Kidde KA-B, KA-F Universal Smoke Alarm Adapters, 2 Units

Product Details

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ASIN: B0033PRWT6
Item model number: 900-0153-012

By : Kidde
List Price : ~~$8.00~~
Price : $7.66
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Product Description

From the Manufacturer
Kidde KA-B, KA-F quick convert adapter makes it possible for the installation of a new Kidde alarm to an existing competitive wiring harness. This makes it possible for for simple installation when replacing the specified smoke alarm brands with a Kidde product. The smoke alarm adapter also permits the specified authorized brands and models to be interconnected with other Kidde product. Model KA-B, for use with Very first Alert and BRK wire in smoke alarms. The KA-B can only be utilized when replacing Initially Alert models: SA4121B, and BRK models: 4120, 4919, 5919, 86RAC with plug in connector, manufactured just before June 1, 2003. Model KA-F for use with Firex wire in smoke alarms. The KA-F can only be put to use when replacing Firex models: FADC, ADC, and AD, manufactured before June 1, 2003. Also for use with Kidde models 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, PE120, PI2000, KN-COSM-IB.
Universal Smoke Alarm Adapter, Quick Convert, Enables The Installation Of A Kidde Alarm To An Existing Competitive Wiring Harness, Hassle-free Installation When Replacing The Specified Smoke Alarm Brands With A Kidde Product Allows The Specified Approved Brands Models To Be Interconnected With Other Kidde Items.

Technical Details

Allows the installation of a new Kidde alarm to an existing competitive wiring harness
Model KA-B for use with First Alert and BRK wire in smoke alarms
Model KA-F for use with Firex wire in smoke alarms
For use with Kidde models 1235, 1275, 1276, 1285, PE120, PI2000, KN-COSM-IB
Easy installation

Customer Reviews

First of all, I use Kidde smoke detectors and like them very much. I decided to order packages of the Universal Smoke Alarm Adapters, along with the five detectors, as they weren't too expensive, and I'm getting lazy in old age. What wasn't clear from the marketing description is that the package of two adapters includes one for one kind of alarm and the other for a completely different alarm. And, unless you coincidentally have those two types of alarms in your home, you'll use one and throw the other away. This is stupid stuff. Since you likely have only one style of detector/alarm in your home (I had some old BRK models), why not package two each of the same adapter? In my case I bought three packages, thinking somehow I'd end up with six usable adapters, five of which I needed for my new Kidde alarms, but, instead, had two too few and had to throw three away.
Lastly, when I went to use the three that supposedly fit my BRK wiring harness, they wouldn't fit the plugs due to a flange on the adapter, so the whole effort was a bust. So, lazy or not, I simply rewired the new alarms, which is what I should have done in the first place, and it's a very simple task anyway. As an old and retired marketing guy, I suggest Kidde rethink this product, as it's a real money waster for the consumer.

I thought I needed these when my existing smoke alarm broke. I ordered a Kidde i4618 to connect to my existing house Firex wiring. I thought I needed this adaptor to connect to the existing wiring. You can use this adapter if you want. If you know a little about house wiring and know how to turn off your electrical breakers, you can skip this. The i4618 comes with a wiring harness. Turn off power to the existing detectors. Remove the existing smoke detector harness and connect the new one that is included with the i4618. Plugin the new detector. Turn on power.
There, I saved you some money.