Mains Powered Smoke Alarms & Heat Alarms with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up Battery - Aico Ei3000 Series
The Ei3000 series features a selection of mains powered smoke and heat alarms fitted with sealed rechargeable lithium back-up batteries designed to last for the entirety of the alarm, without needing replacement. The four versions available are optical, heat, combined optical & heat, and combined heat & carbon monoxide. Up to 12 alarms can be hardwire interlinked or by using the Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module, can be interlinked wirelessly. All alarms are fitted with AudioLINK as standard and when activated provide a loud 85dB warning alarm at 3m.
- 230V mains powered alarms with rechargeable lithium back-up batteries
- Available in four versions
- Optical Smoke Alarm (Ei3016) – Used in hallways, landings, living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms
- Heat Alarm (Ei3014) – Used in kitchens and garages
- Combined Optical Smoke and Heat Alarm (Ei3024) – Used in hallways, landings, living rooms, bedrooms and dining rooms
- Combined Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarm (Ei3028) – Used in kitchens and garages
- AudioLINK technology allows users to extract real time data to their smart phone or tablet
- All units feature a combined test and silence button
- 85dB warning alarm at 3m
- Suitable for installations needing to comply to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D1
- 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- SmartLINK compatible when used with Ei3000MRF offering many new features as well as radio-interlinking of alarms
- CE and Kitemarked to all relevant British Standards
- BS EN 14604: 2005 (Ei3016 and Ei3024)
- BS 5446-2: 2003 (Ei3014, Ei3024, and Ei3028)
- BS EN 50291-1 (Ei3028)
- Up to 12 compatible devices can be interlinked to form a smoke alarm system
- Memory feature – easy to identify an alarm that has previously sounded
- An interlinked system provides the earliest possible warning of fire
- Please note: Alarms sold separately
- This alarm is also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish updated 2022 legislation
Please note: Ei3000MRF SmartLINK Module for radio-interlinking is sold separately.
Customer Reviews (185)
Reviews by Real Customers
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Reviewer
B W
Published on
13th July 2026
Reviewer
S N
Easy to install over the unit as it was out of date and no longer made. Works well and im very happy with it.
Published on
9th July 2026
Reviewer
C D
Very easy to install. It uses the same base plate as an earlier similar model so was just a case of removing the old alarm unit, sliding on the new one and testing. Five minutes all-in! Fast delivery from Safelincs.
Published on
25th June 2026
Technical Data
| Product Code | EI3016 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Ei Electronics |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | EI3016 |
| Approvals & Markings | CE Marked |
| Back-Up Battery Type | Lithium |
| British Standard Grade | Grade D1: Mains Powered (10 year longlife backup) |
| Colour | White |
| Compliance | BS 5839-6 |
| BS EN 14604: 2005 | |
| Connection | Wired |
| Display | LED Indicators |
| Fixing Options | Screws (included) |
| Ceiling Mounted | |
| Installation Position | Ceiling |
| Local Legislation | Scottish Legislation (2022) |
| Welsh Legislation (2022) | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Maximum Number of Linked Devices | 12 Devices |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C To +40°C |
| Positioning | Bedrooms |
| Hallways | |
| Living Rooms | |
| Power Type | Mains Powered (230V) |
| Product Range | Aico Ei3000 Series |
| Recyclable | Yes - Valpak's WEEE Distributor Take-back Scheme |
| Relative Humidity | 15% To 95% |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Sound Level | 85dB |
| Suitability | Home |
| Warning Type | Audible - Alarm Sounder |
| Warranty | 5 Years |
| Dimensions (Unit) |
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| Weight | 336g |
| Datasheets |
Interlink
| Product Code | Description | Interlink Type |
| Ei140 Series | Mains Powered with Alkaline Back Up Battery | |
| Ei144e | Heat Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei146e | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei144eRF | Heat Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei146eRF | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei160 Series | Mains Powered with Lithium Back Up Battery | |
| Ei164 | Heat Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei166 | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei164RF | Heat Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei166RF | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei3000 Series | Mains Powered with Sealed Lithium Back Up Battery | |
| Ei3014 | Heat Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei3016 | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei3018 | Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei3024 | Smoke & Heat Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei3028 | Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Hardwire Interlink |
| Ei3014RF | Heat Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei3016RF | Smoke Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei3018RF | Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei3024RF | Smoke & Heat Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| [link:listing1377]Ei3028RF[/link] | Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarm | Hardwire / Radio Interlink |
| Ei600 Series | 10 Year Sealed Lithium Battery | |
| Ei650RF | Smoke Alarm | Radio Interlink |
| Ei630iRF | Heat Alarm | Radio Interlink |
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