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Mains Thermally Enhanced Optical Smoke Alarm (Thermoptek) with Sealed Longlife Back-up Battery - FireAngel Pro ST-230
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FAQs (10)
The FireAngel Pro ST-230 optical smoke alarm is mains powered that has a 10 year lifespan with a sealed lifetime lithium back-up battery. Designed to last the life of the alarm, the back-up battery continues to provide power in the event of a mains failure. The ST-230 smoke alarm can be interlinked (using cable) with up to 30 smoke and heat alarms from the FireAngel Pro series, providing wide coverage within a single smoke alarm system. Once interlinked, if the ST-230 smoke alarm is activated, it triggers all other linked alarms to also sound.
- Power: 230V mains powered with a lifetime lithium back-up battery
- Backup Battery: Built-in battery lasts the lifetime of your alarm
- Warranty: Safelincs Exclusive 5 Year Warranty
- CE marked and Kitemarked to BS EN 14604
- Up to 30 FireAngel Pro alarms can be hard-wire interlinked within a single system
- Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D1
- Thermally enhanced optical smoke sensor (Thermoptek technology)
- Less prone to false alarms caused by cooking fumes
- Test, hush and Sleep Easy™ function
- Locate function: allows you to find the alarm that activated the system
- Tamper-proof mounting plate locks the alarm head in place
- Suitable for bedrooms, living rooms and downstairs hallways (not suitable for kitchens or garages)
- Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
- This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes
In a wireless-only system the maximum number of compatible units that can interlink is 50, while a hard-wired-only system is limited to 30 units. In a mixed hard-wired and wireless alarm system these maximum quantities can be exceeded.
For each "group" of hard-wired alarms in a system, only one should be a wireless model. For example, in a 3 storey house you could hard-wire 2x ST-230 and 1x WST-230 alarms together on each floor with all of the WST-230 models wirelessly interlinked to each other. This can technically be done to a maximum of 50 groups of 30 alarms, though FireAngel has not designed, optimised, or tested these alarms for such a large system. Having so many alarms interlinked would create large communication delays between the alarms, potentially resulting in occupants not being given adequate warning of a fire. It is heavily recommended that customers desiring a large amount of alarms for a single property instead look into full Fire Alarm Systems which are designed for larger premises.
The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the FireAngel Pro alarms.
Alarms from the Same Series
| Model Number | Type of unit | Type of interlink |
|---|---|---|
| WST-230 | Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard-wire interlink |
| WHT-230 | Mains Powered Heat Alarm | Hard-wire interlink |
| ST-230 | Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm | Hard-wire interlink |
| HT-230 | Mains Powered Heat Alarm | Hard-wire interlink |
| Product Code | FAST230 |
|---|---|
| Alternative Product Codes | ST-230 |
| Brand | FireAngel |
| Back-Up Battery | Sealed lithium back-up battery |
| Dimensions (HxDia) | 52x141mm |
| Operating Temperature | -10 °C to +45 °C |
| Sound Output | 85dB |
| Weight | 0.26kg |
| Product Datasheets |
Q. Do I need an ionisation or optical smoke alarm?
A.
We recommend using an optical smoke alarm in hallways, as these are less likely to go off because of cooking fumes from a connected kitchen. Optical smoke alarms are also ideal for living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, as they are good at detecting smouldering fires from soft furnishings. For landings we recommend ionisation alarms. Heat alarms are designed for kitchens and garages. No alarms should be installed in bathrooms.
Q. Why do your mains powered alarms have batteries?
A.
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.
Q. Can I put my smoke alarm on the wall, or must it be mounted on the ceiling?
A.
The best location to install your smoke alarm is in the centre of the ceiling rather than on the wall. During a fire, smoke initially rises and then spreads to the sides of the room. By installing the alarm on the ceiling, this ensures that you receive the earliest possible warning of a fire.
Q. How long do smoke alarms last before needing replacement?
A.
It is recommended that smoke alarms are replaced after 10 years. This is because the sensors in the smoke alarms become less sensitive and may not activate when a fire is present.
Q. Do you need an electrician to connect mains powered smoke alarms?
A.
Show All It is necessary that an electrician installs mains powered smoke alarms.
Key Product Features
Easy-to-use test/hush button takes centre stage
Break-out tab for seamless trunk wiring connection
3 coloured LEDs show you its status at a glance
Screws and rawl plugs for installation are included
What's Included?
Every FireAngel FAST230 is supplied with the following components.
- 1 x FireAngel Pro ST-230 optical alarm
- 1 x Lifetime lithium back-up battery
- 1 x Screw fixing set (screws & rawl plugs)
- 1 x Instruction manual
Pricing & Availability
| Model | Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Product Code: FAST230 |
Stock Level:
Available for pre-order Expected dispatch: 30th Apr
|
Price:
£33.06 inc VAT £27.55 ex VAT |
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Customer Reviews
7 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.7 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: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: H D
More expensive than standard smoke detectors, but have good features Got three of these (two link together, wired). They were fitted by an electrician so I can't comment on that but it seemed easy enough. Note that the screws fitting the plate to the ceiling need to be recessed or they'll interfere with the working of the unit. These are neat and smart-looking. I wanted to fit these and not worry about them again (no replacing of batteries). I was a little disappointed that one of the units did develop a fault within a couple of weeks, but Safelincs were excellent and sent a replacement.
Published on: 28th April 2018
Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: J H
Arrived rapidly, just what we wanted.
Published on: 14th November 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: S S
Easy to fit to replace existing hard wired alarms.
Published on: 12th August 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: I D
Easy to install and a good price, does the job. There are prettier ones but these meet all specs
Published on: 26th February 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: S D
replaced different manufacuter (Firex) with this one easily
Published on: 22nd February 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: t b
Nice bug hush button. Discrete design
Published on: 17th January 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by:
Good service.
Published on: 17th December 2015
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