AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer
"Auto Express Magazine Best Buy and EVO Magazine Group Test Winner"
The AlcoSense Excel includes a 64mm2 version of exactly the same Fuel Cell sensor used by Police breathalysers. The Excel’s sensor is identical to the law enforcement version, just smaller, giving the Excel unrivalled accuracy at this price point.
- Description
AlcoSense Excel
Fuel Cell BreathalyserAt a glance:
- 64mm2 Fuel Cell Sensor – smaller version of Police sensor
- Almost twice as accurate as award winning AlcoSense Elite
- 48mm Full Colour TFT Screen
- Works with any drink drive limit in the world
- Re-calibration alert
- Award-winning housing design
Designed from the ground up by AlcoSense in the UK, the Excel utilises the award winning chassis of the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra to bring an entry level fuel cell breathalyser with outstanding accuracy and functionality.
Fuel Cell Accuracy
The Excel uses a 64mm² version of exactly the same 200mm² Fuel Cell sensor used in several UK, US & European Police Breathalyzers and our AlcoSense Ultra. Many brands claim they feature "Police Sensors" or similar, simply because they use a fuel cell sensor. But not all fuel cells are the same... The Excel’s sensor is identical to the law enforcement version, just smaller, giving the Excel unrivalled accuracy at this price point.
Breath Volume Sensing with Temperature Compensation
The most accurate way to measure breath alcohol is to measure the deep lung air, to get to this air the user must to blow out 1 litre of air before a reading is taken. If the reading is taken too early the breathalyser can give low or inconsistent readings. Most rival products at this price point rely on using a timer to estimate when 1 litre has passed but users blow at different pressures meaning the actual volume when the measurement is taken can vary wildly leading to the sample being taken at the incorrect time and an inaccurate reading being shown to the user.
The AlcoSense Excel senses the volume of breath exhaled during the test and takes a reading when 1 litre of air has been exhaled, ensuring the most accurate and consistent sample is always taken. To improve accuracy even further, readings are fine-tuned according to temperature – so whether we’re in a heat wave or the biggest snowfall for 30 years the Excel will compensate to ensure the best accuracy possible.
Eliminating Under-Reading
Every breathalyzer has an accuracy tolerance of +/- X.XX of the reading – the smaller the number the more accurate the breathalyzer claims to be but this means that the reading could be higher or lower than the true reading by this amount. The AlcoSense Excel has some clever software to stop under-reading – i.e. instead of having a tolerance of +/-0.10‰BAC, the AlcoSense Excel’s tolerance is +0.15‰BAC, -0.00‰BAC. This means the Excel will read a little on the safe side, not too low and more than twice as accurate as the award-winning AlcoSense Elite.
Any Limit in the World – Literally
Using the simple menu system the AlcoSense Excel can be set to any limit, anywhere in the world. You can adjust the units of measure between mg/L (breath alcohol) and ‰BAC (blood alcohol) readings, the drink drive limit and blood breath ratio. If you’re travelling abroad all you need to do is set the three parameters according to the table in the user manual. Ideal for cross border or even cross continent travel.
If you’re looking for something even easier, consider the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra which come with a pre-loaded database of over 40 limits around the world. Just choose your country in the menu and at the click of a button it will set every up for you according to the local legislation.
Award Winning Design
We are proud to announce that the AlcoSense Excel has won 2018 German Design Award. It has won the 'Medical, Rehabilition and Health' category award for Excellent Design.
Detailed, Easy to Understand Results
AlcoSense Excel features a full colour 1.8 inch (48mm) TFT screen which gives clear and detailed readings of your alcohol level in your choice of breath (mg/L) or blood (‰BAC) readings. If you’re close to or over your chosen limit the Excel will alert you not to drive.
Zero or trace alcohol Alcohol present but
under the limitClose to or over the limit a
don't drive alert is given
with your readingMemory Recall
The Excel stores your last 24 readings in its memory for easy review at a later stage. If you require a larger memory, or with date and time stamp please consider the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra.
Easy to Use Graphical Interface
The Excel’s software is built upon the same easy to use platform as the award winning Pro and Ultra. The Excel gives you prompts and instructions on screen and a simple and easy to use menu system.
Opening Screen Easy to use on screen
instructionsHelpful prompts every
step of the wayIf you get it wrong, the
Excel will alert youIntuitive menu system Backlit “Twin” Blow Tube Receptor
The Excel features a backlit blow tube receptor so it’s easy to put a blow tube even in low light. The Excel works with both the “Pro” mouthpieces which feature a one-way valve to eliminate contamination from previous tests for ultimate accuracy, or the “regular” blow tubes used by the AlcoSense Lite and Elite.
Re-Calibration Alert
Any breathalyzer requires re-calibration after a period of use, the AlcoSense Excel has an industry leading calibration period of 12 months from the first time you use it. To improve reliability and user friendliness AlcoSense Excel reminds you to recalibrate after 11 months of use. When calibration expires just post it to us and we will recalibrate it using Police spec Breath Alcohol Simulators and return it to you within 5 working days.
Temperature Alerts
If a breathalyzer is used outside its operating temperatures you can get erroneous readings due to temperature affecting the quality of the reaction inside the sensor. For your safety and protection AlcoSense Excel will alert you if the unit goes outside its operating range (note the operating temperature is the temperature of the unit, not the surrounding air temperature) of 5°C~40°C. This means that, unlike rival brands, the Pro will never let you perform a test when you could get an unreliable result.
Saturation Protection
Unlike rival brands, AlcoSense Excel also protects you from inaccuracy caused by “Sensor Saturation”. Sensor Saturation can affect any breathalyzer, including Police units and is caused when extremely high levels of alcohol are blown directly into the sensor. Normally this happens when a breath test is performed shortly after drinking when alcohol is still present in the mouth, the sensor can be overloaded, known as “saturation”. Readings taken after a saturation event can be unreliable until the sensor recovers. For your safety and protection, rather than allowing potentially unreliable readings to be shown, AlcoSense Excel will enter a protection mode which allows the sensor to recover before allowing further tests.
Quality & Reliability Assured
The AlcoSense Excel is manufactured under ISO13485 conditions, the benchmark in medical device quality systems. After calibration, each unit is then tested 3 times for accuracy before leaving the factory meaning that the Excel is a device you can rely on.
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Additional Information
Suitable for Consumer Use, Workplace Use Awards Auto Express Best Buy 2022, Auto Express Best Buy 2018, EVO Product Test Winner , Auto Express Best Buy 2017, Auto Express Top Products of 2016, German Design Award 2018, Auto Express Best Buy 2016, Red Dot Product Design Award 2016 Certified Standard ISO13485 Product Accuracy +0.15‰BAC, -0.00‰BAC Sensor Type Fuel Cell Sensor Size (mm²) 64 mm² Police Sensor Smaller version of exactly the same fuel cell sensor used in several UK, US and European Police breathalysers Breath Sampling System Intermediate Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit Yes Adjustable Don’t Drive Alert Level Adjustable - Manual to Any Limit Worldwide BlowCoach* - Real time blowing feedback No Features - Ease of Use Backlit Mouthpiece Receiver, Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit, Re-Calibration Reminder, USB Port for Updates & Improvements Features - Accuracy Breath Sampling Sensors, Sensor Overload Protection, Sensor Purge for Better Accuracy, Temperature Compensation Unit of Measure mg/L (Breath Alc), ‰BAC (Blood Alc) Reading Detail Up to 2 decimal places Max Reading (‰BAC) 2.0 Test Memory 24 tests Screen Size (Diagonal) 48mm Screen Type Full Colour TFT Mouthpiece Type Blow Tubes, Professional Mouthpieces Re-Calibration Period 12 Months Re-Calibration Cost £29.99 inc VAT Expiry Date No Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 107 x 55 x 29 mm Product Weight 147g (Including Batteries) In The Box 1 x Breathalyzer, 3 x AAA Batteries, 5 x Professional Mouthpieces, Instruction Manual, Micro USB Cable Warranty 12 Months (Register your unit for 3 years) EAN 5060318910205 - Media Reviews
Media Reviews
“The AlcoSense devices are class acts and the Excel is pretty much all the breathalyser you’ll need."
Auto Express October '22
Group Test Winner
26th April 2019
Rating: ★★★★★
"AlcoSense is the clear industry leader... On both price and performance, the Excel is a gem."
Read the full article here
2018
Rating: ★★★★★
The AlcoSense Excel came out top in Auto Express Magaziine's breathalyser Group Test featuring ten breathalysers from 6 different brands! Testing under lab and real world conditions they concluded:
"AlcoSense has the edge here... [the Excel] proved accurate at all levels. A great combination of price and performance."
21/7/17
The AlcoSense Excel was nominated by the German Design Council for the 2018 German Design Awards. It won the Medical and Transport categories for Excellent Design.
11/11/2016
"Christmas can be a boozy time of year and many revellers hit the road the morning after a drop too many. Do them (and other road users) a favour with this breathalyser from top brand AlcoSense. We tested the AlcoSense Pro before Christmas last year but this new model promises even more."
Read the full article here.
16/12/2016
"the Excel was compared with the results from a £2,000 police breathalyser. The police unit gave a reading of 0.333mg/L... with the same alcohol sample, the Excel gave an exact reading of 0.339mg/L."
Read the full article here
“Extremely accurate and will help to keep you safe the morning after the night before!”
29/10/2020
Read the full article here
09/04/2017
“The AlcoSense Excel is [for] those who rely on their license for work or play, and who seek reliability and accuracy at an affordable price. We tested the accuracy of the AlcoSense Excel against a £13,000 evidential breathalyser used in Police stations and the readings were almost identical.”
Read the full review here (the article is below the Volvo Review)
October 2020"...we would certainly suggest having one of these at your disposal"
Read the full review here
14/05/2018
“It’s an easy-to-use personal breathalyser that can be set up for use in different countries with different drink-drive limits. It is chunkily-constructed and is designed to give accurate, trustworthy readings"
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19/12/2016
"it's easier than you think to unintentionally drink drive the morning after a boozy Christmas evening if you went a bit too far with the Bailey's the night before...the AlcoSense Excel brings a new level of accuracy and reliability for drivers, a great passive-aggressive Christmas gift for your favourite booze hound friend"
Read the full review here
21/12/2016
"Setup is straightforward...Using the device is incredibly easy. It's quick, clear and leaves you in little doubt about whether you're over the limit or not.... AlcoSense Excel offers far greater accuracy and can be used again and again, handy for anyone who drives for a living."
Read the ful review here
25/11/2016
"Class leading accuracy"
30th November 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
“The AlcoSense Excel tells you unequivocally if you’re okay to drive. It’s reusable, looks great, and has earned a reputation as one of the best affordable breathalyzers on the market. It gives readings that reliably match those given by official (£13,000!) police readers; incredible given that it costs less than 100.”
18th May 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
Winner: Recommended Award“AlcoSense Excel and Pro review: Are these the best breathalysers in the business?”
“Yes. The AlcoSense Excel and especially the Pro are great products. They’re easy to use and packed with thoughtful features and, most importantly, they’re accurate. But is it worth your while spending up to £150 on one? … Absolutely. These devices will tell you unequivocally and, with absolute clarity, if you’re okay or not to drive.”
Read the full review here
19th May 2017
Rating: 9/10
“The AlcoSense was consistent in both tests when compared to the calibrated alcometer [Lion 500 Police Breathalyser]. That's quite impressive… In the few weeks I've had the unit I've had no issues with testing, the unit has consistently produced a reading that matches what I expected given the drinks consumed.
It's compact, easy to use and reliable. If you're in the market for a breathalyser then you can't go wrong with this one.”
Read the full review here
May 2017 Issue
"AlcoSense Excel is the perfect travel partner"
12/07/2018
"Overall the Excel is incredibly simple to use, lightweight and can offer a sense of reassurance when you wake up. Although the AlcoSense Excel retails for £99.99, the sound of mind this product can provide is priceless."
07/12/2016
"It's extremely simple to use and fairly foolproof.....its accuracy and reliability make it a good choice.....the AlcoSense Excel is a reasonably priced way to get an accurate gauge on blood alcohol level"
24/11/2016
"If you are looking for a personal breathalyser, then get the AlcoSense Excel breathalyser...a high quality fuel cell breathalyser which has outstanding functions and accuracy to a sub-£100 price point."
We tried the AlcoSense Excel to find out how easy aftermarket breath testers are to use. The Excel seems like a lot but it can be reused as many times as you like. This means you don't have to keep buying cheaper one-shot breath test kits. Another advantage of the AlcoSense tester is you can easily adjust the limit to match the legal drink-drive threshold of whatever country you're in.July 2017 Issue of Motorhome Motorcaravan Monthly
“highly accurate and reliable, and has a compact and easy-to-use design. It features a slide mechanism
that keeps the sensor and blow tube receptacle covered when not in use, and the colour screen makes levels of tipsiness easy to read. Also, limits can easily be adjusted to the country you’re travelling in”
Frost Magazine
24/11/2016
"We could not be more of a fan of this.....It is superb value and it can save your life and your job.....A brilliant device to keep in your bag"
"We can't recommend it enough"
Rating: ★★★★★
"The Excel's sensor is identical to the law enforcement version, just smaller, giving the Excel unrivalled accuracy at this price point"
"At only £100 there are no negatives to the Excel....and with the positives being potentially lifesaving it is a worthwhile investment"
March 2017
Rating: ★★★★★
"It's simple to use...gives you an instant reading... a valuable piece of kit. Highly recommended."
May 2017 Issue
Awarded "Top Gadget" May 2017
"There's no doubt every car should have one of these in the glovebox!"
March 2017
"We used a breath alcohol simulator, the same equipment used for calibration and accuracy checking Police evidential breathalysers, to compare the readings of the Excel and a £1,700 Police breathalyser. Both the Excel and the Police breathalyser showed exactly the same."
- Customer Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 from 616 customer reviews
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Excellent
by Carlos1981 on 22/09/2024
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Brought from Halfords , very easy to set up and use
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So Easy to Use
by birch716 on 21/09/2024
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So easy to use and I love being Risk Free after a drink- the morning after festivals & gigs, or after having a relaxed Sunday drink at the pub for lunch.
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Great Product
by MikeT on 18/09/2024
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Very useful for students for the morning after. A must buy.
Works so well we have bought one for each car / student.Rating -
Very Pleased with Alcosense Excel
by C.L. on 01/09/2024
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I purchased an AlcoSense Excel unit last week in Halfords ,Dublin and I’m very pleased with it.
I did a lot of online research before making up my mind and the AlcoSense Excel really stood out because of its Platinum Fuel Celll technology which is used in the Garda breathalysers in Ireland.
I will be required to attend a few work social occasions in the coming months which will most likely go on late into the night and as I live in a rural area , Public Transport and Taxis are not an option My first impressions of the unit were very positive with “Apple” like packaging and the unit feels very rugged while being ergonomic and neat to the touch.
Initial setup was was a dawdle with very clear instructions in a very comprehensive little booklet so it was ready to go in about five minutes.
I have used it on one occasion since purchase and it is very reassuring to see the low level of BAC and I could drive without fear of encountering a Garda checkpoint.
I am delighted with my purchase which seems good value for a quality item and I can wholeheartedly recommend it .Rating -
So far, so very good
by DaveP on 31/08/2024
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So far, so very good. Has taught my wife and I a lot about how our bodies metabolise alochol diferently over different periods and circumstances and has given me added reassurance that I'm safe and legal to drive, especially the morning after a few beers. Seems very consistent, very easy to use and clear information. The useful directions that come with it says by law it also over-reads by 20%, given a further useful safe guard.
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Great investment
by Ivan on 16/08/2024
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Great product, well worth the investment and peace of mind. I was using the disposable ones for a long time but this gives me much more confidence in the results. Every driver should have one!
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Recommended
by Anonymous on 16/08/2024
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easy to set up and use. Why you would not use one of these the morning after is beyond me.
