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The Ei140RC series of mains powered smoke and heat alarms conform with BS 5839 Part 6 Grade D2, as required for extensions, 2 storey HMOs and small businesses. Supplied with an alkaline back up battery and an "easi-fit" base, the Ei140RC series can be interlinked using 3 core and earth cable. This means when one alarm is activated, it triggers all the other interlinked alarms and sounds those ones too. The Ei140 series succeeds the discontinued Ei130 series smoke alarms.
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:-
Product Code |
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Brand | EI Electronics | ||||||
Back-Up Battery | 9V Alkaline |
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Dimensions (HxDia) | Ionisation: 40x145mm Optical: 50x152mm Heat: 52x145mm |
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Operating Temperature | 0 to 40°C |
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Relative Humidity | 15% to 95% Relative Humidity |
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Sound Output | 85dB |
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Weight | EI141RC: 0.305kg EI146RC: 0.345kg EI144RC: 0.281kg |
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Product Datasheets |
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.
It is necessary that an electrician installs mains powered smoke alarms.
BS 5839-6 recommends that one or two storey HMOs with an individual floor area of no more than 200sqm (not the total of both floors) should have a Grade D smoke alarm system installed. Grade D refers to mains powered smoke alarms with a back up battery power supply. The alarms can be interlinked either by wire or by radio signal and the system does not require a separate fire alarm panel. For HMOs of 3 storey or higher, a Grade A panel system would need to be installed. This can cover the whole of the building, or can be used just for the communal areas with a separate Grade D system installed for the individual dwellings. For both applications, the level of cover should be a minimum of LD3 (in all escape routes) but this may change according to the fire risk assessment.
Yes, hard-wired mains powered alarms can be wired to the unswitched live feed of the nearest frequently used lighting circuit.
Yes, we recommend the Ei261EN. You should also install a Ei159 locator to allow you to find out if the alarm was triggered by CO gas or by fire.
Model | Stock | Price |
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Ei141 Ionisation Smoke Alarm Product Code: EI141RC |
Stock Level:
More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Tomorrow
|
Price:
£22.79 inc VAT £18.99 ex VAT |
Ei146 Optical Smoke Alarm Product Code: EI146RC |
Stock Level:
More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Tomorrow
|
Price:
£29.99 inc VAT £24.99 ex VAT |
Ei144 Heat Alarm Product Code: EI144RC |
Stock Level:
More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Tomorrow
|
Price:
£35.51 inc VAT £29.59 ex VAT |
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40 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: J S
Seems to be working well
Published on: 22nd July 2018
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: J C
very good quality
Published on: 19th July 2018
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: A Z
Replacement for the same unit which had stopped working. An easy change.
Published on: 30th January 2018
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: L M
Great product and very easy to install.
Published on: 30th October 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: R P
Quality and peace of mind
Published on: 8th September 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: R L
Good service and product
Published on: 21st June 2016
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: K T
Replacement for expired alarms, easy to install in existing base.
Published on: 15th May 2016
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: L G
Good for the required job
Published on: 8th May 2016
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: K B
does what its supposed to do
Published on: 24th April 2016
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: D W
Good replacement for old failing units. Easily fitted into existing base.
Published on: 13th March 2016
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