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Replacing a smoke alarm
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VfM4meplse
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Another thick question from me (aka DIY novice) I'm aftraid.
I have a Aico EI141RC smoke alarm that needs replacing. I could replace with the same product but I know there are others out there that will do the job. What I'd like to do is use the existing mounting base with minimum fuss, ie just slide the unit back in without hammering, drilling etc. Are smoke alarm fittings generally universal?
I have a Aico EI141RC smoke alarm that needs replacing. I could replace with the same product but I know there are others out there that will do the job. What I'd like to do is use the existing mounting base with minimum fuss, ie just slide the unit back in without hammering, drilling etc. Are smoke alarm fittings generally universal?
Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
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You absolutely must not mix and match interlinked detectors. (And no - pattresses are not universal - they are brand specific.) Incidentally where is this detector located? Ionisation detectors are not the most appropriate in most locations. Generally they are used stumpy because they're cheaper rather than suitable for the location.0
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Because despite changing the batteries more often than I would have liked, I didn't realise that these devices have an expiry dateYou could replace it with the same or similar model from the same manufacturer. Use this link to select your use manual and see the instructions for removing it. Then slide in another one. why do you need to replace it?
And mine is past it, even though it appears to be working.
Conclusion: no cutting corners, either replace like with like or change and fit new entirely.Value-for-money-for-me-puhleeze!
"No man is worth, crawling on the earth"- adapted from Bob Crewe and Bob Gaudio
Hope is not a strategy...A child is for life, not just 18 years....Don't get me started on the NHS, because you won't win...I love chaz-ing!0 -
VfM4meplse wrote: »Because despite changing the batteries more often than I would have liked
90% of the time in the middle of the night, right?
Why DO they do that?0 -
The model number you show is a mains 230 volt version so the batteries are only for back up and should last quite a long time. You are quite right that they need to be changed as they do have a finite life. However, if you purchase the same model number, it should fit the same mounting base. This will save the hassle of having to remove the old and fit a completely new one, along with the wiring.0
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dancing_star wrote: »90% of the time in the middle of the night, right?
Why DO they do that?
Yep, pretty sure mine all fail in the small hours.0 -
dancing_star wrote: »90% of the time in the middle of the night, right?
Why DO they do that?
Because battery voltage is related to temperature, and your house is usually coldest in the middle of the night.A kind word lasts a minute, a skelped erse is sair for a day.0
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