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Mains Powered Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Back-up Battery - Aico Ei141

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Aico Ei146e Optical Smoke Alarm - Mains Powered

  • Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
  • Backup Battery: 9V alkaline battery (included)
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty
  • Interlinks via cable with up to 12 alarms
  • Suitable for BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
  • Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005
  • Also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish 2022 legislation

£40.55 inc VAT

£33.79 ex VAT

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Product Overview

Mains powered ionisation alarm with hush button from Ei, available as a replacement smoke alarm detector head or complete with mounting base plate.  This is the latest Ei141"RC" detector - now capable of interlinking with the Ei1529RC remote control switch. The Ei141RC replaces the previous Ei141 model but can still be used to extend and interlink to an existing Ei140 system.

  • Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
  • Backup Battery: 9V alkaline backup battery (included)
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty
  • Available in two versions:
    • Ei141RC ionisation smoke alarm with Easi-Fit base for quick installation (for new installations by a qualified electrician)
    • Replacement Ei141 ionisation smoke alarm detector head (supplied without base)
  • Kitemarked to BS EN 14604:2005
  • Suitable for installations complying to BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
  • CE marked
  • A maximum of 12 units can be interlinked via 3 core cable
  • Alarms that can be interlinked include:
  • Test/Hush button
  • Low power cell warning and LED indicator
  • Supplied with fixings; 2 x screws and 2 x rawl plugs
  • This alarm is also suitable for both the Welsh and Scottish updated 2022 legislation

Please Note: The simple installation process of the easichange replacement kit negates the need of an electrician.

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
Product Code

Ei141RC Ionisation Smoke Alarm (Detector + Base):  EI141RC

Ei141EK Replacement Kit (Detector Only):  EI141EK

Brand EI Electronics
Back-Up Battery

9V Alkaline

Dimensions (HxDia)

45x145mm

Operating Temperature

0°C to 40°C

Relative Humidity

15% to 95%

Sound Output

85dB

Warranty

5 Years

Weight 0.31kg
Product Datasheets
FAQs (8)
Q. Why is my Mains Powered Ionisation Alarm with Hush Button Ei141 beeping? I have replaced the batteries.
A.

Check on the side of the alarm and look for the manufacture date and 'replace by' date to see if the alarm requires replacing. Otherwise try cleaning the alarm around the vents with a vacuum nozzle.

Q. Can the sensitivity of the Ei141(ionisation alarm) be altered as it keeps going off when I am cooking?
A.

The Ei141(ionisation alarm)is the wrong alarm to be located in the kitchen area. We would recommend a heat alarm for kitchen area. The Ei144 heat alarm gives a fire warning when the temperature at the unit reaches 58°C. Heat alarms are ideal for use in kitchens and garages, where the use of optical or ionisation alarms would lead to unwanted nuisance alarms.

Q. Can I replace an Ei141 alarm with an Ei146 using the Easychange head kit, leaving the base plate in place?
A.

With the Easichange kits you can interchange the heads with the existing bases as all the bases in that series are the same. Using the tool that comes with the Easichange kit makes taking the old head off and putting the new head on quick and easy without the need for an electrician.

Q. Can I link a CO detector with a Ei140 smoke alarm?
A.

Yes, we recommend the Ei261EN. You should also install a Ei159 locator to allow you to find out if the alarm was triggered by CO gas or by fire.

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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96 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.8 out of 5

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Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: L W

excellent product Great service from the supplier.

Published on: 27th November 2021

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: F M

Easy to fit

Published on: 16th August 2020

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by:

Works well and easy to install. This was a like for like replacement for the previous model. Perfect.

Published on: 4th October 2019

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