What model replaces a Firex 120 1072b?

So after searching online, I found that the Kidde i4618 is the current replacement model.

How long does a Firex smoke detector last?

5 to 10 years
Smoke and carbon monoxide alarms must be replaced within the specific lifetime of the product, usually 5 to 10 years after the date of manufacture. Learn how to easily replace your old Firex alarms. check alarm status and connection.

Can you replace a smoke detector with a different brand?

Absolutely! You can mix and match hardwired First Alert, BRK, and Onelink models. All of our current models use the same wiring harness and connector. We do not recommend mixing different brands since we can only guarantee the performance of First Alert and BRK alarms.

What smoke alarm is compatible with Firex?

Compatible Firex alarms: 406 (G-6), 4518 (ADC), 4618 (FADC), 484 (PG-40), 4480 (PAD), 5700 (ADH), 499. First Alert designs and creates safety products that preserve and protect the things that are the most important to you, from your children and family to your home and the priceless memories stored inside.

Did Kidde buy out Firex?

Kidde acquired the manufacturer of Firex branded products in 2009 – Invensys Controls no longer manufactures or supports these products.

Is it easy to replace a hardwired smoke detector?

Replacing a hard-wired smoke detector is almost as easy as replacing a battery-powered version. New alarms are inexpensive. If your old alarms are connected to three wires as shown here, that means the alarms are interconnected — when one alarm detects smoke, they all howl.

Is Kidde the same as Firex?

Do hard-wired smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years?

A. Your detectors are overdue for replacement, according to the National Fire Protection Association, which recommends that you replace detectors when they’re 10 years old. Top-rated security system experts we interviewed say that, over time, dust gathers inside smoke detectors, desensitizing the sensors.

What smoke detectors are compatible with Firex?

Is Kidde and Firex the same company?

Are Firex smoke alarms interchangeable?

All of the listed BRK and First Alert Alarms are compatible with the listed FIREX Alarms and will work with the enclosed Adapter Plugs. BRK Alarms: 4120, 9120 Series – AC, AC/DC Ion, Silence. 5919 – AC Photo.