AlcoSense Elite 2 Breathalyzer (Multi Alert Level)
REPLACED by the AlcoSense Elite 3
The AlcoSense Elite got even better! It can now be set to alert the user at any limit in place in the UK and Ireland, including the new lower Scottish drink drive limit. Winner of What Car? Magazine's Best Breathalyzer under £100.
- Description
REPLACED BY THE ALCOSENSE ELITE 3
AlcoSense Elite 2
The multi-award winning AlcoSense Elite is our flagship semi-conductor sensor breathalyser. Having won the Fifth Gear, What Car? Magazine, Road safety Analysis and Wired Magazine Group Tests it's won more awards than all of our competitors put together.
Elite at a glance:
- Multi Award-winning breathalyzer
- Premium semi-conductor sensor
- User selectable limits for Scotland/Ireland and England/Wales
- Simple, clear results
Easy to Use
AlcoSense™ Elite has been designed to be as easy as possible to use and designed to fit in the palm of your hand. 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.
Scotland, England or both?
This is the New Multi Alert Level for England, Wales and Scotland!
On 5th December 2014 Scotland lowered its drink drive limit from 0.80‰BAC (80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood) to 0.50‰BAC (50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood), England, Wales and Northern Ireland stay at 0.80‰BAC. AlcoSense shows you a reading of your alcohol level so you can use the Scottish or English version of the product in either territory. The Scottish version displays a ‘Don’t Drive’ alert from 0.30‰BAC upward and the English/Welsh version from 0.6‰BAC upwards.
You Can’t Get it Wrong!**
AlcoSense Elite uses a revolutionary in built air flow sensor meaning that you can't blow too hard or too softly into the unit. If you blow too hard or too soft you can falsely make other breathalysers read too high or too low respectfully. If you don’t blow at the correct pressure the AlcoSense Elite will display Error on the screen and allow you to re-take the test.
Easy to Understand
The AlcoSense™ unit shows your level of intoxication in either mg/l (milligrams per litre of breath) or ‰ BAC (per-mil blood alcohol content) and shows your reading in increments of 0.01. It will even alert you when you are near or over a pre-set limit, please see the screen shots below.
Sleek Design
Pocket sized, it can discretely be kept anywhere. AlcoSense™ measures only 95mm (height) x 34mm (width) x 25mm (depth) when closed. It is powered by 3 x AAA batteries (included in the pack) meaning that you can use it anywhere at any time.
Auto Clean Feature
The AlcoSense™ unit automatically performs a sensor clean after every time it is used, helping to keep the sensor in top condition and reading at its most accurate. Without cleaning moisture, oxidisation and contaminants such as tannin can build up, significantly affecting the quality of readings. With AlcoSense™ Elite's automatic sensor clean after every blow test the unit will continue to perform at its best throughout its lifetime.
For a deeper clean AlcoSense™ Elite also has a feature called ASC (Auto Sensor Clean) which is designed to be used every now and again to give the unit a ‘spring clean', again ensuring that the unit reads to the highest levels of accuracy. All you have to do is press a button and your AlcoSense™ Elite unit will do the rest for you.
Reliable
Using the latest technology and innovations, such as sensor algorithm and automatic sensor maintenance, AlcoSense™ Elite can be used again and again whilst maintaining better accuracy.
Accurate
Every AlcoSense unit is tested for accuracy three times before leaving our factory. As a result our quality control is arguably the best in the industry meaning that you can have 100% faith in our products. AlcoSense Elite has industry leading accuracy of +/-0.2‰BAC which is unique in this price range.
Why Delay?
Part of the responsible enjoyment of alcohol is to understand its effect on the body and to understand when you are safe to drive, AlcoSense™ helps people do exactly that and takes out the potentially fatal guess work the morning after. Don’t leave it to chance, order yours today.
- Spec
Additional Information
Suitable for Consumer Use Awards What Car? Best Breathalyser Under £100, Sunday Times Top Tech, Fifth Gear Group Test Winner, Wired Group Test Winner, Road Safety Analysis Group Test Winner, Diesel Car Group Test Winner, Sunday Post Group Test Winner Certified Standard ISO9001 Product Accuracy ±0.20‰BAC over reading range Sensor Type Premium Semi-Conductor Sensor Size (mm²) N/A Police Sensor No Breath Sampling System Basic Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit Yes Adjustable Don’t Drive Alert Level Adjustable - Any UK/Irish/Scottish Limit BlowCoach* - Real time blowing feedback No Features - Ease of Use Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit Features - Accuracy Breath Sampling Sensors, Sensor Purge for Better Accuracy Unit of Measure mg/L (Breath Alc), ‰BAC (Blood Alc) Reading Detail Up to 2 decimal places Max Reading (‰BAC) 1.5 Test Memory None Screen Size (Diagonal) 28mm Screen Type Dual Colour LCD Mouthpiece Type Blow Tubes Re-Calibration Period 12 Months Re-Calibration Cost £22.99 inc VAT Expiry Date No Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 95 x 45 x 25 mm Product Weight 103g (Including Batteries) In The Box 1 x Breathalyzer, 3 x AAA Batteries, 5 x Blow Tubes, Instruction Manual Warranty 12 Months (Register your unit for 3 years) EAN 5060318910120 - Media Reviews
Media Reviews
"AlcoSense is incredibly accurate"
To see the full review including their direct test against rival breathalysers and the Police breathalyser please click play on the video below.Last November What Car? Magazine performed one of the most scientific reviews of personal breathalysers ever done by a media company. They tested 8 devices on the market, ranging from £20 to £300 to find if, and how well they work. AlcoSense cleaned up in its price categories!
AlcoSense Elite - Winner – Best Breathalyser under £100.
"The AlcoSense Elite performed well in our tests, giving accurate results throughout. Good performance at a reasonable price."
Full review can be read here: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/introduction/1206295
In May 2015 Wired Magazine peformed a mini group test with 4 breathalyzers, the Alcosense Elite won both categories for both the Scottish and English Drink Drive Limit.
"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."
Rated 9/10.
In December 2014 Diesel Car Magazine performed a group test of 9 consumer breathalysers, the AlcoSense Elite won the group test with the AlcoSense Lite coming in a close second.
"The prestige breathalyzer, neat and easy to use, very accurate."
Group Test Winner
On 7th December 2014 The Sunday Post newspaper performed a group test with 4 consumer breathalyzers pitched head to head against a Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer. The AlcoSense Elite won the group test, with the AlcoSense Lite finishing runner up. At the reference reading of 50mg/100ml of alcohol in blood the AlcoSense Elite exactly matched the Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer.
In December 2013 Road Safety Analysis Ltd, a not-for-profit road safety research company, performed a head to head test of 7 consumer breathalysers vs a Police issue Lion Breathalyser. The test had two elements, one to test the devices head to head in a ‘street’ real world environment and the second part to test the devices head to head in laboratory conditions using Police grade alcohol simulators. The AlcoSense Lite and Elite were both tested and came out highly recommended, the Elite winning hands down over the competition – even against breathalysers twice the price!
The full test can be read by clicking here:http://www.drivestart.co.uk/wp/news/breathalyser
Alcosense Elite
"Without a doubt the leader in our street test was the Alcosense Elite. It consistently performed well against the police issue breathalyser, giving accurate readings every time… It’s very simple to use, and a lot of attention to detail has gone into the design… Priced at just £59.99, it can be bought in such stores as Halfords, and certainly would make me part with my money for that price."
"If a fuel-cell breathalyser is beyond your budget, this semi-conductor Elite is a good buy. It couldn't match the accuracy of AlcoSense's fuel-cell units, but it was best of the rest by some margin"
Read the full article here
"If you have had a heavy night and intend to drive the next morning, I suggest that you invest in AlcoSense, A mobile phone-sized breath-tester that can accurately measure if you are near or over the drink drive limit."
"Rather than join the 17% of drink drivers who are busted the morning after, the AlcoSense let’s you know when you’re safe to hit to road. It's remarkable how long into a Sunday you can get before you're legal."
"Overall AlcoSense is highly recommended and a great bit of kit to own."
"A peace of mind tool that could possibly save your licence - and your life - I think the AlcoSense is well worth its £60 price tag "
"The AlcoSense is durable and easy to use, just breathe in to it and it tells you if you are over the limit… useful for the morning after."
"Are you sure your blood-alcohol levels will have lapsed sufficiently by the time you drive your car the following morning? That's the kind of folly the AlcoSense is designed to combat: it is based around the same principles as police-spec breathalysers and provides an instant read-out that tells you whether or not you are fit to take the wheel."
"Test yourself. AlcoSense is a tool to help judge if you’re safe to drive the morning after. We tried AlcoSense and it proved to be accurate when compared with the Transport Research Laboratory’s equipment."
"Just three large glasses can put you over the limit the next day. If AlcoSense comes out positive, get the bus!"
"Breathalyse yourself, before the fuzz catch you doing an Alistair Stewart, with an AlcoSense Pocket Breathalyser. Be Safe"
"It won't stop you drinking but it will warn you if you're over the limit the morning after. It may not be the merriest Xmas present, but it could well be the most useful"
"Seems like a good idea to us!"
"Don't get nicked the morning after the night before...buy AlcoSense"
"To prove my inebriation I test myself when I arrive back using an AlcoSense portable breathalyser. At 0700 the reading was clear..."
"This could be the device that comes between you and a night in the cells"
"The AlcoSense Elite is an update of a classic that's been around for a couple of years now" "The AlcoSense... works a treat...especially for those iffy morning-after drives."
Read the full article here
- Customer Reviews
Rated 4.7/5 from 447 customer reviews
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Easy to use and seems accurate
by G J VAUGHAN on 02/05/2018
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Am going abroad in motorhome and legal alcohol limit is lower. This breathalyser can be ajusted for different limits. Has an excellent book explaining its use and is quite straight forward.
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Quite excellent - straightforward to set up and simple to use
by Henry C. on 18/04/2018
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Initially used a friend's one and now just bought my own. Quite excellent - straightforward to set up and simple to use. A small price to pay for peace of mind, particularly when contemplating driving 'the morning after'. Thoroughly recommend this quality product, delivered extremely promptly.
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Simple effective device
by Gill (Cumbria) on 14/04/2018
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Very clear instructions and easy to use.
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Buy one or don’t drive!
by C S SIMPSON on 09/04/2018
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I’d been looking at getting a breathalyzer for sometime as the likelihood of being over the limit the morning after is very high. A friend of mine recommended the Alcosense Elite and he’d previously had the Lite version. Seems it’s the best out there. Should be made law to carry one as there would be no excuse for endangering other people.I’ve been on nights out and felt 100% fine the morning after but after using my mates Alcosense I definitely was not! Worked perfectly and potentially saved any stupid mistakes.Definitely recommend this product, get one and be responsible ????
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The must have product for the day after
by Antony Brown on 06/04/2018
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I heard about this product a few years ago when I started going back to the British Touring cars. Like most blokes I enjoy a couple of pints over the weekend and on my next day at work always thought I was ok to drive.. Well think again. This is not always the case. It takes varying times dependant on circumstances for the alcohol to leave your system. Just because you feel fine it doesn't mean you are fit to drive. I bought my unit as I had to drive further to work and come in to contact with a lot more Police. When I tested it out I was surprised that by the lunchtime after I had been drinking the evening before that I was being warned that I was not legal to drive. It was a big kick up the backside. The unit is so easy to use and set up. It's compact and well made. It tells you when you are safe to drive or how long it estimates you will be fit to. I have not had to use the customer service team so cannot say how good they are, however, I was lucky enough to have met the boss and his family at a BTCC weekend and if he runs his business like he and his family are in person then I have no concerns. The last 2 things i would say is if you are going to drive, dont drink. If you are concerned then buy one of these and dont leave it to chance. It could save your job, license, thousands of pounds and ultimately lives
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Five Stars
by Mr J on 27/03/2018
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Very good, peace of mind.
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Great Product
by Kerry on 24/03/2018
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Brilliant breathaliser I would definitely recommend this product to anyone.
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Not like the police use
by Mr Grumpy on 23/03/2018
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Getting totally random readings mainly saying I'm over the limit when readings should be zero or near zero also getting readings saying I'm fine to drive ,was hoping to use this device when I have a drink on a day out to make sure I'm under the limit before driving but it says not to use straight after drinking as it can damage it ,it also says eating certain foods or soft drinks can effect it so it seems you have to wait around 90 mins with no food or drink or cleaning your teeth to be of much use ,so nothing like the police use .
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Alcosense
by Steve O. on 17/03/2018
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Good quality,simple to use,excellent value for money and piece of mind for that morning after highly recommended
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easy to use
by Amazon Customer on 15/03/2018
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Very impressed with the item. easy to use
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Alcohol sense elite breathalyser
by Cazza on 12/03/2018
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Only just received. Was easy enough to set up and worked fine!So far am very impressed. Would recommend!
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Brilliant
by Jane Knight on 28/02/2018
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This is so useful.Can use it every morning if you need to!!
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Easy to use
by Mr J Rowlinson on 24/02/2018
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Good instructions, easy to use. Not tested the accuracy as yet, but as it has whatcar good bye have a high degree of confidence.
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Brilliant
by G. P. Hick on 22/02/2018
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Brilliant kit
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even just for piece of mind when driving early the next day - really simple and easy to
by Mrs M. on 20/02/2018
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Everyone should have one, even just for piece of mind when driving early the next day - really simple and easy to use
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Five Stars
by Euan Little on 11/02/2018
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Great product. Incredibly accurate.
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Five Stars
by sandra on 30/01/2018
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Great
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Alcosense. Is great item
by Mrs J G Orr on 18/01/2018
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Absolutely fantastic and very accurate. Quite surprising how little u can drink if you are out and intend to drive home. Where u think one glass wine ok it is very near or over limit depending on size of glass
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Five Stars
by P. Harding on 08/01/2018
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Brilliant product, gives great piece of mind.......!
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Very easy to use and seemingly precise with a clear instruction ...
by Amir on 04/01/2018
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Very easy to use and seemingly precise with a clear instruction booklet. Set up and calibration can be a bit fiddly but it's just a minor hurdle.Based on other reviews, demonstration videos and awards/certificates, it appears to be one of the most accurate consumer devices but I have yet to prove this for myself. I aim to compare this against an official police device so I can use it with full confidence, but until then I will use this a measure of reassurance long after drinking.
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Five Stars
by Mrs Elaine Mills on 03/01/2018
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Easy to use and prompt delivery! Good product!
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A thoroughly good product
by martcouz on 30/12/2017
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This is a well-engineered piece of equipment with clear and detailed instructions for use that appears to work perfectly. I was influenced in my choice of product by the magazine reviews because there's little point in buying a product like this which turns out to be cheap and inaccurate. I was quite surprised to discover that it's British made which makes a change from the plethora of far eastern gizmos on the market.The device itself is neat and compact and gives the impression of durability. Once set up it's very quick and easy to use .My purchase was based on a desire to monitor 'morning after' blood alcohol levels and it has proved clear and effective in enabling me to do so.I would recommend this product without hesitation.
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Not too accurate but a good guide
by delly on 30/12/2017
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I’ve had this a week or so now and have tested it a fair bit. The instructions are clear that it’s only accurate to 0.2% BAC and that seems about right. There’s a warning too not to use immediately after or during drinking as it may damage the sensors and certainly give a false reading. I had a reading of 0.81% after a single Baileys chocolate, which dropped to 0.2% after 1 minute.After 3 pints I tested it from 1 hour later for 4 hours and it generally gave readings as expected, dropping from 1.12% to 0.38% over 4 hours. I tried a few readings a minute apart - generally they were within 0.1% BAC of each other but with a couple of wayward readings.So far it has given the lowest reading every morning after drinking, which is good to know.Easy to set up and very straightforward to use, I would recommend, though I’ll probably use an average-of-3 approach.
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Small, neat and easy to use
by Nichols on 27/12/2017
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We wanted a reliable reassurance for occasional use and bought this because of reviews and awards. So far we are very happy as the item looks the part, comes with clear instructions and is practical in use. Results seem to be those expected in the circumstances and we have no regrets
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Easy to set up
by Alyson on 26/12/2017
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Easy to set up, quick and easy to use. It’s not worth taking the chance. Reasonable price.
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Five Stars
by J WARD on 21/12/2017
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Well made and easy to use, seems fine.
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Excellent and easy to use.
by Mayo on 20/12/2017
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Excellent product. Made in the UK too. I use this as a morning after check and can recommend this product to anyone. It appears very accurate and very easy to use. I carry this everywhere as I travel a bit for work.
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Recommended
by Andrew Hartley on 16/12/2017
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Great device, worth every penny.
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Buy it, when in doubt this puts you straight... Y/N
by Monty S on 15/12/2017
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Used this product for over a year now, it is a must have. On those days when your not sure if you are tired or just a little bit tipsy from last nights session, this is a good indication if you are over the limit. Why risk it? buy the product, then you know where you stand. Watched a review on fifth gear TV show that made me buy this model. Battery life is good, compact. best £ spent in a while.
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Compact peace of mind.
by Jason Robinson on 14/12/2017
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I’m in a safety sensitive position and needed an easy way to safeguard my position and license. This unit is compact and so easy to use! Foolproof. Set it to the lowest limit and good to go. Excellent value and peace of mind.
