Mains powered optical smoke alarm from EI, available as a replacement smoke alarm detector head or complete with mounting base plate. This is the latest Ei146"RC" detector - now capable of interlinking with the Ei1529RC remote control switch. The Ei146RC replaces the previous Ei146 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 battery (included)
Warranty: 5 year warranty
Available in two versions:
Ei146RC optical smoke alarm with Easi-fit base for quick installation (for new installations by a qualified electrician)
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:-
Q. For mains powered Aico smoke and heat alarms, when the electricity supply fails and the back up battery takes over, please can you tell me how long the battery will last in this situation?
A.
For mains powered Aico alarms with a new, fully charged lithium back up battery, the battery would last approx. 3-6 months without a mains supply. For mains powered Aico alarms with a standard alkaline back up battery, the battery would last up to a year without mains supply. If the alarm has been installed with an Ei168RC radio frequency base, please note that the Ei168RC back up battery would last approx 2 months if the power fails.
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.
Q. Can I upgrade an existing Ei140 series base with a Ei160 series smoke alarm?
A.
Yes, the bases for the Ei140 and Ei160 series are identical units and are interchangeable.
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 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.
The following delivery options are available on this product.
Economy Delivery
£4.79 inc VAT
- Orders will be delivered in 3-5 working days by Hermes
Express Delivery
£7.91 inc VAT
- Orders will be delivered in 1-2 working days by Hermes
Customer Reviews
42 customers have given this product an overall rating of 4.7 out of 5
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Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: K M
Easy to install but cant really say how good it is until it is needed, which I hope is never
Published on: 7th December 2020
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: A D
Easy to fit direct replacement for old smoke alarm.
Published on: 19th January 2018
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: D K
Worked "out of the box" no issues
Published on: 15th January 2018
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: B S
Like, does what I need A
Published on: 7th August 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: M H
Excellent product
Published on: 4th July 2017
Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: I P
all as expected.
Published on: 12th June 2017
Rating: 5 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: D C
Finally got what I wanted from an excellent supplier.
Manufacturer was far from helpful in giving me a supplier and I could not find any local suppliers, but Safelincs came to the rescue!
Published on: 28th May 2017
Rating: 4 / 5 Stars
Reviewed by: S B
Suitable
Should it have come with the battery already connected?