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Replacement for Kidde KF20 Mains Powered Smoke Alarm

Front view of kidde firex mains powered optical smoke alarm alkaline battery backup in white with sensor and vent details
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Estimated dispatch: Monday 16th November
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The Kidde KF20 is a mains-powered optical smoke alarm with a 9V backup battery. The replacement Kidde alarm utilises the same baseplate and connector plug to provide an easy swap-out. Featuring a 6 year manufacturer's warranty, it can be hardwire interlinked with existing Kidde Firex alarms, so you can replace units one at a time without changing the whole system.

Optical smoke detection is much less likely to give false alarms from everyday fumes such as cooking vapours and humidity. This makes it ideal for hallways, bedrooms, landings and living areas.

  • Power: 230V mains powered with battery backup
  • Backup battery: 9V alkaline battery (replaceable)
  • Warranty: 6-year warranty
  • CE and UKCA marked, Kitemarked to BS EN 14604: 2005
  • Suitable for installations complying with BS 5839-6: 2019 Grade D2
  • Hardwire interlinks with KF20 and KF20R, KF30 and KF30R, KF31 and KF31R, and other compatible Kidde Firex alarms (up to 24 alarms in total)
  • Combined test and hush button
  • Low battery warning chirp: silence for 8 hours for a peaceful night
  • Supplied with fixings and a coloured dust cover (ideal for use when decorating)
  • This alarm is also suitable for the updated 2022 Welsh and Scottish legislation for fire alarms in homes
Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews (119)

Rating: 4 / 5

Reviewer

P H

No issues works well good quality

Published on

4th November 2026

Rating: 5 / 5

Reviewer

P H

No issues good quality as advertised

Published on

3rd November 2026

Rating: 5 / 5

Reviewer

E C

This was a like for like replacement for an out of date alarm. Easy to fit into existing frame.

Published on

2nd November 2026

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Technical Data

Technical Data

Product Code KEKF20
Brand Kidde
Manufacturer's Part Number KF20
Approvals & Markings CE Marked
Back-Up Battery Type Alkaline
British Standard Grade Grade D2: Mains Powered (replaceable backup)
Colour White
Compliance BS 5839-6
BS EN 14604:2005
Connection Wired
Display LED Indicators
Fixing Options Screws (included)
Installation Position Ceiling
Local Legislation Scottish Legislation (2022)
Welsh Legislation (2022)
Material Plastic
Maximum Number of Linked Devices 24 Devices
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)
  • Height: 39mm
  • Diameter: 133mm
Weight 280g
Datasheets Interlink

Interlink

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
KF21 Optical Smoke Alarm Hardwire interlink
KF21R Optical Smoke Alarm with Rechargeable Lithium Cell Hardwire interlink
KF31 Heat Alarm Hardwire interlink
KF31R 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