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Mains Powered Smoke Alarms & Heat Alarms with Alkaline Back-up Battery - Aico Ei140 Series
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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.
- Ionisation and optical smoke alarms Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005
- Heat alarm Kitemarked to BS 5446-2: 2003
- Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
- 230V AC Mains powered with alkaline back up battery
- Available in three versions:
- Ionisation smoke alarm (Ei141) for fast-flaming fires - used on landings, offices
- Optical smoke alarm (photo-electric) (Ei146), responds faster to smouldering fires - used in bedrooms, living rooms, hallways
- Heat alarm (Ei144)- used in kitchens and garages
- Test/Hush button facility
- Ei140 series alarms can be interlinked with cable (or wireless if purchased with with radio-interlink base)
- 5 year guarantee
- This is the latest Ei140"RC" series of detectors - now capable of interlinking with the Ei1529RC remote control switch
- Alkaline battery supplied is already connected to reduce installation errors (does not draw power until fitted to the mounting plate) - Can be upgraded with lithium longlife battery
- Please note: Alarms sold separately
- This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2021 Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes
The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the EI140 series.
Smoke and Heat Alarms
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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
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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
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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) | Heat: 52x145mm Optical: 50x152mm Ionisation: 40x145mm |
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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 | EI146RC: 0.345kg EI144RC: 0.281kg EI141RC: 0.305kg |
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| Product Datasheets |
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.
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. Does this alarm conform to BS 5446 part 1 as recommended by the Fire Service?
A.
This recommendation has been superseded by BS 14604:2005. All of our smoke and heat alarms conform to this standard in accordance with the Kitemark.
Q. Can I upgrade an existing Ei140 series base with a Ei160 series smoke alarm?
A.
Yes, the bases for the Ei140 and Ei160 series are identical units and are interchangeable.
Q. How do you wire in the Ei140/Ei160 series of smoke alarms?
A.
Show All 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.
Pricing & Availability
| 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 |
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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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Customer Reviews
40 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.9 out of 5
Reviews by real customers
All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.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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