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Kidde Optical Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Sealed Battery

SKU: DA394

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This Kidde optical smoke alarm uses optical sensing technology to detect slow-burning, smouldering fires — the type most commonly associated with overheating materials, soft furnishings, and electrical faults. It is a straightforward, self-contained unit designed for premises where a reliable, low-maintenance smoke detection point is needed without the complexity of a full addressable fire system.

The sealed 10-year battery removes the routine of annual battery changes, which is a practical advantage in commercial and hospitality environments where maintenance schedules are busy and oversight of individual devices can lapse. When the unit reaches the end of its service life, it gives an end-of-life notification so replacement is not overlooked.

For operators fitting this in a catering or hospitality setting, it is worth considering placement carefully. Commercial kitchens generate significant heat and airborne grease particles, which can cause nuisance alarms with some detection technologies. This unit is better suited to back-of-house corridors, office areas, staff rooms, storage rooms, and front-of-house spaces rather than directly above cooking lines. Where detection is required within the kitchen itself, a heat detector is generally the more appropriate choice.

Installation is straightforward — the unit mounts to a ceiling surface and requires no mains wiring, which keeps it accessible for operators without the need to involve an electrician for basic placement. That said, any fire detection provision in a commercial premises should sit within a wider fire risk assessment, and placement should be agreed with your responsible person or fire safety adviser.

If you are unsure whether this unit is appropriate for a specific area of your premises, or whether additional detection points are needed, the team is happy to help you think it through.

Frequently asked questions

Is this smoke alarm suitable for use inside a commercial kitchen?

It is generally not recommended to position a smoke alarm directly above or near cooking equipment, as grease-laden air and heat can cause nuisance activations. For areas immediately adjacent to cooking lines, a fixed-temperature or rate-of-rise heat detector is usually the more appropriate choice. This unit is better suited to corridors, staff rooms, storage areas, and front-of-house spaces.

Does this unit need to be connected to a wider fire alarm panel?

No — this is a standalone, self-contained alarm that operates independently without connection to a central fire alarm panel. For larger commercial premises or those requiring a fully integrated detection system, a panel-connected addressable or conventional detector would be the more suitable route, and your fire risk assessment should guide that decision.

How does the 10-year battery life work in practice, and what happens at end of life?

The battery is factory-sealed within the unit and is rated to last the full operational life of the alarm — typically 10 years — under normal conditions. When the unit approaches the end of its service life, it emits an end-of-life signal to indicate it should be replaced rather than simply having the battery swapped out. The entire unit is replaced at that point.
Kidde Optical Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Sealed Battery

£14.91(£17.89 inc VAT)

£14.91(£17.89 inc VAT)

This Kidde optical smoke alarm uses optical sensing technology to detect slow-burning, smouldering fires — the type most commonly associated with overheating materials, soft furnishings, and electrical faults. It is a straightforward, self-contained unit designed for premises where a reliable, low-maintenance smoke detection point is needed without the complexity of a full addressable fire system.

The sealed 10-year battery removes the routine of annual battery changes, which is a practical advantage in commercial and hospitality environments where maintenance schedules are busy and oversight of individual devices can lapse. When the unit reaches the end of its service life, it gives an end-of-life notification so replacement is not overlooked.

For operators fitting this in a catering or hospitality setting, it is worth considering placement carefully. Commercial kitchens generate significant heat and airborne grease particles, which can cause nuisance alarms with some detection technologies. This unit is better suited to back-of-house corridors, office areas, staff rooms, storage rooms, and front-of-house spaces rather than directly above cooking lines. Where detection is required within the kitchen itself, a heat detector is generally the more appropriate choice.

Installation is straightforward — the unit mounts to a ceiling surface and requires no mains wiring, which keeps it accessible for operators without the need to involve an electrician for basic placement. That said, any fire detection provision in a commercial premises should sit within a wider fire risk assessment, and placement should be agreed with your responsible person or fire safety adviser.

If you are unsure whether this unit is appropriate for a specific area of your premises, or whether additional detection points are needed, the team is happy to help you think it through.