{"product_id":"kidde-detect-30cua10-vca-hardwire-smoke-co-alarm","title":"Kidde DETECT Hardwired Combination Smoke \u0026 CO Alarm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional 120V hardwired dual-sensor life safety with maintenance-free battery backup.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kidde DETECT 30CUA10-VCA is an AC-powered combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm featuring hardwire interconnectivity, bilingual voice alerts, and a sealed 10-year lithium backup battery. Engineered to meet modern Canadian electrical and building codes, it connects across multi-room alarm networks to trigger synchronized whole-home warnings during fire or toxic gas conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e120V AC hardwired connection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Connects directly to residential branch circuits with multi-station interconnect support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-year sealed lithium backup\u003c\/strong\u003e — Eliminates annual 9V battery changes while ensuring full operation through municipal power failures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBilingual voice alerts\u003c\/strong\u003e — Spoken announcements clearly declare “Fire! Feu!” or “Warning: Carbon Monoxide!” in English and French.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-device interconnectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e — Synchronizes with up to 24 Kidde devices across the home, causing all connected units to alarm when one detects a threat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnhanced sensing chamber\u003c\/strong\u003e — Advanced photoelectric detection optimizes smoke response while curtailing nuisance false alarms from cooking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic internal self-testing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Onboard diagnostics continuously monitor internal sensor and circuitry functionality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidde\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30CUA10-VCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30CUA10-VCA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDetection type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSmoke sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhotoelectric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCO sensor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectrochemical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePrimary power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120 V AC, 60 Hz, 42 mA maximum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBattery backup\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed 3 V lithium battery (10-year lifespan, maintenance-free)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eAudible alarm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85 dB at 3 m (10 ft) with voice alerts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLanguages\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBilingual English \/ French\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eInterconnect capability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUp to 24 Kidde devices (18 initiating)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSelf-testing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeriodic internal sensor and circuitry checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.4 °C to 37.8 °C (40 °F to 100 °F)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOperating humidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.7 cm diameter × 4.4 cm depth (5.0 × 1.7 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28 kg (0.62 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStandards\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCAN\/ULC-S531, CSA 6.19-01\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBefore you buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires 120V AC hardwired power with standard residential junction box mounting and wiring harness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with standard Kidde interconnect wiring loops (black 120V hot, white neutral, red\/yellow interconnect).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBackup battery engages automatically when the alarm is locked onto its mounting bracket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReview existing interconnected alarms to verify brand and model compatibility across your home's circuits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuestions about wiring or interconnect compatibility? Contact us before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this alarm connect to standard 120V household wiring?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The unit connects to standard 120V AC electrical junction boxes using the included quick-connect wiring harness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the backup battery require maintenance?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It features a sealed 10-year lithium battery that never requires replacement throughout the alarm's service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does hardwire interconnect function?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen interconnected with up to 24 compatible Kidde alarms, any single unit detecting smoke or CO triggers all other alarms on the circuit to sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat voice messages are spoken by the alarm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alarm speaks bilingual announcements in English and French, stating “Fire! Feu!” or “Warning: Carbon Monoxide! Monoxyde de Carbone!”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this unit reduce cooking false alarms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The DETECT photoelectric sensing chamber is engineered to ignore routine cooking aerosols while responding rapidly to real fire threats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I silence a false alarm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003ePressing the center Test\/Hush button silences the alarm for approximately 9 minutes while the room is ventilated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the self-testing system do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal electronic routines automatically monitor sensor response and internal circuitry in the background to ensure reliable operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this unit replace older Kidde hardwired combination alarms?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. It fits standard Kidde electrical mounting rings and wiring harnesses for straightforward replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat certifications apply to this alarm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe unit is certified to CAN\/ULC-S531 for smoke alarms and CSA 6.19-01 for residential carbon monoxide detectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"details\"\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the operating life of the alarm?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"details-content\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe alarm operates for 10 years from installation, after which an audible chirp alerts occupants that the unit requires replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDocuments\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brand.kidde.com\/m\/141be0e1baa49767\/Product_PDS_30CUA10-VCA_0324_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eProduct data sheet — 30CUA10-VCA (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/brand.kidde.com\/m\/513e54fc9a2d48ff\/Product_UG_30CUA10-VCA_0324_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eUser guide \u0026amp; installation manual — 30CUA10-VCA (PDF)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003csmall\u003eSpecifications derived from official Kidde Canada technical documentation and manufacturer engineering data sheets. 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