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Happy camper
by Lorraine morris on 06/12/2017
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Received this parcel the following day and can honestly say it works a treat. Bought for use when going in the motorhome but had to test it out first and following a good night out used the breathelizer and it stated “ do not drive”.It’s compact and easy to use, very glad I purchased it.
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Avoiding the Ranks of Disqualified Drivers
by Peter H. on 04/12/2017
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I bought one of these models because of the 5-star rating and the comments of others, plus the What Car? accolade, and have found that once set up (the UK offence is defined as microgrammes per litre of breath rather than, say, the US system which I guess is the alternative 'BAC' to which the machine can be set) it is very easy to use - just slide it open, stick a blow-tube on the nozzle and when the machine has finished its countdown, blow gently but steadily.I rarely drink alcohol if I'm driving, and if I do, it might be the odd glass of wine. Usually I imbibe non-alcoholic beer (or <0.5% beer) or mineral water. Having been a magistrate for 14 years, during which time I imposed the various penalties prescribed by law, I've seen and heard nearly all the excuses and reasons for not disqualifying people, and few of them succeed in their aim. A criminal conviction doesn't look good on a CV, or visa application (especially to the United States!).As I have no wish to join the ranks of the disqualified, I thought, with Christmas approaching, and a lot of good wine in the wine rack, I would welcome the means of avoiding driving through a surfeit of booze.
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It appears to be very accurate and therefore gives me great peace of mind
by Terri M. on 30/11/2017
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Bought this to test my 19 year old son the morning after he goes out clubbing and wants to drive the following day. It appears to be very accurate and therefore gives me great peace of mind. Excellent buy.
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Five Stars
by Graham Hill on 28/11/2017
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Great size and very easy to use
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Good item it's cheaper than loosing you licence
by kas on 25/11/2017
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Good item sent it back to check readings confirmed it was ok. Very pleased
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Five Stars
by MS A E Townley on 25/11/2017
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great product
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Five Stars
by John F. on 23/11/2017
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This is a very good buy I found it to be accurate and reliable
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Better to be safe than sorry....
by Mr M. on 09/11/2017
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I would definitely recommend this purchase to anyone who enjoys a drink and is a driver. It is better to know what your level is than think you know and this device certainly helps ensuring I am not getting behind the wheel of a car whilst over the limit. Going into the christmas season where there will be get togethers and parties, for the morning after this device could be the difference between retaining your drivers licence or losing it (and far worse).It is easy to use, just switch on, let it calibrate and blow using the provided straws. It will let you know if you are over or under whatever limit it is set to.
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Three Stars
by JCB on 07/11/2017
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Results can be variable but it's useful as a guide.
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This is the second Alcosense Elite I’ve bought, my ...
by David on 05/11/2017
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This is the second Alcosense Elite I’ve bought, my first was several years ago. I’m convinced it’s the reason I still have a driving licence! Really simple to use and well worth the money.
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great product
by Ian Wason on 30/10/2017
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excellent product, very easy to use.
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Very pleased so far
by Matt Preston on 24/10/2017
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Excellent piece of kit. I've only had this a month so its early days. I did like the manufacturer offer to upgrade, which I thought was innovative and tempting. As far as I can tell, this one is a good compromise between cost and accuracy of the measuring sensor. Well worth considering by any responsible driver who has to attend functions for work etc.
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Five Stars
by Nitch Caimen on 22/10/2017
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Not tested it as yet after drinking, but all the set up instructions worked. It's ready to use now.
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Excellent product - have tested against unit of beer and works well
by Mr. I. Barton on 21/10/2017
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Very neat piece of kit
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Quality
by simon theobald on 19/10/2017
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Quality product and easy to use.....second one I have bought from these guys
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Great UK manufactured Product
by Mr David Williams on 11/10/2017
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Great UK manufactured Product, delivered next day as per ordered....... tried it out for first time last Sunday morning after 'reasonably heavy' Saturday night..... three of the four of us were over the limit.....all felt perfectly fine to drive..... a licence saver for the driver, or a life saver for somebody else... potentially both I reckon.
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Great mid-range breathalyser
by Amazon Customer on 10/10/2017
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A great little product: really easy to set up and use, good value and seems to be accurate (independent tests support this like WhatCars). Recommended for the morning after.
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Easy to Use
by IanD on 05/10/2017
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I bought this device to check for alcohol level when driving in various countries that have different limits. It is very easy to use, quick and simple.
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Easy to use and useful.
by Ian on 04/10/2017
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Easy to use, this gives more information on levels of alcohol than anything else I have ever tried. Provided it is reasonably accurate, which I think it is, a very useful gadget.
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great for morning after check.
by yvonne wood on 03/10/2017
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Very easy to use and an 'eye-opener' on individuals different alcohol levels, when drinking the same amount!
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Neat and works predictably
by Giles on 02/10/2017
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I received this last week. One needs to be sober to follow the instructions to get the instrument activated - but no problems! I've tested it after varying measures of wine and the readings seem commensurate with the dose taken! I also purchased the carrying-pouch - again well made but it could be a tad smaller to make less of a bulge in the pocket.
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Five Stars
by Gabba on 02/10/2017
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Easy to clean, easy to use and very good quality.
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Five Stars
by Whitewolf on 28/09/2017
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As described and essential for legalities in France
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Five Stars
by Fluffy on 20/09/2017
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Does The Job!
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Fantastic item
by Aaron Burton on 17/09/2017
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So easy to use, very clear result, brilliant, glad I bought it. It feels solid and great quality too.
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Great little breathalyser. Excellent product and value.
by S. Getty on 14/09/2017
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Product is excellent. Great little breathalyser that is easy to setup and use. Great instructions. Would highly recommend. Also purchased a spare pack of tubes and a little case to keep it safe and clean during storage.
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Five Stars
by DOMINIC O SULLIVAN on 13/09/2017
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THIS IS A FANTASTIC PRODUCT. FAST, SIMPLE AND ACCURATE.10 OUT OF 10 FROM ME.
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My take on the Elite Breathalyzer.
by Raymond Cornelius on 12/09/2017
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Have read good reports in past issues of What Car which decided me to buy this particular model.I am impressed with the handbook giving excellent instructions on the use of the Elite Breathalyzer particularly giving the limit levels of lots of other countries.Ease of use is excellent.
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very disappointed as I had one of these and it got ...
by Yvonne Cowie on 11/09/2017
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very disappointed as I had one of these and it got damaged and this one was a replacement. One the batteries won't connect properly and it won't set properly as a result. Would really like to return
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Absolutely essential
by Aren on 09/09/2017
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At first glance it looks like an old legacy mobile phone, but it's quite simple to use once you've read the instructions. The display is very small and therefore the text is very very small and even with glasses on I am unable to read the writing clearly. I was however able to read my analysis reading which is the most important bit.Everyone should have one of these, I lost my license after the usual stupid famous thinking I'd be alright. So now I have this for reference and will test myself regularly just for reference prior to reapplying for my license.There's not many tubes included but you can buy a pack of twenty for about £5.
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I've only used this one a couple of times so far - easy to set up and use
by Amazon Customer on 07/09/2017
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I bought this Breathalyzer to replace the one I have been using for a few years - an AlcoSense Lite. It always gave me confidence that I was safe to drive. I've only used this one a couple of times so far - easy to set up and use.
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well made and easy to use
by martinblake on 07/09/2017
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Quality piece of equipment, well made and easy to use. Delighted with my purchase. Many thanks.
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You know it makes sense - AlcoSense
by Mr. J. Finney on 07/09/2017
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I purchased exactly the same Breathalyser about six years ago and used the ‘original’ many times. I do consider that it was very accurate andI would never drive if it read that I should not. A couple of weeks ago, it stopped working properly. I must have just wore it out and, because of my belief in it's accuracy, I researched to see if I could purchase an exact replacement to ensure that I do not fail the official Police’s breath test. I was delighted to find it on Amazon. I'll be using it on Saturday morning to check that I'm fit to set off for Wales
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Decent Product
by Mr. Cs Cairns on 06/09/2017
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It is a good product and pretty much delivers what expected. Can detect beyond what it suggests as well, 1.2.
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Very easy to use
by Sid on 29/08/2017
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This is such a simple but clever piece of equipment. Very easy to use, it has a professional feel to it, much I imagine like one the police would use. Although I cannot verify the accuracy of the readings, it does seem to give readings that match my estimations. I would certainly recommend this item to anyone wishing to make sure they are not driving with excess alcohol in them.
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Excellent product
by Nick Berriman on 22/08/2017
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Excellent product and excellent service from the provider.
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Very pleased. Would recommend.
by Mr.RPN on 20/08/2017
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Well designed and reliable. Read the instructions though. Shame it doesn't come with some sort of protective pouch to take out and about given pricing.
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Brilliant device
by leapfrog on 18/08/2017
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Bought this for my son to keep in his car, so he can check he is OK to drive the next day after a party/night out etc. Easy to use and very reliable, definitely recommend to buy one.
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So easy to use
by Ian on 07/08/2017
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Came back from the pub after a few beers and tested my blood alcohol content. Showed over 1%Stopped drinking about 5pm so was sure I would be OK the next morning. Felt fine and tested showing "LO". Drove to work content knowing I was legal.This product is so easy to use, get it for peace of mind. According to the manual it has a tolerance of +/- 0.2%BAC, so will flash do not drive if you are 0.3%BAC (limit is 0.5 in Scotland). If set to rest of UK I believe it triggers at 0.6%BAC (0.8% limit). Also it's manufactured in the UK so support our economy by buying British
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Breath Testing
by Amazon Customer on 04/08/2017
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Having just purchased the alcosense elite from Amazon I must say that once I read the full instructions to learn how the system works in terms of breath samples etc, I can say that this device works fantastically well, I have tested it thoroughly by have made sure I was over the limit the night before and when I tested my breath the following morning was amazed how much alcohol was still in my system. It has already potentially saved my driving licence as I only went for a drive once my breath reading reduced sufficiently a few hours after. It is a must have morning after tool.
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very impressed with the accuracy my only concern is why ...
by Mr. George Mcdonnell on 27/07/2017
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very impressed with the accuracy my only concern is why you have to pay a quite high price to have it recalibrated surley it could be cheaper
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breathalyser
by Michael A. McCallion on 24/07/2017
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Excellent
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All clear.
by Fiona Davies on 22/07/2017
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Does what it says on the box. Very clear and easy to use.
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An excellent product all round
by Philip on 16/07/2017
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The quality of this product seems excellent but I wish it were sold with a pouch of some sort to contain the machine itself and the blow-tubes.I have made a few tests and it seems to be pretty accurate – insofar as one ever knows the actual level of alcohol in the blood.I don't think it will ever give you an exact reading below 0.2 – it just reads 'LO'. This is fine and perhaps a good thing as one might be rather shocked to find trace levels of alcohol in the bloodstream in the morning!Overall, I am very pleased with this excellent product and can recommend it to anyone who drinks alcohol.
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So far so good!
by Mark on 04/07/2017
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Had this little thing for a few days now. It arrived well packaged. 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. This is definitely more consistent than my previous breathalyser (which was much cheaper). I would say this is worth the extra money!
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TOTALLY love this product
by S. Butterworth on 19/06/2017
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TOTALLY love this product, well worth the money. The company also got in contact to see if there were any issues. Great British company with fantastic customer service.
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Five Stars
by Rocklandchap on 19/06/2017
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Very pleased with this product. it was straightforward to set up and is very easy to use. Recommended.
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Best of the bunch
by T. R. Herman on 17/06/2017
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Easy to use and very compact. Would recommend.
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Easy to use
by Mrs H McGowan on 04/06/2017
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Really easy to use and very handy to have for the morning after. Amber and red alerts are excellent visual reminders.
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AlcoSence review.
by ian russell on 01/06/2017
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An excellent product which gives absolute assurance that you are not I I have had an AlcosenSence for over two years after reading a Which review. You can be assured you are not over the drink drive limit especially in the morning. This gives peace of mind that you are not putting lives at risk.Took it to Europe when travelling there and where it is compulsory. Once again what peace of mind.
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Impressive and British-made
by Rolf on 24/05/2017
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Easy to use, but do read the set-up instructions carefully. Very impressed with its ease of use and design. Well done to the British manufacturers competing with the Far East!
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Easy, quick and simple to use. Highly recommended
by Alex Watson on 24/05/2017
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I've had the AlcoSense Elite breathalyser now for just over a week and so have only had a couple of occasions to check it works. From what I can see, the breathalyser is very accurate and provides significant piece of mind. It is very easy to setup and use, only taking me 5 minutes to install the included batteries, read the comprehensive manual and set the time/BAC level before testing. I particularly appreciate the self cleaning function that allows two users to be tested in close proximity (following the instructions). The UK based recalibration service offered by AlcoSense is the final reason why this absolutely gets a 5 star review.
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Highly recommend !!!
by boria0 on 21/05/2017
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Great quality, easy to use, precise and relatively cheap. Buy, you won't be disappointed
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Defiantly recommend.
by T. Young on 18/05/2017
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First class product. Defiantly recommend.
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Serious product !
by Amazon Customer on 18/05/2017
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This is a serious product. It's well made, very accurate and easy to use. Great value for a high quality tester. Highly recommended.
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Defiantly recommend.
by myadorablelittleboys on 18/05/2017
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First class product. Defiantly recommend.
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GOOD RELIABLE ITEM
by Clive Hawkins on 17/05/2017
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I am a H&S manager on a £123 Million project with hundreds of workers, I have tried a few Breathalyzers before, sadly I have noted that most of them are from China, cheap has not been a good buy for me but this unit has, it is and will be used daily and it is performing very well, I would recommend this unit if you need a good reliable item of kit.
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Simple robust smart and effective design.
by Amazon Customer on 15/05/2017
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Excellent portable device for those morning after checks. Good robust design and comes ready to use, simple to alter for alternate units of measurements if required.
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Five Stars
by jon paul on 15/05/2017
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good,
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... reorder same one again this one seems to be perfect have not tried it out properly yet
by Amazon Customer on 11/05/2017
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The meter came quickly but it was faulty the meter would not turn on returned it and got a refund but decided to reorder same one again this one seems to be perfect have not tried it out properly yet ! I went for this one as a friend had one she says it is very easy to use
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Very Happy
by Amazon Customer on 10/05/2017
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Easy to use, accurate and able to select a number of different thresholds.Also manufacture provides the service to recalibrate, if required.
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Tested on myself and bought for my kids too
by john sapsford on 08/05/2017
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I bought one for myself around 2 months ago and tested it out myself for the "morning after" feeling. It appeared accurate and as a result I bought another two for my daughters so they could make sure they were recovered if drinking the night before and driving early the following morning. They were quite surprised how long it took for the alcohol to be out of their system and to be sure they are legally fit to drive. A good discipline for them rather than just assuming ok after a nights sleep.
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A worthwhile investment
by Cyborg on 07/05/2017
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Whilst on holiday recently I used my mate's device. Proved to be extremely simple to use and if you follow the instructions and know your domestic blood alcohol limits provides useful information. Decided I'd benefit from having one handy for those odd occasions in which it might be useful to check. Good value for money and a worthwhile investment.
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Worth every penny.....
by Amazon Customer on 07/05/2017
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Awsome peice of kit. Did the test, ie had a "few" beers. And did a morning after test, compared it with a draeger 6510 borrowed from work. Spot on. More than happy. Easy to use, slip into your pocket. No excuses now...
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Worth every penny
by Mrs. Rachel M. Lover on 04/05/2017
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This is a birthday present for my husband so havent used it yet. Bought it as it was recommended by a friend and his device stopped my son driving at Christmas. He was about to leave at 9am but he found he was still over the limit from the night before so feel it is worth every penny!
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Great product. It gives very accurate reading although I ...
by Leigh Dawson on 30/04/2017
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Great product. It gives very accurate reading although I admit I've got nothing to compare it too. I blew into it at 1030 the next day and found out I was still over the limit (in Scotland) and therefore didn't drive and saved my license and potentially even more. Highly recommend
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Very accurate and consistent in reading
by Amazon Customer on 28/04/2017
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Tested now for quite some time - consistent in reading it seems. Use every day before travelling for extra piece of mind. Great product, highly recommend
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Confirmed I shouldn't drive!!
by Gary Best on 22/04/2017
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I have been using this for a few months now, it has been reassuring using it the morning after to double check I'm not over the limit!! I like to make sure I have nothing left in my system before driving; on one occasion it said I had alcohol in my system the morning after (not a huge amount) and I couldn't feel it at all. Ordinarily I would have driven but thanks to this I did not.
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A repeat purchase of an excellent product
by Graeme Allan on 17/04/2017
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This is my second purchase of the AlcoSense Elite - not because the first one fell apart but quite the reverse, it is still working perfectly. This second purchase is for my son to keep for his own next-morning testing (he kept using mine) to make sure he is clear to drive after one of his student "night befores". AlcoSense Elite is a good price for something that is reliable - robust, well constructed, easy to use, and gives read-outs that I am convinced are accurate. You sort of know before you use it whether you will be able to drive, and the read outs pretty much confirm where you are. I don't drive unless it is well below the limit or "clear", especially with the lower limits in Scotland, and also Spain where I do a bit of driving. A query I had was answered quickly. They provide an 0800 free telephone line. Good service.
