Aico Mains Powered Smoke Alarms with Alkaline Back-up Battery Ei140 Series

Product Overview

The Ei140RC series of mains powered smoke and heat alarms conform with BS 5839 part 6, grade D, 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 BSEN14604:2005
Heat alarm Kitemarked to BS 5446-2:2003
Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2013 Grade D, E and F
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
Alarms sold separately

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

This is the technical data for the Aico Mains Powered Smoke Alarms with Alkaline Back-up Battery Ei140 Series .

Product Code

Ei146 - Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	EI146RC
Ei144 - Heat Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	EI144RC
Ei141 - Ionisation Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	EI141RC

Weight

Ei146 - Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	0.345kg
Ei144 - Heat Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	0.281kg
Ei141 - Ionisation Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery	0.305kg

Dimensions (HxDia)

Ionisation: 40x145mm
Optical: 50x152mm
Heat: 52x145mm

Back-Up Battery

9V Alkaline

Sound Output

85dB (minimum) at 3m

Humidity Range

15% to 95% Relative Humidity

Operating Temperature

0 to 40°C

Product Datasheets

The following datasheets are available for this product.

FAQs (10)

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. 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.

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Pricing & Availability

Model	Stock	Price
Ei141 - Ionisation Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery Product Code: EI141RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £22.79 inc VAT £18.99 ex VAT
Ei146 - Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery Product Code: EI146RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £29.99 inc VAT £24.99 ex VAT
Ei144 - Heat Alarm with Alkaline back-Up battery Product Code: EI144RC	Stock Level: More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: Today	Price: £35.51 inc VAT £29.59 ex VAT

Customer Reviews

40 customers have 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: JS

Seems to be working well

Published on: 22nd July 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: JC

very good quality

Published on: 19th July 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: AZ

Replacement for the same unit which had stopped working. An easy change.

Published on: 30th January 2018

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: LM

Great product and very easy to install.

Published on: 30th October 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RP

Quality and peace of mind

Published on: 8th September 2017

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: RL

Good service and product

Published on: 21st June 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KT

Replacement for expired alarms, easy to install in existing base.

Published on: 15th May 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: LG

Good for the required job

Published on: 8th May 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: KB

does what its supposed to do

Published on: 24th April 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DW

Good replacement for old failing units. Easily fitted into existing base.

Published on: 13th March 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: DW

Good replacement for old failing unit. Easily fitted into existing base.

Published on: 13th March 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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So easy to replace existing Aico alarms without having to disconnect any wires!

Published on: 27th January 2016

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Same as old ones. Easy to fit did not change base Seems to have cured the problem

Published on: 5th January 2016

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

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So far so good

Published on: 3rd December 2015

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

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A good ultra sensitive product.

Published on: 17th September 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Good product easy to fit if look at the arrow carefully

Published on: 25th August 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Quick delivery, well packaged and easy to install.

Published on: 23rd July 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Excellent customer service Great advice from the customer service department. Advised me on the correct smoke alarm for me and explained about expiry dates, which smoke alarm to use in which areas etc. Very impressed with the level of service

Published on: 13th April 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Excellent product and excellent service

Published on: 22nd March 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Excellent product and service level

Published on: 22nd March 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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exelant

Published on: 7th March 2015

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Excellent service and product Thank you

Published on: 29th March 2014

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

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Easily fitted replacement as bases were already fitted and wired.

Published on: 8th March 2014

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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The smoke alarm very easy to fit and look really nice good quality product and fast service

Published on: 5th December 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Very easy to fit and look really nice good quality product and fast service

Published on: 5th December 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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easy to install. Great product and price, with top service.

Published on: 16th October 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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top of the range product and service.

Published on: 16th October 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Straight replacement for our exising 'out of date' alarms - a simple snap on solution.

Published on: 1st October 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Easy quality replacement for time expired units.

Published on: 17th September 2013

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

From ordering to fitting was extremely simple.

Published on: 5th July 2013

Customer didn't leave a rating

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These were to replace original Ei140 and slotted straight into original mounts - excellent!

Published on: 22nd October 2012

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Published on: 12th August 2012

Rating: 3 / 5 Stars

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Published on: 9th August 2012

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Published on: 24th July 2012

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Published on: 18th April 2012

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Published on: 13th February 2012

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Published on: 31st January 2012

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

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Published on: 6th January 2012

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Why can't other provide this level of service, it would be of benifit to us all!!!

Published on: 25th October 2010

Rating: 4 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: -

Thhe linking is useful in our large house. Installation was very easy. Tricky to remove to change the battery despite the tiny print instructions on the side a more prominent release lever and a guide on the size of screwdriver would have helped.

Published on: 13th September 2010