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Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Back-up Battery - Aico Ei146e

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£40.55 inc VAT
£33.79 ex VAT
Product Overview

The Ei146e mains powered optical smoke alarm from EI Electronics is the upgrade to the Ei146RC detector. The new model features a sleek new design, sealed insect mesh, and automatic dust compensation for improved resistance to false alarms. Full backward compatibility with all devices used with the previous versions, including the Ei1529RC remote control switch and Ei168RC wireless base, means adding it to an existing EI140/160/3000 system or replacing an old alarm is quick, easy, and reliable.

  • Power: 230V mains powered with back-up battery
  • Backup Battery: 9V alkaline battery (included)
  • Warranty: 5 year warranty
  • Supplied with Easi-Fit base for quick installation by your electrician
  • Alarm head can be used to replace an old Ei146 or Ei146RC model without replacing the base
    • All the new technology is in the detector head
    • Keep your new base as a spare
  • Interlink up to 12 units in a single system via 3 core cable
  • Part of the new E Series also featuring the Ei144e heat alarm
  • Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005
  • Suitable for installations complying with BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
  • CE marked
  • Hush button for false alarm control
  • Separate mains and warning LED indicators
  • 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
Interlink

The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the EI140e 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 EI146E
Alternative Product Codes Ei146, Ei146RC, Ei146EK, Ei146e
Brand EI Electronics
Back-Up Battery

9V Alkaline (replaceable)

Dimensions (HxDia)

47 x 148mm

Operating Temperature

-10°C to 40°C

Power Consumption

0.75 Watts

Relative Humidity

15% to 95%

Sound Output

85dB (A) at 3 metres

Warranty

5 Years

Weight 0.35kg
Product Datasheets
FAQs (6)
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

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.

Q. Can I upgrade an existing Ei140 series base with an Ei3000 series alarm?
A.

Yes, the new Ei3000 series is fully backward compatible and will work directly with the the Ei140 series base. Both the power supply and the interlink with any remaining Ei140 alarms will continue to work with your new Ei3000 alarm.

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.

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Pricing & Availability

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Product Code: EI146E Stock Level:
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£40.55 inc VAT

£33.79 ex VAT

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Excellent Warranty

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

Customer Reviews

46 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: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: V H

Good service and easy to install

Published on: 15th January 2024

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: J C

Easy to fit

Published on: 21st November 2023

Rating: 5 / 5 Stars

Reviewed by: J M

Replacement is a Upgrade of the existing Mains Powered Optical Smoke Alarm Direct replacement. Very easy to install. Turn of rocker switch at fusebox. Slide old unit off. Slide new unit on. (New base plate was supplied. Should it have been required.

Published on: 17th September 2023

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