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230V Optical Smoke Alarm Ei146

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Mains powered optical smoke alarm from EI
  • Battery backup in case of power failure (alkaline battery included)
  • Available in two versions:
  • 5 year warranty
  • A maximum of 12 units can be interconnected via 3 core interconnection cable
  • Other smoke alarms that can be interconnected include:
  • Kitemarked to BS EN 14604:2005
  • Fully conforming to BS 5839-6:2004 Grade D, E and F
  • CE marked
  • Hush button for false alarm control
  • Low battery LED indicator
  • Separate mains and warning LEDs
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The table below shows all the units that can interconnect with the EI146.

Alarms from the Same Series
Model Number
Type of unit
Type of interconnection
Ei141 Ionisation Alarm Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
Ei144 Heat Alarm Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
Ancillary Products
Model Number
Type of unit
Type of interconnection
Y03 Multi Frequency Sounder Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable
MCP401RC Manual Call Point Hard wire using 3 core interconnection cable

This is the technical data for the 230V Optical Smoke Alarm Ei146.

Dimensions (HxWxD) 152x152x50mm
Back-Up Battery 9V Alkaline
Sound Output 85dB (minimum) at 3m
Humidity Range 15% to 95% Relative Humidity

Product Options

Model Product Code Product Weight
Ei146EK Replacement Detector Head Kit EI146EK 0.345 kg
Ei146 Optical Smoke Alarm EI146 0.345 kg

Technical Data Sheets

The following technical data sheets are available for this product:

Q.What type of electrical cable is required to carry the mains supply and trigger signal for the wired alarms?

A.For the mains supply of the first unit a 2-core earth cable would be sufficient. For the connection between the alarms a 3-core earth cable would be required

Q.Which interconnecting smoke alarms would be suitable to connect an upstairs landing, downstairs hallway and a kitchen?

A.The Ei 140 series with radio-interlink bases would be suitable for this application:
Ei168RC/141 ionisation: best for landings
Ei168RC/146 optical: best for hallway, living rooms etc
Ei168RC/144 heat detector: best for kitchen and garage
Alternatively the Ei160 series (again with radio-interlink bases):
Ei168RC/161RC ionisation: best for landings
Ei168RC/166RC optical: best for hallway, living rooms etc
Ei168RC/164RC heat detector: best for kitchen and garage
There are also battery operated radio-interlinked smoke alarms available (See Ei3100RF and Ei600RF series)

Q.Do I need an ionisation or optical smoke alarm?

A.We recommend using an optical alarm in hallways, as these are less likely to go off because of cooking fumes from a connected kitchen. With landing areas we would recommend an ionisation alarm, as they are slightly quicker at detecting fast-flaming fires that would cover a small area quite quickly. Bedrooms and living rooms we recommend optical alarms for. And always remember to install heat alarms in a kitchen or garage.

Pricing & Availability

Model Stock Levels Prices
Ei146EK Replacement Detector Head Kit
Product Code: EI146EK
In Stock
£23.99 inc VAT
(£19.99 ex VAT)
Ei146 Optical Smoke Alarm
Product Code: EI146
In Stock
£25.99 inc VAT
(£21.66 ex VAT)

Customer Reviews

28/Jan/2012
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Not Rated

10/Jan/2012
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tHEY WERE REPLACEMENT ALARMS SO KNEW THEY WERE OK.

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02/Nov/2011
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Easy to install
14/Oct/2011
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Not Rated

01/Oct/2011
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I was pleased to be able to replace a previous ionisation version based outside the kitchen with this optical version ( again an easy straight replacement). It has already stopped the false alarms we used to get when grilling or tasting food.

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