Lucky it didn't burn anything down 😬 I keep mine under my desk, I like anything with batteries to be out in the open. That can have downsides too though. I had one fail because my dog used it for a bathroom. Can't blame the unit for that though 🤷‍♂️

8 years is a long time yes 😅 I replace them every 4 years, yay for reminders in my calendar, otherwise I would forget. This one gets pulled apart again in February actually. I wonder how much more the batteries are going to be this time? 😮‍💨