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Mains Powered Heat Alarm with Alkaline Back-up Battery - Aico Ei144e

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£44.03 inc VAT
£36.69 ex VAT
Product Overview

Mains powered heat alarm with hush button from Ei Electronics, Ei144e, is suitable for installation in kitchens and garages where a smoke alarm would be more prone to false alarms. The Ei144e features a 9V alkaline back-up battery, which provides power to the alarm even in the event of a mains power failure ensuring that your home is still protected. The Ei144e replaces the previous Ei144 models but can still be used to extend and interlink to an existing Ei140 system.

  • Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
  • Backup Battery: 9V alkaline backup battery (included)
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty backup
  • A maximum of 12 units can be interlinked via 3 core cable
  • Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
  • Kitemarked to BS 5446-2: 2003
  • CE Marked
  • Low battery LED indicator
  • Separate mains and warning LEDs
  • Hush button for false alarm control
  • Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
  • This alarm is also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish updated 2022 legislation

Please Note: When replacing an existing Ei140 or Ei160 series alarm, the simple installation process of this alarm negates the need of an electrician as they use the same base plate.

Interlink

The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the EI140 series.

Smoke and Heat Alarms

Model Number
Type of Unit
Type of Interlink
Ei3014 / Ei3014RF Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei3016 / Ei3016RF Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei3024 / Ei3024RF Mains Powered Optical & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei2110e / Ei2110eRF Mains Powered Multi Sensor Smoke & Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei161e / Ei161eRF Mains Powered Ionisation Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei164e / Ei164eRF Mains Powered Heat Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei166e / Ei166eRF Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei141 / Ei168RC141RC Mains Powered Ionisation Alarm - 9V Alkaline Hardwire Interlink
Ei144 / Ei168RC144RC Mains Powered Heat Alarm - 9V Alkaline Hardwire Interlink
Ei146 / Ei168RC146RC Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm - 9V Alkaline Hardwire Interlink

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Model Number
Type of unit
Type of interlink
Ei3018 / Ei3018RF Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei3028 / Ei3028RF Mains Powered Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink
Ei261 Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm - Sealed Lithium Hardwire Interlink

Ancillary Products

Model Number
Type of unit
Type of interlink
MCP401RC Mains Powered Manual Call Point Hardwire Interlink
Ei1529RC Mains Powered Locate, Silence & Test Control Switch Hardwire Interlink
Ei159 Mains Powered Smoke Alarm Locator Switch Hardware Interlink
Ei128R Mains Powered 5A Relay Module Hardwire Interlink
Ei128RBU Mains Powered 5A Relay Module with Lithium Backup Battery Hardwire Interlink
Y03 Mains Powered Multi Frequency Sounder Hardwire Interlink (via relay)
SAB300C Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Clear) Hardwire Interlink (via relay)
SAB300R Mains Powered Flashing Xenon Strobe (Red) Hardwire Interlink (via relay)

Wiring Explained

Mains powered Ei Electronics smoke and heat alarms require a 230V AC power supply and up to 12 alarms can be hardwire interlinked in one system.

To obtain a mains power supply, each alarm can be connected to the nearest lighting circuit using 2 core and earth cable with a separate, dedicated interlink cable connecting all alarms. However, if possible it is recommended that the alarms are all powered from a dedicated circuit from the distribution board using 3 core and earth cable for safety during maintenance, as the interlink cable will carry power from live alarms on other power circuits. Please see the diagram below:-

Wiring Mains Powered Alarms

Technical Data
Product Code EI144E
Alternative Product Codes Ei144, Ei144RC, Ei144EK, Ei144RCEK
Brand EI Electronics
Back-Up Battery

9V Alkaline

Dimensions (HxDia)

50 x 142mm

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

Relative Humidity

15% to 95%

Sound Output

85dB

Warranty

5 Years

Weight 0.28kg
Product Datasheets
FAQs (5)
Q. How can we test the alarm to make sure it is working?
A.

The manufacturer's recommendation is to test the alarm by pressing the test button. This will simulate a heat input at the heat sensor. You can also test it with a hair dryer but make sure that the hairdryer is kept away at a suitable distance from the alarm. Do not attempt to test the alarm by using open fire or excessive heat as this may damage the unit.

Q. How do you wire in the Ei140/Ei160 series of smoke alarms?
A.

To wire the units correctly you would use 2 core and earth cable to the first unit and 3 core and earth to the interconnected units. The alarms do not have to be earthed but a brass screw connector is provided so that the earth can be safety terminated.

Q. Can I upgrade an existing Ei140 series base with an Ei3000 series alarm?
A.

Yes, the new Ei3000 series is fully backward compatible and will work directly with the the Ei140 series base. Both the power supply and the interlink with any remaining Ei140 alarms will continue to work with your new Ei3000 alarm.

Q. My detector does not have "RC" stated at the end of the code. What does this stand for?
A.

The RC just refers to "Remote Control" as the unit can be fitted to a radio-frequency base for interconnection. The model hasn't changed but the manufacturers changed the product code slightly in reference to this.

Q. For mains powered Aico smoke and heat alarms, when the electricity supply fails and the back up battery takes over, please can you tell me how long the battery will last in this situation?
A.

For mains powered Aico alarms with a new, fully charged lithium back up battery, the battery would last approx. 3-6 months without a mains supply. For mains powered Aico alarms with a standard alkaline back up battery, the battery would last up to a year without mains supply. If the alarm has been installed with an Ei168RC radio frequency base, please note that the Ei168RC back up battery would last approx 2 months if the power fails.

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Customer Reviews

43 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5

Reviews by real customers

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Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: J A

So easy to replace Perfect like for like replacement. Really easy to fit onto original back plate. Took me two minutes.

Published on: 26th April 2024

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: N B

Very easy to fit as a replacement.

Published on: 13th April 2024

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: D G

Fitted perfectly into original base, working well

Published on: 20th March 2024

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