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Why Buy From Breathalyser Direct ?
We are The UK's leading breathalyser and alcohol testing suppliers. The World's largest and best manufacturers trust us to be their official distributors due to our knowledge, professionalism and after sales back up. We are authorised suppliers to The NHS, HM Prison Service, HM Revenue & Customs, Military Police, British Transport Police and have contracts with large multi-national companies as well as supplying thousands of individuals - all simply require the BEST service and advice available - Breathalyser Direct are their first choice.
Please Help Me Choose - Read On !
Here at Breathalyser Direct, we appreciate that the choice of breathalysers can be daunting and very confusing which is why we are here to offer advice and guidance through the buying process ! We only stock the very latest models (2010 Models) and do not sell 'old stock' or gimmick style units carrying false promises of accuracy levels and strange endorsements.
You can browse through our range and easily view the next model up or down depending on your budget and requirements, by clicking on our 'model up' and model down buttons at the top of each page - EASY !
To make life very easy, all of our units are calibrated in either milligrammes per litre (mg/l) or microgrammes per 100ml of breath. Sounds complicated ? Not really -
The UK Drink Driving Limit will simply be shown as 0.35 (mg/l) or 35 (mcg/100ml)
Full easy user guide instructions are included on all breathalyser purchases. You do not require any training to use any of our breathalysers, even the Police grade Drager range. Just turn on, fit the mouthpiece and blow - EASY !
Beware - All Breathalyzers should only be used as a guide - Do Not Drink & Drive !!
How Accurate Is A Breathalyser ?
We only sell a select range of quality breathalysers. We don't sell novelty keyring type 'breathalyzers' as these are little more than toys. As with any purchase, in general terms, the more expensive the model, the higher the specification and accuracy. All our breathalysers feature advanced semiconductor sensors (the Drager, Alcovisor and BAC100 models feature superb fuel cell sensors, as used by UK and worldwide Police forces) . Some of our most popular models include the eg AL6000 Prestige or AL7000 Premium or the Alcovisor Mk X.
However, to ensure accuracy, it is important that a deep lung sample of breath is blown into any breathalyser. In addition, do not test until approx 15-20 mins after your last alcoholic drink as residual alcohol in the mouth will give a false reading. Toothpaste and mouthwash will also affect the reading in a similar fashion.
All our breathalysers are supplied with comprehensive easy to use instructions and general guidelines.
Our Range of breathalysers by model:
2010 Model. This is a small, compact breathalyzer which now has the added benefit of mouthpieces for enhanced accuracy. It is slightly smaller than an average mobile phone and slips easily into a pocket or handbag. Perfect for leisure/party and fun use. They will you a 3 digit lcd readout of your breath alcohol content. An ideal affordable gift for birthdays/xmas etc. The AL2500 Elite X 2009 (Black) model also features flow check and error sensor technology with an auto shutdown feature. Great gift and fun at parties etc.
£39.99 inc vat & free delivery
2010 Model. This is a breathalyzer offering good accuracy at a competitive price. It is supplied with 5 mouthpieces and its own smart, compact carry case. The DA5000 Expert displays alcohol readings to 3 digit accuracy. Ideally used by individuals requiring reliable, accurate readings - but perhaps not needing the professional accuracy of the AL6000 and other more expensive models. It carries an FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and European Certificate. Beware of older models (AL5000 series) selling at reduced prices on competitor sites.
£53.94 inc vat & free delivery
2010 Model. This is a serious breathalyzer in use as an initial screening device with the US coastguard. It has the ability for the user to simply click in and click out a replacement sensor when required, avoiding expensive downtime and the requirement to recalibrate.
Supplied with 5 reusable mouthpieces (although we do recommend extra mouthpieces for professional use), its own carry bag, this is an attractive, compact and very capable unit.
Ideally suited to high end users such as NHS, GP surgeries, Universities, Colleges, Employers and individuals who can not afford to compromise on accuracy - airline pilots, professional drivers, train drivers etc. It carries an FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and European Certificate.
10 Extra Mouthpieces Free (15 Total)
£84.40 inc vat & free delivery
The AlcoSafe S breathalyser will be a market leading breathalyser offering unrivalled accuracy in the semi conductor sensor price range. Featuring a unique traffic light system indication - green, amber, red linked to fully customised alcohol breath content levels.
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2010 Model. This again is a serious breathalyzer when accuracy and reliability are important.
The AL7000 Premium is a new product, fresh to the market, and features the very best in advanced semi - conductor technology coupled to a very easy click IN/OUT sensor replacement changing system - it takes seconds to replace the sensor (recommended after approx 250-300 tests).
The brushed metal case is well made. This is, quite simply, a highly sophisticated, attractive unit which looks and feels very sleek and modern.
Supplied with 5 reusable mouthpieces (although we do recommend extra mouthpieces for professional use), its own carry bag and a handy in car 12v connector cable.
This is aimed at the high end user market such as NHS, GP surgeries, Universities, Colleges, Employers and individuals who can not afford to compromise on accuracy - airline pilots, professional drivers, train drivers etc. It carries an FDA (Food & Drug Administration) and European Certificate.
