08/02/2010 by admin.

Cheap digital breathalysers don’t work. A UK investigation into digital breathalysers being offered on e-bay and other auction sites for as little as £3.00 found that without exception the units either failed completely or gave wildly inaccurate readings.

The advice was clear. Do not buy from un-identified private traders. Ensure companies are offering full post sales support and look for expert knowledge in the field together with clear UK based contact details

Expect to pay £40.00 upwards for a serious digital breathalyser with service capability (all breathalysers will need regular servicing to maintain accuracy) Digital breathalysers below this and without service ability or changeable sensors must be viewed as consumable/disposable.

 For more guidance on the EU and UK models recommended click here

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26/11/2009 by admin.

Breathalyzer buyers guide for UK models

DA8000 Fuel cell breathalyser. UK cheapest Fuel cell

The DA-8000 is a digital breathalyzer with professional fuel cell sensor.
DA 8000 offers fuel cell accuracy & precision, reliability and stability over a long period
Benefits

Fuel cell sensor
Largest detection range from 0.000 to 5.000% 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)

AL7000 Premium Digital Breathalyzer

Latest model with Prism replaceable sensors (prism sensor is very robust, easy to change and stable, making this an ideal clinic choice)

Highly recommended

Key Points

Fast & easy to use

0.000 4 digits accurate display
Accurate with sensor self checking
Indicates to user when to change sensor
The easiest to change sensor design available
Sleek compact design 104mm x 50mm x 20mm

Where can I buy breathalyzers online in UK ?

 Click here to buy DA8000 Digital Breathalyzer

Click here to buy AL7000 Digital Breathalyzer

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24/11/2009 by admin.

The choice is large and often confusing, so we thought we would try to guide potential buyers with the key features to look for in a DIY digital breathalyser.

Higher price does not always mean higher accuracy, as the expensive breathalyser models are designed to be serviced regularly to maintain their accuracy and don’t have on board self diagnostics.

 Here are some key points to consider when buying a DIY digital breathalyser:

1) Insist on interchangeable sensors - without this you are tied to sending the breathalyser regularly to a service centre for calibration services.

2) The breathalyser must have selectivity of no less than +/-0.01% BAC which is the same as +/- 10mg/100ml BAC. (avoid units with +/-0.02% and over)

3) Choose your display scale and stick to it, most digital breathalysers either display as %BAC or mg/100ml BAC  (BAC=Blood Alcohol Concentration) don’t confuse this with BrAC .(Breath Alcohol Concentration) which is available but rarer.

4) Be realistic, under £25 and you are getting a novelty device which you should not rely upon. Expect to pay £35-£70 for a digital breathalyser which will work well, give reliable readings, cost £15-20 to replace the sensor (every 300 tests or 6 monthly)

Our recommendation remains the DA5000 for all round value for money and accuracy £39.99 with free UK delivery, low cost sensors and mouth pieces (for personal use you don’t need to buy extras, they are washable and re-usable) In our opinion this is currently the best value breathalyzer on the market for personal use.

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