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Quality Easy To Use Product
by Amazon Customer on 17/04/2017
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I bought this for my your niece who has just passed her driving test. She finds it so easy and convenient to use her friends are all wanting one. It actually stopped her driving this weekend after a party the night before. Several hours later she was clear to drive and did so safe in the knowledge she was "legal".This Breathalyser could be the best thing I've ever bought her. Quality, professional product.
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Easy to use
by Roy Kelly on 16/04/2017
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Great product and an essential piece of kit for everyone. The instructions are clear so it's easy to use. We should all have one in the car.
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Invaluable peace of mind
by JJ on 11/04/2017
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I deliberated for months and months whether I needed to buy a breathalyser. I recently decided to purchase one, as I was going on holiday, and after doing a fair bit of research I chose The AlcoSense Elite. I'm so glad I did. Drinking most nights and driving out the next morning, the peace of mind it gave was invaluable. I did 5 tests, and every one seemed really accurate. The heavier nights' drinking showed in the result the morning after! If you're reading reviews, you're obviously looking for a bit of help. I'll give you some - just buy one!
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Brilliant driving safety aid
by mr i.poulton on 10/04/2017
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An extremely efficient pocket sized gadget that is simple to use and extremely innovative. Swift delivery and extremely well packaged. Bravo
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Easy to use
by P. miller on 10/04/2017
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Easy to use good product , had one before doesn't measure up to this one.
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Can't say how it compares to a police tester (hope I never have to) But as far as I can tell it's a great little product
by Amazon Customer on 05/04/2017
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Works well, Can't say how it compares to a police tester (hope I never have to) But as far as I can tell it's a great little product.
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... purchasing this item and I could not find ANY bad reviews. The reason is simple and that is ...
by Mr Nice on 27/03/2017
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Did a lot of personal product research before purchasing this item and I could not find ANY sensible bad reviews. The reason is simple and that is that the item is effective and good value for money.I would recommend this product without hesitation. It was also enjoyable testing the product out for efficiency.
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Five Stars
by Graham on 22/03/2017
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Accurate and easy to use
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Closest to a police device.
by Amazon Customer on 21/03/2017
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After long research i believe i have the closest i could possibly get to a police device. . . Genuinely happy with alcosense elite.
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Recommended.
by Nick W. on 19/03/2017
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We bought the AlcoSense Elite due to the good reviews and wanting to have some re assurance that on the 'morning after' we were fit to drive. We have used the breathalyser on a few occasions, at the end of a night out ( when we had no intention of driving) to see what the readings were. I was apparently fit to drive after a meal and two 5%ABV pints of lager, but it was recording a level close to the limit, so I suspect it is pretty accurate. The use on the mornings has confirmed alcohol being present on a longer pub session, but not over the limit unless done 07.00 for example.We find the breathalyser very useful, but the reason for not giving 5* is because we cannot confirm for definite that the readings are fully accurate. The only way would be to use alongside a Police unit.It is good value for money, very easy to set up and use, so recommended, but with a note of caution for the reason given.
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Fantastic
by Mel on 13/03/2017
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Simpley brilliant
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Peace of nmind
by Nigel R. Perry on 12/03/2017
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Gave my current Alcosense to my daughter and bought this current model as I travel to Scotland Denmark and Germany on business and was happy with the Alcosense lite.Which ever model you have it is peace of mind the morning afterAll the reviews by moreing organisations and Which cant be wrong
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Excellent and Accurate!
by Mike Keay on 10/03/2017
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Superb unit and very accurate and consistent. I have been testing it the past week against a Lion Alcometer (Police use them - but one will cost you £600) The thing I especially liked was that it cleans its fuel sensor after each test and is quick to recover. I could blow a seriously "don't even think about driving" 0.14% BAC (drunk) and 5 minutes later my good lady wife ( scowling at me and totally sober) would score a correct reading of "LO" - i.e no alcohol detected. That is something you will not get from the the many cheap units out there. It was also consistent (again compared with the Lion) in 'morning after' testing.You can set the alarm levels to match the country you are in. I have a Motor home and travel across Europe so I want to be absolutely sure I am OK to drive the next day after a few wines and a nightcap.Make sure you read the instructions first - especially about activating the sensor (if required)In summary then I am really pleased so 5 stars - thoroughly recommended - and I agree with What Car. I now need a week off the booze :-)
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Great product, reassuringly expensive but worth every penny as my driving licence is priceless.
by john gorton on 02/03/2017
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Great product, reassuringly expensive but worth every penny as my driving licence is priceless. Better not to drive at all if you have had a drink, but the major risk is the morning after.
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AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer
by Tom on 02/03/2017
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This is the second AlcoSense Breathalyser I have bought. The first one served me for a few years and this Elite version seems even better. I work away from home and I find this very handy as I work on a site where random drink and drugs test take place. If I have a few beers the night before I can check my alcohol level in my hotel room before going on site.
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Great product, reassuringly expensive but worth every penny as my driving licence is priceless.
by john g on 02/03/2017
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Great product, reassuringly expensive but worth every penny as my driving licence is priceless. Better not to drive at all if you have had a drink, but the major risk is the morning after.
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Five Stars
by westie on 01/03/2017
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once it had been programed it did the job well
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Simple to use once set up
by Charlie on 21/02/2017
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Simple to use once set up. Feels like a quality product compared maybe to other cheaper alternatives. The What Car review sold it to me.
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Morning after protection
by mr anthony p kelly on 08/02/2017
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Excellent product. Bought to safeguard against any possibility of a 'morning after' mistake. Chose alcosense because of reviews on accuracy against police roadside breathalyser. Remarkable how one can feel fine, but still be over the limit the next day. If the stats are anything to go by, the 'boys in blue' have cottoned on to the inadvertent offender who wouldn't dream of driving home from the pub after a few, but innocently gets behind the wheel the next morning. For 60 quid its good value for peace of mind. An important point to note is that it will need re-calibrating periodically (annually) - the manufacturers offer this service for about 20 quid.It may be a design feature, but mine tended to drift high as the sensor became poisoned - which if you are going to get a slightly inaccurate reading, at least it's on the right side!!
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easy to set up
by Ian Rogers on 07/02/2017
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arrived day after ordering,,,, easy to set up,,, so far seems to be working ok,,, company easy to contact & very prompt replies to any questions you ask them,,, woukd definitely recommend to anyone
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Good product
by alistair thow on 25/01/2017
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Easy to use and seems to be accurate. Probably worth paying the bit extra this costs for peace of mind. Useful for the "day after" scenario
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Great Device. Worth spending a little extra. False economy to go for cheaper products.
by Debbie Blaber on 25/01/2017
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I am very impressed with this device. It definitely seems to be one of the best around for an all up package.It works quickly and I would trust it well when used with common sense also. It has helped to bring me confidence the next morning more than anything.I like that the unit is self contained, but you do not need to carry the tubes for breathing in separately, howver this is not a problem if you keep it all stored in the box it comes in. I would generally always have at home ready to use in the box and therefore all 5 tubes provided in the box with it. I keep the other tubes in case anyone else needs to use. Easy to take this with you in the car too. Pop it in the glovebox and check you are safe to drive rather than risking it and if you look too close get a taxi.You can easily change settings as required to different levels, so you can use in England, Wales and Ireland at 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood and for Scotland at 50 mg/100ml which follows the same regulation as in Europe for the most part . Therefore you can switch between them easily as necessary. There is also a function to be able to check calibration with a small tab on the back which contains a very small piece of foam that can be soaked in a given alcohol mix to calibrate. Do not make the near mistake I did and think the foam was a packing piece. Thankfully I did read the manual and realised before I threw away.Anyway this is a great buy and Im very glad I spent the extra money. The price is still good considering how important it is to have something like this to save yourself, others or losing your license.
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Great Device. Worth spending a little extra. False economy to go for cheaper products.
by Debbie on 25/01/2017
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I am very impressed with this device. It definitely seems to be one of the best around for an all up package.It works quickly and I would trust it well when used with common sense also. It has helped to bring me confidence the next morning more than anything.I like that the unit is self contained, but you do not need to carry the tubes for breathing in separately, howver this is not a problem if you keep it all stored in the box it comes in. I would generally always have at home ready to use in the box and therefore all 5 tubes provided in the box with it. I keep the other tubes in case anyone else needs to use. Easy to take this with you in the car too. Pop it in the glovebox and check you are safe to drive rather than risking it and if you look too close get a taxi.You can easily change settings as required to different levels, so you can use in England, Wales and Ireland at 80 milligrammes of alcohol per 100 millilitres of blood and for Scotland at 50 mg/100ml which follows the same regulation as in Europe for the most part . Therefore you can switch between them easily as necessary. There is also a function to be able to check calibration with a small tab on the back which contains a very small piece of foam that can be soaked in a given alcohol mix to calibrate. Do not make the near mistake I did and think the foam was a packing piece. Thankfully I did read the manual and realised before I threw away.Anyway this is a great buy and Im very glad I spent the extra money. The price is still good considering how important it is to have something like this to save yourself, others or losing your license.
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Worth the money.
by Coffee Mad on 23/01/2017
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Excellent bit of kit. Use if I have had a few beers the night before. Gives a good indication of my blood alcohol reading. Very pleased.
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Excellent device. Easy to set up
by Amazon Customer on 23/01/2017
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Excellent device. Easy to set up, easy to use, and gives you piece of mind when driving (or not) the morning after the night before.
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Great product
by mr j b lennon on 23/01/2017
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Excellent product use it 100% of the time if I've had any alcohol the previous night , couple of mornings I would have normally assumed that I was ok as it was late morning , I wasn't had to wait another couple of hours.Wouldn't be without it now
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they provided a quick and responsive service on this and now it works just fine,
by Amazon Customer on 23/01/2017
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Does what it says on the tin - although mine didn't out of the box first time and had to be sent back for re-calibrating. Nevertheless, they provided a quick and responsive service on this and now it works just fine,
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If you are even thinking about it, buy it!
by Peter Woodcock on 17/01/2017
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Does what it says on the box. Excellent little device which I often carry with me and has proved extremely useful. People vary so much in how their body handles alcohol that it is impossible to guess when you are safe to drive again after drinking and the Alcosense has certainly given me surprises, in both directions! Obviously one can never advocate any level of drinking and driving but if you are not tee-total and have a driving licence (that you want to keep) I'd definitely recommend one of these. Don't forget that, even if not your fault, if you are involved in an accident you will almost certainly be tested and it's good to have the confidence, should that happen, that,your are within legal limits
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Four Stars
by ny long wessex fixings on 11/01/2017
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Very pleased with this device, my son has purchased one as well. Gives you peace of mind.
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Peace of mind
by Mr Berwyn W. HughesLS72 on 10/01/2017
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Very happy with the purchase. It gives that extra piece of mind when tou intend driving in the early morning after anfew drinks the night before. Compact and easy to use, I would highly recommend it.
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Incorrect readings constantly unit sent back to Amazon.
by Gary Conway on 10/01/2017
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This item showed incorrect readings from day 1 for both myself and my partner we had no alcohol for 4 days but still showed over 0.5 on numerous attempts at blowing, i returned the item to Amazon and received a full refund and now back to square 1 with looking for a breathalyser.
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Four Stars
by Wendy Cook on 10/01/2017
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not quiet as easy to use as i had hoped for
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I'm very pleased with the prompt delivery
by fiesta291298 on 10/01/2017
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I'm very pleased with the prompt delivery. The item which I have used a couple of times is great & very simple to use. The only negative comment I can make is that I called the customer services no for assistance on Saturday & really got the impression I had disturbed the guy on the phone who informed me the instructions were all in the leaflet. Because he was pretty unhelpful I got him to talk me through setting up the whole product.
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By using this over a period of time i now have a good idea of the amount i can drink depending on ...
by pd.scott on 10/01/2017
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I have used the AlcoSense Elite for many years. I recently bought a new one because of the change in drink drive limits in Scotland. With the new one you can set 3 different levels for many different Countries so is ideal for taking abroad with you if you are driving there. I have found it to be invaluable for the morning after. By using this over a period of time i now have a good idea of the amount i can drink depending on what time i am driving next morning. It is always reassuring to know that this device will keep me safe. It is important to follow the instructions as smoking, using mouthwash or even eating some types of food can affect the reading. That is how accurate this device is. I do not condone drink driving but the morning after catches more people over the limit than anything else. It makes sense to use this device to stay safe. Highly recommended.
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Five Stars
by Michael M. on 09/01/2017
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Small compact and a reading you'd expect and receive from a police breathalyser,top marks
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Has been very accurate. Bought for someone who wanted ...
by mary ann hollow on 03/01/2017
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Has been very accurate. Bought for someone who wanted to make sure it was safeasy to drive day after drinking.
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Morning After
by christopher enticott on 02/01/2017
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Had for a couple of years I guess,No problems to report.good machine,This is a morning after device ideally.not a sip and blow.????.
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AlcoSense Elite
by Iain on 31/12/2016
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The Elite once calibrated is accurate and reliable. Caution is advised as certain drinks like cider and beer are absorbed by the body differently. If you are in any doubt don`t drive.
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Five Stars
by Mrs Bernadette MA Thorpe on 30/12/2016
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great product
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Peace of Mind for Morning After Driving
by Mr John R Higgs on 29/12/2016
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Have only just started to use the Elite, it is easy to set up and use, I was expecting the 0.8 limit version so nice surprise to receive the multi limit version as I drive in France occasionally.Note there is a minimum time limit between last alcoholic drink and use of the unit so it really is best for morning after!! If I had realised this at time of purchase I would have likely upgraded to a model that could be used after a drink.
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Socially Important Product!
by JohnC on 29/12/2016
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This product has an important use for the social drinker.We all know that drinking then driving is totally unacceptable and I feel that I do not need a product to advise me in this regard. It's the morning after that this device comes into its own, we may feel fine and get in the car to drive, however, you may still be over the limit and besides the legal consequences, you are potentially putting other road users at risk - so this handy device takes any doubt out of the equation.Handy for yourself, family and friends.It's small, smart and very easy to set up and use. The menu is intuitive and you can set the legal limit for the country of your choice.Why would you not get one?
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Five Stars
by jean mckeown on 29/12/2016
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Very good product
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10 out of 10 excwllent
by PG on 29/12/2016
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Previously (about a year ago) I purchased a similar machine but nearly twice the price. I bought this item foe my son and I have to say it's performance and versatility for exceeds my unit. The unit arrived on time I cannot fault any aspect of it 10 out of 10 thank you
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Good value
by Amazon Customer on 29/12/2016
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Does exactly what it says it does. Accurate and good value for money
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Test and common sense
by Peter S Cunningham on 29/12/2016
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Finally got around to buying one of these after putting it off for too long. I have used the single use items in the past which are functional but expensive in the long run.I have used the Elite on 5 occasions through the festive period to take the guess work out of the privilege of driving.The obvious drinking and testing game has also been carried out to "interesting" results.Only used seriously to verify my morning after fitness to drive.Don't guess, don't drink and drive. Test and use common sense!
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Five Stars
by woodthorpe dental on 29/12/2016
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Does what it says on the tin
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Very good piece of kit - easy to use
by Amazon Customer on 21/12/2016
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Very good piece of kit - easy to use.AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer & alcohol tester - "What Car" Best Breathalyser under £100 - (0.80 limit)
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Checklist
by Kelly B. on 21/12/2016
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Ideal for my husband for checking limit before going to work early next morning after drinking the nite before
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Excellent quality for the price.
by Stoff51 on 16/12/2016
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This is a great value piece of kit. Always had consistent readings and was of good build quality.I contacted AlcoSense with a query and the customer service was exceptional. Good to know there are still companies like this around.
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This one is good!
by trisha on 15/12/2016
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It was a little fiddly activating the sensor but we are really pleased with this product. It is really easy to use and we have faith in the readings. Would recommend to others.
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A super compact device that has already come in useful over ...
by Stuart Loxham on 15/12/2016
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A super compact device that has already come in useful over Christmas when my son realised he was still over the limit the day after.
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Five Stars
by Mrs JL Giles on 14/12/2016
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Brilliantly accu
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Great product
by taz on 29/11/2016
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Actually bought this as a joke for my hubby. After a party we had we all tried it the next day and was amazed a few folk had to sober up before going home.
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AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer is easy to set up
by T Coan on 29/11/2016
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AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer is easy to set up. Very easy to use and gives you the peace of mind that you are not breaking the law when you climb in behind the wheel. Safety for you and other road users.
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great value for money
by john reilly on 28/11/2016
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i bought this for a friend whose workplace have introduced random breath tests. ihave had one for over a year and i can thouroughly recommend it
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Good product
by Steve Phillips on 28/11/2016
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I did buy this last April 2016 and it started giving incorrect readings recently October 2016 as it was saying that I was well over the limit when I hadn't had any alcohol for 2 days. I know it states that it will need recalibrating after a while. I have bought a new one and it is giving reliable readings and is easy to use and the good thing is that it takes only 20 seconds to get ready compared to minutes for a previous one I had. Overall a good product.
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Sadly unreliable
by Mr Goofyman on 27/11/2016
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Have had the unit for about 1 year seldom used, been out of the country. Sadly it became untrustworthy very quickly with readings all over the scale and very expensive to re-calibrate. Nice idea but not really worth the money, sorry!
