The manufacturer has withdrawn from the European market and is no longer supplying compatible alternatives. Since it is not possible to interlink alarms from different manufacturers, the recommended replacement for the whole discontinued 600MBX range is the Kidde Firex series.
Ideal for areas where a standard smoke alarm would be unsuitable, such as kitchens and garages, the BRK 690MBX is a mains powered heat alarm designed to detect rapid increases in room temperature. Kitemarked to the latest standards and with a 5 year manufacturer's warranty, the BRK 690MBX also benefits from multi-alarm interlink feature, meaning that it can be hard wire interlinked with up to 12 compatible smoke and heat alarms within a system.
Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
Backup Battery: 9V alkaline battery (included)
Warranty: 5 year manufacturer's warranty
Please note that BRK and First Alert are no longer manufacturing new stock for the European Market and while the products may have a 2018/19 manufacturing date they still provide a full 10 year lifespan and full warranty cover from date of purchase
Includes slimline twist-fit base suitable for flush mounting
CE marked and Kitemarked to BS 5446-2
Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
Ideal for kitchens and garages where a smoke alarm would be unsuitable
Monitors rate of increase in room temperature
Up to 12 600MBX series smoke and heat alarms can be hard wire interlinked
An interlinked system provides the earliest possible warning of fire
Test button facility
Suitable replacement for the DETA 1155 and DETA 1115 Heat Alarms
Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes
Please note: for surface-mounted wiring such as trunking the base plate included with this alarm is not suitable; please see the BRK 790MRL with push-fit base instead.
Q. I want to install an interlinked smoke alarm system throughout my home, but what type of smoke alarms do I need in different rooms?
A.
We recommend a heat alarm in the kitchen, optical alarms in living rooms and hallway and ionisation alarms on landings.
Q. Why do your mains powered alarms have batteries?
A.
All our mains powered alarms have a battery backup. Although mains powered alarms without this option do exist (BS5839 part 6 grade E), we regard them as far too dangerous, as a lot of fires are caused by electrical faults leaving the building unprotected against fire if the smoke alarms have no backup battery. With our mains powered alarms you will always be protected.
Q. What is the best way to test my alarm?
A.
We recommend testing alarms by pressing the test button built-in to the unit, as this is designed to simulate the detection of the target stimuli (usually smoke, heat, or CO) at the alarm sensor. You should test your alarms regularly to ensure they are protecting building occupants, preferably every week. For more detailed guidance, check the manual included with your alarm.
Q. How long do smoke alarms last before needing replacement?
A.
It is recommended that smoke alarms are replaced after 10 years. This is because the sensors in the smoke alarms become less sensitive and may not activate when a fire is present.
Q. Do you need an electrician to connect mains powered smoke alarms?
A.
It is necessary that an electrician installs mains powered smoke alarms.