We are a Brisbane based online retailer selling photoelectric smoke alarms. You can be confident that our smoke alarms are legally compliant to Australian Standard 3786:2014 – this standard encompasses the new legislation being rolled-out in Queensland.
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Premier Range smoke alarms
Wireless Interconnectable Smoke Alarm x 1 pack
- Photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy DIY setup (no electrician required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Premier Range smoke alarms
Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms 5 Pack With Free Remote Control
- Photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm
- Pack comes already interconnected
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy DIY setup (no electrician required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Premier Range smoke alarms
Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms 7 Pack With Free Remote Control
- Photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy DIY setup (no electrician required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Premier Range smoke alarms
Wireless Interconnected Smoke Alarms 10 Pack With 2 Free Remote Controls
- Photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm
- Pack comes already interconnected
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy DIY setup (no electrician required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 1 pack
Model: R10RF- Wireless interconnected photoelectric
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- Compliant to AS 3786:2014
- Simple DIY setup (no wiring required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 5 pack +Free Remote
Model: R10RF- Free Remote Control!
- Wireless interconnected photoelectric
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- Simple DIY setup (no wiring required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 7 pack +Free Remote
Model: R10RF- Free Remote Control!
- Wireless interconnected photoelectric
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- Simple DIY setup (no wiring required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 10 year battery x 10 pack +2 Free Remotes
Model: R10RF- Free Remote Control!
- Wireless interconnected photoelectric
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- Simple DIY setup (no wiring required)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red 240V Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with 9V Battery Backup
Model: R240- Photoelectric interconnectable
- 9V battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red 240V Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Lithium Battery Backup
Model: R240RC- Photoelectric interconnectable
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 3786:2014)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Base for 240V Hardwired Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
Model: RWB2- Wireless base for Red 240V hardwired alarms
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 4268)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red smoke alarms
Red Wireless Smoke Alarm Remote Control
Model: RAC- Wireless controller for Red smoke alarms
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- AU Standard Approved (AS 4268:2017)
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red heat alarms
Red Heat Alarm 240V AC Mains Power Interconnectable
Model: RHA240SL- Certified to Australian Standard AS1603.3:2018
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 5 year full product warranty
- Free shipping for all orders over $200
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Red heat alarms
Red Heat Alarm 10 Year Lithium Battery Interconnectable
Model: RHA10RF- Certified to Australian Standard AS1603.3:2018
- 10 year sealed lithium battery
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 5 year full product warranty
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Red heat alarms
Red RF Wireless Module
Model: RFMOD- Easy hassle-free install
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year full product warranty
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Accessories
Strobe Light and Vibrating Pad for Hard of Hearing
Model: RHIS- Wireless interconnectable
- Plugs into household mains power
- 5 year back-up battery
- Simple DIY setup (no wiring required)
- Alarm clock wake-up function
- 90 day money back guarantee
- 10 year warranty
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Why Buy from Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Australia?
Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Australia is proudly Australian owned and operated based in New Farm Brisbane, Queensland.
Our photoelectric smoke alarms have undergone comprehensive laboratory testing and adhere to Australian Standard 3786:2014 (smoke alarms using scattered light, transmitted light or ionization).
This makes our smoke detectors fully compliant in all Australian states, including the stringent Queensland State Government legislation.
Be wary of other smoke alarms being sold online which no longer meet the new legislative requirements. Buy from us with confidence that you are covered.
Key Features of our Wireless Interconnected Photoelectric Smoke Alarms
- Wireless photoelectric interconnected smoke alarm – the type preferred by fire authorities in Australia
- Compliant to Australian Standard (AS 3786:2014)
- Easy setup (no electrician required)
- Quick wireless interconnect with up to 20 other alarms
- 10 year lithium battery – no need to replace for the lifespan of the alarm
- Large easy press hush button to silence nuisance alarms
- Loud 85dB warning alarm to ensure alarm is heard
- 90 day money back guarantee
- Free shipping Australia wide for orders over $200
Recommended Photoelectric Smoke Alarm Placement
Queensland legislation is the most stringent within the nation and states that wireless interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms must be installed on each storey:
- In each bedroom; and,
- In hallways which connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling; or
- If there is no hallway, between the bedrooms and other parts of the storey; and
- If there are no bedrooms on a storey at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
Additionally, the legislation states;
Where practicable smoke alarms must be placed on the ceiling. Smoke alarms must not be placed:
- Within 300mm of a corner of a ceiling and a wall,
- Within 300mm of a light fitting,
- Within 400mm of an air-conditioning vent,
- Within 400mm of the blades of a ceiling fan.
There are special requirements for stairways, sloping ceilings, and ceilings with exposed beams. Specific requirements are further explained in the Building Fire Safety Regulation 2008.
If it is not practical for the prescribed location requirements to be met (e.g. may be affected by hot steam from shower or fumes from cooking), the owner may put the alarm at another location that will still provide a warning to occupants of the building.
The diagram below is produced by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) and serves as a useful representation to show smoke alarm locations within a dwelling.
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Why Buy From Us?