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Simple to use
by JD on 09/08/2024
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Very easy to setup and use. No idea of longevity but seems well made.
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Good product. Easy to use.
by Vic on 04/08/2024
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Well made and easy to use. I wish l had bought it sooner and will not hesitate to recommend it.
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Excellent Purchase
by Stuartf9 on 01/08/2024
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This breathalyser is easy to use, compact and everythingo you need. I compared to my friends Police unit and it is so accurate. Cheap for total price of mind.
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Excel excels
by Yabber dabber on 26/07/2024
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Bought the excel as a brand new in box on ebay and was immediately impressed with the quality of the unit. Works brilliantly and is an absolute bargain - great accuracy and built to last. Best on the market imho …..
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upgrade
by caroline on 26/07/2024
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used these for years and needed a new one. This is easy to use and clear. very good to ensure you are safe to drive
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Better safe than sorry
by Shaun on 18/07/2024
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No one should knowingly drive whilst unfit through drinking. This is a small price to pay for the peace of mind to know you're not only safe but legal to drive too.
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Massively superior to earlier version
by Alan on 09/07/2024
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I had an earlier model which served me very well indeed. The Excel is in a different league - easy to use and, apparently, extremely reliable. Highly recommended
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Excellent bit of kit, easy to use.
by GeorgeWoodturner on 12/06/2024
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Excellent bit of kit, easy to use and accurate. Well worth the money to have peace of mind.
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Great product
by Johnjo on 12/06/2024
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My previous breathalyser was smaller, without mouthpieces and slipped easily into pocket. This is much bigger which is the only downside. I knew the dimensions before buying so no complaint. The greater promised accuracy is worth it and the mouthpieces should, hopefully make it last longer rather than the ones you blow into directly.
I haven’t actually used it yet but I can see that everything is wiry as it should and is easy to use.Rating -
Easy to use
by Karsten on 09/06/2024
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The Alcosense Excel is very easy to set up and use. Will be right next to my car keys when I want to be sure it is safe to drive
KarstenRating -
Super
by Karolina on 31/05/2024
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Poręczny, dokładny, łatwy w obsłudze. Polecam
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Good device !
by Adam on 27/05/2024
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Hi, I was thinking which one to buy then I decided for alcosense
Excel fuel and it works pretty well.
I can recommend it for everyone !Rating -
Brilliant piece of equipment
by Debbie on 27/05/2024
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This product is very accurate and very easy to set up and use would highly recommend
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Great item
by Pk on 22/05/2024
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Purchased the Alcosense Excel and very happy
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Upgrade indeed!
by SammyG on 16/05/2024
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Traded in my recalibration needing Elite3 for this and delighted that I have done so. More reassuring sensor, and so much quicker to be ‘ blow ready ‘…..it just feels better quality.
Easy to set up and go.Rating -
A great upgrade
by Gruberdog on 15/05/2024
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This is not the first alcosense I have bought because i have passed them on to my children as they have become old enough to drive and this has just happened again. I gave my lite to one of my daughters and treated myself to an Excel. Yes it is more expensive and thus not necessary the lite does the job just fine, but i like the ease and speed of use. It claims greater accuracy which I cannot confirm but it is more user friendly and for me worth the extra money.
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Really excellent product
by James on 03/05/2024
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I find this to be a really excellent product, that I use to help me make sure I am well within safe limits before driving the next day!
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Brilliant Peace Of Mind
by Jevon H on 29/04/2024
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Bought this due to the nature of my job and love being out and about on the weekends when i'm off work. As i'm a HGV driver my licence is extremely important to me, not that i really have any alcohol in the week. It gives me a little peace of mind for when I have a few on the friday/saturday afternoons/evenings. I rarely tend to drive on the sundays due to always worrying that i may be over the limit the following day........ even if i may not be over.
Purchased this on Friday and its amazing. Tried it the morning after on the saturday and it was green, knowingly that I only had had a few the night before.
Tried it again after 4-5 cans of beer on the saturday afternoon and it flagged up red (No Driving). The sunday morning after around 7am I tried it again and it was under the limit (Green). Don't get me wrong i'd still always wait 2-3 hours after that to drive anyway just incase it was slightly out BUT it stops my anxiety of the big panic i may be illegally driving. Thanks guys really happy with my purchase. A***Rating -
Excellent Product
by Sid on 19/04/2024
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Good instruction manual, easy to set up and simple to use
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Excellent product. Purchased through Halfords
by James on 13/04/2024
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Very good product. Easy to use. Good simple instructions
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Professional Driver
by Josh on 08/04/2024
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As a professional driver my licence is key to my work. I have used disposable breathalysers in the past, but have not always been confident that they are accurate. So I have bought this, and used it a couple of times now. I am much happier as not only can i see that I am safe to drive, but there is a clear number showing me exactly how safe.
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Does what it says on the tin
by Paul on 08/04/2024
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I have bought this mainly for the morning after. I don’t drink, but the rest of the family do, and if drinking they don’t drive. However, the morning after can be a worry sometime. Already used and was simple, easy to use and gave confidence. I love the face that you can build in your own level for testing. As such we have set it below the legal limit for additional peace of mind.
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AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer
by AdamF on 26/03/2024
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Ive had the AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer for a couple of days. initiually i was sceptical of the readings but they are true. I'm an Alcholic in recovery. This device will help me prove abstinece. I'm grateful that there is a product, such as this, that is available to the public.
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Useful Purchase
by jonscase on 25/03/2024
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I bought the AlcoSense Excel because we are planning a campervan trip to Scandinavia and are aware that the drink drive limits are much stricter than in the UK, especially in Sweden and Norway. I wanted a machine that could be set to the limits of the countries we will be travelling through - and have taken the opportunity to test at those limits in advance to see what results might expect. So far I'm very happy with the Excel - it is easy to use and changing alcohol levels is quite straightforward. The only downside I can see is the need (at a cost) to have the machine recalibrated annually - althought I can see that to maintain it's accuracy would be important.
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Excellent device
by Leedslad on 24/03/2024
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Purchased the device as an upgrade from an entry level device. One of the best choices I have made extremely accurate and of good quality. Highly recommend. Chris
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Great piece of kit
by Brownie1957 on 19/03/2024
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Great piece of kit gives great peace of mind at a great price. Very pleased with this product.
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Alcosense exel
by Tommy on 19/03/2024
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Fantastic product, easy to set up easy to use, highly recommended.
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Perfect middle of road breathalyser
by Lakesie on 15/03/2024
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By which of course I mean mid range, not for use in the middle of the road :)
This uses the police style sensor which is more accurate and IMO a lot more meaningful than the cheaper models but while still having very high accuracy when compared to the top of the range. I've compared with the top end model that my dad has and whilst of course there's variation even between breaths on the same device the results are close enough that I don't think you particularly need to go higher than this model unless you've seen a feature you really need. I have no problem blowing at the correct pressure without the gauge that's displayed in the more expensive versions.Rating -
Upgrade
by Gav7777 on 01/03/2024
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My wife and I had been using the lite 2 for quite a while but I now drive for a living and we felt it would be better to get something a bit more accurate. The Excel is larger but feels like a more professional product and it’s quick and easy to use. The lite 2 takes quite a while to be ready for use and the blow tubes are like straws. Sometimes when I was blowing I would run out of puff. The Excel is ready to go in about 10 seconds and the larger mouthpiece makes it much easier to blow for the required duration. I like the very clear screen information and I’m very happy with my purchase.
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Excellent
by Keith on 01/03/2024
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Excellent product. I’ve done tests in the mornings when you are most vulnerable without knowing your limits and they were negative. Today’s test was positive at 8am so I didn’t drive , without testing I would normally I would have driven. Tested at 9.30 it was negative and. The device may seem expensive but it will save you a lot of hassle and it gives peace of mind knowing you are ok to drive.
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`Brilliant device
by Oakers on 27/02/2024
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This device is great. If I enjoy a few drinks I want to be sure when I'm safe to drive and this is great. Simple to use and very quick results.
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Easy to use
by Lee C on 27/02/2024
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I bought the Excel breathalyser after weeks of researching. Although price is important, value for money is more important and this breathalyser certainly appears to be good value. It's easy to set up and use with a simple to follow menu. Although a case as standard would be beneficial, I would highly recommend this product.
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Easy to set up, use and understand
by Robert J on 26/02/2024
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Having once been stopped & random breathalysed at noon on my way to catch a long haul flight (I had been drinking the night before, and registered zero on the test), I had been looking for a reliable device to check my fitness to drive “the day after” before driving in future. The Alcosense Excel fits the bill - easy to understand, thanks to proper printed handbook, easy to set up and at a reasonable price.i can recommend the Excel unreservedly.
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A very good buy
by Steve on 25/02/2024
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I used the part exchange service from my old unit that was the cheaper model and although that was fairly accurate it did need calibration so decided to upgrade instead.
Very happy with the excel and seems to be very accurate.Rating -
Brilliant design and very accurate.
by Geoff H on 15/02/2024
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I bought the Excel Breathalyser after a lot of deliberation and reading. The Excel is brilliant and does exactly what i want, i am not a big drinker so do understand that it effects us all differently and believe me if i have to wait an hour or two thanks to the Excel it will be more than worth the cost of it. The only negative i have is not with the Excel itself it is that i think a case that would protect it and store the mouthpieces should be with it.
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Simple and easy to use
by Simon on 11/02/2024
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The AlcoSense Excel is a simple to use device. The interface is simple and uncluttered with an intuitive three button control system. I went for the Excel as I was planning on traveling around Europe this year and wanted an indication that I’d be good to drive in the morning. The instructions talk you through changing the settings for all the countries I was worried about. I tried it out and found operating the device exceeding easy.
My only word of warning would be that my partner is asthmatic, and struggles to exhale for the required period. I’d assume this would be the same for a police test also however. But worth noting if purchasing for someone that struggles in that area.Rating -
Great Product
by Gazza821 on 09/02/2024
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I have had three Alcosense Breatherlyzers and this latest Alcosense excel that I have purchased is easy to use and seems very accurate.
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Accuracy
by Michael on 24/01/2024
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I have used this unit on several occasions, ranging from light, medium and heavy drinking sessions and in all tests the results have proved accurate
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you get what you pay for!
by Paul on 24/01/2024
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decided on buying the alcossence excel after previously using cheaper alternatives which were useless and very misleading. After testing it, I'm happy to leave a positive review as it seems very accurate and easy to use. well worth paying the extra to get an accurate reading. 5 stars!!
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Great products, shame about the lack of case
by Gvn on 21/01/2024
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This is a great product, however I think they should have included a case/holder in the price rather than charge £12 extra for just a plastic case
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Great peace of mind for the morning after.
by Bodge on 14/01/2024
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Purchased recently as an extra precaution to have to hand for family members to use before driving following festive get togethers. Easy to use for new users who haven't read the instruction book.
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Amazing!!
by Colette on 14/01/2024
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Highly recommend always make sure to check after a night of drinking now!!
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Excellent, Excel
by BigAl on 13/01/2024
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Upgraded from older model, easy to setup for Scotland readings and gives you confidence you are safe to drive if you had s wee drink the night before.
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Excellent product
by Gavin W on 10/01/2024
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Purchased this product yesterday to help Kids check before driving after a night out. Simple to set up and use
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Alco sense excel upgrade
by Aiky on 08/01/2024
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Bought alco sense excel and find it more advanced than the alco sense lite which I have had for a number of years although a bit more expensive, I find it easy to use and more up to date, so far no problems.
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Alcosense Excel. Highly recommend
by GregS27 on 07/01/2024
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Bought new model from Halfords having been very pleased with my previously model. Easy to use and works well. Good to have for those occasions when you want to check your BAC before driving.
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Easy to use within 2 minutes
by Robert M on 27/12/2023
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Bought the Alcosense Excel from Halfords, put in the batteries and good to go within a couple of minutes. The instructions and menu is simple to follow.
Gave it a test run and after just a couple of beers it quickly warned that you were near the limit and not to drive. Will certainly be using the morning after any drinking session just to be on the safe side.
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Only ever bought Alcosense
by Scottie Zee on 26/12/2023
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This is my second Alcosense product over the last 10 years, and needing to drive for my work, protecting my license is super important so I only trust these products to do that due to their accuracy and reliability. Highly recommend
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3 week tests
by petedeak on 24/12/2023
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I have now used this 21 different times over 3 weeks with various amounts of units/food and am now confident of driving and being below the limit at all times
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solid and reliable device
by Ian on 23/12/2023
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I was attracted by the fact this device uses a smaller version of the sensor used by the UK police. It is easy to use and gives predicable results which make sense in terms of amount drunk and reduction over time. A solid piece of kit with which I am very pleased.
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Good
by Zaneta on 21/12/2023
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Awesome!
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it's just like everyone says
by Romualda on 20/12/2023
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very easy to use and handy
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Very good
by Alan on 19/12/2023
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Very good breathalyzer. Easy to use and accurate. I recommend it to everyone
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Easy to use machine
by MarkN on 19/12/2023
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I found the Alcosense Excel model very easy to use, with clear instructions. I really like the fact that you can use it many times and the battery life is so long. But the main benefit - for me at least - is its ease of use. Fully recommended.
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5 star
by wellon on 19/12/2023
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good product well made saves you loosing your licence
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Perfect peace of mind device
by Nuz on 16/12/2023
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After being breathalized during the Police winter campaign (and registering zero alcohol), it made me think about driving the day after a couple of drinks. The alcosense Excel is a great device and very easy to use. Gave me the reassurance I need.
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Really useful
by Fork on 14/12/2023
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This is a great device to have with you if had a few to drink the night before and want to be sure safe to drive in the morning. Simple to set up and use would highly recommend.
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Great Product Design
by jaguarxjmike on 11/12/2023
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Compact and very easy to use. Instructions for setup is simply and quick. Have already used it and seems to perform well. A great product for piece of mind.
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Alcosense excel
by AG on 10/12/2023
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Good product, but the cable could be USB C
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Excellent product
by Mike66 on 08/12/2023
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Great looking product, Very easy to set up and clear instructions to use. Quick to get a result and the perfect item ensuring you stay legal the morning after.
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Excellent product
by Tony on 08/12/2023
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Good quality product. Nice design. easy to use
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Delighted
by Lyndon23 on 29/11/2023
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This works and is set up for England straight out of the box. All I had to do was set the date and time. I'm thoroughly delighted.
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Outstanding Value
by Blackburn Wholesale on 27/11/2023
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Perfect little device. For the price you pay you get a lot more. Accurate and compact, easy to use.
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The Excwl is an excellent product
by Astonfan on 20/11/2023
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Easy to use, compact and with excellent software.
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Very nice design and easy to use
by JoshT on 17/11/2023
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Tidy little product with simple instructions
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Absolutely super
by Scott Williamson on 15/11/2023
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After years of using an older model I decided to upgrade the the Excel. It is well made and very easy to use. The reading comes through very quickly. The options for changing settings, clock etc are easier than the older model. Overall I'm very pleased with this breathalyser.
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Compact, easy to operate - worth every penny to stay safe.
by Pete B on 07/11/2023
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Very easy to set up and operate. Gives a reading in a few seconds. Compact and easy to pack away. Highly recommended as a check on the morning after the night before. Worth every penny to stay safe.
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Really good and easy to use
by Fillip4philip on 28/10/2023
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So easy to use straight out the box, set up in a few minutes and is clearly a quality product. I’m looking forward to the peace of mind this will give me - especially in the morning after a session.
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Apt Product
by Rocks on 25/10/2023
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I bought AlcoSense Excel breath analyser few days back. As claimed, it is very easy, self intuitive to use. I would like to believe it gives the correct readings. I have tried it few times and it seems to give a correct analysis basis the drinks I have had. A very useful tool to stay and drive safe.
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First class product
by Busestrains on 10/10/2023
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I used it for the first time last night. Easy to use. Its essential that you read the does & don’ts first. British made, which makes re calibration easier. Feels really well made.
