep fire doors open legally while ensuring safety.
⚙️ QUICK INSTALLATION - Set up in just 5 minutes with basic tools.
📡 HASSLE FREE OPERATION - Fully wireless, no complicated wiring needed.
🚪 ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL - Easily navigate spaces without door struggles.
🇬🇧 PROUDLY MADE IN THE UK - CE and UKCA marked with a 5-year warranty.

The Dorgard Fire Door Retainer is a legally compliant solution that allows fire doors to remain open while automatically closing them upon detecting a fire alarm. With a quick installation process, wireless operation, and a focus on hygiene and accessibility, this product is essential for modern safety in any building. Manufactured in the UK and backed by a 5-year warranty, the Dorgard is a smart investment for fire safety.

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Item weight	550 Grams
Installation type	Screw-In
Recommended uses for product	Fire safety in buildings
Specification met	CE
Manufacturer	Fireco
Part Number	DORGUARD_SML
Product Dimensions	1 x 1 x 1 cm; 550 g
Batteries	2 C batteries required.
Item model number	DORGUARD_SML
Style	Classic
Item Package Quantity	1
Included Components	Quick Start Guides, 1 x Dorgard, 2 x C Size Alkaline Batteries, 4 x Fixing Screws for Dorgard
Batteries included?	No
Batteries Required?	No
Battery Cell Type	Alkaline
Item Weight	550 g

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