These updated Kidde Firex smoke and heat alarms are mains powered, interlinking units that use up to 70% less energy than previous Firex models. The alarms are hard-wired and fitted with self-charging lithium back-up batteries. They can be interlinked with other units from the same series to create all round fire protection within the home; when one alarm detects fire and sounds, all interlinked units will sound. Installing the right sensor types in your property gives you the fastest possible response time with the minimum number of false alarms.
Please Note: The Kidde Firex models are replacements for the old Kidde Firex units and the Kidde 9HI and 9HILL ranges and can be interlinked, however the new models cannot be used on the same base plates and use different connector blocks.
All of our product reviews are written by real customers that have purchased this product from us and are published without modification.
M B
2nd August 2022
M B
2nd August 2022
Best 10 year mains / integral lithium battery product for the money.
Anonymous
3rd October 2017
Good device but poor install design
Poor design from the manufacture, requires a plasterboard box cut into the ceiling as the socket with only single insulated wiring is at 90degs to the detector. Why did they not build it like all normal system detectors where the base has screw terminals and the detector just clips onto.
Anonymous
1st September 2017
Well designed and easy to replace when necessary. They work well, and the test and alarm buttons are now much improved.
Anonymous
11th February 2017
Efficient service and good quality product.
| Product Code | KEKF20R |
|---|---|
| Brand | Kidde |
| Back-Up Battery Type | Lithium |
| British Standard Grade | Grade D1: Mains Powered (10 year longlife backup) |
| Colour | White |
| Local Legislation | Scottish Legislation (2022) |
| Welsh Legislation (2022) | |
| Approvals & Markings | CE Marked |
| Compliance | BS 5839-6 |
| BS EN 14604: 2005 | |
| Connection | Wired |
| Display | LED Indicators |
| Fixing Options | Screws (included) |
| Installation Position | Ceiling |
| Maximum Number of Linked Devices | 24 Devices |
| Material | Plastic |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C To +40°C |
| Positioning | Bedrooms |
| Hallways | |
| Living Rooms | |
| Power Type | Mains Powered (230V) |
| Product Range | Kidde Firex |
| Recyclable | Yes - Valpak's WEEE Distributor Take-back Scheme |
| Relative Humidity | Up To 93% |
| Sensor Type | Optical |
| Sound Level | 85dB |
| Suitability | Home |
| Warning Type | Audible - Alarm Sounder |
| Warranty | 6 Years |
| Dimensions (Unit) |
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| Weight | 280g |
| Datasheets |
Alarms from the Same Series
The table below shows all the units that can interlink with the Firex KF Series.
| Model Number | Type of Unit | Type of Interlink |
| KF10 | Ionisation Smoke Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF10R | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| KF20 | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF20R | Optical Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| KF30 | Heat Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF30R | Heat Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| KF1 | Ionisation Smoke Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF1R | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| KF2 | Optical Smoke Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF2R | Optical Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| KF3 | Heat Alarm | Hardwire interlink |
| KF3R | Heat Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
| Model Number | Type of Unit | Type of Interlink |
| 4MCO | CO Detector with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
| K4MCO | CO Detector with Rechargeable Lithium Cell | Hardwire interlink |
Compatible Alarms
| Model Number | Type of Unit | Type of Interlink |
| 1239HI | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 1239HILL | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 2239HI | Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 2239HILL | Optical Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 3239HI | Heat Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 3239HILL | Heat Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4870 | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4881 | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4973 | Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4985 | Optical Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4899 | Heat Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| 4892 | Heat Alarm with Lithium Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| I240C | Ionisation Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
| PADC240 | Optical Smoke Alarm with Alkaline Battery | Hardwire interlink |
Best 10 year mains / integral lithium battery product for the money.
Applies to option(s): KF20R Optical Smoke Alarm