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- Meet the Alarm Range That Matches Aico for Performance – and Challenges It on Value
- 🛡️ ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Overview
- 🔄 Installation: Same as Aico – Fast and Familiar
- 📡 RF-Link in the ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range
- ⚙️ The Espire Range – Product Lineup Overview
- 💷 Espire: A Competitive New Entry
- 🧠 Designed for Installers, Not Just Spec Sheets
- 📣 Espire vs Aico – Key Differences
- 🏠 Designed for Modern Housing Requirements
- 🙋♂️ FAQ – Espire vs Aico: Real Questions from Installers
- 📦 Ready to Make the Switch?
- 📲 Stay Connected
ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Explained — this guide takes a close look at the full product lineup from ESP, built to meet modern UK fire safety needs. With advanced RF-Link technology, dual sensors, and modular install tools, Espire is fast becoming a leading choice for domestic protection.
🛡️ ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Overview
The Espire alarm range by ESP is a complete fire and carbon monoxide safety system designed for UK housing regulations. It includes:
- Optical smoke, heat, and CO alarms
- Dual-sensor alarms (CO + Heat, Smoke + Heat)
- 10-year sealed lithium battery or mains-powered options
- Plug-in RF-Link wireless modules
- Remote controllers, relay bases, masking plates, and tools
- Full compliance with EN and BS standards (Grade D1/D2)
Whether you’re fitting out a new build, upgrading social housing, or managing rental units, Espire delivers a modern, modular solution for domestic safety.
🔄 Installation: Same as Aico – Fast and Familiar
The ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Explained makes clear how installation is streamlined with universal backplates, clear wiring points, and lock-in bases. Whether you’re retrofitting an HMO or starting from scratch on a new build, the Espire system keeps install times consistent with Aico — while offering greater flexibility through modular RF-Link options. Installers can configure up to 28 devices, using either mains or battery power, all with a clean, professional finish.
Installers switching from Aico will feel right at home:
- Standard backplate spacing
- Fast-fit locking bases
- Clearly marked terminals
- LED indicators for power, fault, and alarm
- Tools included for base release and RF pairing
- 28-device interconnect capacity via RF-Link
Installation time is the same as Aico. But Espire includes many tools and accessories in the core range — no need to source extras.
📡 RF-Link in the ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range
One of the standout features in the ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Explained is the ability to mix and match power sources, sensor types, and mounting styles — without affecting interconnect performance. You can link heat alarms in kitchens, CO detectors in boiler cupboards, and optical smoke sensors in living rooms — all wirelessly, using RF-Link. This flexibility is especially valuable in large or complex properties where wiring every detector isn’t practical.
- Works across both mains and battery-powered alarms
- Supports up to 28 devices in a single network
- Compatible with relay bases and remote controls
- Easy setup using included tools or pairing buttons
- Uses secure 868.3 MHz communication
🆚 Aico systems support just 12 interlinked devices wirelessly. Espire’s RF capacity gives it a clear edge for larger properties or more complex layouts.
⚙️ The Espire Range – Product Lineup Overview
| Type | Battery Model | Mains Model | Dual Sensor | RF-Compatible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Optical Smoke | ES1SL | ES1SLV | ❌ | ✅ |
| Heat | ES1HL | ES1HLV/HRV | ❌ | ✅ |
| Carbon Monoxide | ES1CL | ES1CLV | ❌ | ✅ |
| CO + Heat (Dual Sensor) | ES1CHL | ES1CHLV | ✅ | ✅ |
| Smoke + Heat (Dual) | ES1MUL | ES1MULV | ✅ | ✅ |
Every unit is fully certified, long-life, and quick to install. Alarms can be mixed and matched across the range and connected via hardwire or RF.
💷 Espire: A Competitive New Entry
As a new product line in the market, Espire is naturally priced to compete. It delivers full functionality, compliance, and installer-ready features — with a simpler buying experience and lower system cost, especially in multi-device installs.
This makes Espire a smart choice for:
- Contractors with cost-conscious clients
- Housing associations and frameworks
- Landlords upgrading large portfolios
- Developers building to regulation
🧠 Designed for Installers, Not Just Spec Sheets
- Modular, easy-to-wire bases
- Hush, test, and fault memory functions
- White and black multi-tools included
- Clear LED status indicators
- Low-profile masking plates for neat finishes
- Standard UK gang-box sized wall remotes
Installers won’t need special training or custom parts — Espire is fast, reliable, and intuitive out of the box.
📣 Espire vs Aico – Key Differences
| Feature | Aico | Espire |
|---|---|---|
| Mains + Battery Power Options | ✅ | ✅ |
| 10-Year Lithium Battery | ✅ | ✅ |
| RF Wireless Interconnect | ✅ (Up to 12) | ✅ (Up to 28 devices) |
| Installer Tools Included | ❌ Extra | ✅ In range |
| Remote Control Option | ✅ | ✅ |
| Price Point | Premium | Competitive |
🏠 Designed for Modern Housing Requirements
As you explore the ESP Espire Smoke and Heat Alarm Range Explained, it becomes clear that ESP designed the range with real-world UK housing needs in mind. Every unit is Grade D1 or D2 compliant, supports 10-year battery technology, and meets key standards like EN 14604 and EN 50291. For installers, this means fewer compromises and more confidence — especially when meeting landlord compliance or local authority fire safety rules.
🙋♂️ FAQ – Espire vs Aico: Real Questions from Installers
Espire connects up to 28 devices wirelessly — more than double Aico’s 12. That’s ideal for larger homes, flats, or houses in multiple occupation (HMOs).
Yes. Using the correct RF module (ES1RF for mains, ES1RF2 for battery), you can interconnect all Espire models wirelessly, regardless of their power source.
No. Espire alarms follow the same wiring principles, base styles, and spacing. You can install them just as fast — and they include tools and accessories that simplify setup.
As a new system entering the market, Espire is priced competitively. It offers the same essential performance and compliance — but at a more accessible cost for large-scale installs.
Yes. All Espire alarms meet the latest EN and BS standards:
EN 50291-1 for carbon monoxide
They are suitable for domestic, landlord, and rental applications.
EN 14604 for smoke
BS 5446-2 for heat
📦 Ready to Make the Switch?
If you’re looking for a full-featured, future-proof fire alarm system that gives you Aico-level performance and more device flexibility — Espire is ready.
🔗 Browse the range:
- ESP Espire Accessories & Tools
- ESP Espire Smoke Detectors
- ESP Espire Heat Alarms
- ESP Espire Carbon Monoxide Alarms
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