10 Extra Mouthpieces Free (15 Total)
£93.23 inc vat & free delivery
2010 Model. The Alcovisor Mk X offers outstanding Police grade accuracy at an affordable price. This is a fuel cell (electrochemical sensor) employing the same technology to Police units and offering similar accuracy to Police grade screening units.
This is particularly well suited to employers or individuals who need the extreme accuracy of a fuel cell device but at a much cheaper price than a UK Home Office approved Police unit. Don't be fooled by the modest price tag for a fuel cell device - this offers superb accuracy for a fraction of the cost.
£191.39 inc vat & free delivery
BAC100 Alcotector Professional
The BAC100 is the only breathalyser in The World that combines Police grade accuracy with a built in thermal printer.
It offers Police grade accuracy at a fantastic price and is in use with the Police Forces of USA, China, Argentina, Thailand, China, India to name a few. This is a great breathalyser for employers wishing to screen/test their workforce, needing a hard print out but without the additional expense of a full UK Home Office unit such as a Drager 6510/6810. The combined printer offers substantial cost savings over a Drager breathalyser/printer combo.
£685.00 inc vat & free delivery
The Drager 6510/6810 both carry full Home Office Approval for use as roadside breathalyzers by UK Police forces. They are in use with a substantial number of UK Police forces. If you get stopped at the roadside by a Police officer, the chances are high that a Drager 6510/6810 breathalyser is employed. These are 'fuel cell' units which are expensive to manufacture but have unrivalled reliability and accuracy levels. It doesn't come any better than Drager for quality and reliability.
They are an ideal unit for professional organisations/employers who require a highly accurate and reliable reading for perhaps follow up disciplinary action/suspension. These units have been used as the basis for disciplinary action against employees in numerous cases where a lower grade semi conductor device would have carried little weight at an employment tribunal. In a nutshell, they are accurate enough for UK law enforcement.
If you are likely to need written proof of a breath sample for future action then we recommend the Drager 6810 series which has a wireless, portable printer. The 6510 has the same accuracy levels but does not have the facility to download the result to a printer.
Drager 6510 £725.00 inc vat & free delivery
Drager 6810 & Printer £1446.45 inc vat & free delivery
Limitations of Breathalysers
All breathalysers have limitations, even the Police issue Home Office Approved devices. In fact, there are no handheld breath test devices that are admissible in a UK Court as evidence of alcohol impairment. The rules vary from country to country.
This is mainly because a hand held Police issue breathalyser is normally only a screening device with accuracy levels of approx +/- 5% of a given sample.. In the UK, a positive test at the roadside will result in arrest and a further test carried out on a desk top highly accurate breath alcohol analyser at the Police Station.
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Two tests are taken with the lower result being used.
Result less than 40ug/100ml - no further action taken
Result between 40 - 50 ug/100ml - blood or urine test required
Result above 50ug/100ml - no further tests - prosecution.
The requirement for a blood or urine test for laboratory analysis is a further requirement for admissibility in Court as evidence at borderline results as the desk top analyser also has a small margin of error for assessing alcohol within a breath sample. Above 50ug/100ml this small error is irrelevant hence the breath test alone being suitable as evidence.
Breathalysers in Aviation & Rail/Transport Industry
For obvious reasons, pilots, railway drivers etc have far stricter rules applied to them than road vehicle drivers. In the UK, the limit for drivers is 35ug/100ml BrAC (breath alcohol content). For pilots etc the limit is just 9ug/100ml BrAC. It is set at this level because it is possible for the body to manufacture its own alcohol resulting in ketones in a breath sample giving a false positive sample. It has been proven that certain diets can provide a false positive test and in fact there was an incident in 2007 where a commercial pilot failed a breath test which was subsequently overruled following a blood test laboratory analysis.
Handheld breath devices have serious limitations in this regime and therefore a blood or urine test is essential to remove false positive tests.
False Positive Tests
It has been scientifically proven that certain substances can have the effect of giving a false positive result for alcohol. In testing, mouthwashes, certain toothpastes etc can have this undesired effect. People suffering from acute diabetes may also offer a false positive test. The mouthwash effect is normally short lived but an awareness of this is essential.
Incredibly it is also possible to gain a false positive test from chewing a slice of bread immediately before a breath test ! This is an extremely short lived phenomenon, lasting for only a minute or two. It also requires the bread to be chewed for a long period before swallowing. In the US this phenomenon has resulted in many DUI (Driving Under the Influence) Defence Lawyers attempting to use this as a defence. For this reason no food or drink should have been consumed within 20 minutes of a test or the test can be deemed invalid and inadmissible in Court.
Many countries have decided that a 0 alcohol limit is unrealistic and unenforceable given the limitations of hand held breathalysers, as a very large number of blood and urine tests would need to be performed to ensure that the body's natural alcohol had not caused a false positive result.
Additionally, a recent alcoholic drink will leave mouth alcohol in place for several minutes giving a highly inflated result, so a period od 20 minutes should elapse before testing.
If you need any advice or further information on any of our units then please consult the individual product pages - feel free to call us for friendly, no obligation advice - We are here to help you make an informed choice, not just sell you any breathalyzer we can !
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Tel : 01608 658935
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If you have any problems with your unit after buying from us (extremely rare), we will sort it out and not fob you off with excuses.
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