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Great bit of kit
by Colin G on 09/10/2023
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Easy to set up. Feels solid and good quality. Tested it out and got the readings I expected, so accurate as well. Highly recommend.
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Simple to set up, possibly a life saver
by Charlie R on 05/10/2023
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I just bought the Excel unit. I found it very simple to set up and put into operation. It will live in the car now. I bought it to eliminate any possible 'next day' issues. I dont drink lots, but no-one ever knows their personal limits. This will help ensure I am safe the following day (I hope)
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Well impressed
by Steve on 04/10/2023
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I have been well impressed with my Excel breathalyser. At my place of work, random testing has been put in place with a 9mlg max.
This is the first time I've used a breathalyser and find the Excel is well built,
easy to set up and use it also seems very accurate.
Now I have peace of mind in knowing how much I can drink in the evening.Rating -
Amazing product
by Leo on 01/10/2023
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Just wow I can finally be able to check myself if I’m safe to drive home!
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Alco Sense Excel
by Hoss on 29/09/2023
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This is an upgrade to my previous breathalyzer. I found the excel well made, compact , very easy to set up and user friendly.
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First go
by TomB on 27/09/2023
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Received our excel breathalyser which is a replacement for our old elite model. The new one seems to be a better build and sturdier than the old model. Also has a better dusplay, so far only used a couple of times but readings seem accurate enough as measured against police version. (My friends a police officer). Only little gripe is it seems to need a bit more of a breath than old one . Overall food value for money.
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Great buy
by Pushush35 on 22/09/2023
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Well made, esay to set up and use. Better safe than sorry.
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Love it
by Simpsonator on 19/09/2023
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This is my second Alcosense breathalyzer and I love it - easy to use and it keeps you safe!
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Peace of mind
by Marwin on 14/09/2023
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My 17 year old, rugby playing and hard drinking grandson has now passed his driving test. I am sure he won't drink and drive on the day, but having purchased this AlcoSense product I am now also sure he won't be driving the day after the night before!
It is easy to use and small enough to live in the glove box of the car. Very pleased with the purchase.Rating -
New Purchase for driving holiday
by K Saxton on 05/09/2023
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This was bought on a recommendation from Auto Express. So easy to set up. Readings are clear and straightforward. You can change levels to different countries, as required. Tested with a few drinks and appears to be accurate in it’s outputs. Would recommend- you can’t take any chances with your licence!
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Excellent product
by Robbo on 30/08/2023
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Bought this product to be safe and use to check the morning after. So far so good - good easy to follow instructions, easy to use and (I hope!) an accurate read out. Would definitely recommend.
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Great contribution to road safety
by Retired district judge on 23/08/2023
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Having spent forty years working in magistrates' courts I am very familiar with alcohol strengths and units. Many people have no idea about the consequences of what they've drunk - I've heard so many excuses, I could write a book about them! I've recently bought an Alcosense Excel and early testing has shown it to be incredibly accurate. I shall be using it for myself (and my wife!) and recommending it to friends and family.
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Would I recommend... Yes definitely
by smiffy3012 on 13/08/2023
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Firstly a great product for helping safety especially following morning after night out. Have been using Alcosense disposable bag breathalysers for some time, but finaly decided to purchase the Excel for £99.00. Used it a couple of times now and once with a friend of mine who is a policeman and we compared the results with the official Police issued one. And hey presto the results were exactly the same. So all. I'm all very impressed with this unit. Great product.
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Peace of Mind
by JuKatJo on 09/08/2023
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Easy to set up. Upgraded to excel version for even more peace of mind. I often have to go out early in the morning without warning and although not a big drinker I just welcome this extra layer of surety that I’m ok to drive.
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A very decent bit of kit
by RemiToon74 on 07/08/2023
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I bought this, following a close call and genuine morning after worry. I must admit I was sceptical but I’ve used it now twice. Once to see the impact the evening I’d had a few, it certainly knows that. Then the morning after to see how long until it went green. The shock is it’s a lot longer than you’d think, but it works. It stopped me getting behind the wheel for 2 extra hours! Well worth it. It makes you think. Which is great.
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Peace of mind
by Gem on 26/07/2023
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As someone new to driving, I purchased this to give me peace of mind that I'm safe to drive the morning after a few drinks. It appears to be very accurate and well made. I do think it's quite expensive but then cheaper models are available from the same manufacturer. It would be good to see these become more commonly owned for personal use to make our roads safer!
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Peace of Mind
by DJRober on 24/07/2023
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There are so many variables at play when it comes to the amount of time it takes alcohol to leave our systems that I was always on edge about driving the morning after a fun night out. The accuracy of this has put my mind at rest, and I don’t have the stress of wondering when it’s safe for me to drive. Easy to use and not horrendously expensive.
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Great product
by Coullbruce19 on 19/07/2023
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Had an older breathalyser for a while but this one is next level. Great product and highly recommended.
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Good product
by RJ on 16/07/2023
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Simple setup, easy to use and reassuring for the morning after, recommended.
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Game Changer
by CalumO on 15/07/2023
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I bought the Alcosense excel for my partner's son, who has just passed his test. Having owned and used one for over 18mths these devices are a game changer for me. All doubt about morning after driving can be eliminated by using Alcosense excel to test if you are fit to drive.
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Very good
by Ace on 13/07/2023
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It's very accurate and easy to use
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No more doubts !
by Pete R on 13/07/2023
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Since using this I have been surprised as to how long it can take before giving a safe to drive reading. I now have the ability to check whenever I feel the need.
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Executive
by miki3037 on 04/07/2023
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Product is excellent. Everybody should have this at home. High recommended. Multi language very helpful ????
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Invaluable!
by kfs on 28/06/2023
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Brilliant product, gives me the reassurance that I’m OK to drive in the morning. Can't recommend too highly!
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Useful product
by Stuart on 27/06/2023
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Used regularly and I believe it to be accurate. easy to use straight out of the box
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Excellent
by Emyr Huws on 18/06/2023
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So happy that I purchased this product, such an easy to use and uaeful device.
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Product seems to work well.
by GenericPotato on 29/05/2023
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Easy to understand and setup and seems a great product. Would recommend.
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Alcosense Excel use
by richardgore1200 on 28/05/2023
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Good size so its not going to get lost nor is it to big to put in a jacket pocket. simple to use and to change the warning levels if you go abroad. It would have been nice at the price to have a few presets in the device, i.e. UK, France, Spain but I can't complain too much. Its an insurance policy to help stop you making the wrong decision to drive the next day after a a few drinks or a few more drinks!
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Breathalyser
by Aisling McKiernan on 20/05/2023
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Money well spent. Easy to set up. Clear instructions. Very useful
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Amazing
by Poppyjade on 19/05/2023
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Amazing product. Puts mind at ease knowing I'm under the limit. Realy easy to use. Good little gadget to have in car as sometimes I find I can drink lods less then overs all depends on everything eating exercise ect. We'll worth buying
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Useful and surprisingly accurate
by Maxtig on 15/05/2023
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A useful device, that will measure and let you know how much alcohol is in your breath and if there too much time left before your date to drive. Just beware can be tricky to get the flow right when blowing.
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Easy to Setup and Use
by Wilkie on 13/05/2023
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I am vey impressed with the Excel unit, the instruction manual is clear and easy to follow, also the online videos are good. Glad I bought this as its superior to cheaper makes.I works a treat.
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A good breathalyser at fair price
by StuB on 09/05/2023
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I've had other breathalysers in the past but this is the first time I've felt confident in the results. I'm happy that what it says after testing gives you the ability to make an informed decision. The unit is simple to set up and use, nothing too complicated and very easy to understand the results it gives. Would recommend.
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Essential for the morning after.
by GeorgeWoodturner on 08/05/2023
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This is essential for the morning after you have been out drinking. It is easy and quick to set up and use. Well built and the manual is very informative. A real investment.
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An Elegant, functional design
by JohnB on 26/04/2023
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The AlcoSense Excel is an elegantly designed breathalyzer - solidly built with easy to use input buttons and a clear display.... The manual is well worth reading and should help you get the best performance from this useful product.
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Very easy to use
by Tmac on 25/04/2023
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Set up in few minutes and very simple to use. Clear screen and instructions
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Beyond happy
by Matty2287 on 05/04/2023
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Having gone to get an older model recalibrated, I was sent an email saying that they were unable to do it due to said age. I was then offer a choice of models at a slightly reduced price, having looked up the spec and previous reviews I choose this one. I am happy to report that I chose well. The set up is a doddle and don’t be worried about it being a brick in size, it’s probably the same size as an early 2000’s sliding phone. I prefer seeing my results in Mg/L and that was easy to swap to that too. All in all a good device and will last me as long as my other model, if not more. Don’t delay you won’t be disappointed.
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Alcosense Excel
by Russ on 03/04/2023
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Received this today as a present. I’d never drive after having a drink but wanted a device which was rated well, to give me peace and mind the morning after. Feels very well built and easy to set up / intuitive even without referencing the instructions. Only done one dummy run so far. Only thing I’d like to see is the manufacturer taking steps to reduce plastic waste on the blow tubes. Seems silly to have to throw these away after one use and I don’t intend to do that tbh. Good clean and dry should be ok.
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Great breathalyser
by KW on 19/03/2023
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So easy to set up and use
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Great bit of kit
by James K on 15/03/2023
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I purchased the Excel as a replacement to my old elite device. What an upgrade! This feels a lot more ‘premium’ than my old one. It’s easy to use and clear readout takes out the guess work. It’s also great in that it can use both blow tubes and mouthpieces which allowed me to use spare tubes from my previous device. Would recommend!
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Promises great things
by Nathaniel on 14/03/2023
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Quick and easy to set up, quick clear results. A little expensive but promises to be one of the more reliable and accurate breathalysers on the market
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Excellant
by Pugh ie. on 14/03/2023
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Great breathalyser, easy to use and very accurate.
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Great but if kit that can save your license
by Chris H on 22/02/2023
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Have had a few alcohol breathalysers but this Alcosense Excel is simple and accurate one at a good price point. A must, recommended.
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Excellent
by Dingle on 10/02/2023
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Very happy with this product it is excellent and very easy setup ????.
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Invested in Fuel Cell!
by Jerome on 06/02/2023
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Having had the previous Elite i have now invested in the Excel with its Fuel Cell technology, NOT disappointed! The unit is working well for my needs.
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Breathalyser
by Andy c on 02/02/2023
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Top Quality Breathalyser at an affordable price, so easy to use and read the results and fits nicely into our case with a mouthpiece.
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Great product giving piece of mind
by RubyLucy on 01/02/2023
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Purchased this product as an upgrade from AlcoSense lite2 which was also good. We are a family of 5 drivers including three young adults and find this product invaluable, it gives real peace of mind especially when my son has a driving job. It is really easy to set up and use and we find the non-return valve blow piece a good enhancement to avoid any possible errors. Compact with a quality feel.
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Breathalyser
by The Dyke on 26/01/2023
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This product is ideal, it does exactly what it says.
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Excellent customer service
by Martyn on 25/01/2023
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I tested this at Hogmanay and kept blowing zero so I contacted customer services who arranged for the machine to be sent to their labs for testing. The machine worked fine under lab conditions - I just need to drink more, I'll gladly take that advice! But they were so nice about my concerns putting my mind at ease, ringing me to update me on the progress and really put my faith back in the machine and all done free of charge. You cannot fault service as good as this. I would not have driven anyway with what I had consumed so what scares me the most is when you hear about drivers being 2,3 or 4 times over the legal limit just how much alcohol they have consumed to get readings that high!
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Great product
by Slaw on 21/01/2023
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Great product everything works great and it's compact.
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A great product
by jeff.n on 14/01/2023
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A terrific product, compact and easy to use...great build quality.
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Seems like a great piece of kit.
by Peter on 03/01/2023
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This looks a well made piece of kit very easy to set up and very easy to navigate around the menu, bought it just before the new year celebrations in Scotland and used it each morning and was a bit confused as it says I was OK when I thought I would not, probably not had as much to drink as I thought and did have a good nights sleep before the test, my wife then tried it and she was over the limit, tried it next day again I had been drinking the night before and it sure showed I was over, will continue to test it out and see how it performs but so far so good.
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Alcosense Excel - Peace of Mind
by VeeFourTee on 30/12/2022
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Have been intending to get one of these for ages, so glad I finally got around to it. A nicely made unit and very easy to use. Such good value when you consider all the costs/hassle associated with the worst case scenario. Thoroughly recommended.
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Great product and customer Service
by Mark on 28/12/2022
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This is a great quality product with clear instructions and ready to use out of the box. I had a couple of questions and found the customer service easy to contact, very knowledgeable and helpful. Highly recommend - It is a small price to pay to ensure your safety and others.
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Excellent product
by Gman on 27/12/2022
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I'd highly recommend this breathalyzer. Very easy to unbox, set up and very simple to use.
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Alcosense excel
by Pistolpete on 22/12/2022
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Highly recommend this product easy to set up and use
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Great Product
by Kevin on 22/12/2022
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I bought this product and find it really useful. It give me great piece of mind the day after a few beers known I’m okay to drive. Nice and easy to use great product.
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Very good
by Alec on 21/12/2022
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Very easy to set up and use
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Good product
by Richard on 20/12/2022
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I have yet to calibrate the device in use but it seems of good quality and I am pleased
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AlcoSense Excel Fuel Cell Breathalyzer
by simondo75 on 18/12/2022
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Very happy with this. Worth the extra ££s for quality for sure!!
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Very satisfied
by Chips on 15/12/2022
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I am very happy
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Very accurate and easy to use
by Tk on 13/12/2022
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Really easy to set up and straight forward to use.
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Just what I was looking for
by Cod on 12/12/2022
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I was after a breathalyser for the rare occasions that I have a few drinks at night and especially at the festive season.
This comes up top in all the reviews and I can see why.
Well built and a reliable result every time, no more guess work if you feel ok to drive.Rating -
No Brainer
by JohnS on 09/12/2022
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Bought this for safety and peace of mind over the Festive Season. Always hate that "Morning After" dilemma of "How strong was that drink" , "Im I ok to drive yet"
Had a personal breathalyzer before but found the unit had gone out of calibration (didn't even know this was a thing). The unit is easy to set up and the bright display leaves you in no doubt of whether you are fit to drive or not. The recalibration service means you never have to question if your readings are accurate or not.Rating -
Superb
by David on 07/12/2022
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Bought this after my old alcosence bit the dust with age and design.
This is a different level amazing retail price for a product you can be confident is accurate so easy to use HIGHLY RECOCOMENDEDRating -
High quality product
by Daveygee on 04/12/2022
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Receive my excel recently, ready for the holiday season. Really impressed with the design and feel. Tested and it is very easy to use. Pleased with my purchase. Great price too!
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Great Product
by Dmc on 01/12/2022
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This is fab, I would recommend and such a great price.
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5 Stars
by HughM on 01/12/2022
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This is a great product, would definitely recommend.
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Great Product
by Cy on 29/11/2022
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Great product - very handy, I leave it in my car.
It seems quite precise as well.
I really recommend.Rating -
Easy
by Zig10 on 28/11/2022
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Just got the alcosense excel. So easy to set up and use. Tested within minutes of opening the box and confidence in the product to give an accurate reading.
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AlcoSense Excel
by Welsh lad on 28/11/2022
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what to say, it works and good value for money.
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Brilliant
by CC on 20/11/2022
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Very easy to use and very reliable
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Simple and very handy
by O Walker on 18/11/2022
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I’ve been after a breathalyser for the morning after the night before for a while; this seemed from other reviews to be the most effective at this price point so I decided to go ahead and purchase one. I’m very glad I did! I drive for work so if it’s a big risk to drive potentially still drunk from the night before, hence why I’m delighted that this is so easy to use and seemingly accurate!
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Alcosense Excel
by Richard Harvey on 10/11/2022
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Bought mainly to use for the morning after. Easy to set up. Easy to use and a lot cheaper than losing your license! Would recommend to anyone especially with Christmas just around the corner.
