How accurate is the AlcoSense breathalyser?

Alcosense makes various claims regarding the accuracy of the sensor, the most specific of which is readings to within +/- 0.02 per cent of the BAC or Blood Alcohol Content. If true, that’s probably even more accurate that you will ever need to know whether you are at risk of being over the limit.

How accurate is the AlcoSense pro?

Its claimed ±0.05‰ BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) accuracy makes the AlcoSense Pro’s results similar to that of a police roadside breathalyser and around twice as accurate as most other products currently on the market at a similar price point.

What does Lo mean on a breathalyzer?

It is safest to drive when you have no alcohol left in your blood stream. As a result we only recommend driving when the AlcoSense breathalyser reads ‘LO’. Before using the AlcoSense breathalyser you agree you have read the operating instructions & are aware of the legal alcohol limit in your jurisdiction.

What does Flo mean on AlcoSense?

AlcoSense SE2 (Special Edition 2) A FLO error can occur If you stop blowing early, or blow too softly.

Is AlcoSense Excel accurate?

Alcosense says the Excel is accurate to within 0.15% when displaying BAC – so there is a small margin for error. That means erring on the side of caution is a good idea when looking at the results of a test.

How do you use AlcoSense single use breathalyser?

The AlcoSense UK Single Use Breathalyser is accurate, quick and easy to use. All you do is open the box, blow the bag up, attach the tube and squeeze the air back through the tube. In two minutes the crystals change colour and show you your alcohol level.

How do you use AlcoSense elite?

Easy to Use To activate the breathalyser all you do is slide the AlcoSense™ open. Once open it prepares the sensor and the screen will show a count down from 19 to 0, then it will display Blow. When it says blow, blow through the tube for approximately 5 seconds until it beeps.

How do you use AlcoSense Lite breathalyser?

Easy to Use Like it’s bigger brother, the AlcoSense Lite has been designed to be as easy as possible to use. To do a breath test all you need to do is turn the unit on, wait for it to count down to zero and then blow until it beeps while holding the Blow key down. Easy!

What is a high breathalyzer reading?

08% BAC; you will test as legally impaired at this blood alcohol level if you’re 21 or older. 0.10 – 0.12% – Obvious physical impairment and loss of judgment. Speech may be slurred. 0.13 – 0.15% – At this point, your blood alcohol level is quite high.

Is the AlcoSense elite breathalyser worth it?

This elite breathalyser is a must have. It ensures that you are safe to drive. I have been using the alcosense elite for a couple of weeks now and must say I was surprised by the results it just shows you’re never really sure how much alcohol hangs about.

What is the ALCO sense breathalyser?

It is aimed mainly to test yourself in the morning after,say,a good night out.Nice and compact,fits in your pocket or likewise area… The Alco Sense Breathalyser is so useful, it has made us realise how many units of alcohol we are drinking and how little we can drink and legally drive.

What is the BAC of the AlcoSense elite?

“The AlcoSense Elite delivered a reading of 0.76 when tested with the 0.80 solution – the closest of any to the Police breathalyzer. Blown through with the 0.50 BAC solution, it returned an exact reading.”

What comes in the box with the AlcoSense elite?

Contained in the box was the AlcoSense Elite itself with 5 blow tubes, batteries and instruction booklet. Easy to set up, comfortable to hold, and the screen is visible when in use. It appears to be accurate as the results have been as expected.