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Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Our range of Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Detectors feature many of the top brands including Aico (Ei) and HiSpec. All of our hardwired alarms feature a back-up battery to ensure the alarm continues to function in the event of a mains power failure. Sealed back-up batteries (designed to last for the life of the alarm), and replaceable alkaline back-up battery options are available.
Read about Carbon Monoxide (CO) or compare Carbon Monoxide detectors on our CO detector overview page.
Mains Powered Heat & CO Detector with Rechargeable Lithium Battery Backup - Hispec RF10-PRO
- Power: 230V mains powered with lithium back-up battery
- Back-up Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery
- Warranty: 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- Multi-sensor alarm containing both an heat and CO sensor
- Radio-interlink up to 20 compatible alarms
- Kitemarked to BS 5446-2: 2003 (heat)
- Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2018 (carbon monoxide)
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up Battery - Aico Ei3018
- Product Lifespan: 10 years
- Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
- Backup Battery: Re-chargeable lithium battery
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
- AudioLINK: real time data extraction to a smart phone
- High performance electrochemical sensor
- Hardwire interlink with up to 12 compatible alarms
- Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2010
- Suitable for ceiling installation
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Powered Combined Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up Battery - Aico Ei3028
- Product Lifespan: 10 years
- Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
- Backup Battery: Re-chargeable lithium battery
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
- Hardwire interlink with up to 12 compatible devices
- Compatible with Ei3000MRF SmartLINK module
- Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2010 (CO gas)
- Kitemarked to BS 5446-2: 2003 (heat)
- Suitable for ceiling installation
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Radio-Interlinked Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up Battery - Aico Ei3018RF
- Product Lifespan: 10 years
- Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
- Backup Battery: Re-chargeable lithium battery
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
- High performance CO sensor
- Interlinking with up to 12 devices
- Radio-interlinking via SmartLINK module (supplied)
- Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2010
- Suitable for ceiling installation
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Radio-Interlinked Combined Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Self-Charging 10 Year Back-up - Aico Ei3028RF
- Product Lifespan: 10 years
- Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
- Backup Battery: Re-chargeable lithium battery
- Warranty: 5 year warranty
- Contains both a heat and electrochemical CO sensor
- Can interlink with up to 12 devices via SmartLINK
- Kitemarked to BS 5446-2:2003 (heat)
- Kitemarked to BS 50291-1:2010 (CO gas)
- Suitable for ceiling installation
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Radio-Interlinked Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Back-up Battery - Hispec RF10-PRO
- Product Lifespan: 10 years
- Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
- Back-up Battery: Rechargeable lithium battery
- Warranty; 5 year manufacturer's warranty
- Radio-Interlink up to 20 compatible alarms
- Kitemarked to BS EN 50291-1: 2018
- Suitable for ceiling installation
- Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation
Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Detectors
Mains Powered Carbon Monoxide Detectors
To avoid having to change batteries on a regular basis, you can purchase Carbon Monoxide Detectors which are hardwired into the electric system of the house and feature a sealed lithium back-up battery designed to last for the lifetime of the alarm. This is of particular importance if the house is let, to avoid tenants removing batteries from Carbon Monoxide Detectors or removing the detector altogether.
What is the difference between mains powered and battery powered Carbon Monoxide detectors?
One of the key distinctions between mains-powered and battery-powered carbon monoxide detectors is the cost. Mains powered alarms, feature a back up battery, ensuring that your home is protected even in the event of a mains power failure. The alarms are interconnected either by a wired or wireless connection, so if one alarm sounds all the alarms will sound, giving you the earliest warning of danger. Additionally, they require professional installation by an electrician. In contrast, battery-powered CO alarms are easy to install and offer greater convenience. Advanced battery-powered radio-interlinked alarm systems which include CO detectors can now connect similarly to hard-wired systems. Ensuring that if one carbon monoxide alarm detects CO gas, all alarms will sound. Regulations vary across countries, so the choice between mains-powered or battery-powered alarms often depends on these regulations rather than personal preference.