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Great product
by Stephen jones on 07/11/2022
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Really impressed with the device, it is very good quality and perfect for the morning after, would highly recommend as I feel it is very good value for money.
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Great Product
by Russell on 31/10/2022
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Received Alcosense Excel. Very easy to set up. Gives a quick result for peace of mind when driving the day after.
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Excellent Trade In Deal, Great Product
by Paul Weston on 20/10/2022
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Traded in my original Elite and bought this Excel fuel cell model. Easy to set up and use, a great thing to have, especially for the day after. Great investment.
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Fantastic product
by Elizabeth on 19/10/2022
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Fantastic product and excellent customer service everytime.
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Alcosense excel
by Big G on 13/10/2022
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Great product for keeping you safe and within the law t he morning after. Driving with alcohol in your system is totally wrong and the excel gives peace of mind. Great after sales service. Karl talked me through my problem, not the easiest task when dealing with some of the over 70s.
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Well worth having.
by Dan C on 04/10/2022
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We had the alkosense lite before after a friend recommended it when they lost their license the day after drinking. The alkosense lite proved how easy it was to think we were under the limit when we weren't. It got to the time to replace it and we had a £15 discount after trading the old one in for a new Alkosense Excel. Very pleased with the new one.
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Great piece of kit
by Michael B on 14/09/2022
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This is really easy to use, and very reassuring. I use it Sunday mornings when taking my kids to football. If I'm anywhere near the limit, I don't go anywhere near the car. It's taken all the guess work out!
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Easy to Set-up
by marc on 14/09/2022
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Ideal addition to the morning after checklist! Simple to use. Would be nice if it came with a bag that held both the product and the mouthpieces.
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Great product
by Phil on 06/09/2022
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This new breathalyser is a major improvement on my old alcosense unit.
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Absolutely brilliant!
by Matsen on 21/08/2022
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Extremely easy to set up and use. I can really recommend it.
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Makes perfect sense to have this !
by Kay on 19/08/2022
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I am pleased with this purchase , mainly bought for
peace of mind . I have tested it twice and seems
accurate to what I would expect. Small enough to carry
around when out and easy to use .To point out you have to wait a
minimum of 30 minutes after finishing a drink to test
but preferably over an hour . It only comes with 5
blow pieces and then you have to purchase more .
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Very very good with room for improvement
by Dazzler on 04/08/2022
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On the whole, the Excel is a great bit of kit. Easy to set up, easy to use, and is very well made.
Being really picky - I would prefer better damped buttons. They’re very ‘clicky’ and you really need to press them in a certain position as opposed to anywhere on the button surface.
The thing that bothers me though is the single use plastic waste (mouthpieces). In this day and age, isn’t there a compostable material that could be used? I very much hope so in the near future.
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Thank you for your review.
The mouthpieces are recyclable at home, pop them in your household recycling bin.
We are working on greener alternatives and will do everything we can to makes these changes as quickly as possible.
Andrew Scaife
AlcoSense LaboratoriesRating -
A must have
by 848phantom on 31/07/2022
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I have had the original digital elite model for years but finally decided it's time to upgrade. So glad I did,no messing about doing calibration to get it to work for the first time and it's a must have as times you feel okay in the morning but still fail.
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A doddle to set up and use
by Bobz on 20/07/2022
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Easy to follow instructions, even for a pensioner like me. Very simple procedure, quick to use and results easy to view. I've done a quick checklist for the pack to make sure that I've not used mouthwash or eaten ripe fruit, smoked etc. within 30 mins. to make sure the results are accurate - a card with that info on it would be useful, but I'll make and laminate my own.
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Alco sense excel
by Ek on 14/07/2022
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Works well. No issues. Used the trade in scheme and upgraded for a good price. Delivery was very fast. Recommend trading in old device for a discount.
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Alcosense Excel
by Richp69 on 26/06/2022
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I was bought this for my birthday, we’d been thinking about getting one for a while as we both drive in the mornings a few times a week and have often wondered how long alcohol really stays in the system.
We tried it out this morning and were reassured by the results.
It’s really easy to use and we’ll also take it abroad with us as you can change the limits, although this isn’t really necessary as it gives you a reading you can use against the prevailing limit.Rating -
Good design and easy to use
by Rob on 13/06/2022
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The Alcosense Excel unit is well designed and easy to use. It does not require a long warm up delay and quickly gives a clear result. The colour coded warning screens take the guesswork out of the decision whether it is advisable to drive. The unit warns about possible damage to the sensor of premature use while alchohol could still be in the mouth and advises a 90 minute period when there still might be an increase in the level. This is of concern when the use is to determine if you are safe to drive now rather than the morning after.
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Great price/performance
by Richy_y2 on 13/06/2022
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Really pleased with the peace of mind the Excel offers, simple to use and with good enough accuracy for my requirements.
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Life Saver
by Mike P on 12/06/2022
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Brilliant device and this is my 3rd one - wouldn't be without and what peace of mind it gives- brilliant..
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life saving product
by richard on 10/06/2022
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recently purchased and already influenced my driving for the good
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delighted
by ROBERT on 09/06/2022
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i am so glad i bought this product , very accurate, easy to set up and use , would highly recommend
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Alco Sense Excel
by John P on 08/06/2022
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Bought as a replacement for my Elite.
Easy to setup.
Like it stores your pervious readings
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Alco Sense Excel
by John P on 08/06/2022
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Replacement for Elite
Easy to set up reading much clearer.
Like it stores past readings. Glad I have made the change.Rating -
Bought for trip to Sweden
by Edds on 08/06/2022
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Used this to make sure i was not over the limit in Sweden as there drink drive laws are very strict.
had to wait a few hours on two days, to make sure i was under the limit.
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Alcosense excel new
by Jaroslaw on 01/06/2022
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The excel breathalyzer works properly, the earlier lower model was not too good . I. am happy now
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Quality product
by TH on 27/05/2022
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It's a impressive quality product in appearance and handling.
Easy to set up and use, and what was important to me, easy to set to non-UK levels.
I've a pretty good idea of where my responsible UK alcohol consumption puts me for 'morning after' driving, but lower foreign limits left me wondering how safe (from prosecution) I was - the Excel unit removes that doubt, even if that does mean I need to wait longer before driving.
Also handy for when you are trying to be responsible but others are constantly 'topping' your drink up and you lose track of how much you've actually drunk!Rating -
Best personal inexpensive breathalyzer.
by Daniel87 on 26/05/2022
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Really pleased with quality, price and ease of use. I would recommend it to everyone that wants to stay safe and under the limit.
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Works well
by AndrewW on 13/05/2022
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This breathalyser is very easy and intuitive to use. I would highly recommend this piece of equipment to everyone who drinks. You cant put a price on safety!
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Great product
by Ian on 10/05/2022
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Based on previous reviews in both the Which and Auto Trader magazines and as a result I have recently purchased a Alcosense Excel.
I purchased this device based on review in which and Auto Express magazines. i have to say that it was very easy to set up and simple to use. i would highly recommend the Alcosense Excel to anyone who needs peace of mind when driving the next morning after drinking alcohol.Rating -
excellent
by Petrus on 03/05/2022
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bought new Alcosense Excel to replace older model on exchange scheme, so good value for money. much improved design. blow tube attachment a bit tight but I suppose needs to be. but really pleased with my purchase
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AlcoSense Excel - Fantastic breathalyser & peace of mind!
by Alex G on 28/04/2022
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I've been using AlcoSense products for years, this was a recent upgrade on an old Elite model and I'm absolutely delighted with it. Works quickly and effectively. Bought the separate case to keep it in good condition as well.
Count me a one happy customer!Rating -
Great product and very easy to set up and use
by Ukterry2 on 27/04/2022
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Bought the Alcosense excel last week. Was really impressed upon opening the box. Instructions were easy to understand and the unit was simple to set up. Very easy to use and also set the limits. Tried it out the day after 3 glasses of wine and was safe to drive. Not tried it yet on more alcohol but will do in the very near future. First impressions of this is great.
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I find myself extremely pleased with this product, confident of the results it delivers and particularly impressed with the excellent support afforded by the AlcoSense team.
by GrahamJ80 on 27/04/2022
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I had been using an AlcoSense Elite 1 for several years, with good performance; but recently its performance had become suspect since it regularly displayed ‘Err’ when blowing either softly or even harder to try and deliver an acceptable sample.
Consulting the Alco Sense team revealed that my Elite 1 was now 10 years old and beyond repair. I should also add that I’d never returned it for annual re-calibrations as recommended.
However, I was pleased to learn that AlcoSense offers an upgrade price discount as an incentive to trade in your existing unit as and when it becomes necessary. Also, on the basis that you have your unit recalibrated on an annual basis, then the warranty is extended from one to three years.
Therefore, I initially decided to invest in the AlcoSense Elite 3, but then after further consideration and discussion with the AlcoSense sales team, I decided instead to go for the AlcoSense Excel model. This model seemed more attractive for several reasons, the most important of which for me was the fact that its sensor is apparently a smaller version of exactly the same Fuel Cell sensor used by Police breathalysers.
To date, my short experience of using it has been very positive. It just seems so much simpler to use, does not appear sensitive to varying sample delivery pressure and quickly delivers its result.
Therefore, I find myself extremely pleased with this product, confident of the results it delivers and particularly impressed with the excellent support afforded by the AlcoSense team. They are all very much focused on ensuring complete customer satisfaction, via first class communication and ably providing the essential technical knowledge and application skill to keep you completely satisfied and confident in the on-going use of AlcoSense breathalyzers.Rating -
Quality product - good value
by Nigel C on 25/04/2022
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High quality product, easy to use. Gives clear results, reliably. Well worth the cost.
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Well made and easy to use. Peace of mind!
by JackF on 17/04/2022
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The product feels well made. It's very to easy to use. Definitely worth the money to prevent driving over the limit the next day. The only thing which is a bit annoying is having to calibrate it once a year for ~£30 but it's still worth the peace of mind. I just thought it wouldn't be needed yearly.
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Good product
by GaryM on 11/04/2022
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I purchased this from Halfords and it was easy to get started with it, with clear instructions and is simple to use.
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very good
by Tomasz on 10/04/2022
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I believe that the product is worth its price, this is my first breathalyser, so I have no comparison. but I think it's a good buy, I've used it a few times and everything works as it should
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Piece of mind
by ChrisC on 05/04/2022
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Bought this for our son who’s taking his car to university.
Easy to setup and use.
Gives both us and him great piece of mind for driving the day after a night out.
Bought in conjunction with the pack of mouthpieces and case to keep in his car.Rating -
You can't buy peace of mind.....
by Conor on 04/04/2022
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....or can you :-)
I'm the type that likes to go away for the weekend and have a few pints but I'm always worried about when its safe to drive home.
It's great to finally have a way to just know.
I'm genuinely very happy with the Excel.Rating -
Piece of mind
by ChrisC on 04/04/2022
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Bought this for our son who’s taking his car to university.
Easy to setup and use.
Gives both us and him great piece of mind for driving the day after a night out.
Bought in conjunction with the pack of mouthpieces and case to keep in his car.Rating -
Easy to use, UK product
by JIP on 03/04/2022
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Product arrived same day via Amazon. Easy to setup and use. Can't tell about accuracy yet because haven't had drink yet. Previous product I used was from China, and it stopped working withing a few weeks. Much happier having a product built in UK, by a UK company.
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Excellent product at the price point
by Russell on 25/03/2022
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Easy to use and great for peace of mind with the accuracy. The previous one I had from another manufacturer was very inaccurate.
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Excellent product
by JJ267 on 23/03/2022
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I bought this product for peace of mind due to work based testing. It’s easy to use and very accurate. Small enough to fit in your pocket. I’d highly recommend it for anyone that needs reassurance before driving/testing.
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Terrific item - so easy to use
by PayrollPaul on 22/03/2022
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This is a terrific item. Bought it for use by myself and my son for nights out and it is brilliant. Easy to use, straight forward to identify alcohol levels (like the idea that I can reconfigure it for where I am (Endland / Scotland etc).
Very impressed and would totally recommend it to anyone who asks.
Love the idea that you can register to be advised when it needs recalibrating!!Rating -
Alcosense Excel
by Lee8609 on 20/03/2022
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Purchased 20/03/22, very pleased with this little bit of kit, had used non branded ones before but this really does give you an accurate reading. Well worth the little extra to get this model.
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Really useful piece of equipment
by Funkus on 11/03/2022
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This unit has been really useful especially after I went to a party and had a few drinks, it let me know that I was over the limit, it takes the guesswork out of the morning after
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Polecam!!! z czystym sumieniem!!!
by Krzychu on 06/03/2022
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Po miesiącu używania alkomatu ALCOSENSE Excel, z czystym sumieniem polecam zakup. Zgrabna i dobrze wykonana rozsuwana obudowa, szybka obsługa, informuja o i ilości potrzebnego do badania wdmuchiwanego powietrza. Jedyna wada to brak w komplecie futerału w tej cenie produktu.
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Easy to use and good quality
by Bob on 01/03/2022
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Well made , easy to use with quick clear results. Bought mine from Halfords who were very helpful
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Good Product
by M Coombes on 18/02/2022
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Really good product, bought for personal use after a night out with the boys and needed to work early the next day. Results are instant and reliable. Wouldn’t buy anything other than alcosense
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Elegant and Functional
by Geebers on 06/02/2022
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A beautifully designed product of high quality that offers reassurance before driving, especially in the 'morning after' situations that can be so risky. A valued purchase.
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Excel-lent!
by Alancee on 06/02/2022
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Used Alcosense's excellent upgrade scheme to replace my old Elite with a new Excel model. Minor issues with the ordering process were dealt with quickly and professionally making for a great overall customer service experience (thanks Karl).
As for the Excel unit, it's a big step up in set up and usability over the old unit. Set up was very straightforward and the knowledge that this product uses exactly the same technology as the police units is very reassuring, as is the fact that the unit protects itself in the event that you blow just after a skinful. With the trade in deal it becomes a no brainer.
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Compact,neat.Peace of mind
by Lois on 06/02/2022
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Bought off Amazon via alcosense , compact sturdy ,easy to use after initial set up , set up took 3mins ,
Worth if for peace of mind after those occasional evenings out the night before.Rating -
Excellent Product
by KH on 05/02/2022
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Clearly written and easy to follow set up instructions. Very quick to set up and extremely straightforward to use. I had previously bought a cheaper one of a different make for my elder grandson when he first passed his driving test which was so complicated that it was like trying to plait fog. The Alcosense Excel was recommended to us by my sister and it is worth every penny of the extra cost. I will be purchasing a second one for my younger grandson if/when he passes his driving test.
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Reassuring build quality
by PEY13 on 05/02/2022
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Had the Alcosense lite for many years, when my son passed his driving test I gave him this and upgraded to the Excel, I have not been disappointed by either, excellent.
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Excellent
by Fiona Mcinall on 29/01/2022
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Very pleased with this device just up graded as had the other one for a few years and was out dated but we're well inpressed
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Does the job perfectly!
by azb94 on 25/01/2022
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No longer any need to worry if you're over the limit and no need to guess and risk your licence (or worse). Great device for a great price and simple to use, with quick results!
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Excellent Breath Tester
by Nick Gambling on 25/01/2022
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I received an Alcosense Excel as a Christmas present. This was a model I had listed as a preference, and I was not disappointed. The unit is very smart and ultra-easy to use. I chose this model as it appears to be more accurate than units that are not as expensive. My only reservation with any electronic breathalyzer is the fact that you must wait for approximately 30 mins before taking a reading, to allow the alcohol to enter via the stomach into the bloodstream. This means that you have to wait following your last drink before you can be sure as to whether or not you are fit to drive. Otherwise, I have no complaints and would highly recommend it. This is my second Alcosense, as I purchased one many years ago, which lasted well but the Excell is far superior to anything I have used previously.