AlcoSense says: We're sorry to hear your experience. If the breathalyser has been in storage or a long period as it has in your case you would need to activate the sensor again and perform an ASC - this should have it working again for you. Instructions for this are detailed in the user manual. Regarding calibration, all breathalysers, whether ours or a Police model, require periodic calibration. The Elite has a class leading 12 month calibration interval. If you feel your unit is faulty please make contact with our support team who will be able to help and resolve the issue for you.Rating -
Five Stars
by Amazon 1234 on 10/11/2016
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Brilliant product - highly recommend
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... what is says on the tin - gives a good clear indication of whether there is alcohol in your ...
by Stephen H. on 02/11/2016
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Does what is says on the tin - gives a good clear indication of whether there is alcohol in your system.
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Four Stars
by Al on 31/10/2016
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ok
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Five Stars
by Helen on 26/10/2016
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Actually it is very accurate.
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Still under review.
by IAN J SMART on 19/10/2016
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Bought this for a driving holiday to Australia where the drink limits are lower than England. I am still to be convinced that it is accurate as I have consumed two pints of premium lager followed by a full bottle of wine with diner with a large brandy to follow. Early next morning still recorded "low". Perhaps I have a very efficient liver but still didn't drive until later in the day. Three weeks of holiday remain- will report back later.
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I do not like the product as the result of the test depends ...
by Marc C. on 18/10/2016
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I do not like the product as the result of the test depends heavily on the strength at which you blow.there is an indicator on the analyser that tells you if you are blowing correctly or not.Well you can be blowing correctly as per the indicator, but the result can vary from 0.75 to 1.4 !We did the exercise with many friends and we all had the same issue.So I do not know which results I should trust hence I cannot use this analyser to see if I can drive or not...
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Three Stars
by R. W. Price on 03/09/2016
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WORKS WHEN IT LIKES.
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Need that license
by W. MCDONALD on 26/08/2016
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Very pleased with this item some shocks when day after tests performed.Stopped people driving the next day!
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Five Stars
by Greg on 10/08/2016
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Great bit of kit. Well worth the money.
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Useful piece of kit
by Roy on 02/08/2016
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Had my Alcosense Elite for a few months now. It's reassuring to know you are safe to drive. It works well but follow instructions.
The official advice is don't drive with any alcohol at all. At 75% of limit it tells you not to drive. I prefer to use 50% as my limit to allow for a good margin of error. Glad I have it to check if I've had a beer.Rating -
AlcoSense Elite
by J Kirkwood on 02/08/2016
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Great company to deal with pleasant on the phone and first class service
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it works well
by peepo on 07/07/2016
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helpful
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AlcoSense Elite
by Mac on 13/06/2016
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I find the Elite is easy to use ,easy to set up, (you need to read the instructions first),well worth the money.
Mainly using it as a next day check before I drive.
As I am self employed I can't afford to be over the limit...it's an excellent guide. Even if you are under the limit it tells you how much is in your blood and recommends that you don't drive as your reaction times would be impaired.
So if you enjoy a drink, and also care about other people and the consequences on their lives and effects on their family should you risk driving with alcohol in your system, get one of these !Rating -
Invaluable 'morning after' tool
by Stuart on 07/06/2016
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Absolutely vital for testing yourself the next morning. Since using this I have totally changed the way I drink if I know I have to drive the next day. There have been other occasions where I've felt ok but have checked and still been close to or over the limit.
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waist of money after a few months useless. needed resetting
by Amazon Customer on 29/05/2016
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waist of money after a few months useless. needed resetting.they want £25 to reset it.throw it in the bin. best place for it
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waste of money after a few months useless. needed resetting
by Amazon Customer on 29/05/2016
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waste of money after a few months useless. needed resetting.they want £25 to reset it.throw it in the bin. best place for itJohn B
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Very happy with purchase
by antony on 19/05/2016
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Cracking bit of kit very consistent readings every time I have used it Great after sales customer service and technical backup
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Five Stars
by sam on 08/05/2016
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Super easy to use and seems to be accurate
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Worth it
by Mr S H Gray on 01/05/2016
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A really useful bit of kit to make sure you're ok to drive the morning after even if you feel fine.
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One Star
by E.Summerbell on 12/04/2016
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Not bought by me!,
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It is perfect to have by you to use if you think ...
by Charles K. on 03/04/2016
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I purchased this unit as a standby as I do not drink a lot when driving. It is perfect to have by you to use if you think you may be over the legal limit. It was supplied with easy to understand instructions and from what I can tell gives a very reliable reading, it is also very easy to use. I have since purchased some extra straws which were supplied by AlcoSense and as with the meter delivery they were sent well packaged and the orders received in a timely fashion.
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Five Stars
by Steve J. on 17/03/2016
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Great customer service. Very good device. Thank you
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Five Stars
by John Little on 03/03/2016
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Great service and good product.
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Five Stars
by Mr. J. Little on 03/03/2016
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Great service and good product.
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A great purchase
by Mr. J. G. Sutherland on 01/03/2016
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Recently bought this to prevent the fear of morning after driving and it is the best thing I could have done. Fortunately up until now it has confirmed the ok to drive but it is very reassuring to have that confirmation. I have sense checked it to prove it does work and I am very happy that it works well. Do take the time to read the instructions and follow them step at a time - not difficult but good to know that you have set it up properly. I travel to different locations with different rules so I think it will be even more beneficial in these times. Simple to use - great value. Everyone should have one.
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Excellent product. Takes a few minutes to set up
by Peter Feeley on 25/02/2016
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Excellent product. Takes a few minutes to set up: read the instructions before using. Very easy to use and gives reliable and clear readings. I would recommend this to anyone who drives regularly and who might be worried after having a drink the night before. This could save your license not to mention helping you avoid an accident.
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An essential for drivers the day after.....
by David Jeffrey on 24/02/2016
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Everything about it seems great so far (had it a fortnight) and gives expected readings. Would recommend. It loses one star only for instructions. It doesn't make clear that you don't need to activate the sensor with wine solution when just purchased, contrary to previous reviews, I found out by calling (efficient) help line. This only needs done when you haven't used it for a long period (although wasn't told how long). Also, they don't say if it is essential to use a new straw each time or not. Seems to be ok by just rinsing and reusing the previous one. Or how often can you use one straw ?If a new one is used each time it could work out expensive using their spare straws. I found 6mm dia plastic straws at a better price online which work well. These are just two minor grumbles though.
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Great device
by Mick on 20/02/2016
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I wanted to ensure that I bought a device that gave accuracy and confidence. This breathalyzer gives both, it is easy to use and gives the results the morning after that I would expect. Given the commercial awards and my experience of this device I would highly recommend it especially for the morning after as it may save an accident or your licence.
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Easy to use.
by J. Clark on 15/02/2016
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Easy to use.
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After 12 months it is necessary to recalibrate the machine - cost GBP19.99
by N. Graham on 13/02/2016
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After 12 months it is necessary to recalibrate the machine - cost GBP19.99So for that you could buy 16 accurate disposable tubesBut it is fun testing people the morning after and surprising them - especially those who think that they are unaffected by alcohol - with the fact that they are still over the driving limit. For that I give 3 stars rather than 1
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Useful for testing before driving to work early morning
by George Thwaites on 12/02/2016
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Seems accurate. Useful for testing before driving to work early morning.
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Very easy to use
by Jason Riddell on 12/02/2016
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Very easy to use.......... Very neat. Hopefully this will assist me in my business capacity as a manager checking individuals before they go on site.
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very pleased, only used it once after a night out ...
by tony on 11/02/2016
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important to read the instructions, very pleased, only used it once after a night out and felt reassured the morning after, that I was safe to drive. great for peace of mind, now I just need a small pouch to transport it in.
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Essential buy
by Beezzer on 11/02/2016
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AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer & alcohol tester - "What Car" Best Breathalyser under £100Great buy. Went out on a Friday night, felt groggy on the Saturday morning so I tested myself and yes belief it or not this registered that I was Still over the limit early the next morning so left the car at home. It is that simple. Protect your licence and with this product you don't have to guess. It tells you straight as long as you follow the instructions to the letter.
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Five Stars
by Andrew Duncan on 10/02/2016
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Is very easy to use.
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And when to drink ye are inclined...
by JMD1 on 10/02/2016
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A couple of my friends bought these devices months ago and raved about the performance of them so I made a conscious decision to buy one. Let me make it clear that I am not someone who gets razzled every night but rather enjoys a glass or two of whisky of an evening before retiring. Quite often I have had to rise early and drive somewhere but have always felt reluctant to in case I have the old, "morning after result".I ordered my device which came well within the projected time which was surprising because given my remote location. Now it has to be said that the calibration is a tad fiddly but if followed carefully, it is achievable. Results? Well I couldn't wait to test it..well I did have a nice bottle of Whyte and Mackays to hand! I sank a few..enough to make me more than merry. The following day at 09.30 I checked my levels and got told by the device that I was well over....by many points. A pal who is a local polisman came round and did his test and amazingly, the AlcoSense was onthe nail if even slightly more cautious. Around 13.00 he came back and we compared our findings and yet again, the device was spot on.In my humble submission, AlcoSense does the job. For those who want to use it as some mind of guide to see if it's ok to drive home from the pub..get a life, if you are in a pub DON'T DRIVE, all the breathalyzers in the world cannot save you from your stupidity!!! This device is for the morning after, if you have been out visiting friends of an evening and enjoying the conviviality of a few warming glasses and you need to go to work the next day...this is for you.I have given 5* for the device, there's no doubt that it does what is says and does it well but...the one thing that tempted me to take a star off (but didn't) is that replacement 'straws' are prohibitively expensive, there is no way I'm going to pay that kind of money for simple drinking straws. Doubtless the company sells the device as a lost leader and recoups the price of it by selling the straws at a premium price..rather like an inkjet printer. However, I was able to find on Amazon perfectly functional straws for a fraction of the the price of AlcoSense's ones. If you buy straws at between 6mm and 5.5 mm they will work well..and you can cut them in half this doubling the value.If you don't buy one of these and driving is a necessity, you are insane and will deserve being fined and banned.
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Reassurance
by EK on 08/02/2016
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Bought for next morning testing. You need the instructions to set up initially as it is not intuitive but once set up it is easy to use. We kept getting low readings Ie safe to drive so we did some tests maybe an hour after having a drink and it certainly lets you know that you are over the limit. However keep the instruction booklet as there are certain procedures to carry out on a periodic basis. The unit definitely gives you reassurance next morning. We live in Scotland so we have a much tighter limit. The unit can be set to this during the set up procedure.
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Easy to use with clear display screen
by MAK on 08/02/2016
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Easy to use with clear display screen results. Handy size and fits easily into the Glove Compartment.Really happy with the Product.
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elite product
by Dominic Patten on 04/02/2016
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Excellent customer service and quality product
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Five Stars
by Archie Tannock on 28/01/2016
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great
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Five Stars
by Amazon Customer on 26/01/2016
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Easy to use and set up. If I can manage anyone can!
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Great product, works well and gives piece of mind
by Amazon Customer on 26/01/2016
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Great product , works well and gives piece of mind
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Ensure your under the limit.
by JOHN REILLY on 26/01/2016
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I recently purchased this item and it does what it says on the tin. I'm very impressed with the accuracy and how easy it is to use. Whilst not cheap, it is good value for money.
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And am happy very happy with it
by Amazon Customer on 23/01/2016
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Received my elite . After I saw one advertised on morning tv . And am happy very happy with it .
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Easy to use and helpful tool to confirm you are ...
by Delta on 22/01/2016
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Very handy & reassuring especially for morning after. Easy to use and helpful tool to confirm you are safe to drive.Highly recommended
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Excellent product and essential for those who drive for work.
by Amazon Customer on 21/01/2016
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I was given one of these for my birthday as it is something I have wanted for a while. I drive a lot through work, usually early in the morning and with the occasional night out, I wanted to be confident that I was not over the limit before getting behind the wheel. I have found this breathalyser to be accurate to what I would expect and easy to use. Both myself and a friend used it in quick succession over Christmas and it prevented either of us getting behind the wheel for another number of hours. My licence is my job and this is an essential piece of my work kit now.
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Just get one and use it
by Ian on 17/01/2016
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The morning after......to drive or not to drive? Don't gamble. This device is a true revelation that could save your license. The results have shocked me when normally I would have driven and now finding I would have been over the DD limit. I wonder if the next iteration will be equipped with a bottle opener? Perhaps not.
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Five Stars
by northeastgirl on 16/01/2016
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It is great and so glad I bought for peace of mind.
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Alcosense Elite.
by ken pugh on 15/01/2016
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Easy to use, after reading the instructions,used a couple of times now very happy with the product.
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Excellent, easy to use and invaluable
by Peter Traynor on 14/01/2016
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This is a simple to use and most reassuring device. I am not a serious drinker but this is ideal for 'morning after' use. I bought mine and now 2 of my brothers in law are doing so. I would recommend it to anyone. Losing one's licence costs a fortune and this is one method of avoiding such a catastrophe.
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Easy and Straight forward product
by Justin Elkerton on 13/01/2016
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I bought the AlcoSense Breathalyser after researching online as I wanted to have something before the Christmas festivities as I was worried about morning after alcohol levels.The product arrived promptly and wasn't difficult to setup and calibrate, instruction are clear and easy to follow. The unit itself is small and compact and seems robust. It come with a few blow tubes and I ordered another pack of 20.I have used it on several occasions and it seems to provide, what I felt were the "correct" reading based on my previous evenings alcohol intake . I can't confirm it is accurate because that would need for me to be breathalyzed by the police and luckily that has never happened so far. Nevertheless I think it provides a reassuring indication for responsible driver to then make a decision on rather than on pure guesswork that I had relied upon before..
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Good unit worth purchasing for piece of mind
by robin1306 on 13/01/2016
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I bought an AlcoSense lite but wanted something that I could program for different regions so upgraded to this version. So far i think its doing what its says. I have delayed a couple of journeys on the basis that I was very close to the limit as this unit gave an absolute reading. Experimented with drinks and delays to get a feel for how my body reacts to alcohol and as others have said you do need to wait at least 30mins after a last drink as readings almost straight after a drink are very variable. The number of positive reviews indicates this is a reliable unit but the instructions for recalibrating etc are a bit complicated so put the instructions in a safe place.
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... the instructions need to be read carefully it is pretty straightforward to set up and use and has been ...
by Rustum on 13/01/2016
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Though the instructions need to be read carefully it is pretty straightforward to set up and use and has been a real eye opener in terms of my the blood alcohol levels that result from what I thought were very modest amounts of alcohol. Should prove very useful as well as promoting safer behaviour.
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Great purchase, was recommended by friends who had the ...
by Iain Bruce on 13/01/2016
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Great purchase, was recommended by friends who had the same model. Easy to use and compact, so it can be taken away on trips. Contact with Alcosense who I found to be very helpful and friendly, resolving a minor issue quickly.Would recommend this model and manufacturer.
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Excellent product giving peace of mind
by Malcolm on 13/01/2016
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Bought this as I was driving back after Christmas and wanted to make sure I was under the legal limit. This was easy to use and clearly identified I was under the limit.This gave me peace of mind and reassure I was legal to drive.Worth every penny.
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Great product
by Wicked Witch 49 on 13/01/2016
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Very pleased with this product: easy to set up and working well. A winning Christmas present!
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This has given me the expected results and is good for the "morning after"
by Amazon Customer on 13/01/2016
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This has given me the expected results and is good for the "morning after". If you get a high reading it will tell you when you become safe, which is invaluable.
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excellent and easy to use
by Amazon Customer on 13/01/2016
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Excellent product. Easy to use and clear output.
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Happy with Purchase
by EddieH on 13/01/2016
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Just used it a few times and believed the readings, tried it after eating a home made meal of mussels with white wine (plenty wine) and two hours later the reading was .26 which was entirely possible so I didn't drive
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Easy and Straight forward product
by Elksatthame on 13/01/2016
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I bought the AlcoSense Breathalyser after researching online as I wanted to have something before the Christmas festivities as I was worried about morning after alcohol levels.The product arrived promptly and wasn't difficult to setup and calibrate, instruction are clear and easy to follow. The unit itself is small and compact and seems robust. It come with a few blow tubes and I ordered another pack of 20.I have used it on several occasions and it seems to provide, what I felt were the "correct" reading based on my previous evenings alcohol intake . I can't confirm it is accurate because that would need for me to be breathalyzed by the police and luckily that has never happened so far. Nevertheless I think it provides a reassuring indication for responsible driver to then make a decision on rather than on pure guesswork that I had relied upon before..
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AlcoSense Elite
by Handy manny on 12/01/2016
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I bought this more to educate family and friends how little can put a person over the drink drive limit. I used it to breathalyse everyone Christmas Day, which provided plenty of entertainment, and shocked some people how far over the limit they were. Nobody was driving so there were no issues about being over the limit. By knowing how much I had had to drink, it seemed to give a fair representation of when not to drive. Without testing it against a Lion calibrated intoximeter, icon not give how accurate it is, however I am pleased that it is fairly accurate. For the price it it worth getting. The only thing stopping me giving a five star rating is there in no cloth pouch the protect the machine and keep the tubes with it.Could be very educational on driver training courses for new and old drivers alike.