- Australian Standard Compliant AS:3786:2014
- Interconnected (Wireless 433.92Mhz)
- Photoelectric Smoke Detection
- 10 Year Lithium Battery
- Easy DIY Install
- FREE SHIPPING for orders over $200
- 90 Day Money Back Guarantee
- Trusted QLD Business
Frequently Asked Questions
Both brands comply to Australian Standard 3786:2014 and both brands are very good!
Warranty – Red smoke alarms come with a 10 year warranty. Premier Range alarms come with a 2 year warranty
Operating Range – Red smoke alarms have a slightly longer network reach (30m) than the Premier Range (25m).
Red smoke alarms also manufacture a 240v mains powered version of their alarm – this is useful for some people who require a combination of battery operated and 240v mains powered alarms to communicate with one another on the same network.
Our Red smoke alarms are not compatible with Premier Range smoke alarms, and vice versa (i.e. different brands cannot be interconnected together).
The Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) is Queensland’s peak body in real estate. Please refer to their website below.
Our blog post also contains more helpful information about smoke alarm compliance when selling your property in QLD.
No, we do not maintain a ‘bricks and mortar’ shopfront. Our listed address is an admin office only and we do not keep stock at this location. Maintaining a 100% online presence allows us to keep all overheads as low as possible – this is reflected in our smoke alarm pricing. Free shipping is also provided on all orders over $200.
Yes!
All alarms in a bundle pack can be split up. For example, you may prefer to split a bundle pack of 10 alarms into two separate network groups by having 6 alarms in one property and 4 in another property (each network group functioning independently of the other). It’s entirely up to you to decide during the pairing process in your home, after you receive the alarms.
Refer to our pairing video for more information on how to wirelessly interconnect the alarms.
The number of smoke alarms required is relative to the size, floor layout and what state the dwelling is located in. QLD legislation states that a smoke alarm must be installed;
- on each storey
- in each bedroom
- in hallways that connect bedrooms and the rest of the dwelling
- if there is no hallway, between the bedroom and other parts of the storey
- if there are no bedrooms on a storey, at least one smoke alarm must be installed in the most likely path of travel to exit the dwelling.
The example floorplan below was developed by the Queensland Fire and Emergency Services and depicts required smoke alarm locations within a building – use this as a guide for determining your own requirements.
The ‘recommended placement’ section of our website also contains more information.
No. The interconnection is wireless and uses a radio frequency so that the alarms must be uniquely paired to one another. All alarms in one property are paired with a ‘master’ alarm, which is distinct from a ‘master’ alarm on any adjoining property.
This explains how to physically attach your smoke alarm to the ceiling.
One benefit from using wireless interconnected battery powered smoke alarms is that you can install them yourself without the need for an electrician or other tradesperson. Our smoke alarms come with complimentary anchor plus and screws to enable you to do it yourself – see below.
Note: Before installing any smoke alarms please review the ‘RECOMMENDED PLACEMENT’ section of our website for guidance.
HOW TO INSTALL:
STEP 1: Gently twist the mounting bracket to remove it from the rear of the smoke alarm.
STEP 2: Locate the mounting bracket in your chosen position on the ceiling. Use a pencil to mark the location of the two mounting bracket slots on the ceiling.
STEP 3: Using a 5mm drill bit, drill a pilot hole at each location marked on the ceiling. Insert the anchor plugs and use the two screws to attach the mounting bracket to the chosen position. Do not over-tighten the screws as this may distort the mounting bracket.
STEP 4: Attach the smoke alarm to the mounting bracket and turn clockwise to lock it into place. Test the smoke alarm by pressing the dual test / hush button.
Wireless interconnected smoke alarms work by communicating with each other using a radio frequency (RF) signal, without the need to physically install hard cabling between each alarm.
When one alarm detects smoke, it will wirelessly ‘talk’ to all other alarms paired within the same network using the RF signal, so that all activate simultaneously (usually within 10 seconds of the initial detection). This provides a greater early warning and response time for occupants, especially in multi-story dwellings.
Our smoke alarms cannot be affected by other household RF devices (i.e. wireless smoke alarms situated in neighbouring properties) as the technology is purposely designed to eliminate any such interference during the unique network pairing process.
TV or A/C remote controls do not interfere with our alarms either as they typically use different technology (infrared IR vs radio frequency RF). The alarms do not use internet or home WiFi.
It is often impossible to tell if smoke alarms are interconnected just by looking at them with the naked eye. The best way to determine if your smoke alarms are interconnected is by testing them! Fortunately ours come with a dual test / hush button in the centre of the alarm itself to make this easy.
Simply press and release the button to test your alarm – if all alarms within the same network activate then it means the alarms are successfully interconnected (note it may take up to 10 seconds for all alarms to activate – this is normal). You may also use the optional remote control device to test your alarms.
For further information on interconnecting and/or pairing your smoke alarms please go here setup & install.
Legislation states that if an existing 240v hard wired alarm is to be replaced, it must be replaced with a 240v hard wired photoelectric smoke alarm.
The Building Code of Australia also states that any new dwellings being built or dwellings being substantially renovated must have 240v hard wired photoelectric alarms installed.
Some insurance providers can decline to quote your property if you don’t fulfil their underwriting criteria when it comes to fire protection. It is always recommended to install interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms and check with your insurance provider or insurance broker to make sure you meet the necessary requirements.