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Very useful
by Chalke on 24/01/2022
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The alcosnese Excel is brilliant for peace of mind, especially the morning after drinking. It removes any doubt about where your levels are at, and with the device as compact and as easy to use as it is, it’s a no brianer. Very happy with the purchase.
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First test of product
by Rab on 21/01/2022
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I bought the Excel model just before Christmas and used it on Christmas Day after a large meal washed down with about 4 pints. I stopped drinking for about 3 hours and did the test. I was ok to drive but checked by waiting another half hour to do a second test and again I was ok.
I was quite surprised and would have liked to calibrate these results against a police breathalyser to double check that it was reading accuratelyRating -
Very good product
by Dave on 20/01/2022
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Well worth the money ease to use and set up the staff in Halford were very good explain all about the alcossense excel it going into my campervan
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Clear digital display.
by Deeljay on 18/01/2022
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I found the alcosense excel breathalyser easy to use. The digital display is clear and includes straightforward instructions about what to do at each stage. The traffic light colours clearly indicate your chosen limit, and there is a don’t drive alert, if you are over your limit. The unit stores the last readings so you can go back and check. Although a carry case can be bought separately, I think one should have been included; given the price. The unit is sturdy enough to carry around or store in the glove box of the car, but a case would be handy for keeping the tubes, spare batteries and USB cable.
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Thanks for this product
by JS on 11/01/2022
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4th time lucky - this is the device you are looking for - highly recommended
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Great purchase
by BethS on 01/01/2022
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Once set up it is easy to use and accurate, we would definitely recommend this product.
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Excellent Product
by Netnot on 28/12/2021
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I was given this as a Christmas present and have found it very useful. Tried using after drinking alcohol and results indicated not to drive: even though I would have guessed differently. A very useful tool. Highly recommended.
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Very Happy
by Lorna on 28/12/2021
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Great device which was quick and easy to setup and giving peace of mind the morning after. Great service from Alcosense when upgrading my device.
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Amazinf
by Alex on 26/12/2021
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Used it for parties the morning after was great to see a accurate reading to be safe it is very easy to use and it looks very good also
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Amazing
by Alex on 25/12/2021
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Very good design and accurate to amount that is drunk easy to use and good battery life
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Great
by Grant on 24/12/2021
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Really pleased with the product, this is our second purchase from Alcosense. Very easy and quick to set up and use. Really pleased with the customer service we have received too. Would recommend.
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What fantastic service
by Dave K (Carrigaline) IE on 23/12/2021
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I upgraded from an Elite (first model) to an Excel recently. I was wondering if it would make it to Ireland before the Xmas holidays and rang to inquire about my purchase. I spoke to Karl who was incredibly helpful and assured me that my unit was being picked and shipped that day. I waited for 2 days and my unit was delivered. I was absolutely thrilled to receive it so quickly and amazed as it was last Friday when we spoke. Given the volume of post in this last week before Xmas I am delighted to get the unit.
I powered it up and have to say it is a great advancement on my old Elite. Quick to set up and very quick with the reading. Great new unit and major improvement on my older one.
A very special thanks to Karl for all his assistance and help in getting the unit dispatched to ensure delivery before Xmas.Rating -
Excellent
by RossStra on 21/12/2021
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Fantastic breathalyser, easy to use and set-up. Great quality and response times. Seems very accurate
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Good quality breathalyser
by JohnE on 18/12/2021
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Well priced for the quality. Ease of use is good. Very good accuracy with readout to one decimal place. Its a simple and easy to use product
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Great bit of kit.
by JP on 10/12/2021
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My third Alcosense, after 2 Elite’s, over 15 years. Nice design and I like the ability to change the country one is using it in. I would score it 5 but for the fact that, despite it boasting of its UK design credentials, it’s made in China.
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Good product to help make sure, alcohol out system
by Jay on 08/12/2021
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Great reassurance
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Excellent Product
by Mr K on 01/12/2021
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Super. Excellent, easy to use and shipped within 24 hours.
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Well worth the money
by Stu on 21/11/2021
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Feels really well made and performs perfectly. Very easy to set up.
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Excellent
by rm on 08/11/2021
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I love the sense of certainty that my AlcoSense Excel gives me
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Excellent Quality Product
by Chamran Knebter on 13/10/2021
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After a lot of research into accurate breathalysers, I came accross the Excel model. This has numerous product reviews and seems a good product for the price point. I ordered one on Amazon and am very pleased with it. I also ordered a case to hold it as otherwise you have nowhere to keep the tubes clean. Well worth the purchase.
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Handy and easy to use
by Sarah_rubyred on 28/09/2021
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I was especially keen for this for the morning after and driving our campervan, in the UK or abroad. It's neat and very clear and easy to use. We did a lot of research and felt this was the best quality at a fairly affordable price if you're going to be using it a lot
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Excellent unit
by Mr G on 26/09/2021
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Traded in my old model,that I had for over 5years for this one,I'm really how it's easy to use,and build quality with a more accurate reading than with my old one.Would recommend if that's the price you want to pay.
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Very smart, sleek design
by Phil on 24/09/2021
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We previously had an Alcosense Elite 3 and have now changed it for the Excel. I'm very impressed with it so far. Easy to use. Much clearer than the elite. The unit is so simple to set up and can be set for any drink drive limit so you can take it abroad. I really like how the screen slodes down to protect the sensor when it's not being used. We got this one straight from Alcosense and I have to say their customer service department is fantastic.
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Good upgrade from my old Lite model
by Liz on 20/09/2021
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Purchased this to replace my old Alcosense Lite which was over 5 years old and didn't seem worth paying for service and calibration. I actually ordered an Elite 3 but was sent the Excel as Elite out of stock. It is certainly a step up from my old basic model, easy to set up and operate with a good clear simple display. Had an issue with repeated breath alarms and did worry that unit wasn't working properly but have sussed out my technique now. I was also a bit concerned as to how I would know if it was actually working as I always had low readings (even on one morning when I thought I might have been mid) and there isn't a routine like the old Lite had to test unit with diluted alcohol solution, but managed to test on an evening late on and got a high reading so I now feel more confident in the results. It is good that the Fuel Cell means ASB sensor cleaning tests that had to be done with the Lite aren't required if the unit hasn't been used for a while. I do wonder if maintenance costs might be higher if fuel cell needs replaced after a time and definitely think calibration will be a must as there are no tests that user can do is no way to gauge if unit is still working reasonably accurately but time will tell. I would still definitely recommend this unit to others , and Alcosense seem to be a good company with good customer service. I have contacted them re possibly getting my old unit calibrated and serviced and re not receiving confirmation email for this purchase and both times guys I spoke to were extremely helpful. Delivery was also quicker than expected.
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Good upgrade from old Alcosense Lite
by Careful Girl on 20/09/2021
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Ordered this to replace my old Alcosense lite which was over 5 years old and had worked great with no maintenance until a few weeks ago. Actually ordered an Elite 3 but was sent this as free upgrade as Elite out of stock. Easy to set up and use , took a wee bit of getting used to blowing correctly (was at one point thinking unit was faulty as getting loads of breath errors) but mastered it. I was a bit concerned that no way to check its function (unlike the old lite which you could test with dilute alcohol which was how I found out mine was faulty) but tried it when I knew I would still be over limit and got a postiive do not drive result. And on the plus side no need to keep doing Sensor Clean cycles. Good clear screen. Not sure if it will ultimately be more costly to maintain if sensors need changed but time will tell but pleased with product and would recoomend. Alcosense seem a good company to, as were very helpful when I called to enquire about possible service and calibration of my old unit and when I called to query the order for new unit as confirmation e-mail hadn't arrived, and goods delivered within a couple of days.
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Good quality product
by DF on 19/09/2021
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Very happy with my purchase product is well made and easy to set up and use.
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Good quality product
by DF on 19/09/2021
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Very happy with purchase, well made, easy to set up and use.
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Easy to use
by DF on 15/09/2021
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Good well made product and very quick to set up with the instructions on screen. Not cheap but gives the confidence that readings are accurate so worth the cost. Would recommend.
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So simple to use.
by pixeljunkie on 09/09/2021
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Lives up to it's reputation and is so easy to use. It proves that you can be feeling rough but under the limit and feeling perfectly fine and be over the limit. Bought the the carry case too.
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AlcoSence Excel
by John on 09/09/2021
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I purchase the Excel as a replacement for my old Elite breathalyser. The Excel is a great machine and having it is lot better than getting banded from driving.
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So Accurate!
by Ryan on 09/09/2021
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We upgraded from the older model to this and the difference is immediately obvious. Quicker reading with far less 'shy lung' incidents. Have recommended to others already
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Fantastic product
by mb204796 on 03/09/2021
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My very old alcosense breathalyser finally gave up the ghost after several years service of travelling extensively around Europe. I upgraded to an Excel and am really pleased with it, as it's super-easy to use.
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A worthwhile buy
by DerekW on 31/08/2021
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This is my second AlcoSense breathalyser , which I in effect part exchanged for an older model that could not be recalibrated. I was very happy with the previous model and chose to upgrade ,at a reasonable cost ,to the Excel. Good choice as I have found the new model to be an improvement on what was already a proven product to me. Only used once so far but good instructions to follow and found the Excel very easy to use , compact and with a solid feel and I am sure this will prove to be as useful as its predecessor . ????
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Well made and easy to use
by Martin on 29/08/2021
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Having had an AlcoSense Special Edition for many years, rather than pay for it to be recalibrated I decided to 'upgrade'
The AlcoSense Excel appears solidly made, comes well presented and is much easier to use, and the ability to set local limits without having to return the unit to factory is a good feature.
The new mouthpieces are a big improvement on the previous plastic straw, and to keep the unit safe, i have just ordered the protective case, although to be honest at the unit's price point, a case perhaps should have been included 'as standard'Rating -
Well made and easy to use
by Martin on 29/08/2021
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Having had an AlcoSense Special Edition for many years, rather than pay for it to be recalibrated I decided to 'upgrade'
The AlcoSense Excel appears solidly made, comes well presented and is much easier to use, and the ability to set local limits without having to return the unit to factory is a good feature.
The new mouthpieces are a big improvement on the previous plastic straw, and to keep the unit safe, i have just ordered the protective case, although to be honest at the unit's price point, a case perhaps should have been included 'as standard'Rating -
Excellent breathalyser
by Effers on 27/08/2021
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I upgraded to the excel from the elite. This product is so easy to set up and use. Very accurate and fab for taking abroad. Would recommend this product.
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Easy to use
by CC on 16/08/2021
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I recently upgraded from the Alco Sense Lite to the Alco Sense Excel. The Excel is bulkier than the Lite but feels reassuringly robust and certainly still small enough to keep in pocket or glove hatch. The thing that strikes you instantly is how easy it is to use compared to the Lite. The Excel's initial set up is done within seconds. The first time use is similarly quick & easy. Simply slide down the lower half of the front cover and the screen immediately tells you to insert a tube into the hole and start to blow. The hole where to insert the tube illuminates which is a nice touch. There is a clear 'click' and 'bleep' that tells you that the unit is ready to receive a breath specimen and when you start to blow the screen message advises you to continue. After a few seconds of steady breath there is another 'click' and 'bleep' and your alcohol level reading instantly appears on the screen and is colour coded green, amber or red according to your level. Job done. The entire operation could not be easier. I cannot comment on the accuracy since I have no other breathalyser to compare it to but the use of a fuel cell should make it sufficiently accurate to decide whether or not it is safe to drive. Overall, the operation is clear and easy, the result quickly and clearly displayed and is reasuringly colour coded. The unit feels solid and robust. For the price this seems like a solid and relaible unit. I have only used it once so far but so far no problems at all.
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Great little product
by FWG on 12/08/2021
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Does exactly what is intended. Easy to set up and use. Great product.
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Alcosense excel
by Ed on 07/08/2021
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Really easy to use. Gives me the confidence of knowing exactly how I am affected.
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excel
by nigel on 04/08/2021
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great product and good value as a p/x
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Excellent Replacement/Upgrade
by Finno on 03/08/2021
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I've just upgraded to this product. The previous product was excellent and this is even better.
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Excellent Product
by David on 31/07/2021
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Very impressed with this product, it’s easy to set up, easy to use, and gives clear and hopefully accurate readings. It feels very well build so should hopefully last a long time. In comparison to cheaper units it seems very good value for money.
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Would Recommend
by Patrick on 30/07/2021
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Great piece of kit. Easy to set up and great for if you want a drink in the evening and then want to drive the next morning.
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Fab Piece of Kit
by Barrie on 27/07/2021
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I have the Elite and works great - bought the Excel and it is more accurate and faster response and love the design - this is a great unit is you want to have a drink in the evening and drive next morning - much cheaper than a ban
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Easy to use
by Louise M on 25/07/2021
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Great product, very easy to use. Extremely easy to set up. Gives great peace of mind for the morning after.
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Alco sense excel
by Andrew H on 18/07/2021
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Seems to do what is says on the box. Glad you can turn the annoying beeps off
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Excellent
by Steve K. on 16/07/2021
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Traded up to this model, mainly for the more accurate fuel cell sensor as used in police units.
Like the traffic light warning system alongside alcohol levels.
You can set different worldwide limits .
Simple to use gives you confidence in that your under legal limit but as always best policy is don’t drink any alcohol if driving especially the next morning as this unit demonstrates that you can be over the limit the next day. Get one for peace of mind. Highly recommended.Rating -
Super easy to set up
by Hayley G on 13/07/2021
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Just unpacked my Excel and am very impressed. Super easy to set up, very logical steps, which I didn't need the instructions for, although glad I read the instructions afterwards as I read that the cable isn't for charging (which I'd assumed), it's for software updates.
Tested it with no alcohol in my system, which came up as it ought to at 0.00. Will test it on the day after in the future and see what it brings up. Happy to pay for this is it helps me to avoid driving with alcohol in my system after a night of one too many!Rating -
Excellent product
by Vaughan on 12/07/2021
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The alcosense excel is easy to use and accurate. I’m also a previous owner of alcosense elite. We would have like a few extra mouth pieces, but I am very happy with the product and the customer service, thank you
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Great product
by Mikeken on 11/07/2021
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Recently bought the Alcosense Excel and used it for the first time this weekend. Really impressed. Easy to set up and use. Gives peace of mind. Worth every penny.
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Impeccable service
by Bob J P on 08/07/2021
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Extremely impressed with both the product and AlcoSense customer service. Having moved up from one of their early user calibrated units, the Excel is an absolute breeze to use and I can still use the remainder of my old tubes - what more can one ask for.
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Great Product!!
by callum on 06/07/2021
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Speedy delivery and so easy to work to keep all safe. would highly recommend.
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Excellent accurate product
by Bill on 29/06/2021
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Due to random D&A tests at work i felt it was time to stop taking risks, this unit is accurate and reliable, no more worring about failing tests or driving the following morning.
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Excellent Product
by Mr DG on 22/06/2021
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AlcoSense Excel purchased after reading many test toping reviews in automotive magazines. Very simple to use and gives you exactly the piece of mind required the morning after the night before.
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Excellent replacement
by Den on 21/06/2021
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We've had an Elite breathalyser for the last few years and have used it when travelling abroad. We've now replaced this with the Alcosense Excel and it's a far, far better product: quicker and easier to use and without all the sensor cleaning required of the Elite model. Well worth the upgrade.
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Excellent
by JB on 16/06/2021
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Very happy with the build quality of the product which was simple to set up and use even for the first time. Happy to recommend to anyone.
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Great job
by James on 10/06/2021
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Just received the Excel Fuel Cell. Very easy to set up and gave it a test run after set up . Super light with great LED display and will come in very useful !!
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Fantastic Product
by Ryan on 02/06/2021
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I visited the website to look for a new Breathalyzer, and was happily surprised to find that Alcosense offer a discount when you trade-in an older model.
