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Replacement for Ei164, Ei164RC and Ei164e Mains Powered Heat Alarms

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Product Overview

The Ei164, Ei164RC and Ei164e were mains powered heat alarms with a lithium battery backup. Since all Ei160 series alarms have been discontinued, original manufacturer Ei Electronics (also known as Aico in the UK) has designed their new Ei3000 range of alarms to be fully backward compatible with the Ei160 series that it replaces, including the Ei164 heat alarm.

The new Ei3014 heat alarm is the perfect, recommended replacement for the Ei164. The new alarm can hard-wire interlink with any remaining Ei160 series alarms in your system, and fits directly onto your existing Ei160 base without any need to rewire. The heat sensor technology in the Ei3014 is designed for places where dust, humidity, and normal household fumes may trigger smoke alarms, such as kitchens, lofts, garages and workshops.

  • Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
  • Back-up Battery: Self-charging lifetime battery
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty
  • Suitable for garages, lofts, workshops and kitchens
  • Replacements also available for the Ei161 and Ei166 mains powered smoke alarm
  • AudioLINK technology allows users to extract real time data to their smart phone or tablet
  • Heat sensing thermistor detects high temperatures and is immune to nuisance alarms from everyday fumes
  • Fits onto your existing Ei164 alarm base (easi-fit base included to keep as a spare)
  • Memory feature – easy to identify an alarm that has previously sounded
  • CE and Kitemarked to BS 5446-2: 2003
  • Performs its own self-checks every 48 seconds ensuring the alarm is functioning correctly
  • Piercing 85dB warning alarm at 3 metres
  • Large combined test and silence button

The simple installation process of the Ei3014 replacement alarm removes the need for an electrician. However, power to all alarm circuits should be cut before removing and replacing any mains powered alarm.

Interlink

The tables below show all the products that can interlink with this alarm.

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
Product Code EI164RA
Alternative Product Codes Ei3014, Ei164, Ei164RC, Ei164e, Ei164EK
Brand EI Electronics
Back-Up Battery

Self-charging lithium battery

Dimensions (HxDia)

66 x 150mm (including base)

Maximum Humidity

15% to 95%

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

Sound Output

85dB

Weight 0.44kg
Product Datasheets
FAQs (2)
Q. How can we test the alarm to make sure it is working?
A.

The manufacturer's recommendation is to test the alarm by pressing the test button. This will simulate a heat input at the heat sensor. You can also test it with a hair dryer but make sure that the hairdryer is kept away at a suitable distance from the alarm. Do not attempt to test the alarm by using open fire or excessive heat as this may damage the unit.

Q. What type of electrical cable is required to carry the mains supply and trigger signal for the wired alarms?
A.

For the mains supply of the first unit a 2-core earth cable would be sufficient. For the connection between the alarms a 3-core earth cable would be required

Key Product Features

Interlinks with any remaining Ei160 series alarms in your system via hard-wire

Connects directly onto your existing Ei164 base - no electrician is needed

Mains Power / Alarm / Fault coloured LED indicators

Ei3014 replacement alarm made by original Ei164 manufacturer

What's Included?

Every EI Electronics EI164RA is supplied with the following components.

  • 1 x Ei3014 heat alarm
  • 1 x Sealed 10-year lithium back-up battery
  • 1 x Spare easi-fit base plate
  • 1 x Screw fixing set (screws & rawl plugs)
  • 1 x Instruction manual

Pricing & Availability

Model Stock Price
Product Code: EI164RA Stock Level:
More than 20 in stock Expected dispatch: 2nd Apr
Price:

£46.69 inc VAT

£38.91 ex VAT

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Excellent Warranty

This product is supplied with a 5 year manufacturers warranty as standard

Customer Reviews

29 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: s f

works perfectly

Published on: 17th March 2024

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: V I

Great product. Instaled in seconds. Love that I could use the old base without the need for any new wiring. It would be great if there was an option to buy a new unit without the base for those of us simply replacing an old unit after the 10 year expiry. It'd be a great way to reduce the plastic waste, as I simply threw the bases out.

Published on: 28th November 2023

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: D H

Very simple to install using previous fitting.

Published on: 15th October 2023

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