Replacing Old model Smoke Alarms

Brianf78 · 2022-07-06 11:17:50

Hi, I have to replace 2 existing smoke alarms (Garvan SS-1238S, Ionization Type, Mains supplied with 9v back up battery). I cannot find these alarms so am wondering what type to get. Are the jackplugs for the cables common on most devices or will I have to rewire them? Any feedback would be appreciated, Brian

06-07-2022 11:17AM

#1

Brianf78

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭

Join Date: November 2015

Posts: 5

Hi,

I have to replace 2 existing smoke alarms (Garvan SS-1238S, Ionization Type, Mains supplied with 9v back up battery). I cannot find these alarms so am wondering what type to get. Are the jackplugs for the cables common on most devices or will I have to rewire them?

Any feedback would be appreciated,
Brian

0

Comments

#2 06-07-2022 01:23PM

kirk.

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2021

Posts: 4862

Rewire ,that type alarm weren't great quality
Replace with EI alarms

1
#3 06-07-2022 02:00PM

Brianf78

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭

Join Date: November 2015

Posts: 5

Could you let me know what EI alarms are?

0
#4 07-07-2022 10:46AM

GalwayMan74

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 117 ✭✭

Join Date: April 2022

Posts: 114

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119298834#Comment_119298834

Ei is the brand, also called Aico.
Made in Ireland and a top brand.

1
#5 08-07-2022 10:24AM

kirk.

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,957 ✭✭✭

Join Date: July 2021

Posts: 4862

They have guides on their website
Think it's optical living areas, heat kitchen and ionisation bedrooms
Those alarms with the plug were cheap quality junk

0
#6 08-07-2022 04:37PM

Brianf78

Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7 ✭

Join Date: November 2015

Posts: 5

Thank for the help guys.

0
Advertisement