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  • Wired Fire Alarm ID

    From RJH@21:1/5 to All on Sat Feb 22 12:22:42 2025
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to get the cover off . . .

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  • From Alan Lee@21:1/5 to RJH on Sat Feb 22 13:50:52 2025
    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to get the cover off . . .
    BRK.

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  • From John Rumm@21:1/5 to RJH on Sat Feb 22 14:25:14 2025
    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to get the cover off . . .

    Many have a slot in the side where you can insert a small screwdriver to
    push open the tab that stops them rotating on the base. Having said
    that, that base looks to be of an older design, modern ones have the
    connector block fixed to the base, is wired from behind, and the base
    makes a seal against the ceiling so that it covers any wiring hole
    through the ceiling.

    See, for example:

    https://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/EI146E.html


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    John.

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  • From The Natural Philosopher@21:1/5 to RJH on Sat Feb 22 14:39:45 2025
    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to get the cover off . . .

    But you have clearly *got* the covers off. !!

    Really you can probably get replacement units that will slot onto that
    base or if that proves impossible just connect to a completely new unit.

    The wiring is standard IIRC - I installed mine so long ago I've
    forgotten - in that it is live, neutral, earth, and a line
    interconnecting them all that ensures they all go off at once. I used
    3 phase plus earth cable to link mine up.

    I think what you have is 'EN 14604 Standard' and that means the base,
    and connectors are standardised

    Look in amazon etc for 'EN 14604 mains powered'

    Or maybe screwfix?

    https://www.screwfix.com/p/fireangel-sw1-r-mains-standalone-optical-smoke-alarm/396cc

    Get one from local, see if it fits and take it back if it doesn't

    As I say, they are simple beasts in terms of how they interface, and
    replacing a base as well as the active unit is no big deal


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    "A point of view can be a dangerous luxury when substituted for insight
    and understanding".

    Marshall McLuhan

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  • From ARW@21:1/5 to RJH on Sun Feb 23 12:53:08 2025
    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to get the cover off . . .


    https://support.brkelectronics.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/document/download/0694x00000PlAWaAAN

    https://youtu.be/hEu2U_Uk-z0

    https://youtu.be/eAEcPCp6O8A


    Personally I would replace the lot with AICO

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  • From RJH@21:1/5 to ARW on Tue Mar 4 16:40:25 2025
    On 23 Feb 2025 at 12:53:08 GMT, ARW wrote:

    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace >> the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to
    get the cover off . . .


    https://support.brkelectronics.com/sfc/servlet.shepherd/document/download/0694x00000PlAWaAAN

    https://youtu.be/hEu2U_Uk-z0

    https://youtu.be/eAEcPCp6O8A


    Thanks, just the job. Twist anticlockwise.


    Personally I would replace the lot with AICO

    Noted - I'll take a look. I'd guess the current setup has been there a while, so replacement likely due.

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  • From RJH@21:1/5 to Alan Lee on Tue Mar 4 16:41:17 2025
    On 22 Feb 2025 at 13:50:52 GMT, Alan Lee wrote:

    On 22/02/2025 12:22, RJH wrote:
    Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:

    https://www.icloud.com/sharedalbum/#B1mGLLXGLGQt3KJ

    I need to replace one (the bare faceplate), and in the process might replace >> the other 2 with something compatible. As it is, I can't even work out how to
    get the cover off . . .
    BRK.

    Yep, thanks - BRK 670MBX
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    Cheers, Rob, Sheffield UK

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