I chose the Excel model due to the ease of use and accuracy of the device, and I have not been disappointed. The device shows on-screen instructions in an easy to read format and provides results that are easy to understand. Whilst the device is larger than the less-accurate models, it is not unwieldy. I was also pleased the model fits both types of mouthpiece.
I am very pleased with the model and would purchase from alcosense. again.Rating -
fast delivery, easy to use and well worth the purchase
by GODOPA on 31/05/2021
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Product was purchased with a trade in discount so great value for money! Delivery was made within a week but twhilst it was not a problem for me the tracking feature did not happen. I find it easier to use than the older models that I've used. All in all a great purchase.
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Quality product
by Duncan Pomeroy on 22/05/2021
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Easy to set up and use, great quality
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Easy to use, great design
by david24722 on 14/05/2021
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The first thing you notice is how beautifully designed it, and its packaging is - Apple products come to mind.
However, more importantly, it is so easy to use and provides clear results. Hopefully the calibration won't drift much over the year.Rating -
Great Product
by Ozzy on 10/05/2021
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I bought this to replace a product that got old and required constant re-calibrating. It's straight forward to set up, reasonably priced and easy to use.
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Excellent product
by Francis the great on 06/05/2021
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I have used a breathalyser to check I’m okay having been caught unawares the morning after with the obvious consequences. The Excel is easy to use and does its job efficiently. Would recommend.
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excellent product
by mastertuta on 23/02/2021
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excellent and great product for very good price. Definitely would recommend to get one
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Building confidence
by Ancient Geek on 21/02/2021
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The device is much !ess fiddly than my previous lite model. It gives consistent results and overall accuracy is in line with what I would expect . Would love to do an A/B comparison with a police device but definitely not the hard way.
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Very pleased
by G Wheeler on 06/02/2021
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Just purchased this product and I am very happy with it.
Really simple to use.Rating -
5 star
by Bje on 31/01/2021
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Excellent machine and very accurate.
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Very Good Product.
by Phil D on 29/01/2021
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I have used Alcosense breathalysers for many years, but this is the best yet. It’s easy to set up and understand, and is very versatile. The limits can easily be changed for other countries, and it’s smart and easy to use. Ver pleased with this product.
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Most Enlightening
by Bunks on 23/01/2021
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This machine gives a quicker result than my old tester.
Also I feel more confident in the reading. I have not used
the breathalyser “in anger” yet however it has been VERY interesting doing some product testing while safely at home. I have
come to the conclusion than anyone who gets caught over
The English limit is not fit to be in charge of a pair of feet
let alone a Motor Car! I think it is worth the few pounds extra
as compared to the base models. This could be your morning after
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Happy with the product
by Chris on 06/01/2021
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Very easy to set up - from opening the box 10 mins. I had few glasses of wine and later that day the excel told me not to drive, reading over the legal limit. In the morning the excel said ok to drive - the reading below the legal limit. I'm very happy with the product so far.
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Good product & good company to deal with.
by Steve SPM on 02/01/2021
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After owning an Alcosense Elite for many years, I sent it away for calibration. The unit was over 5 years old and was unable to hold calibration. I was offered a replacement unit, for which I was able to get a £20 trade-in for my old unit and the calibration costs were also deducted from the price of the new unit, so I upgraded and bought an Alosene Excel. The Excel is a sturdy wee unit and feels well made in the hand. The unit was very east to set up & use. I had to change the BAC level as I live in Scotland & this was also very straight forward.
The unit gives clear and accurate results that would appear to be inline with what I might expect.
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Excels
by Scaffold29 on 01/12/2020
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Simple to set up and use with the results displayed in a clear and easily understood way.
Looks smart and the delivery was really quick after ordering via the website.Rating -
Excels
by Scaffold29 on 01/12/2020
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Simple to set up and use with the results displayed in a clear and easily understood way.
Looks smart and the delivery was really quick after ordering via the website.Rating -
Excellent product and customer service
by CES on 21/10/2020
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This is my third alcosense monitor. I bought the first model nearly six years ago. My elite 3 has just been replaced by the excel model, which I have not used as yet. However, based on past experience I would recommend the products and the customer service is brilliant.
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Alcosense Excel
by RoyB on 01/10/2020
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So simple to set up and use. Clear and concise instructions. Easy to change any limits etc. Easy to read whilst blowing. Looks good. I'm impressed.
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So glad I found it!
by GoldBouzouki on 13/08/2020
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Brilliant! The ability to adjust the 'legal limit' for different areas is ace! So glad a UK firm is producing this and offering good customer service, so missing with many poorer imported items these days. Saves any friends who are tempted to drink & drive, but didn't realize how high their alcohol level was, as they didn't have one of these accurate ones. Thank you.
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Replacement
by Crazy horse on 15/07/2020
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Got a lite 2 to replace my alcosence s.e which my wife put into washing as it was in my trousers my old one has given me many years of use so do hope this new one will do the same
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Smart and simple
by Ewan on 11/05/2020
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Nice simple design and easy to use. I hope it will remain reliable as I’ve not had it long.
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Good product
by Kenneth on 04/02/2020
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Clear instructions, easy to use.
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Great piece of kit
by BobaJob on 30/12/2019
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Easy to use and well made. Anyone who has to drive the morning after should get one to stay safe and legal
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by Gary on 26/07/2019
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Excellent product. Originally from England but living in Scotland, the drink driving rules are different. If in England, there are times when I knew I was there or thereabouts being under the limit. In Scotland, totally different. What an eye-opener. I need my car for work around the UK. This product won't stop me getting into the car but clearly gives me the information to say whether or not I should get in the car to drive. Worth every penny, many thanks.
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Very good unit. Expensive Calibration
by SiobhanPatz on 06/05/2019
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It is a Very good unit which I use for the morning after just to check. Invested in the more expensive model. Year calibration for this is a minimum of £37 which is ridiculous for every year. I could understand a a lesser amount but if you need it back within a wrek its over £40 which is nearly half the cost of the unit for a unit thats then a year old. Shoudl advertise yearly upkeep cost alongside advertised pricing.
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Above and beyond.....
by Colin on 12/02/2019
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Sent my Excel for it’s second recalibration. Unable to be recalibrated so the company kindly sent me a brand new boxed unit. Incredible customer service.
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Excellent customer support
by Cherries on 17/01/2019
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After recent purchase of product I "tested" unit over several evenings after drinking various quantities of wine. Despite drinking more than I would if driving the unit never went into the red i.e. over the drink/drive limit. I spoke to Carl at AlcoSense and after a very helpful conversation agreed to return the unit for it to be tested in house. This was easy as I live nearby to their offices. 5 or 6 days later I was contacted by David who advised me that after testing they could find no fault with the unit and we had a very informed discussion as to why I was getting the readings I had recorded. Unit was returned with no costs to myself. Just to be able to talk to 2 sensible people and receive first class service and advice puts AlcoSense at the top of my list of modern suppliers. More power to elbows guys.
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Easy to use efficient
by By A customer on 08/12/2018
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Clear instructions
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Local % limits
by By A customer on 13/11/2018
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Used it for first time the morning after a few drinks. Showed up 0.1% which made me feel confident that I was sufficiently under the limit to drive safely. Delighted with it.
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A nice upgrade from the AlcoSense Lite
by By A customer on 12/11/2018
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I previously had the AlcoSense light which was useful. The quality of this device is a lot better quality and the larger colour screen is much more enjoyable to use. The blow tubes on this are much better quality and i know I can trust the results over using a cheap breathalyser.
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An excellent breathalyzer
by By A customer on 12/11/2018
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Ordered this breathalyzer based on the many good reviews I've read. Having used this for a few days now I can support the fact that it's a very well made device which appears to give accurate readings. The unit is quick and easy to set up and use. I opted for a higher quality device based on the theory that it's a small additional price to pay for peace of mind. Customer Service also appears to be very well organized based on the information provided so I feel reassured that if I had any problems then they could be sorted quickly.
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How long before safe to drive
by By A customer on 11/11/2018
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Wanted to be able to check how long to wait before driving after a drink
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No more taking risks thinking ‘I’m sure I’m fine ‘.
by By A customer on 03/11/2018
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Overall look and ease of use, however, a case or bag for storage would be good.
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extremely accurate
by By A customer on 23/10/2018
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this great product is miles better than cheaper products. I have spent many enjoyable drinking hours,and drinks combinations to test results. Yes it is exspensive,, but so is a 1 year ban plus fines.GREAT SAFTY PRODUCT
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Compact and Works well
by By A customer on 23/10/2018
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It’s simple to use and seems to work well, only issue I had was the supplied AAA batteries were dead which was really annoying!
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VFM
by By A customer on 21/10/2018
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Accurate, quite sobering actually. A wake up call. Highly recommend, and the £25 annual service call is fine compared to the consequences of going over the limit. It makes sense that it should be recalibrated.
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Easy to set up and use
by A K on 07/10/2018
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Miminal hussle to start using each time. On screen feedback is helpful - can not read the words while using since it is too close to the eyes but can see the indicator to understand where I am.
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Easy to set up and use
by By A customer on 07/10/2018
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Miminal hussle to start using each time. On screen feedback is helpful - can not read the words while using since it is too close to the eyes but can see the indicator to understand where I am.
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Excellent product
by Mr MICHAEL A J SHEN on 01/10/2018
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Excellent product and service. I ordered the excel and they upgraded me to the pro for free due to supply shortage on the excel, which obviously I had no problem with. Already tested and works so well, really easy to use and a worthwhile investment to keep in the car to ensure safe at all times.
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Easy to use
by Amazon Customer on 25/09/2018
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Easy to useHelpful phone support
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Easy to use
by By A customer on 25/09/2018
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Easy to useHelpful phone support
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Excellent product
by Scott Collins on 16/09/2018
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I bought this to be safe the morning after and so far it’s been excellent. I went for the elite but got upgraded to the pro and it really is a great product. I have tested it in multiple situations and it seem very accurate. Would 100% recommend
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Great gadget and service
by MMoly on 10/09/2018
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First of all thanks to Alcosense for delivering the upgraded unit at no extra charge. This was great customer service since the one I ordered was out of stock.Secondly, the monitor does seem to work well, it's easy to operate , saves previous readings and whilst I've not checked it's calibration, the readings do make sense.I will keep this handy after a night out and it will give me confidence to drive or advise not to.
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Great gadget and service
by By A customer on 10/09/2018
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First of all thanks to Alcosense for delivering the upgraded unit at no extra charge. This was great customer service since the one I ordered was out of stock.Secondly, the monitor does seem to work well, it's easy to operate , saves previous readings and whilst I've not checked it's calibration, the readings do make sense.I will keep this handy after a night out and it will give me confidence to drive or advise not to.
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Well made and quick to use
by BWFC77 on 09/09/2018
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The alcosense pro feels very solid and well made. It is very easy to use and takes only seconds to countdown to be ready to blow. I've had other machines which take ages.
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Well made and quick to use
by By A customer on 09/09/2018
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The alcosense pro feels very solid and well made. It is very easy to use and takes only seconds to countdown to be ready to blow. I've had other machines which take ages.
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Works!
by Jonathan Hassall on 06/09/2018
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Delivered on time. I bought this and have used it a few times - it's very easy to set up out of the box and very straightforward to use. So far I think it is excellent.
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Works!
by By A customer on 06/09/2018
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Delivered on time. I bought this and have used it a few times - it's very easy to set up out of the box and very straightforward to use. So far I think it is excellent.
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Great quality, works well
by Tim on 05/09/2018
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Seems to be very accurate in tracking the impact of more and less drinking. Excellent product, would buy again.
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Great quality, works well
by By A customer on 05/09/2018
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Seems to be very accurate in tracking the impact of more and less drinking. Excellent product, would buy again.
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blowing with the green pressure light in your face makes this crazy simple and confident to use
by anon on 01/09/2018
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received the pro, paid for the excel
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blowing with the green pressure light in your face makes this crazy simple and confident to use
by By A customer on 01/09/2018
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received the pro, paid for the excel
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Impressive product
by franko14 on 16/08/2018
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Good value for money, well built, easy to use and reliable.
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Impressive product
by By A customer on 16/08/2018
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Good value for money, well built, easy to use and reliable.
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Five Stars
by clarence on 14/08/2018
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Thanks
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Quality
by eamonn on 08/08/2018
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I am pleased with my new alco sense excel it does what it says on the leaflet and is of good quality.. pay that wee bit more and you get quality thank you
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Quality
by By A customer on 08/08/2018
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I am pleased with my new alco sense excel it does what it says on the leaflet and is of good quality.. pay that wee bit more and you get quality thank you
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Five Stars
by MR C THEO on 22/07/2018
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great
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Dont Bother - its a bad effort at a boys toy. Count your drinks and do the maths.
by CHRIS on 17/07/2018
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Cannot Recommend.I read several online reviews etc and decided this may be usefull as a "morning after" safety margin for me.The company say its "police spec" but they do an Ultra which the description says is 3 timers more accurate (and also in the questions the company claim is 4 times more accurate) - bu seems it just "adds a bit" to your measured level to guarantee accuracy - and 150 quid on top too.I am a big old lump and I like a drink... but this machine shows me as "fit to drive" at only 2 hours after a heavy drinking session (20 units over 4 hours)(thats 3/4 of a bottle of rum or 10 pints of beer). 7 hours is the minimum I would even consider to be capable of driving - 9 hours would leave me on the limit - at 1 unit per hour.It has done this 3 times in a row - so either I have 4 livers and the metabolism of a horse, or it is not accurate at all.... One of the (result - safe to drive) tests that I did in front of my wife, I was still drunk enough to be slightly slurring my words.Genuinely wish i had bought the £40 quid semi conductor version - and probably should have bought a 6 quid import or not bothered at all.
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Easy to use , robust and worth paying the bit extra.
by K on 17/07/2018
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I liked the fact that it reported a negative or low reading as < .11 this is a more accurate representation. Very easy to use and worth the money. Previously bought a cheaper one from amazon and all I can say is you get what you pay for. Would recommend to others
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Easy to use , robust and worth paying the bit extra.
by By A customer on 17/07/2018
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I liked the fact that it reported a negative or low reading as < .11 this is a more accurate representation. Very easy to use and worth the money. Previously bought a cheaper one from amazon and all I can say is you get what you pay for. Would recommend to others
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Dont Bother - its a bad effort at a boys toy. Count your drinks and do the maths.
by By A customer on 17/07/2018
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Cannot Recommend.I read several online reviews etc and decided this may be usefull as a "morning after" safety margin for me.The company say its "police spec" but they do an Ultra which the description says is 3 timers more accurate (and also in the questions the company claim is 4 times more accurate) - bu seems it just "adds a bit" to your measured level to guarantee accuracy - and 150 quid on top too.I am a big old lump and I like a drink... but this machine shows me as "fit to drive" at only 2 hours after a heavy drinking session (20 units over 4 hours)(thats 3/4 of a bottle of rum or 10 pints of beer). 7 hours is the minimum I would even consider to be capable of driving - 9 hours would leave me on the limit - at 1 unit per hour.It has done this 3 times in a row - so either I have 4 livers and the metabolism of a horse, or it is not accurate at all.... One of the (result - safe to drive) tests that I did in front of my wife, I was still drunk enough to be slightly slurring my words.Genuinely wish i had bought the £40 quid semi conductor version - and probably should have bought a 6 quid import or not bothered at all.
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BRILLIANT PRODUCT.
by Teresa C Thompson on 10/07/2018
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Brilliant, easy to use & very accurate. I have previously bought other breathalyzers which were cheaper but they were useless. You will definitely get what you paid for with this one.
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BRILLIANT PRODUCT.
by By A customer on 10/07/2018
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Brilliant, easy to use & very accurate. I have previously bought other breathalyzers which were cheaper but they were useless. You will definitely get what you paid for with this one.
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Excellent equipment for the money
by J on 09/07/2018
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Excellent equipment for the money. Initially I thought it was maybe a little expensive but since using it I've changed my mind. The machine is quick, easy, and seemingly accurate. The readings are clear and leave no doubt as to where yuo are with respect to driving - especially the day after.
