Kidde Commercial KE-DBA-AUXW | Intelligent Addressable Deep Base | 5 Cable Entries, Dual Tag Locations
£3.16 (inc VAT: £3.79)
Summary
The Kidde Commercial KE-DBA-AUXW is a deep base accessory built for jobs where you need to run cabling into a detector base through conduit rather than leave it exposed on the ceiling. It sits behind a standard Excellence series base, giving you a tidy, professional finish on sites where cable management is part of the spec.
For you on site, this means less time fiddling with cable dressing and fewer callbacks over exposed wiring on commercial fit-outs. It also protects the installer’s reputation on jobs where a client or consultant expects concealed containment, without adding a separate first-fix step that slows down the programme.
It delivers this with a wide rear cable entry matching the standard base opening, plus four 25mm conduit entry points spaced at 90 degrees around the fixture, each with breakouts and drill locations so you can choose entry direction on the day. Keyhole screw fixings and built-in stress relief allow the base to sit flat and secure even where the mounting surface isn’t perfectly true.
It pairs well with the KE-DB3010W where an addressable base with concealed conduit entry is needed on the same fit-out.
Features
- Rear and side cable entry - wide rear opening plus four conduit points at 90 degrees so you can route cables from any direction on site
- Breakouts and drill locations - conduit entries are pre-marked, cutting down time spent measuring and cutting on install
- Keyhole screw fixing with stress relief - copes with uneven mounting surfaces without distorting the base
- First fix screw option - lets you fit the base early in the programme and complete the detector install later
- Dual address tag locations - fit the tag wherever it stays clear and visible for future maintenance
- Full compatibility with standard Excellence bases - the detector base fits inside with no loss of feature, including head locking and orientation guides
- Supports selectable detector locking - keeps access to the anti-tamper mechanism that stops unauthorised detector removal
FAQ
Will the KE-DBA-AUXW work with any detector base I have in stock?
It’s designed for the Excellence series of intelligent addressable bases, and Kidde specifically references the KE-DB3010W standard base as compatible. If you’re fitting a different base type, check compatibility with Kidde before ordering.
Do I need to fit conduit, or can I still run cable straight into the back?
Both options are supported. The standard rear entry is the same wide opening as the normal surface mount base, and there are four additional 25mm conduit entries around the side if you need to run containment instead.
How do I deal with an uneven wall or ceiling surface?
The base includes keyhole screw fixings with built-in flexibility for stress relief, so it can be mounted on a surface that isn’t perfectly flat without distorting the fixture. This is worth checking on refurb jobs where ceiling surfaces are rarely true.
Can I still fit an address tag once the detector is in place?
Yes, the accessory keeps the standard base’s two address tag locations, so you can choose whichever position keeps the tag clear of obstructions and easy to read during maintenance.
Does using this deep base affect the detector locking function?
No, it’s designed to keep access to the selectable detector locking mechanism, so the anti-tamper feature that stops unauthorised detector removal still works as normal.
Is this suitable for external or exposed locations?
No, the datasheet lists it as indoor use only and it isn’t rated as vandal proof, so it should be specified for internal ceiling mount installations rather than exposed or high-risk tamper areas.
Specifications
| Compatibility | Excellence series bases |
|---|---|
| Physical Dimensions | 130 x 48 mm (Ø x D) |
| Net Weight | 165 g |
| Colour | Traffic white (RAL9016) |
| Mounting Type | Ceiling mount |
| Cable Entries | 5 (1 off rear, 4 off 25 mm (Ø) conduit) |
| Material (Body) | Moulded ABS |
| Vandal Proof | No |
| Operating Temperature | -30°C to +85°C |
| Relative Humidity | 20 to 95% noncondensing |
| Environment | Indoor |
| Compliancy | CE, REACH, RoHS 3, WEEE |
| Certification | CE |
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)
Additional information
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| Mounting | Ceiling |
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