Breathalyser
- Universal: Yes
- Features: disposable
- Quality / Grade: 4
- Test Mark: certified
- Item number: 01160
- Our price: 2,14 €
- Manufacturer: AMiO
- EAN number: 5903293011607
- Condition: New
- The set contains: User’s manual
- Features: disposable
- Item number: 94-020
- Our price: 2,80 €
- Manufacturer: VIRAGE
- EAN number: 5905694010760
- Certificate: NF X 20-702 : 2014
- Quantity Unit: Piece
- Packing Type: Bag
- Item number: 550104
- Our price: 4,02 €
- Manufacturer: Carlinea
- EAN number: 3382140073487
- Condition: New
- Certificate: NF X 20-702 : 2014
- Quantity Unit: Piece
- Packing Type: Bag
- Item number: 550105
- Our price: 4,33 €
- Manufacturer: Carlinea
- EAN number: 3382140073524
- Condition: New
- Type: Electrochemical
- Heat-up Time [min]: < 0,17
- Screen Display: LCD
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0,00 - 0,19% BAC
- Number of device batteries required: 2 x AAA
- Length [mm]: 95
- Width [mm]: 36
- Thickness [mm]: 18
- Certificate: CE & ROHS
- Features: digital
- Item number: 94-012
- Our price: 12,13 €
- Manufacturer: VIRAGE
- EAN number: 5905694010685
- Certificate: NFX
- Weight [g]: 5
- Calibratable: -
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.05
- Type: Chemical
- Length [cm]: 13
- Width [cm]: 5
- Height [cm]: 1
- Housing Colour: white, blue, yellow
- Measurement accuracy: 3 (self-assessment)
- Features: Alcohol > 0 %, Alcohol < 0.5 %
- Item number: 100289
- Our price: 21,91 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042952866
- Condition: New
- Product line: X
- Version: Drug Test Kit
- Width [mm]: 80
- Weight [g]: 21
- Features: disposable
- Type: Amphetamine, MDMA, Methamphetamine, Opiates
- Height [mm]: 130
- Depth [mm]: 4
- Quantity Unit: Set
- Number of Parts [parts]: 6
- Item number: 100338
- Our price: 28,48 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042953382
- Condition: New
- Colour: black
- Housing material: Plastic
- Features: portable, with torch, with carabiner clip
- Universal: Yes
- Connectors / Plugs: 6.35mm(jack)
- Item number: 9083
- Our price: 36,04 €
- Manufacturer: START
- EAN number: 8000866090834
- Condition: New
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.1
- Calibratable: -
- Type: Electrochemical
- Features: Alcohol < 4.00 %
- Quantity Unit: Piece
- Item number: 100043
- Our price: 42,86 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950435
- Condition: New
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.1
- Calibratable: +
- Type: Electrochemical
- Features: Alcohol < 4.00 %
- Quality / Grade: 3
- for article number: AL6000
- Item number: 100042
- Our price: 49,87 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042986953
- Condition: New
- Type: Electrochemical
- Housing material: Metal, Plastic
- Colour: silver
- Length [mm]: 109
- Width [mm]: 41
- Thickness [mm]: 21
- Weight [g]: 160
- Number of device batteries required: 1 x 1.5V "AAA"
- Features: digital
- Item number: AL AF300
- Our price: 74,58 €
- Manufacturer: PROMILER
- EAN number: 5901687921280
- Certificate: INNOMARK
- Screen Display: LED
- Width [mm]: 53
- Weight [g]: 82
- Calibratable: +
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.05
- Type: Electrochemical
- Housing Colour: black
- Height [mm]: 110
- Depth [mm]: 19
- Measurement accuracy: 1 (pro)
- Features: Alcohol > 0.07 %, Alcohol < 4.00 %
- Battery: Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery
- Item number: 107323
- Our price: 74,79 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4061553070816
- Condition: New
- Version: AL6000
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.1
- Calibratable: +
- Required appliance battery: AA (Mignon)
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Supplementary Article / Supplementary Info: with protective sleeve
- Colour: silver
- Width [mm]: 73
- Length [mm]: 137
- Weight [g]: 105
- Measurement range: 0-4%
- Measurement accuracy: 3
- Gauge: with battery status indicator
- Height [mm]: 44
- Number of adapters: 5
- Item number: 107003
- Our price: 82,25 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950039
- Condition: New
- Product line: A
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.075
- Calibratable: +
- Required appliance battery: AAA (Micro)
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Screen Display: LCD
- Width [mm]: 51
- Weight [g]: 84
- Measurement range: 0-4%
- Measurement accuracy: 2 (semi-pro)
- Height [mm]: 109
- Lowering [mm]: 18
- Item number: 107059
- Our price: 84,46 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260555216622
- Condition: New
- Product line: Innomark
- Version: delta
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.05
- Calibratable: +
- Required appliance battery: AA (Mignon)
- Number of device batteries required: 3
- Screen Display: LCD
- Width [mm]: 69
- Weight [g]: 87
- Measurement range: 0.07-4%
- Measurement accuracy: 1 (pro)
- Height [mm]: 133
- Lowering [mm]: 26
- Item number: 107324
- Our price: 86,48 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4061553090357
- Condition: New
- Product line: AL7000
- Screen Display: LED
- Length [mm]: 105
- Width [mm]: 50
- Weight [g]: 97
- Calibratable: +
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.10
- Type: Electrochemical
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Required appliance battery: AAA (Micro)
- Housing Colour: silver
- Height [mm]: 18
- Measurement accuracy: 3 (self-assessment)
- Features: Alcohol > 0 %, Alcohol < 4.00 %
- Item number: 107045
- Our price: 88,90 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950459
- Condition: New
- Type: Electrochemical
- Housing material: Plastic
- Colour: black
- Length [mm]: 105
- Width [mm]: 50
- Thickness [mm]: 18
- Weight [g]: 180
- Number of device batteries required: 2 x 1.5V "AA"
- Features: digital
- Item number: AL7010
- Our price: 101,60 €
- Manufacturer: PROMILER
- EAN number: 5901687922010
- Version: DA-7100