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Excellent equipment for the money
by By A customer on 09/07/2018
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Excellent equipment for the money. Initially I thought it was maybe a little expensive but since using it I've changed my mind. The machine is quick, easy, and seemingly accurate. The readings are clear and leave no doubt as to where yuo are with respect to driving - especially the day after.
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Five stars, highly recommended.
by Smallks on 06/07/2018
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Did quite a lot of research on these before I bought and i'm glad I did. I never drink and drive, but i'm often a bit worried about the morning after, am I okay or not? I never really used to know for sure. Well now I do. This is a quality product, well built and with an excellent instruction manual well written and a MUST read, there is a lot of science behind this kit, so don't do the bloke thing, and RTFM (Read The F'ing Manual). Five stars, highly recommended.
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Be at ease before you get behind the wheel!
by compusime on 06/07/2018
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The AlcoSense is easy (and ready to use in a flash) to use and gives a no-nonsense display that is clear and easy to use.
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Five stars, highly recommended.
by By A customer on 06/07/2018
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Did quite a lot of research on these before I bought and i'm glad I did. I never drink and drive, but i'm often a bit worried about the morning after, am I okay or not? I never really used to know for sure. Well now I do. This is a quality product, well built and with an excellent instruction manual well written and a MUST read, there is a lot of science behind this kit, so don't do the bloke thing, and RTFM (Read The F'ing Manual). Five stars, highly recommended.
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Be at ease before you get behind the wheel!
by By A customer on 06/07/2018
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The AlcoSense is easy (and ready to use in a flash) to use and gives a no-nonsense display that is clear and easy to use.
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but the product is fantastic quality and seems extremely reliable
by Amazon Customer on 05/07/2018
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It's early days, but the product is fantastic quality and seems extremely reliable. It's easy to use and quick to give a reading. I just hope I never get to compare its results with a proper police one...!
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but the product is fantastic quality and seems extremely reliable
by By A customer on 05/07/2018
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It's early days, but the product is fantastic quality and seems extremely reliable. It's easy to use and quick to give a reading. I just hope I never get to compare its results with a proper police one...!
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This is a great piece of kit
by Rachael McGarry on 03/07/2018
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This is a great piece of kit. My son recently passed his driving test and so it just gives us that little bit of reassurance that he is able to drive without second guessing! Would recommend it.Arrived so quick as well. Really pleased
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This is a great piece of kit
by By A customer on 03/07/2018
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This is a great piece of kit. My son recently passed his driving test and so it just gives us that little bit of reassurance that he is able to drive without second guessing! Would recommend it.Arrived so quick as well. Really pleased
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Great value. Great product.
by j p Flath on 19/06/2018
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This product is extremely well designed and seems to work as described.
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Great value. Great product.
by By A customer on 19/06/2018
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This product is extremely well designed and seems to work as described.
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???????????????????? seller & product
by Gary Cooke on 12/06/2018
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Fast delivery & product even better quality than expected. Well worth the money.
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by By A customer on 12/06/2018
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Fast delivery & product even better quality than expected. Well worth the money.
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No Excuse!
by Amazon Customer on 09/06/2018
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First rate and a necessity for anyone who consumes alcohol. There will never be any excuse to ever drink drive above the limit again!
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No Excuse!
by By A customer on 09/06/2018
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First rate and a necessity for anyone who consumes alcohol. There will never be any excuse to ever drink drive above the limit again!
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It's easy to set up and use and has a more ...
by G C Vincent on 07/06/2018
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Only had this for a short time, but seems to be accurate. It's easy to set up and use and has a more professional feel to it than the previous "AlcoSense Lite" model I had.
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It's easy to set up and use and has a more ...
by By A customer on 07/06/2018
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Only had this for a short time, but seems to be accurate. It's easy to set up and use and has a more professional feel to it than the previous "AlcoSense Lite" model I had.
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Great product
by scooby on 05/06/2018
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This product is fantastic, we've been testing it in a variety of situations including the morning after. The results are very surprising, especially when you feel fine the morning after, but clearly shouldn't get in a car. It has been an eye opener, well worth the money
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Very nice compact unit that does exactly what it should just ...
by Phill Tonge on 15/05/2018
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Very nice compact unit that does exactly what it should just read the instructions properly and use as it is supposed to be. Thanks
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Very nice compact unit that does exactly what it should just ...
by By A customer on 15/05/2018
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Very nice compact unit that does exactly what it should just read the instructions properly and use as it is supposed to be. Thanks
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Five Stars
by John on 12/05/2018
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Peace of mind.
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Great product
by Csm29 on 10/05/2018
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Really well made and easy to use product. Tried out morning after a friends party and produced accurate results. So bought one of my own for use when you are not sure if you are over or not. A must have in this day and age.
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Alcosense Excel Breathalyser
by Dave Hunt on 08/05/2018
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This is a lovely compact piece of kit. It is well made and feels quality. It is also very easy to use. I have only used it once after having a few drinks the night before and it gave me a reading which I expected. The instructions are very comprehensive and easy to follow. This will be really useful on those occasions when you have been out and maybe had a bit more than you should have and you are unsure about driving the next day.
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Alcosense Excel Breathalyser
by By A customer on 08/05/2018
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This is a lovely compact piece of kit. It is well made and feels quality. It is also very easy to use. I have only used it once after having a few drinks the night before and it gave me a reading which I expected. The instructions are very comprehensive and easy to follow. This will be really useful on those occasions when you have been out and maybe had a bit more than you should have and you are unsure about driving the next day.
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My updated AlcoSense
by joanna meaden on 29/04/2018
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I updated my AlcoSense as it was about 8 years old and this one appears to be superior . I like the reassurance of performing the test the morning after a night out even if you are sure you are under the limit! I have only used this a couple of times and it is certainly easy to use. I annoy overnight guests by asking them to check their alcohol levels before driving home in the morning , frequently resulting in me providing lunch later!
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My updated AlcoSense
by By A customer on 29/04/2018
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I updated my AlcoSense as it was about 8 years old and this one appears to be superior . I like the reassurance of performing the test the morning after a night out even if you are sure you are under the limit! I have only used this a couple of times and it is certainly easy to use. I annoy overnight guests by asking them to check their alcohol levels before driving home in the morning , frequently resulting in me providing lunch later!
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wysiwyg
by By A customer on 21/04/2018
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Very Pleased
by McCrimmon Ian Stewart on 18/04/2018
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I'm very happy with this product. I've used it several times to educate younger people about the dangers of "day after" driving. I was fortunate enough to have received an upgraded product as the Excel I ordered was out of stock. That says a lot about the integrity of the company which delivered the product. I can only highly recommend this product and the company which provided it.
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Very Pleased
by By A customer on 18/04/2018
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I'm very happy with this product. I've used it several times to educate younger people about the dangers of "day after" driving. I was fortunate enough to have received an upgraded product as the Excel I ordered was out of stock. That says a lot about the integrity of the company which delivered the product. I can only highly recommend this product and the company which provided it.
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Great product, a must buy
by stephen quinn on 15/04/2018
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Fantastic product. Worth every single penny, simple to use and very effective. Thank you guys.
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Great product, a must buy
by By A customer on 15/04/2018
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Fantastic product. Worth every single penny, simple to use and very effective. Thank you guys.
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Free upgrade to Pro
by Kindle Customer on 08/04/2018
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Super fast next day delivery. I ordered the excel but received a free upgrade to the pro. Very simple to use and very accurate. Very happy with my purchase.
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Free upgrade to Pro
by By A customer on 08/04/2018
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Super fast next day delivery. I ordered the excel but received a free upgrade to the pro. Very simple to use and very accurate. Very happy with my purchase.
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Excellent service
by Amazon Customer on 05/04/2018
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Excellent service. Was upgraded to the better version for free because no stock. Measures your alcohol content well and consistently.
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Excellent service
by By A customer on 05/04/2018
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Excellent service. Was upgraded to the better version for free because no stock. Measures your alcohol content well and consistently.
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Five Stars
by ant on 27/03/2018
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Spot on piece of kit. A must, for the grey area that is the morning after!
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Delighted :-)
by Paul H on 23/03/2018
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22/03/2018 ... I also received the PRO version as the manufacturer says Excel sold out. So I got the £50 dearer version ast no extra cost. Obviously, I am absolutely delighted.I would have been just as happy with the Excel version i think. Accuracy seems good. Ease of use is good.
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Delighted :-)
by By A customer on 23/03/2018
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22/03/2018 ... I also received the PRO version as the manufacturer says Excel version still has faulty software (or something like that). So I got the £50 dearer version ast no extra cost. Obviously, I am absolutely delighted.I would have been just as happy with the Excel version i think. Accuracy seems good. Ease of use is good.
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an excellent product which will save you license for sure
by Amazon Customer on 15/03/2018
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have used the previous alcosense product for the last 5 years, so i have upgraded to this model. an excellent product which will save you license for sure.
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an excellent product which will save you license for sure
by By A customer on 15/03/2018
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have used the previous alcosense product for the last 5 years, so i have upgraded to this model. an excellent product which will save you license for sure.
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At last piece of mind
by Mick on 10/03/2018
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Very good bit of kit, well made and as far as I can tell accurate. I never drink and drive but the next morning sometimes you're never 100% sure, now you can be. Money well spent.
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Four Stars
by ChrisM on 09/03/2018
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As described and waiting to test it - possibly change the star rating then.
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Four Stars
by By A customer on 09/03/2018
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As described and waiting to test it - possibly change the star rating then.
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Worth the money
by Mr. A. Leach on 05/03/2018
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Seems to work well
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Worth the money
by By A customer on 05/03/2018
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Seems to work well
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Best purchase for a reasurring peace of mind.
by Mrs Dawn E Moore on 04/03/2018
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Great product very accurate and easy to use.
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Quality Breathalyzer
by Mike on 04/03/2018
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A very sophisticated instrument. Expensive, but notwithstanding this, I consider it likely to turn out to be good value. Not a pub toy and should be taken seriously by the user. Especially useful for the "morning after" situation. Am personally confident concerning its reliability and accuracy. Should be recalibrated annually.
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Best purchase for a reasurring peace of mind.
by By A customer on 04/03/2018
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Great product very accurate and easy to use.
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Quality Breathalyzer
by By A customer on 04/03/2018
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A very sophisticated instrument. Expensive, but notwithstanding this, I consider it likely to turn out to be good value. Not a pub toy and should be taken seriously by the user. Especially useful for the "morning after" situation. Am personally confident concerning its reliability and accuracy. Should be recalibrated annually.
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Very impressed - I should have got one ages ago!
by Seadoo on 01/03/2018
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I did a good bit of research on this. Very happy with the product. I have used it a couple of times and very impressed. As Im in Ireland, I had to change the settings in it to set the limit at the 50mg figure (it came with the 20mg limit set as I presume this is for Scotland).It gives you great piece of mind if you are driving in the morning after having had a few drinks the night before. One good tip I got from a colleague who bought a similar unit is make sure you get enough sleep between your last drink and when you jump in the car - after using his unit for a while, he learnt that having 5 or 6hrs sleep between the last drink and then driving was very close to being on the limit - but if you take 7-8hrs then the extra time makes a big difference! - obviously just get one of these and you will take away any doubt !!
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Very impressed - I should have got one ages ago!
by By A customer on 01/03/2018
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I did a good bit of research on this. Very happy with the product. I have used it a couple of times and very impressed. As Im in Ireland, I had to change the settings in it to set the limit at the 50mg figure (it came with the 20mg limit set as I presume this is for Scotland).It gives you great piece of mind if you are driving in the morning after having had a few drinks the night before. One good tip I got from a colleague who bought a similar unit is make sure you get enough sleep between your last drink and when you jump in the car - after using his unit for a while, he learnt that having 5 or 6hrs sleep between the last drink and then driving was very close to being on the limit - but if you take 7-8hrs then the extra time makes a big difference! - obviously just get one of these and you will take away any doubt !!
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Very good product
by Anna Kukowska on 24/02/2018
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Light and easy to carry aroundPortrays accurate resultsSuitable for self-checking and anaylsisHighly sensitive and of high quality. Well, this is the dogs dangly bits by far. Its easy to use, on screen instructions are very clear. Its easy to blow into, with an easily visible guide that its working and when to stop. The readings are VERY consistent, exactly what you would expect them to be. It is definitely now my reference machine and I trust it. If you are looking around and undecided then just pay the extra and buy this, you won't regret it
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Very good product
by By A customer on 24/02/2018
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Light and easy to carry aroundPortrays accurate resultsSuitable for self-checking and anaylsisHighly sensitive and of high quality. Well, this is the dogs dangly bits by far. Its easy to use, on screen instructions are very clear. Its easy to blow into, with an easily visible guide that its working and when to stop. The readings are VERY consistent, exactly what you would expect them to be. It is definitely now my reference machine and I trust it. If you are looking around and undecided then just pay the extra and buy this, you won't regret it
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Five Stars
by louise marain on 20/02/2018
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Brilliant product
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Very happy with this product
by Amazon Customer on 16/02/2018
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Seems to give accurate reading. tested on myself and my wife. With the same units of alcohol she was almost double my reading but she is half my weight. Tested a number of different times with various units of alcohol (pub measures) and it seems to reflect the accepted norms of reading. Very happy with this product. Seems solid, and robust
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An excellent product. Batteries included
by Patrick Harrington on 16/02/2018
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An excellent product. Batteries included: very clear instructions; easy to use;quick reading.A valuable device and an enhancement to road safety.Especially useful to allay the fears of ‘morning after’ alcohol levels.
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Very happy with this product
by By A customer on 16/02/2018
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Seems to give accurate reading. tested on myself and my wife. With the same units of alcohol she was almost double my reading but she is half my weight. Tested a number of different times with various units of alcohol (pub measures) and it seems to reflect the accepted norms of reading. Very happy with this product. Seems solid, and robust
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An excellent product. Batteries included
by By A customer on 16/02/2018
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An excellent product. Batteries included: very clear instructions; easy to use;quick reading.A valuable device and an enhancement to road safety.Especially useful to allay the fears of ‘morning after’ alcohol levels.
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AlcoSense Excel - an excellent product
by Morse on 07/02/2018
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It is the second breathalyzer that I have purchased, but I am most impressed with my new AlcoSense Excel. It is easy to use and the instruction manual is comprehensive yet easy to follow. I have no hesitation in recommending this product.
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AlcoSense Excel - an excellent product
by By A customer on 07/02/2018
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It is the second breathalyzer that I have purchased, but I am most impressed with my new AlcoSense Excel. It is easy to use and the instruction manual is comprehensive yet easy to follow. I have no hesitation in recommending this product.
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Worth the money and quality easy to use unit..
by S. J. Huggett on 26/01/2018
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Glad I decided to pay the extra for the Excel model as the fuel cell is the most accurate. The unit feels very good quality and is easy to set up. It's very easy to use and I have been experimenting and it seems to work very well.. I did buy the case for it after which is handy to keep it and a tube for protection but it's a shame a case isn't included for the price. One gripe is although you can update the software on the unit via a PC you can't if you use a Mac. Pity in this day and age there isn't an OS version of their software... Overall very happy and would definitely recommend..
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Worth the money and quality easy to use unit..
by By A customer on 26/01/2018
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Glad I decided to pay the extra for the Excel model as the fuel cell is the most accurate. The unit feels very good quality and is easy to set up. It's very easy to use and I have been experimenting and it seems to work very well.. I did buy the case for it after which is handy to keep it and a tube for protection but it's a shame a case isn't included for the price. One gripe is although you can update the software on the unit via a PC you can't if you use a Mac. Pity in this day and age there isn't an OS version of their software... Overall very happy and would definitely recommend..
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Well made piece of kit! Very accurate
by Alex Dewart on 19/01/2018
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I purchased this because my livelyhood depends on my license like most people, after reading the reviews it was the obvious choice. Iv tested it and so far i can honestly say i put my trust in it. Its a well made piece of kit and well worth the money , after all what is £99 against loosing your job?