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Works for me!!!
by Darren Cordell on 12/01/2016
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Obviously I wouldn't stand there and ague with a Policeman over the accuracy, but I believe as an indicator this is a great little device. I used it whilst having a drink a few times to get a feel for it and how it registered my alcohol intake, now I feel confident I can judge when I can drive (or more importantly when not). Best used for me in the morning, quite a shock how long it took my to be clear of alcohol. All in all very good value, used with a bit of common sense it's a great little device.
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Every driver should have one
by Mr. C. J. M. Brown on 12/01/2016
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Extremely easy to set up and use. As the entire display changes colour (Red for over the limit), you don't have to peer at it to know if you are safe, particularly the morning after when after a good sleep you may not feel the effects of the night before. Quite educational to see how long alcohol stays in your system.
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AlcoSense Elite B00116V0KQ
by David R Shearcroft on 12/01/2016
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Problem with readings, no drinks for 18 hrs and still reading above limit. When I first received the item and tested it, the same result after no drinking in 24hrs reading 1.5??? is there a fault with this unit? my previous unit reads '0' I only changed because olkd unit takes so long to be ready!
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Reliable product
by pauline garmon-jones on 12/01/2016
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I have found this reassuring for the morning after. though it can be somewhat surprising. This product seems much more accurtae than other cheaper brands. This is the second one I have bought over the years and the customer service after care was very efficient.
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Simple to use, appeared to be accurate, I ...
by Bill Dallas on 12/01/2016
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Simple to use, appeared to be accurate, I had many different people try it over the festive period and they were impressed. Certainly gave me some confidence before considering getting behind the wheel the next morning.
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Very happy with this product and I've had the lite one ...
by adrian mitson on 12/01/2016
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Very happy with this product and I've had the lite one and had it for about 3 years and decided to buy a new one and pleased with the elite. Can't fault them they do the job and good to test just in case
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Great little unit
by Richard Welsby on 12/01/2016
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Easy to set up and works really well. Quicker than the one my brother has by another brand and reads the same result as my dad's which is a more expensive unit from a rival brand. Good piece of mind the morning after!
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Piece of mind
by alan on 12/01/2016
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Hi,It works well and has put my mind at rest "the morning after". I bought this after a recommendation, and I have recommended it to friends.
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Five Stars
by bruce on 12/01/2016
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early days but seems very accurate no problems so far , simple to use
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Great Product
by Kay on 12/01/2016
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On the assumption that the results are accurate, very pleased with this product. Particularly for 'morning after' use.
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Easy to use.
by Amazon Customer on 12/01/2016
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Easy to use and very useful for the morning after.
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Every driver should have one
by CB on 12/01/2016
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Extremely easy to set up and use. As the entire display changes colour (Red for over the limit), you don't have to peer at it to know if you are safe, particularly the morning after when after a good sleep you may not feel the effects of the night before. Quite educational to see how long alcohol stays in your system.
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Safely puts your mind at rest the day after the ...
by Amazon Customer on 06/01/2016
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Safely puts your mind at rest the day after the night before let's you know exactly when your safe too drive
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AlcoSense Elite
by Stuart McLeod on 31/12/2015
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Excellent purchase that takes all the doubt out of the day after the night before. Really good investment and highly recommended.
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Great gadget and great customer service
by Adrian Smiley on 31/12/2015
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Customer service with a query was quick and effective and the gadget is great. I take great care when driving and use it for the dreaded morning after effect when you think your ok. Results can surprize you!
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excellent piece of kit
by SMOKEALARMUSER on 30/12/2015
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excellent piece of kit. I don't often feel I need to use it but when I do the peace of mind is priceless.
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Not worth the risk
by Mr. A. on 20/12/2015
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I have been using this for a week or two now. It has warned me once, however this was at 0630 in the morning after a Christmas party, I wasn't driving until 1700hrs, I just wanted to see what happened when you were definitely over the limit. Thats the only time its gone red, after a night out with the family and shots when we got home it showed 0.42 at 10am the following day, I certainly would not have driven, I felt pretty hungover, however this little box said I was ok. And I am waiting 20 minutes after food or drink. So do I trust it with my driving license......Not a chance.The delivery was prompt and I have had no communication from the company involved, I will probably buy another brand to compare the two.
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Five Stars
by Mr Douglas Mackay on 19/12/2015
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We worth checker!
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Solid Quality Product
by Valiant on 18/12/2015
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Travelling in the UK and Europe it is important to me to ensure that I'm safe to drive if I've drunk any alcohol during the day. I wanted an accurate device which would allow me to set any and all options according to different country limits.The Alcosense Elite is substantially constructed and, as far as I can tell, accurate in use. Although I did not find the setting controls to be entirely intuitive, the Instruction Manual which accompanies the device is both clear and precise. In general, the liver can process one ounce of alcohol (or one standard drink) in one hour. If you consume more than this, your system becomes saturated, and the additional alcohol will accumulate in the blood and body tissues until it can be metabolised. Ideally, we shouldn't drink alcohol if we're going to drive or operate machinery. Using the Alcosense I can be sure that I do neither of these things if it's not safe for me to do so.This is not a cheap Chinese import and has a full UK backup service (including 0800 telephone access for support). You get what you pay for and this appears to be a solid product.
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Not sure how accurate it is, so I would ...
by Atomike on 15/12/2015
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Not sure how accurate it is, so I would not be 100% sure that the reading is correct, but it does give you a indication.
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Alco sense elite
by Andrew McArthur on 13/12/2015
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This product has been a saviour, so easy to use and can take it with you anywhere.
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Good Service
by Jerman on 13/12/2015
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This is the second time that I have bought these, they are easy to use and carry around. They arrived within the specified time limit.
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Great
by Tania Frattin on 12/12/2015
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Very easy to use and handy size to carry
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no chances
by Graeme on 12/12/2015
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bought this a year ago and have used a few times mainly for the morning after to give an indication of when would be suitable to drive with confidence rather than leaving things to chance, in my opinion works very well for my situation as I am retired now and don't have the necessity to drive first thing so can wait until it is safe to do so
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alcosence breathalyzer
by Gerald Rickards on 12/12/2015
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i have 2 just to be sure,use them every morning with confidence
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Five Stars
by Alan W S Bell on 12/12/2015
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Better safe than sorry, eliminates the worry
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Five Stars
by MR IAN R PEAT on 12/12/2015
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OK
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Alcosense Elite
by Richard C on 12/12/2015
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Brilliant breathalyser, easy too use and setup, gives you total confidense to drive the next morning. Have recommended it to family and friends too. 5 stars
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Very effective & useful tool.
by Mr A Johnson on 12/12/2015
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Very handy tool to have around to keep you safe & convince you to wait longer before driving.
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ALCO SENSE MAKES SENSE
by Robert Angus on 11/12/2015
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I PURCHASED MY ALCOSENSE ELITE AND ARRIVED AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AS INDICATED WHEN I BOUGHT IT , IT WAS ALREADY CALIBRATED TO UK , BUT I TRIED TO SET IT TO DRIVING IN FRANCE AND ONCE YOU VE GOT THE HANG OF IT IT DOES NT TAKE ANY TIME TO CHANGE, IN EITHER DIRECTION, NOW WHILE YOU COULD ARGUE THAT IF YOUR GOING TO DRIVE THE FOLLOWING DAY ONE SHOULD NOT DRINK ANYTHING AT ALL, SO YOU REALLY HAVE TO TRUST THE MACHINE AND YOUR COMMON SENSE THAT YOU HAVE NT OVER DONE IT, IN MY CASE I ALWAYS CONSIDER DRIVING WHEN THE MACHINE SAY ,S LOW AND NOTHING ELSE, BUT AS YOU VE GOT NOTHING TO TEST AGAINST , SHORT OF BEEN PULLED OVER AND TESTED, YOUR PUTTING A LOT OF FAITH THAT THE MACHINE IS ACCURATE . BUT ME PERSONALY AT LEAST I,M WAITING IF I HAVE TO UNTIL I,M TOLD ITS LOW ENOUGH EVEN IF IT TAKES HALF AN HOUR LONGER WAIT TO DRIVE, ( VERY EASY TO USE WELL MADE PIECE OF KIT VERY PLEASED) ,
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Brilliant item
by John Carney on 11/12/2015
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This is one of the best on the market I use this when I'm down our caravn in north wales I like a drink or two when I'm of work down ther and mene a time iv felt OK to drive but when tested with the alco sense iv been over I will be getting another one when this one has done its time
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EXCELLENT PRODUCT
by george on 11/12/2015
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pleased with my ALCOSENSE machine. You can never be too careful if you have been at somebodys house for a dinner party
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Worth every penny!
by Milligan on 11/12/2015
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Never a drink driver, but great to check morning levels
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alco hawk pro.
by Steve. on 11/12/2015
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"this appliance is very simple to use and is a great reminder as to when you should not drive; especially in the the mornings when one could be over the limit and not realise. this little appliance is well worth buying as it can save you a lot of trouble and money. steve"
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Honoured their promise to replace even after several years
by Ian B, Bolton on 11/12/2015
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After several years of use my Elite started to malfunction. For cost of a service I received a brand new unit.
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AlcoSense Breathalysers
by Eddie on 11/12/2015
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Good value for money Easy to use Reliable Easy to set limits for different countries I tried other machine but they keep giving different answers and had to return them.
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A small price to keep your license.
by Alan Stewart on 11/12/2015
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This device not only gives peace of mind, it ensures that you don't break the law and paying the numerous consequences of doing so. Invaluable to all drivers who partake in a small libation.
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AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzers
by Allie on 11/12/2015
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"Excellent product. Easy to use and is reliable and hopefully accurate! Perfect for checking ""the morning after""."
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Easy to use.
by Kevin Mulligan: on 08/12/2015
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Very easy to use,once it is set up.,3 readings,safe to drive,borderline and over the limit..You have to have a break of 30 minutes after your last drink before using it.Clear thin plastic " straws " are supplied which attach to the device for you to blow into. 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...
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I Know Whwn I Can Drive
by Philippa Coates on 02/12/2015
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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. It's a salutary lesson and we shall take it with us if we are out to a meal so we know when we must stop drinking. It really is easy to work and is nice and small to carry, you should buy one.
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Five Stars
by Andrew Rudsdale on 22/11/2015
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Most useful and reassuring
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Alcosense makes perfect sense - buy one now !
by John Thurston on 20/11/2015
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At the best of times we have all thought we were safe to drive having consumed alcohol sometime earlier, it may be hours later, it may be the following morning, we may well factor in how much we have had to eat and how much water we have consumed since. How very mistaken we can be and very often are, the alcosence elite breathalyser which I purchased is amazing, what cannot speak cannot lie, suprise yourself, try guessing and then blow, save yourself the trouble, one of the best investments you can make.
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Five Stars
by Chris B on 01/11/2015
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Clunk click, and blow into this!
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Possibly a Good Product
by MH on 01/11/2015
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I bought the product in August 2012 and it worked well without problems until June 2013. When it was switched off it started to emit a sort of scratching noise and although it still worked it was consuming a set of batteries on a monthly basis. I returned it twice (at my expense) and eventually the unit was replaced. The new unit is working and there has not been any obvious battery drain in the last week. I hope the new unit continues to work for a long time.
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Excellent service
by B Winder on 22/10/2015
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Highly recommended
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THE BEST I HAVE EVER HAD
by Douglas Heeks on 21/10/2015
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The product was well packed well made and excellent delivery time Thank you Douglas Heeks
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Ecellent product
by R W Hurst on 14/10/2015
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Accurate and compact easy to carry and very easy to use!
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Excellent Breathalyzer
by Steven Brown on 14/10/2015
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Got this to give me some confidence that I wouldn't be over the limit the day after drinking, and I'm very happy with it.Obviously the key point is whether it is actually accurate, and very hard to answer without a police kit to compare to.However, I've found readings to be broadly in line with what I expect. Occasionally I get a LO (i.e. negligble reading) when I don't expect it - I usually take 3 readings to confirm the consistency, and if there is a random LO, it's usually just one, and I can trust the 2 out of 3 readings that match.Menu is a bit random to use, but easy enough with the instructions to hand. It's easy to set the limit of the machine to different countries, in particular a little table in the manual tells you the suitable level for each country - Scotland is listed, which is what I used.In summary, this is a good, easy to use device, and seems to give sensible readings - highly recommended.
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Live or Die dont Drink, stay alive
by David Billinghurst on 07/10/2015
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Very good sence (alco)
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Fantastic customer service, very easy to use product
by Phil Goodall on 07/10/2015
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Delivered next day, when they said two days. Very easy to use if you follow the instructions. The customer service is first rate, and very friendly. I am a driving instructor, and I've already had two people who where over the limit, which saved me from prosecution as well for aiding and abetting a drunk driver!! Its un-obtrusive to use as you just blow over it, not into a tube. Highly recommended.
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great for testing the morning after a night out
by ScubaRob on 05/10/2015
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Works well, great for testing the morning after a night out.
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You blow and its go or no go!
by Gareth Christie on 16/09/2015
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Simple to use and feels accurate. Only slight criticism is that the sensor doesn't go up that high?
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life saver
by AP12 on 15/09/2015
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this item is small, easy to curry around. it will tell you how much you have drunk. it can stop you from losing your licence one glass of wine, can take you over the limit. you would never know that. thats where this item helps you to be in control.
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fantastic product better to be safe than sorry, specially the morning after .
by Keith Drysdale on 10/09/2015
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Have tried the product out and is very good and accurate, very good investment at a very comfortable price ,gives one peace of mind and safe positive driving. Would recommend to any discerning driver.
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Excellent profuct
by David Currie-Smith on 09/09/2015
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Very good easy to use every driver should have one and make the roads safer
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Good could be great except for the blow ---?
by Ifor Jenkins on 23/08/2015
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One Breathalyser sent back. Did not hear what was wrong with it as I would have been interested if it was me. The only problem I know have is getting the blow right - It is difficult but not impossible.
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Good product, and an initial delivery problem sorted out very well
by Matthew Paine on 21/08/2015
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Ordered a set of one-shot breathalysers and Alocosense's basic electronic product. The electronic breathalyser is good and seems to work reliably. Haven't yet had the 'chance' to use any of the one-shot breathalysers specified for use in France. However, was not initially very impressed with delivery. Having paid for next-day delivery, was then (i.e. after they had the money) sent an email apologising for the fact the electronic tester was out of stock . On complaining that the order may as well be cancelled as we were leaving for France shortly and needed the one-shot breathalysers asap, they did arrange for the one-shot testers to be sent by post and they did arrive in time, so that was OK and we appreciated the effort to get us the vital bits on time. The electronic tester duly arrived a couple of weeks later. As delivery was thus in two lots, I appreciate that Alcosense had paid more than they bargained for on delivery costs. However, I had not get the next day delivery I had paid for and they did not offer a refund of the premium delivery fee, so it seemed a bit chaotic from a 'world class' customer service point of view. Subsequently, pleased to report that once they had taken on board the problem AlcoSense responded very positively to make amends, with postage refund and a batch of spare tubes. As this was only a small order to start with I was impressed with the trouble they took to make good. Now more than pleased to join their large group of unqualified fans.
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Useful tool - gives peace of mind.
by Anon on 21/08/2015
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First class customer service when LCD screen failed.
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Does what it says on the tin, I hope.
by Jeremy on 20/08/2015
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Does what it says on the tin, I hope.
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Well worth the money for peace of mind
by A Hillgrove on 20/08/2015
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New one is ok, only problem in the past has been going out of calibration but will check and reset more frequently
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Ideal accessory for the car and very helpful if you go out for an evening
by Ian Burhop on 20/08/2015
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Simple to use and self cleaning too. I've used it on 3 occasions so far. I used it after fairly light drinking then waiting around an hour after my last drink to get a reasonably stable reading - on all three occasions I was well below the limit. Just a couple of issues with the instructions. I have washed the straws in order to reuse them. It is not clear from the instructions if this could cause any problems. Also the unit does not appear to shut itself down after performing a self clean. As you are not sure when the self clean has finished, this can cause you to leave the unit on by mistake. Overall, I am pleased with the unit and find it really useful.
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They are an excellent check to make sure that you are not over the limit.
by Rhodri Tucker Harvey on 20/08/2015
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I give them to my sons who are at university to make sure that they don't drive over the limit.
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Nice to know where you are in the morning.
by James Beverley on 20/08/2015
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Sometimes you may wake-up the morning after a party and feel like you still drunk. This only becomes a problem if you have to go to work or need to attend an unavoidable occasion. With this product you can quickly check whether it's safe to drive or wait a while. I know this isn't much good if you are going to be late for work but at least you are aware of the situation and can on the odd occasion make an excuse. Better to be late for work and make your time up, rather than lose your license. It's also a fun and informative product to take to the pub with you. You'd be surprised how many mates think they are still OK to drive, only to find out they would be over the limit. So to that ends, it's educational too.
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Peace of mind
by Bob on 20/08/2015
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I have the Alcosense Elite and am very pleased with what I've seen so far. Small, light and easy to operate. Bit of messing around setting up the sensors at the start but all very simple to use after that. I sometimes come home after working late and have a drink or two while processing some paperwork. Later the same morning I have often jumped in the car to pop to the shops not having a clue how much alcohol is still in my system. The Elite has picked up where I have been drinking and I'm pleased to say that I have yet to trigger a warning not to drive. But to test it before this I have drunk a fair bit then waited the obligatory 30 mins and it showed red and that I'm over the limit, so it seems to work as advertised. I'd recommend one for peace of mind after the night before.
