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Thanks for your replies. I was hoping to be able to just attach a new smoke alarm to the base I already have, rather than having to put up a new base - which may mean redecorating the ceiling, as pointed out OwainDIYer. Original suppliers Sensotec no longer seem to supply the alarms so I...

Firex smoke alarms were installed when my house was built in 2000. Firex models have now been discontinued. I'm looking to replace them but want to know if there are any compatible models which will fit into the existing base plate or will I have to get the whole system reinstalled. I have a...