Hispec HSA/BC/10 Battery Operated Carbon Monoxide Detector | 10 Year Lithium Battery, Electrochemical Sensor, 85dB Alarm
£19.93 (inc VAT: £23.92)
Key features
- Built-in test and hush/silence buttons
- Dual BS EN 50291 approval for domestic and leisure use
- Rapid alarm response at high CO levels
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Summary
The Hispec HSA/BC/10 is a sealed, battery operated carbon monoxide (CO) alarm built for installs where you need reliable protection without the ongoing maintenance burden of replaceable batteries. It’s the kind of unit you fit once and don’t have to think about again for a decade.
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For you as the installer, that means fewer callback visits for battery swaps, less admin chasing tenants or homeowners to test units, and a straightforward addition to any job that needs CO cover in rooms with fuel-burning appliances. The electrochemical sensor gives accurate, repeatable detection, while the self-test and diagnostic function takes the guesswork out of ongoing reliability checks.
It’s a simple retrofit solution too – no mains wiring required, so you can add it to existing properties without opening up walls or running cable. Compatibility with the Safespec range also means it can sit alongside other Hispec alarms as part of a wider interconnected safety system.
Features
- 10-year sealed lithium battery – no battery changes for the life of the unit, cutting callbacks and maintenance visits
- 85dB alarm at 3 metres – loud enough to alert occupants promptly, even in larger rooms or through closed doors
- Electrochemical CO sensor – accurate detection across a range of carbon monoxide concentrations, from slow leaks to fast-developing ones
- No wiring required – straightforward fit-and-forget installation on any wall or ceiling location, ideal for retrofits and quick turnarounds
- Test and silence buttons – lets you verify operation on handover and lets occupants clear nuisance alarms without disabling protection
- Compact, unobtrusive housing – sits discreetly in any room without drawing attention from décor-conscious clients
- BS EN 50291-1:2018 and BS EN 50291-2:2019 approved – gives you a compliant specification for domestic and light commercial CO detection jobs
- Wide operating range – rated -10°C to 40°C and 15% to 90% relative humidity, suiting installs in unheated outbuildings, garages and utility spaces
- F2 scheme rating – supports procurement checks where scheme-rated CO detection is specified
FAQ
The Hispec HSA/BC/10 is a battery-only unit, designed to operate as a standalone carbon monoxide detector. It does not interconnect with other alarms via mains or radio frequency (RF) links. If you need a linked system across multiple rooms, you’ll need to look at Hispec’s mains interconnectable or RF ranges instead. The HSA/BC/10 uses a sealed lithium battery that’s designed to last the full 10-year life of the unit, so there’s no battery to replace on site. Once the battery is due to expire, the whole detector should be replaced. This keeps maintenance visits simple, as there’s nothing to service in between. The datasheet doesn’t specify exact mounting heights or distances from appliances, so for correct siting always refer to the manufacturer’s full installation instructions supplied with the unit. As a general principle with CO detectors, you’ll want to avoid dead air spaces and keep clear of direct airflow from doors or windows. Confirm exact positioning requirements against the instructions before signing off the job. Yes, the HSA/BC/10 is approved to BS EN 50291-1:2018 and BS EN 50291-2:2019, the relevant standards for electrical carbon monoxide detectors used in domestic premises. This gives you a solid basis for compliance documentation on residential installs. If the job also calls for smoke or heat detection to BS 5839-6, you’ll need to specify that separately as this unit only covers CO. The unit includes a test button so you can confirm the alarm sounder and electronics are functioning at the point of installation. A silence button is also fitted to mute nuisance alarms without disabling the unit. Always run a full test as part of your commissioning checklist and note it on the handover documentation. Response time depends on the concentration detected: at 100ppm the alarm will typically sound within 10 to 40 minutes, while at 300ppm it responds in under 3 minutes. At very low levels around 0ppm to low concentrations, the response window extends to 60 to 90 minutes, reflecting the graduated alarm profile built into the electrochemical sensor. This tiered response is worth explaining to your client so they understand why the alarm behaviour varies with exposure level.Is this a standalone detector or can it interconnect with other alarms?
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Specifications
| Product Code | HSA/BC/10 |
|---|---|
| Alarm Sound Level | 85dB at 3 metres |
| Ambient Humidity | 15% to 90% relative humidity |
| Approvals | BS EN 50291-1:2018, BS EN 50291-2:2019 |
| Carbon Monoxide Level Response | 0ppm (60-90 mins) / 100ppm (10-40 mins) / 300ppm (<3 mins) |
| Guarantee | 5 years |
| Operating Temperature | -10°C to 40°C |
| Power Source | Sealed lithium battery with 10 year life |
| Scheme Rating | F2 |
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)
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