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A co-operative and Customer Focused Company providing excellent service.
by Roy Kitchen on 18/08/2015
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From the initial contact this company was very informative and provided information allowing us to decide which product was more suited to our needs. Service was excellent and delivery met on time as promised.
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easy to use and appears to be accurate in recent ...
by Steve W on 12/08/2015
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Compact, easy to use and appears to be accurate in recent test circumstances.
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Five Stars
by David Taylor on 09/08/2015
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Very pleased with my purchase.
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Five Stars
by Mr Hood. on 08/08/2015
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Great item, takes the worry away from driving or not. Just stick to the rules mentioned in the booklet.
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Helpful, friendly staff
by Harriet Rose on 06/08/2015
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The staff were really helpful with my enquiries, and I received my order quickly. Will definitely use again.
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Lifeless!!!
by Mrs Joan Knight on 03/08/2015
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Very good service on my recalibation, the only down side is that it was returned without batteries after putting new batteries in before sending it away. If it could not be posted with batteries they surely could have been sent back isolated. Otherwise quite pleased. Regards, Neil Franklin
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Works well
by Mr Gavin Westwood on 01/08/2015
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This elite breathalyser is a must have. It ensures that you are safe to drive.
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Excellent product
by Colin Coleford on 01/08/2015
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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. Postage was quick I had it the next day. Can't fault the product or service hence the 5stars : )
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OK, but unit just failed one day for no apparent reason
by Quentin Mayberry on 01/08/2015
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If you use these products a lot then they are well worth it, however the simple solution is just don't drink and drive! We bought one of the Elite's to show our teenage kids just how little alcohol they needed to drink to be unsafe to drive. Our unit lasted 4 years and was hardly used, maybe 30 times throughout that period. We went to use it one day recently having not used it for several months and the screen didn't work correctly, it had not been misused in any way. I sent it back for repair but it was apparently beyond economical repair. We were offered the same product at a reduced rate. When the unit did work, it was good. You could watch how over time the intoxication level would rise until your body was eventually processing the alcohol and getting rid of it. I used to use Lion Intoximeters in the Police force and these operate in a very similar manner.
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Best family purchase in ages
by Mrs Jane Macmillan on 01/08/2015
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With teenagers and young people at home, who never believe you that it's to early to drive after a night out drinking, this little machine saves any arguments...so simple to use
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AlcoSense - Total Sense
by Dave Hunter on 31/07/2015
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Very impressed with the AlcoSense Elite. Gave really good readings against my work kit (I'm a traffic officer by day). Great for the morning after a night with the boys!
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Driving Assurance
by Customer on 30/07/2015
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Great to check the morning after.
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Brilliant. Wish I'd bought one years ago. PEACE of mind
by Mr M Conti on 29/07/2015
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Brilliant. Wish I'd bought one years ago. PEACE of mind
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Alcove see makes sense
by Mr David Hart on 29/07/2015
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Got to have it Mustn't use it Police want it You can't go without it
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Well-made and easy to use
by Mr John Green on 28/07/2015
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Takes about a minute to get a reading. Well-made, clear instructions and easy to use. For 60 quid it's not worth NOT having. Keep in the car for mornings after.
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french connection
by Mr James Martindale on 27/07/2015
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Good product delivered on time .
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Great best buy
by Miss Tina Gibson on 27/07/2015
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Great product. Easy to use.
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Alcosense Elite, Great Product.
by Colin Padley on 27/07/2015
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I can highly recommend this product.
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Never be caught out again!
by Miss Sarah Wilkinson on 26/07/2015
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Purchased it as a Christmas present for my other half shortly after he was pulled by the police on his way into work one December morning. Fortunately for him he was under the limit however it shocked him all the same that he still had alcohol in his system. Neither of us would attempt to drive now without using it & I can honestly say it was money very well spent.
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AlcoSense makes sense
by Mr Ian Wade on 26/07/2015
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I would suggest keeping one of these AlcoSense Breathalysers in the Glovebox.
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very good
by Mrs sherry on 26/07/2015
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easy to use--easy directions
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Problem with Elite
by David Price on 10/07/2015
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I bought an alcosense elite a few years ago and it proved very useful, especially to ensure that I was safe to drive the morning after. The unit however began to lose it's LCD display gradually until it became useless. I now have a replacement bought with a slight discount from the supplier, as the original could not be repaired. I hope it does not happen again because the unit itself is great when working properly. .
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Three Stars
by Pebbles on 15/06/2015
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Is only seems to be truly useful the following morning after you've been drinking the night before!
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Great products, great company
by Sheila Vaughan on 11/06/2015
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Bought and AlcoSense Elite. The product is great, really pleased with it! Spoke with them on the phone before ordering and the guy I spoke to was helpful and seemed to know his stuff. Came quickly, easy to use and I would highly recommend the company and the product.
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Great Value
by michael holliday on 09/06/2015
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I purchase the Alcosense after breaking a more expensive model made by a competitor i was very skeptical as to wether it would be any good as it was a fraction of the price compared to my previous one. The product is spot on and i would recomend it only one let down it was a bit tricky to set up you have to calibrate it my previous one just needed batteries and switch on.
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Good
by Mr Charles Polito on 14/05/2015
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No better no worse than I expected
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Very pleased with the alcosense elite machine
by Peter Perrett on 13/05/2015
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Will be recommending it to friends
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Top Class Service
by Glyn Evans on 07/05/2015
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I bought an Alco Sense Elite which arrived quickly. It developed a fault and was returned. It was replaced under warranty no quibbles. I cannot fault the service provided.
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Quick service
by Audrey on 24/04/2015
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Product as described and delivered quickly. Very good service.
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Drank too oblivion
by John Kerr on 07/04/2015
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AlcoSens saved the licence
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however thereafter great and very easy to use
by danish on 28/03/2015
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Bought this just after new drink drive limits came into effect. Bit fiddly to set up, however thereafter great and very easy to use. Well worth it.
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Now Group a superb company.
by D Colin Hall on 25/03/2015
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The service that I received both with a problem that I had concerning a AlcoSense Elite that I owned and the reordering of a replacement was second to non, absolutely superb.
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Great stuff
by Mark Johnston on 23/03/2015
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Good product, good service, good prices and friendly staff.
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Excellent
by Nirda Gizzi on 21/03/2015
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It's a very good thing to have
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Complicated
by David on 08/03/2015
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A bit fiddly to use - and to calibrate, which leaves you wondering if you can rely on it. Complicated instructions.
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Five Stars
by Dylan on 02/03/2015
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A bit tricky to set up but easy to use.
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Five Stars
by hq on 26/02/2015
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My son was thrilled with this Christmas present. It does the job and it's used frequently!
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Safe driving
by pat iley on 25/02/2015
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What a relief to be able to check you're safe to drive morning after. Brilliant product.
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every breath you take
by Mr Paul LeFevre on 26/01/2015
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"excellent product however I had already used one which worked perfectly for five years. It stopped working when I dropped it and split the casing; which is why I have a new one"
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Fast service on new orders and servicing
by Colin Wales on 24/01/2015
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I bought my first breathalyser 3 to 4 years ago. I recently bought a leter model and sent my old one in for a service. I now have 2 latest models!
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Excellent service
by John D on 21/01/2015
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Superb service with very prompt delivery and excellent response to after sales service request. The device is as advertised as certainly works well. Shame there is no protective cover provided with it.
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Potential life saver
by Mr Hassen John Gaungoo on 21/01/2015
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This has saved me a couple of times. For example after the work Christmas party, I was all set to head off, I checked myself. I was well over the limit. So I sat back in the hotel lobby for a couple of hours, had a coffee and lunch and tried again. Definitely worth it.
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Five Stars
by faredodger42 on 21/01/2015
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works fine
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Breathless
by Christine McFarlane on 20/01/2015
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Makes you feel confident when you get in the car.
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Alcosense Elite Performs Well
by D.C.G on 18/01/2015
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My Alcosense Elite has performed well for the task that I bought it to do. An annual re-calibration was provided without any fuss.
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Gives you some confidence that it's safe to drive, ...
by Merv on 15/01/2015
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Gives you some confidence that it's safe to drive, though at times the readings appear to be higher than expected, which is on the safe side. Worth having, especially with today's lower Scottish limits.
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Five Stars
by colin hutton on 15/01/2015
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excellent product would buy from them again
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use common sence when testing with this device. do not drive if you feel in doubt.
by Gordon Mc Combie on 06/01/2015
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Product relatively straight forward to use after first digesting the user instructions. I expected to see consistant results I.e the same reading after performing 2/3 sample tests in a short space of time but this was not always the case although I have to say the results were repeatedly quite close. At the end of the day the device is a useful tool but results should be used as a guide only coupled with common sense.
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Alco Sense has its problems.
by fiona cochrane on 04/01/2015
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Calibration is a concern in terms of the machine's accuracy and it is not set up for new Scottish law. Also most of the family struggle to breathe into machine at appropriate pressure.
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Five Stars
by john sutherland on 31/12/2014
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Appears to work well although set for higher limit in England
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Blow into here please sir!
by Anthony F. on 29/12/2014
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This is an excellent little gadget, it is easy to use and very accurate. The reason that I haven't given it 5 stars is that it isn't ready to use straight out of the box. You have to set it up first which takes around 20 minutes and can be a little fiddly and also, the breathalyzer only comes with 5 disposable tubes to blow into which I thought was a bit stingy considering the price. Extra tubes are readily available online but why don't they include more in the pack?All in all a very good product and highly recommended.
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Five Stars
by Peter Gatt on 25/12/2014
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great buy
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How much is YOUR driving license worth???
by UK_Greg on 24/12/2014
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I never drive when Ive been drinking (or do I ??) what about the morning after? I bet there has been more than one occasion in my life when Ive been close to the limit the next morning. So I bought one of these - especially now that the limit has lowered in Scotland (I work in scotland maybe once a month and stay in a hotel and have a couple of drinks) I did some tests when I didnt have to drive the next day. On one occasion (my big test) I drank a LOT and I was on 79 at 10:30 the next day. 80 is a fail / ban. 90 minutes later I was ok (I didnt drive all day) its a sobering thought.... especially if you go to work at 07:00 etc. Imagine being involved in an accident and hurting somebody including yourself and passengers - then finding out you were over the drink drive limit. I couldnt live with that thought.Whilst this unit has been set to turn red near 80, it still tells you your Blood Alcohol as a number, so you dont need to buy a special one if you live in scotland - but at the time I purchased it, I think they were gearing up to providing 2 options. You can send it of once a year to get it re calibrated if you are seriously concerned But I think that I'll have a better understanding of my limit much sooner.
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Not sure
by albrwal on 19/12/2014
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Not very sure it works that well and can be a bit inconsistent. Do not drink or eat anything for at least an hour before you use it even food, tea or coffee as throws results.
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Five Stars
by Dougals whittington on 17/12/2014
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Prompt delivery. Item exactly as described.
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Reality check for those than enjoy a tipple.
by Steve on 14/12/2014
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Seems ok, Interesting to monitor alcohol levels at the night an morning after. Makes you think, and has surprised a few friends who thought they would be fine.Happy to say, I've never had a morning after reading ... I did buy extra straws, but just rinse and dry the original, it works fine.
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Breathe slowly....
by dyfthegog on 11/12/2014
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I initially had problems with it not registering but it was down to me blowing too hard. Apart from that the machine is quick and seems to read faultlessly. The audible and visual warnings are useful so that you don't need to remember the legal levels. Easy to set up
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Five Stars
by yinmorrison on 26/11/2014
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does just as it says
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Five Stars
by s gisby on 24/11/2014
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Does what it says on the box - just the gadget for December
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arrived on time and all as described cannot comment on ...
by Alan W S Bell on 21/11/2014
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arrived on time and all as describedcannot comment on the working of the tester as these units purchased as presents
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A perfect way of checking whether you or your family member ...
by Neil Sut. on 19/11/2014
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A perfect way of checking whether you or your family member are ok to drive especially if its the next morning. It is always right to play safe before driving and this elite alcosense device is reliable, easy to use and great to trust. Brilliant buy.
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Alert Level Change
by Bill McDonald on 13/11/2014
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Product functions satisfactorily but I should have been offered a unit calibrated to 0.5%BAC since this will be the new limit in Scotland from next month.
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... to do what it says and is of a nice
by Hilary K. on 13/11/2014
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Seems to do what it says and is of a nice size
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It was very easy to set up following the simple instructions
by Januarious on 07/11/2014
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I purchased this product about three months ago. It was very easy to set up following the simple instructions. I have used it as I intended to which is to ensure that I am not over the legal limit before driving. In fact the re assurance given by the result (I'm pleased to say always thus far "lo") removes that uncertainty that can exist the morning after maybe just one too many glasses of wine. It is exceptionally easy to us and I am delighted with the product.
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A Brillian Breathalyzer which really does the job.
by Penny Leonard on 07/11/2014
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I cannot speak highly enough of this excellent product. My family and I are not heavy drinkers, but all the same the AlcoSense Elite Breathalyzer has given us complete peace of mind. The Breathalyzer has been thoroughly tested out and we have full confidence in it. I would recommend it to anyone who is not quite sure whether they have exceeded the limit or not and, with Christmas coming up, it would make an excellent present.
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Like this product.
by Alec Rutherford on 07/11/2014
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Arrived quickly and well packaged.Relatively easy to set up and get started.Clear instructions and clear warnings contained about the morning after.I have tested it a couple of times and it works well giving a clear result on the display screen.Obviously I cannot say how accurate it is but obviously even if you have a borderline reading,I wouldn't attempt to drive.
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MAKE IT LAW
by P.TREANOR on 07/11/2014
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A NICE BIT OF KIT AND IT DOES WORK IT GIVES YOU A VERY VERY GOOD GUIDELINEAS A PROFESSIONAL DRIVER I HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS USING IT SO DOES MY WIFEEVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ONE
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Five Stars
by paul keith smith on 07/11/2014
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Wanted this for the morning after check. Does the job perfectley.An eye openner
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Impressed and would recommend
by D Russell on 06/11/2014
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Really impressed with the quality and apparent accuracy of the Elite. Found it easy to set up and use (remembering to leave 30 mins after eating / drinking anything). Would recommend it, particularly as we approach the festive season. Even if you are in Scotland where the limit will reduce to 50 mg, the fact you get a digital reading means there is no real need to get it reset from the red warning at 80 mg for the rest of the UK.
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Easy to initialise the sensor
by Patrick on 06/11/2014
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Delivered promptly. Easy to initialise the sensor. Extremely easy to use. Gives an accurate numeric measurement. Also pretty interesting to see how much mg /l of alcohol after consuming a few beers.I'd recommend this product particularly for the numeric mg /l figure, to quantify how much over the limit you are.
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Four Stars
by bill on 27/10/2014
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Works very well good buy
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Five Stars
by francis donnelly on 12/10/2014
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Good
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Great
by Polly on 04/10/2014
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I must admit I haven't used this yet but you will need to read the instructions as you need white wine to set up!
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Accurate, well built, but has drawbacks
by Mike Roberts on 22/09/2014
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I previously had the Alcosense Lite version, and this in comparison is a little more complicated. It has to be self-calibrated which is a drawback in the first instance but has the advantage that it can be re-calibrated. My pet dislike is that the lowest it reads is "Lo" which I gather means lower than 0.2%bac. Not too much of a drawback when in UK (lower than 0.8) or western Europe (less than 0.5 but. I often drive in Eastern Europe where 0.22 or even 0.0 is the limit! So "Lo" could be pretty tight. The Lite version counts down to Zero, much more useful! The Elite however, does seem remarkably accurate, and it's easy to clean the sensor to maintain this accuracy.All in all I think this is good value for money, but I think I may have my old "Lite" serviced for the below 0.2 predicament. I may be old fashioned but I don't like to drive with ANY alcohol in my blood, my license is too important to me!
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Alcohol Level Awareness.
by J. Pittman on 16/09/2014
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Being a professional driver, I am acutely aware of the effects caused by alcohol on the driver. There are times however, when initially there is no intended or planned driving and alcohol is consumed, but then the situation changes. There may be an unexpected requirement to drive and this creates the problem regarding motoring safety. Although one may not have consumed vast quantities of alcohol, several factors can affect the rate at which it is removed from the body. Where there is ANY doubt, one should NOT drive. However, to this end I purchased an Alcosense Elite unit and after CALIBRATING it in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, I began to use it to see how beneficial it might be.The unit is very simple to use and can be set for the criteria in different countries. There is a pre-use count down period during which you can prepare to give your breath sample via the plastic straw. A long steady blow at normal breathing effort is all that it takes. It is recommended that you rinses your mouth with fresh water, prior to giving the sample, to remove any residue alcohol in the mouth.While the unit does NOT inform you that you CAN drive, it gives clear feedback if there is little or no alcohol detected. If the unit detects higher levels it displays a NO DRIVE warning and the screen changes to RED.I have used the unit after drinking wine (11% to 12.5%) and also after drinking spirits (40% to 43%) either following an evening out or after a restaurant meal. The unit has responded differently dependant on the time passed since the last drink and also the strength of the drink in %age. The higher the %age the longer it takes to clear from the body and the longer the user should NOT drive.The unit is small, easy to use, and as long as it has been calibrated and allowed to "self-clean" after each use, it could be a useful aid by advising you not to drive with an elevated blood / alcohol level when you are under the impression that you have none at all.The best advice given is not to drive with any alcohol in your system; if used correctly Alcosense Elite can detect alcohol in your system and alert you with a DO NOT DRIVE warning.It cannot stop you from driving; THAT is your decision and the Alcosense Elite has been developed to help you make that decision NOT to drive.Using the Alcosense Elite could prevent an accident and could also protect your driving licence.
