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Aico Ei146e Mains Optical Smoke Alarm, White, 230V Mains Powered with Alkaline Battery Backup
Aico Ei146e Mains Optical Smoke Alarm, White, 230V Mains Powered with Alkaline Battery Backup
Result
Very good
05 / 2026
BandQ Tradepoint Zum Angebot
Attributes
Color White
Power 230V Mains with 9V Alkaline Battery Backup
Sensor Type Optical
Alarm Volume 85dB(A) at 3m
Installation Easi-fit base
Interconnectivity Yes, with Aico 230V smoke alarms
Advantages
  • Mains powered with battery backup
  • Optical sensor for slow-burning fires
  • Loud 85dB(A) alarm
  • Interconnectable with other Aico alarms
  • Easy installation with Easi-fit base
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£ 24.00
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£ 29.99
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£ 24.00
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£ 41.98
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£ 40.22
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Description
This Aico Ei146RC optical smoke alarm is a mains powered alarm with a 9V alkaline battery back-up. It features a large, proven optical sensor chamber for detecting slow, smouldering fires commonly caused by sofas or electrical fires. The alarm is 230V mains powered with a 9V alkaline battery backup (included) and an Easi-fit base for simple alarm head replacement. It produces a loud alarm of 85dB(A) at 3m and has a built-in test/hush button. It is interconnectable with all Aico 230V smoke alarms. The color is White.
FAQ
The Aico Ei146e uses an optical sensor chamber.
It is mains powered (230V) with a 9V alkaline battery backup.
Yes, it is interconnectable with all Aico 230V smoke alarms.
The alarm volume is 85dB(A) at 3 meters.
Yes, it has a built-in test/hush button.

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