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.1
- Calibratable: +
- Required appliance battery: AAA (Micro)
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Width [mm]: 48
- Length [mm]: 120
- Weight [g]: 83
- Features: with LED lights
- Screen Display: LCD
- Measurement range: 0-5%
- Measurement accuracy: 2
- Height [mm]: 20
- Number of adapters: 6
- Item number: 107020
- Our price: 102,23 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950206
- Condition: New
- Product line: AF-33
- Type: Electrochemical
- Length [mm]: 108
- Weight [g]: 85
- Calibratable: +
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.05
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Required appliance battery: AAA (Micro)
- Screen Display: LED
- Housing Colour: dark grey
- Width [cm]: 77
- Height [mm]: 17
- Measurement accuracy: 1 (pro)
- Features: Alcohol < 5.00 %, Alcohol > 0.00 %
- Item number: 107075
- Our price: 104,44 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950800
- Condition: New
- Version: Neo
- Measuring accuracy + / - [%]: 0.05
- Calibratable: +
- Required appliance battery: AAA (Micro)
- Number of device batteries required: 2
- Width [mm]: 44
- Length [mm]: 100
- Weight [g]: 67
- Screen Display: LCD
- Measurement range: 0-4%
- Height [mm]: 15
- Number of adapters: 5
- Item number: 107051
- Our price: 128,89 €
- Manufacturer: ACE
- EAN number: 4260042950510
- Condition: New
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Alcohol tester: what you need to know
Breathalysers are used to determine the concentration of alcohol vapour in the air exhaled by a person. They are used by traffic police to detect alcohol intoxication. They can also be used by car owners for self-testing and by logistics companies for monitoring the sobriety of their employees.
Operating principle
The person being tested blows into a hole in the device’s body or into a special mouthpiece. The exhaled air hits the sensor that converts the alcohol vapour into electrical signals. The readings are displayed on the LCD screen and depend on the concentration of alcohol.
Types of available breathalysers
By purpose and performance:
- Professional. These are suitable for up to 300 tests per day with a 0.01 ppm error and are used by traffic police and transport companies.
- Special. These are intended for several dozen measurements a day. They are highly precise and may be certified for medical use.
- Personal. These have a low precision and are usually used for self-testing.
By principle of material intake:
- Without a mouthpiece. The air is exhaled into a hole in the body of the device. These feature a low price and small size and have a high degree of error.
- With a mouthpiece. The air in these devices is supplied directly to the sensor. These are fitted with disposable mouthpieces.
- Universal. These allow for performing the test using both contact and non-contact methods.
- With forced sampling function. These allow for taking samples from an unconscious person.
By sensor type:
- Semiconductor. The obtained data is converted during the combustion of alcohol molecules on the heated surface of the sensor. They have a low precision and require frequent adjustments.
- Electrochemical. When ethanol hits the catalyst, a redox reaction starts with the release of free electrons. These changes are measured and converted to alcohol content readings. They are durable, precise, and resistant to temperature changes. They require calibration once a year.
- Photometric. The data obtained depends on the degree of infrared radiation absorption by the alcohol vapour. They are the most expensive and do not lose sensitivity.
Recommendations for using breathalysers
- If your device has a mouthpiece, use a new tip for each measurement.
- Wait at least half an hour after drinking alcoholic beverages before performing measurements.
- Do not use the device in rooms saturated with petrol or acetone vapours and other similar substances, since this may affect the readings.
- Keep your breathalyser away from heating elements.
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A breathalyser is a device used to measure a person's blood alcohol content (BAC) from a breath sample.
People use breathalysers to determine whether they are over the legal limit for driving in their country, and to ensure they are safe to operate heavy machinery or engage in activities that require concentration and alertness.
Yes, it is legal to use a breathalyser in the UK.
Yes, there are two main types of breathalysers: disposable breathalysers and personal breathalysers. Disposable breathalysers are single-use devices that can be purchased from drugstores and other retailers. Personal breathalysers are more advanced and can be used multiple times. They are often used by professionals, such as law enforcement officers and medical professionals.
The accuracy of breathalysers can vary depending on the type of device and how it is used. Generally, personal breathalysers are more accurate than disposable breathalysers, but they can still produce inaccurate readings if they are not used properly or calibrated correctly.
To use a breathalyser, simply blow into the device according to the manufacturer's instructions. Wait for the device to produce a reading, which will typically be displayed on a digital screen.
While breathalysers can be useful tools for estimating your BAC, they should not be relied upon as the sole determinant of your ability to drive. If you have consumed alcohol, it is always safest to avoid driving altogether, or to wait until you are certain that your BAC has fallen below the legal limit.
Yes, refusing to take a breathalyser test when requested by a police officer is a criminal offence in the UK, and can result in a fine, driving ban, and even imprisonment. It is important to comply with the request to take a breathalyser test when asked by a law enforcement officer.