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Small, easy to use and gives consistent readings.
by Wiseguy on 15/09/2014
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Overall I like this product a lot. It is small, seems well made, and is easy to use and understand once calibrated. I agree with some other reviewers that the setup process is a bit fiddly but provided you follow the instructions it is quite straightforward. On top of that, the fact that the unit can be calibrated and needs to be from time to time gives me more confidence that it will give an accurate reading. Whether that is logical I'm not sure.I bought mine in July 2014 and in the two months I have had it it seems to be quite consistent in the readings it gives relative to the number of drinks I have had. You must of course be careful to wait at least 20 minutes after having a drink for the reading will be meaningless. I have found it interesting to periodically retest myself and watch the reading slowly decline over a number of hours as I metabolise the alcohol.A friend of mine was impressed with it and I ordered a second unit for him (only because I have Amazon prime and got quicker delivery). Unfortunately I did not think to check the readings of the two units against each other which would have been interesting. Sadly he has taken the unit to Thailand with him and wont be back until the spring. Some people get all the luck!Don't buy the expensive replacement blow tubes. Some plastic drinks straws are exactly the same diameter and cost nothing.Overall I would definitely recommend.
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Too difficult to use. Spent hours trying to configure ...
by YamBee on 14/09/2014
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Too difficult to use. Spent hours trying to configure, following the instructions again and again. Kept getting error message. Eventually gave up and sent back for a full refund.
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Makes the morning after less stressful.
by A. M. Bridgett on 13/09/2014
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Works a treat and make the morning after the night before less stressful. Once calibrated, the unit is very easy to use - open it up, wait 20 seconds for the sensor to reach working temp and blow into the unit. For my first test, after just over half a bottle of wine it registered 1.5x driving limit, which seemed reasonable. Very happy I will now know when it's safe to drive.
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Excellent product. Read the instructions so you understand how ...
by DaveFitz on 13/09/2014
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Excellent product. Read the instructions so you understand how it works. It's a scientific instrument and needs to looked after / calibrated etc..
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Five Stars
by Mr. Lynn Hughes on 13/09/2014
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Excellent product delivered quickly.Easy to use
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Well made easy to use . Buy one
by David McCallum on 12/09/2014
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This is a very useful product well packaged with a solid feel and a clear display . It is important not to use straight out the box as there is a simple initial set up to perform. I don't always read instructions however on this occasion I did and if you are to get the best accuracy from this product I would strongly read them and the advise given. I have used it three times now and have found it easy to use and it takes the guess work out of your level of alcohol and your ability to legally drive
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Good product but do follow the instructions!!
by Amazon Customer on 12/09/2014
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This didn't seem to give an accurate reading to begin with, giving a high reading with no alcohol, but has improved after we reset it and carefully followed the set up instructions
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It is, contrary to other reviews" not difficult to set up
by Mr. Simon Frobisher on 12/09/2014
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I bought an AlcoSense ELITE breathalyser to "calibrate" myself - to find out what I could drink and be safe to drive an hour or so later - or in the morning.It is, contrary to other reviews" not difficult to set up and elf-calibrate before your first use. And for me it seems consistent. I'm very happy with it.
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Five Stars
by The Occupier on 01/09/2014
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Wonderful, re packaging, delivery time and quality of goods as described.Thank you.
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Very good product. Bit of a fiddle calibrating
by Mr. G. Thompon on 25/08/2014
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Very good product. Bit of a fiddle calibrating, but otherwise hard to fault.
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Not bad
by alterbridge on 30/07/2014
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Easy to use, but it does seem especially sensitive to intensity of breath. As always with these bits of kits it is difficult to know just how accurate they areâ¦.
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Five Stars
by joe Harper on 26/07/2014
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Very good. Would suggest having it handy to use if concerned about the day after.
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Piece of mind
by Glenn Goodberry on 20/07/2014
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I bought this product as we are touring Europe this summer. Its easy to use.and compact. Wish I had bought one years ago.
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Alcosense Elite.
by MR ERIC D GREENWOOD on 21/06/2014
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An excellent product. Simple to use & very reliable. An essential tool for those who value their driving licence. I strongly recommend it.
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Checked and accurate
by Gerald Dungay on 31/05/2014
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I bought this as the company I work for are now carrying out 'back to work alcohol testing'. I did some testing on myself before returning to work and found the machine easy to use. On my return to work I was tested with the much more expensive company machine and the results were the same as that shown by my AlcoSense machine.One point, the initial setup seems a bit daunting but follow the steps and it is really quite simple. I carried out a couple of set-ups to familiarize myself with the machine.
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Alcosense Breathalyser
by wsascott on 23/05/2014
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This is my 3rd Alcosense breathalyser I have purchased, but the first from Gadgets4travel. Great for when you're not sure if you are fit the morning after the night before. Packaged well by Gadgets4Travel, and arrived on time
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Should have bought this ages ago!
by Mike Roberts on 22/05/2014
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Very impressed with this, I'm always wary of driving in the morning after a good nights session, with this, it does give you a little peace of mind. I have tried this on many occasions now and if you follow the correct procedures when you set it up (which isn't hard) I find that the readings it gives are very good, lets face it folks we all know when we shouldn't drive but it is for that time when you think am I ok to drive or not?
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Read the instructions
by H Gralton on 22/05/2014
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The set-up is a little involved, more so than the advertising would suggest but I persevered and it seems to work as far as I can tell. The couple of readings I had so far were as I would have expected. I believe that typically one unit of alcohol takes an hour to clear our body. That is a generalisation and it does vary considerably from person to person.I'm writing this as the supplier believes they are getting malicious negative comments from "non-verified" customers.Some negative comments do seem to go a long way back though?
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Works and reliable
by Mrs L J Snellgrove on 21/05/2014
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Hard to know if it is completely acurate but have experimented without needing to drive and it performs consistantly. As everybody reacts differently to alcohol I am now confidant to use it and drive on the results it gives. Having the What Car approval too gives it 5 stars for me.
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Works well.
by william.uk on 21/05/2014
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This little unit seems to work very well. It takes a little while to set up, but is worth the trouble. It seems much more accurate than my last unit.
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spot on
by customer on 14/05/2014
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great product seems very accurate,however dont use it after eating or brushing your teeth because it gives an abnormally high reading.other than that well worth the money and peace of mind.
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Saved my licence?
by Keith Shaw on 05/05/2014
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This is a very useful device, and from my experience seems reasonably accurate. I use it for the morning after, and on a couple of occasions although I felt ok and in the past would have driven the car this has registered that I'm still slightly over the limit and so it's stopped me from driving. There appear to be some users who think it's not accurate enough, but it's been very consistent in its readings so far and I think it's a much better guide than nothing at all or the "Christmas cracker" breathalyzers. If you want one to the same accuracy as the police they're roughly ten times this price, so all in all this seems to work extremely well.
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spot on
by R. F. SUTHERLAND on 15/04/2014
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I am very pleased with how this works and have to admit that it now helps me cut down on how much I have the night before I drive because a couple of times it has came up red so its a no drive for me, I would definitely recommend it
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Excellent item!
by Sean Flynn on 03/04/2014
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Purchased this item because I absolutely hate the feeling the next day after drinking, worrying if I'd be ok to drive or not. This great little device works perfectly and takes a load off my mind. Just be sure to read the instructions to it carefully before use.
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Very good breathalyzer
by Mr & Mrs C Trower on 01/04/2014
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It is an easy to use breathalyzer. It gives a good level of accuracy as far as I can tell. We are very happy with it.
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Excellent
by S. L. Taylor on 30/03/2014
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Use mine every time I have been drinking the previous evening. Appears to work well and gives consistent readings. Certainly lets you know when you should NOT get behind the wheel.
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Excellent piece of kit
by SAAB boy on 30/03/2014
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This is a top-notch and very accurate piece of kit that, once set-up, gives reassurance that you are safe to drive the morning after a heavy session. Stopped me driving on New Year's Day until it was safe for me to get behind the wheel. It would be disastrous to lose one's licence 12 hours after you have stopped drinking!
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peace of mind.
by tracyboo on 29/03/2014
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delivered promptly, used a lot over xmas and we know its accurate cause we got stopped boxing day by our boys in blue, and we were fine. wouldn't had driven if we hadn't have had this little machine to give us the peace of mind. even when you feel fine you might not be.
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Works as expected great product
by John F on 29/03/2014
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I have used it to great effect in the morning after. It is easy to set up and use. I have confidence in this product that it will tell me when I should not be driving. Definitely recommend.
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Exactly what I wanted.
by Betony Taylor on 28/03/2014
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I bought this a while ago in preparation for the festive period - I live in the family home which now consists of four adults of drinking age and able to drive. I felt it the responsible thing to have family breathalyser so anyone off to enjoy the festivities could do so safely.So far, I have been very pleased with this device. I've used it a couple of times the morning after a night out and it has read what I expected. Similarly, other members of the family have used it and found the same.It's small and you can just pop it in an over night bag or wherever.Definitely read the instructions and make sure you set it up correctly.I am very pleased with this purchase.
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Excellent for the morning after
by Mark Jones on 28/03/2014
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This is a good product for the morning after but gives unreliable results if you have not waited long enough after your last drink. Read the instructions!!
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Excellent idea
by Deborah Durbin on 27/03/2014
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I bought this as a Christmas present for my 20 year old daughter. Not that she would ever drink and drive, more for the fact to check that she is safe to drive the following morning, which is something that a lot of people who have been out the night before tend to forget about.Although it took a few attempts to work out how to initially use it, she uses it regularly now if she's been for a night out the night before and has to drive anywhere the following morning.I would recommend it to everyone. A great idea.
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Excellent Product
by Sarah Green on 27/03/2014
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The question of accuracy doesn't come in to this as this is a guide. It is astonishing how late the following morning you can still be over the limit. This is a guide and a very helpful one at that. If it flashes you are near the limit then it is your own choice to drive or not - this is not the products responsibility!!. I have found this very useful especially over the Christmas period.
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Very Useful Product
by TOM on 27/03/2014
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link below to 5th gear (channel 5 version of top gear) review of market breathalisers including this model and hence why I got it. [...]Had a few of the dispolsable French breathalisers left over from a trip to France in my car. After a particularly heavy night out of curiosity decided to test myself on one and was suprised to find myself still over the limit the next morning at 9 am, scary stuff. I assume I must have driven over the limit in the past without knowing it, so the responcible thing for me was to get a propper breathaliser. The consquences of driving over the limit are scary - potentially jail and criminal record!Did a bit of research looking for a suitable product to use to see if I am legal to drive the next day as it would be a nightmare getting caught accidently over the limit. This product seems to be a good product and have on multiple occasions found myself over the limit the next morning so its been a good investment.Product came quickly and well packed, seems to be accruate, Read the information not suitable really for 1hr after a drink as levels vary so more a morning after product.
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Traffic Cop Referral
by craig john park on 27/03/2014
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was a bit sceptical at first, was going to get the intermediate version but they upgraded me to the "Elite"version. My Brother in Law is a Traffic Cop he tested it talked to his mates at work about it & it turns out its pretty dam accurate!Cant rate this company highly enough.
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Great bit of kit
by Ball Point on 27/03/2014
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Yes,it takes ten minutes to set up and understand,but after that,it is instantly available for use.Provided you haven't drunk alcohol in the past 30 minutes.Even the police ask that question before breathalising,-it buggers up the sensor,and gives false readings.We are measuring alcohol on the breath here,-not in the mouth and throat.It has prevented me from driving when I thought I may be OK,-and told me that I was good to go,when I was dubious.I drink every evening,and it's next day results usually confirm my own prediction,it is the ones that contradict me that are important,and the reason that I bought it.It will be sent back to the manufacturer,on at least a yearly basis,for a full work-over,for which there is a modest cost,but I consider it well worth while.If you are looking at this,you probably would benefit from this product.
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Does what it should.
by Mother Theresa on 27/03/2014
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This is a great little product. Having seen the Channel 5 review you wouldn't really look much further, I would normally be a bit suspicious of a bang-on result but the look on everyone's faces was quite reassuring.Yes it requires a little work to set up the first time but nothing too onerous and after three months it hasn't needed a clean or recharge. As the blurb suggests I only use it the morning after to make sure I am OK to drive and if I'm close to the limit the Obersturmbannfuher does the honours.It takes a worry out of life and so is money well spent.
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Very good, but care IS needed!
by Amazon Customer on 27/03/2014
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Part 1: The first AlcoSense Elite I received was difficult from day 1 and soon stopped working altogether. After a brief phone call, It was replaced promptly. Top marks there, then.Part 2: The replacement has been working well until this week. Performing the full Sensor initialization/reset, with Auto Sensor Cleans, as per the Book (pages 8 & 9), has restored its normal behavior. Another tip; if you use the same Blow Tube repeatedly (for yourself, of course), rinse it through under the tap occasionally.A good value device that can be recommended to caring users.
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Not to be Disregarded
by Terence Sketchell on 27/03/2014
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The name suggested what I was looking for. It is well made and providing one follows the instructions carefully it does what it is supposed to do. It is essentially a "morning after tester" and though home reviewers have to place some trust in the results provided I have no reason to not be convinced by the results produced. It has the merit of being capable of use on a repetitive basis with little or no time delay. I believe in it and would recommend it. I hope the law would be similarly convinced.
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MUST HAVE FOR ALL DRIVERS
by Agnes Parkinson on 27/03/2014
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As responsible drivers, we bought this home breathalyzer to ensure we are OK to drive the morning after we have had a drink. We always thought we were OK but this neat little gadget has put our minds at rest. It is stylish and easy to use. It takes seconds to check you are OK to drive and saves you losing your licence.Every driver should have one.
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Excellent gadget
by jonlea on 27/03/2014
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Providing you follow this instructions properly, then this gadget works very well. I have tested it with all sorts of drink levels and it appears to do the job it says it does. Even swilling your mouth out with breath freshener increases the reading. It certainly gives you peace of mind and you know when not to drive.
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Very useful
by Gasmanbob on 27/03/2014
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A little practice when sober is useful to get the hang of the breathing out rate required, but every gadget has a learning curve, and this one is a short curve. Initial calibration is clearly explained and the machine is easy to use. Highly recommended.
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Alcosense Eleite Breathalyser
by Davingtonp on 27/03/2014
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Arrived on schedule and used as a useful morning after tool to ensure I am no over the limit before I drive to work. I little fiddly to set up and it is easy to blow too hard when in use. Overall a good reassurance to stay within the law.
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good device
by Mr. N. J. Robinson on 27/03/2014
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I appreciate this little thing. The results are often surprising but at least fairly consistent. Requires yearly recalibration most people won't bother with so beware the fine print.
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My own pocket breathyliser
by Jason on 27/03/2014
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Brilliant little product, take care in following the instructions thoughIf it saves my licence being taken away, then it's a very small amount of money to pay....
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very good product
by r bates on 27/03/2014
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use it all the time i have been out for a drink and it is very useful and would recommend it to any body.
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Great product
by Box wave ever touch on 26/03/2014
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This is an excellant product, I have found very useful especially after a party or celebration the. Night before. I would not drive without first knowing that I am able to do so legally. This product gives me that assurance.
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A good test for the morning after
by mangocat on 26/03/2014
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I bought one of these a few months ago & regularly use it in the morning following a drink or two the night before.the results are usually as expected, although i had an occasional surprise of a higher than expected reading following several drinks the previous evening. I believe the results are pretty accurate & would never consider driving if this device shows a higher reading.The device is easy to use once you know how to blow in to it correctly. it takes a few goes to get it right, but it also bleeps at you if you blow incorrectly. You do need to read the instructions very carefully before using it.I would happily recomend this device to anyone who likes a drink in the evening.
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peace of mind
by theresa connor on 26/03/2014
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this has been a life saver and job saver. easy to use and reassuring that after a night out. We have used it with friends as well.
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Essential Alcosense.
by Mr. Paul C. Davis on 06/03/2014
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Absolutely essential for situations where you need a quick check of your alcohol levels. Need to keep it clean, and calibration is a pain as I don't drink white wine. But otherwise brilliant.
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Avoid!!
by Thomas on 26/02/2014
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I used this product at 0830 in the morning, after drinking heavily the night before until the early hours of the morning. I was registered as LOW 3 times, with 3 different tubes. Needless to say I didn't trust the reading in the slightest and took a taxi home, to which I used the cheaper version of the product which read me as HI, again tested the result 3 times with 3 different tubes.
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Good Product
by Andyp on 16/02/2014
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I've used this a few times now and seems to be spot on, tried after a few drinks high reading, and a couple of times in the Morning after a night out, both times later in Morning it went Sky High, So worth the money.
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A bit temperamental
by Mrs C P Smith on 27/01/2014
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Product was recommended in What Car magazine and was quite pricey so expected an accurate devise. The product is quite temperamental and gives a false reading i.e. no alcohol for 2 days gives a reading of being over the limit! Very frustrating when wanted an accurate product. Requires regular cleaning of the devise to clear the sensors.
