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FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions about choosing a breathalyser that you may find helpful

We are here to help you choose which breathalyzer best suits your needs.

Which is the best breathalyzer to buy ?

The answer depends on what you using it for. You may find the answer in the breathalyser FAQ's below.

If you are still unsure which of our breathalysers best suits your requirments please call customer services 01623 883 830 during office hours Monday to Friday 9am -4.30pm or

Question-Best personal breathalyzer to buy for 2012 ?

Which is the best breathalyzer to buy for 2012 ?
We are frequently asked this question on the run up to christmas & new year as a personal breathalyser can be a popular gift choice for dads and boyfriends.
AnswerThis year the latest model DA5000 digital breathalyzer was for the second year running in our opinion the best personal digital breathalyzer to buy
Click here to find out more about the bestselling DA5000 breathalyzer

Question-Most reliable & accurate breathalyzer to use for self testing ?

"I want a breathalyser for self testing with reliable accuracy which one would you advise ? "Answer:Have a look at these digital breathalyzers which should all meet your requirements :
DA5000
AL6000


The latest model DA5000 digital breathalyser currently offers the best value for money accurate personal digital breathalyser in our opinion

Question-Best digital breathalyzer for onsite business screening ?

"I need a high accuracy consumer digital breathalyser or a digital breathalyser for front line business alcohol screening"Answer See our employment drug & alcohol screening packages in the store section column to your left
Look at these digital breathalysers:
AL7000
DA7000
DA8000
Click here to see high accuracy professional digital breathalysers

Question-Best digital breathalyzer for NHS clinics

Which are the best digital breathalysers for NHS clinics ?AnswerAL7000 or DA8000
In our experience the AL7000 offers excellent value for money with high reliability in daily use for NHS users Click here for more information on the AL7000 digital breathalyser

Question-Best breathalyzer for HSE critical screening ?

Which are the best breathalysers for HSE critical screening ?

Answer

Single use Breath Alcohol Detectors
DA8000
MarkV Dreager

Click here to see single use alcohol detectors

Question -Best low cost breathalyzer for personal use ?

"I want a low cost breathalyser for occasional use, I don't need to pay for high accuracy digital electronics. What would you suggest ?

Answer: Consider the single use disposable Breath Alcohol testers £4.88 for a pack of 3 or if you are going to use it more often a DA5000 digital breathalyzer at under £40
Click here to see recomended breathalysers up to £35

Question -What are the breathalyzer readings legal limit for driving?

The legal limits are different for different types of driving licenses

For vehicles operated on a normal driving license

Blood test - 80 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres, 80mg/ml, 0.08 BAC, 0.8 Promille

Breath Test - 35 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath BrAC

For all professional drivers and operatives.

Under the new Railways Transportation Safety Bill the Government have now introduced new limits for those working in the Transport Industry.

The new limit is just 0.02% - one quarter the UK Drink-Drive limit of 0.08% and the lowest detectable level possible allowing for the residual levels that can exist in anyone whether they've been drinking or not.

The new rules also apply to Pilots, Cabin Crew, Air Traffic Controllers, Aircraft Engineers, Train Drivers, and Commercial Seamen

Blood test - 20 milligrammes of alcohol in 100 millilitres, 20mg/ml, 0.02 BAC, 0.2 Promille

Breath test - 9 microgrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of breath (BrAC)

Click here to see reccomended digital breathalysers for personal use between £35 and £60

Question-How long does alcohol take to leave your system ?

How long does alcohol stay in your system depends on many factors including :

-how much alcohol was consumed

-whether the alcohol was consumed with food or on an empty stomach

-the body weight of the person cosuming the alcohol

-whether you are male or female (generally males process alcohol faster then females as their livers are usually larger)

-your age

-your metabolism including how effectively your liver enzymes process & clear alcohol

-whether you are a regular drinker or an occaisonal drinker

-the type and stength of the alcohol consumed

-how well your liver is working

-whether you are taking any medication

On average it takes the body about one hour to break down one unit of alcohol. However this can vary hugely from individual to individual depending on the above factors

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Question -What is the accuracy of the digital breathalyzers ?

This depends on the model of breathalyzer that you are looking at.

The latest model digital breathalyzers that we sell are all highly accurate if used according to the manufacturers instructions.

For example for a professional digital breathalyzer such as the DA8000 the accuracy is +/- 0.005%BAC @ 0.1%BAC

Question- Will the breathalyzers detect alcohol the morning after ?

If the alcohol levels in your blood are still at a level that can be detected by a breathalyzer test then the breathalyzer will detect this.

The rate at which alcohol is cleared from the body after a heavy drinking session varies from individual to individual depending on body weight , sex , liver function, and whether the alcohol taken with food or not and many other factors.

You may well find that you are over the legal limit the morning after a heavy drinking session the night before, even if you feel fine.

Click here for info on drink driving limits

Question- Which is the best cheap digital breathalyzer ? My budget is under £20

Have a look at the single use disposable breathalyzer kits at just £4.99 for a pack of 3 they offer excellent value for money.
Click here to find out more about the single use breathalyzer kits l if you are looking for a cheap personal breathalyzer

Question-I am looking for a cheap accurate breathalyzer and my budget is around £35-£40

With this budget you can afford a much better breathalyzer. Look at the DA5000 digital breathalyzer which is an excellent, accurate, robust breathalyzer and in our opinion offers great value for money.
Click here for more info or to buy DA5000 digital breathalyzer

Question -Which is the best home breathalyzer ?

We received this question recently

'My teenagers have just passed their driving test & are borrowing the car. I want to make sure they are not drinking and driving when they are going out in the evenings. They have promised they won't but I know they are susceptible to peer pressure and I want to be sure. Which breathalyzer would you recommend ?'

Answer
We understand accuracy is very important in this situation as they are young inexperienced drivers, and you probably want to operate a zero tolerance to drinking while driving in this situation.
Look at the single use breath alcohol detectors. Select the zero tolerance sensitivity if you want them to abstain completely which would be our advice.
knowing you are going to test them will help them to resist the peer pressure as they know they will lose their car privilege if they test positive.
Click here to see single use breath alcohol detectors

Question-Which breathalyzer is the best for the money ?

We receive this breathalyzer question on a daily basis

I am looking for a digital breathalyzer for my own personal use. I need it to be accurate & reliable, and I do not want to spend more than I need to. Which breathalyzer is the best for the money ?

Our answer
As the choice of breathalyzers for personal use has increased this has made choosing a breathalyzer more difficult for the consumer.

In our opinion the latest model DA5000 digital breathalyzer still offers the best value for money for the following reasons:

-Excellent accuracy
-Reliable breath testing in regular use
-Excellent value for money at just over £40
-Clip in clip out changeable sensor module-means the breathalyzer does not need to be returned for servicing you simply order a new sensor which is simple to install.
-1 year warranty
-comes with presentation box, battery, user manual, 6 mouth pieces & carry case with strap.
-CE RoHs Certified

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If you prefer a digital breathalyzer for home use
Click here to look at the DA5000 digital breathalyzer