Wired Fire Alarm ID

Feb 22, 2025 Last reply: 1 year ago 6 Replies

Can anyone identify these wired-type fire alarms:



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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:

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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?

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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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Personally I would replace the lot with AICO

Thanks, just the job. Twist anticlockwise.

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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