Kidde 20SA10 Hardwired Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Backup vs Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo

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Kidde 20SA10 Hardwired Smoke Alarm with 10-Year BackupKidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo
TypeSmoke or CO alarmSmoke or CO alarm
Alarmsmokecombo
PowerHardwired with 10-year backup batteryHardwired with battery backup
Interconnectwiredwired
Standards (maker)Kidde DETECT alarms are designed to the latest UL standardUL Listed; designed to the latest UL standard for safety and reliability
Replace after10 years10 years
Maker's warningsAlarm beeps to replace it 10 years after it is poweredNot listed

Kidde 20SA10 Hardwired Smoke Alarm with 10-Year Backup

A hardwired smoke alarm with a 10-year backup battery that interconnects with other Kidde alarms by wire.

  • 10-year backup battery
  • Hardwire interconnect
  • Reminder beep at 10 years
  • Needs household wiring

Kidde 30CUAR / 30CUA10 Hardwired Combo

A hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide combo alarm with battery backup that connects by wire to other Kidde alarms. The 30CUA10 has a 10-year backup battery and the 30CUAR uses AA batteries.

  • Hardwired interconnect with other Kidde alarms
  • 10-year backup battery on the 30CUA10
  • Needs wiring into household power