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It may save my licence.
by bluebell1 on 15/01/2014
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I do not drink and drive or so I thought? Often we go out for lunch and I have a drink before my meal and a glass of wine with my meal. I eat a three course meal and I would think there is a hour from when I have stopped drinking to driving my car. I have now found by using my Alcosense that because I live in France although okay to drive in the UK I am with their rules over the limit to drive. You can be stopped randomly. Scary really! To be done for drinking and driving must be devastating. If you had an accident and someone was killed or injured you would never forgive yourself. Even if just prosecuted to not be able to drive and then later not to be able to get insurance without costing a fortune. Plus the shame.A wake up call and no longer can I be in denial. On the plus side you can check yourself and be reassured and it is a fun gadget to use. It amuses my husband when he has drunk more than me that his level is much less than mine. I think it puts you in touch with your body and how your body processes alcohol. It appears to be accurate and can't comment on how well it does long term as have only had it a couple of weeks. It is now always in the car and just reminds me to never drive when over the limit of your country. A good idea for everyone. I have bought them as presents.
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buy one!
by prebble on 13/01/2014
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like most people, I would never go on a bender then drive home,I always get a taxi, but the worry always remains:what about the morning after?Plod has all the kit to test this, but I do not. I bought two units and compared results from both, as £130 is a bit cheaper than no licence!Read all instructions, take time to set up, then experiment to check varying results-spirits are the kiss of death for the early morning drive, as is no breakfast and a cup of tea. A lot of wines are 14-15% now whereas they used to be 8-9%.99% of the time if you go out for a meal and a bottle of wine there is little or no trace. Removes the worry-but I have changed my drinking habits as a result of this purchase.
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Excellent Kit supplied as an upgrade
by ledmiser on 11/01/2014
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I ordered the more basic unit for use around Christmas to avoid possible morning after worries. Its simple to use and gives confidence the morning after. Service from G4 Travel who supplied it was great . they supplied the elite unit as a free upgrade when they ran short of the standard units. excellent service
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Worth buying
by Mrs V L Robinson on 10/01/2014
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Once you have established how to operate the unit it really work and could save you the loss of your licence
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AlcoSense Elite Breathanalyzer
by Maciej on 09/01/2014
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I was always worried to drive a car the morning after having few drinks...well quite a few. So far I'm really happy with the purchase as it does exactly what it says on the tin.My only concern is that it will display LO reading for values below 0.2. Although this is not irrelevant in the UK more precise reading on the low end of the scale would come useful while travelling to some European countries (where the limits are 0.2). I guess this is due to the precision of the device (+/- 0.2) and it is something I could live with.Overall very happy :)
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Excellent product
by Stacey J Marsden on 06/01/2014
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Fabulous service from Gadgets4Travel. The breathalyser ordered was the lite but this was out of stock so the company upgraded me, free of charge to the Elite, the next model up. I was delighted with the free upgrade and speedy delivery and the product appears to be very effective. It certainly is a good aid the following morning after drinking!
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Don't second guess yourself again.
by Matt on 04/01/2014
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Courtesy of Gadgets4Travel, I was sent this free of charge as opposed to my original order of the Alcosense lite . I was astounded with the potential of what this can do, the calibration side may be fidly, but it is necessary and the added five straws in the box was a great benefit to start with. Last year I would say I came close once to being over the limit (which I AM NOT PROUD OF), fortunately this now takes the guess work out and the morning afters won't be as risky. Ideal investment for 2014 as the police and even some work places clamp down on being under the influence... Dont second guess, potentially putting yourself and others at risk, get it.
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alcosense elite
by Nh on 03/01/2014
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Fantastic ssrvice and delivery. Very pleased to be upgraded due to stock issues. Brilliant and accurate device. Come in handy over festive period and so glad. It showed my husbands alcohol levels were very high at 13:30 in afternoon which was an eye opener and just goes to show you that you think your within safe limits but your actually not. Well worth ever penny and highly recommended to anyone.
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Alcove se breathalyser
by Peter Jones on 30/12/2013
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Does what it say,s on the box. A little difficult to set up but the instruction leaflet takes you through it step by step. I bought it for my daughter so she will know the morning after if it's safe to drive. Gadgets4 sent the Elite model for the same price as the Lite model which I had ordered as they had sold out the Lite model so hats off to them as it would not have been here for Christmas. I would recommend it for all drivers young and old.
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Amazing device!
by Mr. S. K. Riding on 23/12/2013
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I bought the AlcoSense unit as I was going on a company evening function for Christmas with some colleagues from our Sales Team.I wanted to be sure that myself and all our sales reps. had the ability to make a decision as to drive (or not) the following morning so I surprised them with the Alcosense at breakfast "the morning after"!No one was offended by my proposal that they each blow into the unit in fact it became a bit of a competition and the great news was that all the guys passed the test bar one who was borderline so he stayed back in the hotel for a couple of hours then tested again and got the all clear to drive.Everyone thought it was a great idea to have done the "group test" and we will definitely do the same again in the future.In fact a couple of the guys said they would buy a unit for themselves to keep in the car.A really great bit of kit!
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Peace of mind
by RichmtBat on 02/12/2013
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I was given an Elite Breathalyser as a present earlier this year. As I work for the Police, it is imperative that I am always safe to drive as some of my shifts start very early in the morning. Over the last 6 months I have tested the unit on a number of occasions after knowing how much I have drunk the previous evening - I have found that the breathalyser provides consistent and accurate results which I trust. The unit is simple and quick to use (takes less than a minute) and gives me peace of mind knowing that I am safe to drive the following morning.
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Worth the cistern
by Les Torrance on 28/11/2013
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I had read the reviews and it seemed like a very worthwhile investment especially with the festive period when there is always a nagging doubt the following morning, and this gives you a good degree of confidence.
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Great bit of kit
by Barry D on 18/11/2013
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Exellent, would recommend to anyone. May same pricey but how much do you value your licence and more importantly, you safety and that of others?
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Just What The Police Ordered!!
by Mr. S. W. Brown on 14/11/2013
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I wanted a simple to use breathalyzer, something I could use at a party or when out for a meal and wasn't to obvious, well the Elite fits the bill 100%. Having read the instructions carefully I found it easy to use and accurate - certainly very consistent. One or two of my friends have rather cheap quick test 'breathalyzers' - one is just a key ring really and their readings are all over the place, two consecutive readings are never the same. The Elite on the other hand gives consistent readings time after time. I would highly recommend this model and agree completely with What Car's verdict.
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Perfect!
by Anne L. on 14/11/2013
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We like a drink, but are always conscious that we may still be over the limit to drive the following morning.The Alcosense Breathalyzer has taken the worry away - it is so easy to use (after you've done the initial calibration) and on many a Sunday morning, it has been invaluable in stopping me from driving too soon!The only warning I would give, is dont use it just after having a cigarette, as you will get a totally wrong high reading.
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Peace of mind
by Phil The Rope on 10/11/2013
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Only had one for a few days, but extremely happy with it. Readings pretty much what I would have expected ...Morning after a couple of drinks the previous night, reading said "LO". That was fair enough, but I did wonder how accurate this was, so I did a more substantial test - 30 minutes after coming home from a lunchtime session watching rugby in the pub, I got a reading of 1 point something, which was hardly surprising. An hour or so later, when the alcohol was presumably still being processed by my body, the reading was "HI". 12 hours later the reading was "LO" again - a little surprised at this, but maybe my body is efficient? I wouldn't have driven anyway.The advice given in the instructions (read these carefully!) is not to drive unless the reading is "LO", which is sound advice.In reality, I'll only ever use this as a guide "the morning after" because I never drive immediately after a drink, even if it's only one pint.
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Very handy bit of kit
by G. Sanders on 08/11/2013
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Bought this as I thought it would be great to have as you hear about so many morning after drink drivers.It does require a bit of setting up that I wasn't expecting and the brief instructions seem a little daunting the first time you read them but read a few more times and it all makes sense. You really just need a bottle of white wine and a little common sense. The setup went very smoothly, drank the rest of the wine (naughty) and waited half an hour (you have to have nil by mouth for half hour before to help keep the sensor clean and prolong it's life). Blew just under the limit, receiving a yellow/red flashing screen advising me not to drive due the the high risk. Very impressed. Have conducted experiments with drinking different amounts and the results seem consistent and the unit is very easy to use. I do seem to clean alcohol faster from my system than alot of my friends, but still have to intention of driving unless I feel fully sharp.The instructions with the unit are due for high praise as they contain alot of facts that I didn't know, detailing the time it takes for alcohol to filter into your system and the cumulative effect this has. And to use it and see these effects in action is a real eye opener. After one night out my BAC kept rising for just over an hour after doing my first breath test peaking over and hour and a half after I stopped drinking. It really is a very educational and worthwhile product to have. It's also reassuring to know that if I do have two or three pints the night before that I'm ok though some people may not be. It's remarkable how differently people process alcohol than others though and I would thoroughly recommend this product as it's best just to be safe.Looking after it is fairly simple too. It will do a "quick clean" after every blow, and you can manually run an extended cleaning cycle which they recommend doing every couple of weeks. You also have the option of sending off for an annual service/deep clean which isn't too expensive and detailed in the documentation.
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Christmas Present for Youngsters
by Mandy James West Sussex on 08/11/2013
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I have bought 2 of these Breatherlisers for Christmas for a 21 and 19 year old. Obviously they have not tried them yet, but a fab pressie so they can be confident that they can drive after a night out with their friends. Always difficult to know what to buy this age group for Christmas and thought this was a different present and would be useful. Even if they are not driving they could have it with them and let their friends use it too.The product arrived quickly and very well packaged.
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Better safe not sorry
by gr on 24/09/2013
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I had heard stories that people who drink the night before could still be over the limit when they drive to work the next morning. Not wanting my family to be caught out in such a scenario, I thought this would be the ideal check. It gives peace of mind.
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very pleased, worth paying extra £ for quality product.
by Mr. CD Gurney Two Account on 19/09/2013
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very accurate and easy to use, sometimes difficult to negotiate correct 'blow pressure'. half hour wait after last drink unfortunate. very good for readings (morning after!)
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very pleased, worth paying extra £ for quality product.
by Mr. CD Gurney Two Account on 19/09/2013
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very accurate and easy to use, sometimes difficult to negotiate correct 'blow pressure'. half hour wait after last drink unfortunate. very good for readings (morning after!)
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Never leave home without it!
by Android on 20/08/2013
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Drink driving is never a good idea, but sometimes, we don't even know ourselves if we're over the limit.This Alcosense Elite is probably the most important item I carry in my car. I've used it after a heavy a night many a time. After testing it on myself, friends, and family, it does sometimes give surprising readings, but it also acts as a real eye opener. I've allowed myself to wait a little longer before driving after testing myself a few times.To me, this doesn't just save your license, it could even save your life.I usually post reviews on books, games and films, but drink driving is something I am strongly against, and this Alcosense unit is nothing but a good idea, especially at its the reasonable price!
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Great product
by Mark 007 on 01/08/2013
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Easy to use and fantastic value for money. Clearly indicates if you are not fit to drive. I love it.
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Be certain; breathalise!
by Jacydo on 08/04/2013
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This item arrived the day after it was ordered, though we had not asked for special delivery. It was a bit of a hassle to 'set up' as it had to be given drinks of diluted wine! At first, we were not sure if it was registering correctly but, after several uses and comparisons between different family members, we are happy that it is doing so. My husband wanted it so that, if he has to drive 'the morning after', he will know that he is safe to do so. In that respect, I think we will find it invaluable.
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Mine doesn't seem to work!
by W. Adams on 23/03/2013
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Not easy to set up or use, and when I eventually did get round to things I could not persuade it to give a reading at all. Even after having a glass of wine it still said that my blood alcohol level was zero - unlikely to be true. Unfortunately I did not find this out until the warranty period had expired so no recourse there. You might be luckier, of course.
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Very useful
by Ken on 17/03/2013
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Bit fiddly to calibrate initially but very easy to use when done. Gives Great peace of mind driving the following morning after a few beers the night before
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Rubbish
by Cymro on 02/03/2012
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Set up as per instructions, which are a bit unclear, (therein lies the problem?).Despite 3-4 glasses of wine I gave apparently no alcohol in my breath !?!!A waste of money... off to sell it on eBay.....
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BEER BREATH
by Craig J on 21/01/2012
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Ha, got your attention, the reason i bought this was for 2 reasons...yep i know, "can i drive in the morning" Firstly, i saw this advertised in a well known car magazine, so went straight to amazon as you know you will get a good deal. well, i ordered the item and 2 days later it turned up, quick look at the instructions & off i went....WRONG you need to read them throughly and then try. It actually works well, there again, one morning over the festive period, I felt a little P$£2ed and took the test, didnt quite belive the reading so the car stayed put..We all know that you dont drink & drive, this is or can help re-assure you to prove that you are over/under...good price and happy with purcase
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Licence Saver
by PaulG on 17/12/2011
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This breathalyser seems to give an accurate reading of your intoxicaton level,and gives you re-assurance that you are safe to drive even though you have that morning after groggy feeling.
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Safe Driving
by Janet Blackman on 07/12/2011
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Excellent no more over the limity driving the next day you never know when that police car will be in the car park
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Alcosense
by Lcy on 03/09/2011
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The unit is very compact (like a mobile phone) so is easy to carry round. It isnt too difficult to set up and to use it is quite simple. It is mainly geared for use 'the morning after'. My reservations are that it should be cleaned properly on a regular basis and this is a right rigmarole. It entails having to make a diluted alcohol solution and then putting some of this into the machine to get a test reading. Also it states it should be serviced every year by sending it back (and paying obviously.)None of this was mentioned in the sales pitch. Maybe they are all the same, but I wish I had been given a bit more information when choosing.
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Happy
by Callum on 17/01/2011
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Delivered in good time, and appears to do what I expected it to do, which is all good. No issues with vendor or product.
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safety first
by deadhead on 16/01/2011
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excellent piece of equipment i use it every morning if i have had a drink the night before it gives me peace of mind and an idea of how much i can drink at night and still be under the limit next morning.
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Excellent - but follow the instructions carefully!
by Andromeda on 15/11/2010
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The big question is 'Is it accurate?' I doubt whether any home reviewer is in a position to answer that question with authority. All I can say is that based on reports I have read and on my own experience (the results are what I would have expected them to be) I have quite a high confidence in its accuracy.The point to realise is that there can be massive variations in the readings which have nothing to do with the accuracy of the instrument. The makers explain this clearly so take notice of the instructions!If you have any residual alcohol in the mouth it will affect the reading; you need to allow at least 30 minutes before testing. So as the makers make clear, this is definitely not a 'test yourself before driving home' tool. The readings can also fluctuate according to your breathing pattern. The reading can seem quite low after vigorous exercise, but rise considerably even a few minutes later when breathing normally. To be confident of an accurate reading you need to get into a normal breathing pattern and achieve consistency in at least three consecutive tests.Technically the instrument is fine and easy to use, very much resembling a slightly old fashioned mobile phone. My only problem is an inability to understand the scrolling menu! Thankfully it isn't often needed, but when it is I have to refer to the instructions.
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save your license - and your relationship!
by cream bun on 21/10/2010
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This is brilliant! The product is a lot better than the spelling of the supplier, so please do not put you off buying it! It stops arguments about whether you are over the limit (which is why it saves your relationship!) - and can obviously save your license! It is incredibly easy to use! It shows your alcohol reading - unless you are well over the limit, in which case it beeps very loudly and says 'high'! Although it comes with some straws, you will need more if you are going to use it regularly because they do crack and bend over time - but we do not use a new one every time we use the breathalyser!AlcoSense Elite Professional Breathalyser (20 Spare Straws)
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Works well, but FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY!
by Andromeda on 18/05/2010
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The most obvious question is "Is it accurate?" This is difficult to answer, but this is a top end product and from my own experience and other sources of reference I am reasonably confident that it's accurate if used sensibly and in accordance with the instructions.If used too soon after consuming alcohol the results will be affected by residual alcohol in the mouth and throat. The reading can also vary dramatically according to the breathing pattern just before use. It can be hard to get this right. For a reliable reading it is important to relax and breathe normally beforehand. I would recomment taking three readings to verify that a reasonable consistency of readings has been achieved.All in all I think this is a useful device which can make users aware that their blood alcohol levels are higher than they realised, even some time after drinking. It certainly isn't something that can be used to "drink up to the limit".As a gadget, it feels well made, is well designed and easy to use. It looks and feels like a slightly oversize mobile phone. My only criticism is the slightly awkard (for me) method of selecting "modes".
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Alcosense
by Gordi on 26/04/2010
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This is an excellent and easy to use product. If your ever in the situation where you've consumed alcohol and don't know if your fit to drive the following day then this is the product for you....it could save your license.
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Highly recommend
by Ms. L. P. Allardice on 21/04/2010
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This alcosense is a handy little breathalyser, its very easy to put in your pocket and is one that would be recommended by police to own. I think this is a useful thing for anyone to have especially for the next day thinking your ok when you might still be over the limit. I bought one for myself and other family members and they are more than happy with it. Better to be safe than sorry!!!!
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Easy to use and seems accurate