Kidde KF10 Ionisation Smoke Alarm

Good quality product that I have in multiple places across three floors. Only being replaced through yellowing due to proximity to inset halogens/LEDs. If doing for the first time, watch a YouTube video because I damaged one of the plastic clips in my haste to fit it instead of using a flat head screwdriver to depress it and remove so that cost me an extra. However, at the price I paid (around £12 with Prime next day) it was still worth the money and the old one was partially cannibalised. I wish my ceilings were a couple of feet lower sometimes (not really) as my arms get tired faffing around with this sort of thing and removing stubborn GU10 bulbs in recessed down-lights that refuse to budge.

Already had smoke detectors in house that were very old. These fitted directly to them.l so installation was extremely easy in my case. The “hush” function when the alarm is activated is a life saver (we had plumber who was soldering copper pipes set off alarm during building extension so this came in very handy). Very loud.

Quality replacement for an old discountinued model. They have sensibly not changed their connector, so replacement was a piece of cake. The LED is a nice green, looks very modern. I sincerely hope they've improved the quality of their uv protection in the plastic as the one that it replaced had yellowed awfully.

Arrived on time. Easy to fit, including changing wiring terminal. Fitted ok to BRK ceiling plate. We have solar panels installed, BRK alarms chirped when sun came out, (ok just on battery power) ,voltage change issue. Changed old alarms twice for new ones, still chirping. BRK tested, not faulty. Fitted two of these, no chirping, normal life resumed! !

Bought these to replace an older Kidde model which had seen better days. I love Kidde products as despite being a different model, this fitted my older models base, no problem. It is easy to fit and must have taken me 2 minutes max to do.This is mains powered but has battery back up. I have this linked to an older model upstairs. They talk to each other, so if one goes off, so does the otherA really good product which provides peace of mind.

I had to buy a replacement alarm due to a water damage issue with the existing unit. It was a case of simply removing the old unit but I was able to retain the existing base plate and wiring. Plug the new unit in. That was after turning off the mains supply. No problem all sorted!!!!

The product was exactly as described and totally fit for purpose. Very easy to attach.

The units work well & both were only replaced as they had reached their expiry date.