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11/11/2008 by admin.
Breathalyser mouthpieces are used with all top end and professional quality breathalysers. They serve two purposes.
On older CA2000 based models a simple cover is available, usually refered to as “breathalyser cover” to differentiate it from the longer mouth pieces or tubes (which also fit these models)
Universal breathalyser mouth piece tubes are available in standard or professional options. In the professional option the breathalyser mouthpiece tube incorporates a one way or uni-directional valve. This only allows the passage of breath into the breathalyser, and closes if the pressure becomes negative, preventing the breathaliser triggering if the sampler sucks on the tube in an attempt to prevent accurate sampling.
The professional uni-directional breathalyser mouthpiece tubes are recommended for all compliance or screening breathalyser test environments, as the extra chain of custody offered increases overall accuracy.
Key features
When choosing a breathalyser look for a breathalyser requiring mouth pieces. These prevent infection control risk and increase accuracy. Units that you simply blow at, will never achieve the same accuracy, even with the same electronics, and are a false economy.
Mouth pieces are mainly used as disposable as this prevents any infection control risk.
If breathalysers are being purchased for individual use or family use where infection risk is not an issue, they are robust enough to last the lifetime of the breathalyser and most are supplied with 3-5 mouth pieces. They can be washed and sterlilised using Milton or other home sterilising solutions, and even go through dish-washers
For employment or clinic screening buy a combination of standard and professional mouth pieces.
Universal fitting breathalyser mouth pieces fit all these breathalysers
More details on Breathalyser Mouthpieces here
Posted in AL6000 Breathalyser, Breathalyser Mouthpieces, Da8000 Breathalyser, DA5000 Breathalyser, AL7000, Breathalysers | 1 Comment »
11/11/2008 by admin.
The AL6000 breathalyser offers the latest in cutting-edge breath alcohol sensing technology as well as powerful and convenient features to ensure the highest accuracy.
A big advantage to the Al6000 model over earlier breathalysers is that it has interchangable SEMICON sensor modules and so does not require to be sent away for recalibration service.
Special Features of the AL600 Breathalyser
Self change sensor module to calibrate
Active pressure sensor ensures deep-lung breath sampling
Cumulative test counter
Low battery indicator
Auto power off
Dual-Mode- The 6000 Pro is also the worlds first and only personal breathalyser that can be operated in dual-mode; it can be operated with a mouthpiece (5 included) for digital accuracy or you can blow directly into the unit to share between multiple people and obtain a broader range readings (eg. “Lo”, “Mod” or “Hi”)
AL6000 breathalyser will detect and indicate to user when a replacement sensor module is required and display “CAL” or “SEN” display until a replacement sensor module is fitted.
Click here for more information or to buy an AL6000 Breathalyser
Posted in Breathalyser reviews, AL6000 Breathalyser, Breathalysers | 1 Comment »
11/11/2008 by admin.
Listen to this audio (about 4 minutes long) in which Andrew Horne of AddAction tells Jon Dennis why Britain leads Europe in use of heroin and cocaine
Click here for the link to the audio
Posted in Addaction, Cocaine, Heroin | 1 Comment »
11/11/2008 by admin.
New 2009 model DA8000 Fuel Cell Breathalyser has now arrived in UK
The Alcoscent DA-8000 is a digital breathalyzer with professional fuel cell sensor.
DA 8000 breathalyser offers fuel cell accuracy & precision, reliability and stability over a long period
Benefits of the DA8000
Fuel Cell Sensor
Largest detection range from 0.00 to 5.00% BAC
Best Accuracy Available +/- 0.005%BAC @ 0.1%BAC
4 Digit Display
Large & Bright LCD Baclit display
Automatic Power Off
Low Battery Indicator
Total test counter
Displays %BAC (blood alcohol concentration)
Click here to find out more or to buy DA8000 Fuel Cell Digital Breathalyser
Posted in Da8000 Breathalyser, Fuel Cell Breathalyser, Breathalysers | 1 Comment »
11/11/2008 by admin.
Read this interesting article in the guardian today
Here is an extract from the article
It has become commonplace for people who are overweight to attribute their waistline to their DNA. Now, celebrities caught snorting cocaine might also be able to blame their parents.
Scientists reported yesterday the discovery of a gene that increases the chances of becoming hooked on the drug Addicts were 25% more likely to carry the gene variant than people who did not use cocaine, a study found.
The discovery is unlikely to lead to a treatment for cocaine addicts, but scientists hope it could be used to screen for those most likely to have problems kicking the habit if they ever try the drug.
“If you are a carrier of this gene variant, the likelihood of getting addicted to cocaine is higher,” said Rainer Spanagel, a professor of psychopharmacology at the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim, Germany, who led the study. “You can certainly use this as a vulnerability marker for cocaine addiction.”
Click here to read the full story online
Posted in Cocaine Addiction, Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Cocaine, Uncategorized | 2 Comments »