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Well made piece of kit! Very accurate
by By A customer on 19/01/2018
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I purchased this because my livelyhood depends on my license like most people, after reading the reviews it was the obvious choice. Iv tested it and so far i can honestly say i put my trust in it. Its a well made piece of kit and well worth the money , after all what is £99 against loosing your job?
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Excellent
by E. Fox on 18/01/2018
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Really useful, very accurate results.
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Excellent piece of kit
by Rob on 18/01/2018
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I've wanted a breathalyser for some time now, not because I want to proactively drink and drive (under the legal limit), but to be able to relax on an evening out without having to keep count of units of alcohol consumed over a said period of time. I also wanted an accurate breathalyser at a reasonable price. Having done some research on the types of breathalysers and how the different kinds work and their associated accuracy, this breathalyser was, in my opinion, a very reasonable price to pay to stay legal whilst driving. A motoring magazine had tested this kit in a laboratory and the results proved how accurate this machine is and that was an extremely important factor for me. The machine needs to be checked for calibration once a year for what I believe to be a reasonable cost, which brings me to the cost of the machine. What price do you put on your driving licence? A minimum fine for speeding is £100 and three penalty points. The cost of being prosecuted for drink driving is huge, not only financially, but is a massive inconvenience and takes away such freedom to travel so easily. For me, £100 is a small price to pay for such an accurate machine to give me peace of mind. It is easy to set up and use too. Forget buying cheap, single use breathalysers or cheap rubbish, look at this excellent piece of British Engineering (with British support), it's accuracy and reasonable price. What a great price to pay to keep your licence and possibly your job.
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Excellent piece of kit
by By A customer on 18/01/2018
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I've wanted a breathalyser for some time now, not because I want to proactively drink and drive (under the legal limit), but to be able to relax on an evening out without having to keep count of units of alcohol consumed over a said period of time. I also wanted an accurate breathalyser at a reasonable price. Having done some research on the types of breathalysers and how the different kinds work and their associated accuracy, this breathalyser was, in my opinion, a very reasonable price to pay to stay legal whilst driving. A motoring magazine had tested this kit in a laboratory and the results proved how accurate this machine is and that was an extremely important factor for me. The machine needs to be checked for calibration once a year for what I believe to be a reasonable cost, which brings me to the cost of the machine. What price do you put on your driving licence? A minimum fine for speeding is £100 and three penalty points. The cost of being prosecuted for drink driving is huge, not only financially, but is a massive inconvenience and takes away such freedom to travel so easily. For me, £100 is a small price to pay for such an accurate machine to give me peace of mind. It is easy to set up and use too. Forget buying cheap, single use breathalysers or cheap rubbish, look at this excellent piece of British Engineering (with British support), it's accuracy and reasonable price. What a great price to pay to keep your licence and possibly your job.
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Don't bother if you have an iOS operating system! It will already have out of date software you cannot update!
by Damien on 14/01/2018
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Don't bother if you have an iOS operating system! It will already have out of date software you cannot update! I'm totally peed off! If you have any Apple iOS computer then don't bother! I've bought one and already the software on the Excel is out of date. Apparently it is only compatible with Windows products to update the software on the Excel. If I had known that I would not have bought one. Windows computer = okay to buy. Apple iOS Computer etc = Don't buy! Considering they are supposed to be the market leader for over the counter breathalysers.... it is really poor that I can't update the software!One star because I'm Peed off already with that simple mistake!
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Don't bother if you have an iOS operating system! It will already have out of date software you cannot update!
by By A customer on 14/01/2018
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Don't bother if you have an iOS operating system! It will already have out of date software you cannot update! I'm totally peed off! If you have any Apple iOS computer then don't bother! I've bought one and already the software on the Excel is out of date. Apparently it is only compatible with Windows products to update the software on the Excel. If I had known that I would not have bought one. Windows computer = okay to buy. Apple iOS Computer etc = Don't buy! Considering they are supposed to be the market leader for over the counter breathalysers.... it is really poor that I can't update the software!One star because I'm Peed off already with that simple mistake!
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Super easy to use breathaliser
by David.tt on 12/01/2018
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Bought a different make (£50), which is sort of OK, but only shows BAC and can't be changed. The excel on the other hand has a massive range of configurability. Very easy to use, and changing things is very simple. Set mine up in less than 5 minutes, including changing from BAC to mLitres per Litre of breath, which I believe is the measurement system used by the UK police. Although the excel could be considered expensive at £100, if it saves you and your licence, then the cost is a no-brainer!!! I'm still trying to find out if the excel is NF (France) approved.
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It works perfectly and is very accurate! Unlike the competition!
by Ian mckee on 12/01/2018
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Superb quality that truly works. Very easy to use also. Didn’t want to risk it with the many Chinese products in sale for 50p as they simply don’t work. Not worth the risk with your driving license. If you are interested in keeping your license you cannot skimp with the cheap products available.
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It works perfectly and is very accurate! Unlike the competition!
by By A customer on 12/01/2018
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Superb quality that truly works. Very easy to use also. Didn’t want to risk it with the many Chinese products in sale for 50p as they simply don’t work. Not worth the risk with your driving license. If you are interested in keeping your license you cannot skimp with the cheap products available.
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Does as described.
by Mike Haines on 10/01/2018
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As with any scientific instrument I need to trust the detail it provides, difficult to double check however it seems to do exactly as described. For me it isn’t the night I have been drinking, that’s a given, but when exactly the next day has enough cleared to be safe. Will keep it handy and use it occasionally. Note that it needs to be sent off for recalibration after a year which is a pain, would be better to take it in somewhere.
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Does as described.
by By A customer on 10/01/2018
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As with any scientific instrument I need to trust the detail it provides, difficult to double check however it seems to do exactly as described. For me it isn’t the night I have been drinking, that’s a given, but when exactly the next day has enough cleared to be safe. Will keep it handy and use it occasionally. Note that it needs to be sent off for recalibration after a year which is a pain, would be better to take it in somewhere.
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Great product.
by Amazon Customer on 08/01/2018
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Great little product at a very reasonable price. I particularly like the fact it gives you your blood alcohol level so you know for sure whether you can drive.The device is sturdy and very easy to use.
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Great piece of kit.
by Mr M. on 06/01/2018
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Very impressive piece of kit. Very clear output and conclusions. Gives great confidence in its accuracy. Delighted.
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Excellent product. Well made and
by CharlesA on 01/01/2018
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I have owned cheap Breathalyzers before. This is in a different class. Excellent product. Well made and accurate
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Excellent product. Well made and
by By A customer on 01/01/2018
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I have owned cheap Breathalyzers before. This is in a different class. Excellent product. Well made and accurate
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Can’t fault it
by Amazon Customer on 30/12/2017
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Purchased for peace of mind over the Christmas holidays. Simple to set up and couldn’t be easier to use. First tested when sober and again at the end of a night after a few drinks, all seems to work as advertised. Used every morning since after having a drink and is really helpful for decided I’d safe to drive or not. Overall it is easy to use, seems accurate and I recommend anyone who’s likes a drink but also has to drive the day after gets one. It is a lot cheaper than losing your license!
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Can’t fault it
by By A customer on 30/12/2017
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Purchased for peace of mind over the Christmas holidays. Simple to set up and couldn’t be easier to use. First tested when sober and again at the end of a night after a few drinks, all seems to work as advertised. Used every morning since after having a drink and is really helpful for decided I’d safe to drive or not. Overall it is easy to use, seems accurate and I recommend anyone who’s likes a drink but also has to drive the day after gets one. It is a lot cheaper than losing your license!
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Great little unit.
by Mr Lawrence Quinn on 27/12/2017
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I have only had mine for a short time but initial impressions are that it is a well made unit, easy to use and accurate. The only two minus points are that updates are windows only and I have Macs and it has no bag or pouch other than buying one at £10. The Mac point is important to me as it will be a pain to post the unit back for the free update.
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Good product
by dannym on 27/12/2017
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Looks expensive apart from requiring batteries and not being rechargeable. Bought based on Auto Express review which seems trustworthy. Could've been supplied with a carry case for the price.
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Good product
by By A customer on 27/12/2017
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Looks expensive apart from requiring batteries and not being rechargeable. Bought based on Auto Express review which seems trustworthy. Could've been supplied with a carry case for the price.
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Great little unit.
by By A customer on 27/12/2017
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I have only had mine for a short time but initial impressions are that it is a well made unit, easy to use and accurate. The only two minus points are that updates are windows only and I have Macs and it has no bag or pouch other than buying one at £10. The Mac point is important to me as it will be a pain to post the unit back for the free update.
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Great product.
by Simon T. on 26/12/2017
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Excellent product. Manual includes deep explanation of global alcohol testing limits and gives you the confidence that the product is well developed and accurate as well, according to the specs. Easy to use.Needs annual calibration for Best maintained accuracy £25.
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Excellent
by Amazon Customer on 26/12/2017
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Excellent quality - feels very dependable and something you can really trust
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Five Stars
by A G Yates on 26/12/2017
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Excellent product. Very impressive packaging. Instructions clear and in proper English (makes a change).Works well. Defo recommend.
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Excellent
by By A customer on 26/12/2017
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Excellent quality - feels very dependable and something you can really trust
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Great product.
by By A customer on 26/12/2017
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Excellent product. Manual includes deep explanation of global alcohol testing limits and gives you the confidence that the product is well developed and accurate as well, according to the specs. Easy to use.Needs annual calibration for Best maintained accuracy £25.
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Great product - very impressed
by c mooney on 24/12/2017
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Great product - very impressed
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Five Stars
by DEREK PARKER on 24/12/2017
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Easy to set up, easy to use and very handy at xmas
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Great product - very impressed
by By A customer on 24/12/2017
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Great product - very impressed
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Well made and easy to use
by RBH on 20/12/2017
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Easy to use and from the which.com review, very accurate.
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Well made and easy to use
by By A customer on 20/12/2017
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Easy to use and from the which.com review, very accurate.
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Five Stars
by shaun taylor on 19/12/2017
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Great piece of mind over Xmas fantastic bit of kit many thanks
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Great item
by C P Jones on 18/12/2017
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I have bought this Breathalyzer, used it twice so fay, very easy to set up and use, sturdy build, very happy with it so far.
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Great item
by By A customer on 18/12/2017
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I have bought this Breathalyzer, used it twice so fay, very easy to set up and use, sturdy build, very happy with it so far.
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I have always found them easy to use and by comparison with the rate which ...
by anon on 15/12/2017
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I have had and used Alcosense breathalyzers for a number of years and currently have the Excel version . I have always found them easy to use and by comparison with the rate which a body absorbs alcohol they are very accurate indicators of fitness or not to drive. I thoroughly recommend them.
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I have always found them easy to use and by comparison with the rate which ...
by By A customer on 15/12/2017
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I have had and used Alcosense breathalyzers for a number of years and currently have the Excel version . I have always found them easy to use and by comparison with the rate which a body absorbs alcohol they are very accurate indicators of fitness or not to drive. I thoroughly recommend them.
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It seems to do the job well.
by Frank D. Wright on 14/12/2017
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It seems to do the job well. I don't have any accurate comparison but the results seem sensible, certainly much more believable than the cheap sensor I had before. If I ever get stopped by the police I'll find out how it measures up I imagine. It seems well made and is easy to use.
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It seems to do the job well.
by By A customer on 14/12/2017
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It seems to do the job well. I don't have any accurate comparison but the results seem sensible, certainly much more believable than the cheap sensor I had before. If I ever get stopped by the police I'll find out how it measures up I imagine. It seems well made and is easy to use.
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Invest in quality and you will not be disappointed
by Mr. M. on 13/12/2017
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If you’re going to buy a breathalyser, it is because you want you and your family, as well as your driving licence, to remain safe. I read several independent reports and and learned that many products, although cheap, were simply not worth buying as they were too unreliable. The Excel model is not cheap, but it is value for money and a regular Best Buy choice for a simple reason; it is value for money. Invest in quality for something that is important, and you won’t be disappointed.
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Five Stars
by Mrs Laura Hendry-Kristensen on 13/12/2017
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Does exactly as it says and seems to be accurate when you count units versus time passed.
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Invest in quality and you will not be disappointed
by By A customer on 13/12/2017
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If you’re going to buy a breathalyser, it is because you want you and your family, as well as your driving licence, to remain safe. I read several independent reports and and learned that many products, although cheap, were simply not worth buying as they were too unreliable. The Excel model is not cheap, but it is value for money and a regular Best Buy choice for a simple reason; it is value for money. Invest in quality for something that is important, and you won’t be disappointed.
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Easy to use and build quality is excellent
by NITOUR Ltd on 10/12/2017
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Arrived quickly. My first time buying a breathalyser and from the couple of times I've tested it all seems to be in order. Easy to use and build quality is excellent. Packaged very well.
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Easy to use and build quality is excellent
by By A customer on 10/12/2017
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Arrived quickly. My first time buying a breathalyser and from the couple of times I've tested it all seems to be in order. Easy to use and build quality is excellent. Packaged very well.
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Absolutely perfect!!
by Amazon Customer on 07/12/2017
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A fantastic product, so accurate and a quality build. Really happy I went for this product over the others and it comes from the UK, which gives you more confidence in the delivery.
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Absolutely perfect!!
by By A customer on 07/12/2017
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A fantastic product, so accurate and a quality build. Really happy I went for this product over the others and it comes from the UK, which gives you more confidence in the delivery.
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Excellent product and even better customer service
by Nicola H on 22/11/2017
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It is a neat and sturdy item. Great customer care. I bought this for my 18 year old son and in my haste to set it up put the wrong date in. I contacted alcosense by email and they were great. I sent it back to them on the Monday and it was corrected and returned to me by the Friday ready for use again over the weekend.
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Great product, great company
by Phil C on 19/11/2017
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Great company, great product and they upgraded me to elite model as this model was out of stock. Would recommend.
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Great product, great company
by By A customer on 19/11/2017
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Great company, great product and they upgraded me to elite model as this model was out of stock. Would recommend.
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highly recommended
by scotreview on 05/11/2017
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As party season approaches we wanted to be sure we were okay to drive the next morning and this little device takes away any doubt. Super easy to use with a clear readout. Already recommending it to friends.
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highly recommended
by By A customer on 05/11/2017
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As party season approaches we wanted to be sure we were okay to drive the next morning and this little device takes away any doubt. Super easy to use with a clear readout. Already recommending it to friends.
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Brilliant product
by CRAIG D. on 23/10/2017
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Absolutely fantastic device. I was amazed at the quality together with the ease of use. It will be travelling everywhere with me . Worth the price to safeguard your licence ....
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Brilliant product
by By A customer on 23/10/2017
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Absolutely fantastic device. I was amazed at the quality together with the ease of use. It will be travelling everywhere with me . Worth the price to safeguard your licence ....
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Great Product
by M McDonald on 19/10/2017
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Great product, well built, clear and easy to use and very reassuring on those occasional mornings after the night before.
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Great Product
by By A customer on 19/10/2017
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Great product, well built, clear and easy to use and very reassuring on those occasional mornings after the night before.
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Just buy this and stop deliberating and worrying
by Mad Mole on 17/10/2017
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Should state that I already own several cheaper (and some not so cheap) other manufacturers breathalysers. Some i wouldn't trust to even be able to tell I was totally sober or drop dead drunk. Others kind work but tend to be inconsistent, and you are never sure if you are really clear or not. Many of these seem to slightly under read and are more accurate at lower levels (not what you really need)Then I bought an AlcoSense Excel. Well, this is the dogs dangly bits by far. Its easy to use, on screen instructions are very clear. Its easy to blow into, with an easily visible guide that its working and when to stop. The readings are VERY consistent, exactly what you would expect them to be. It is definitely now my reference machine and I trust it. If you are looking around and undecided then just pay the extra and buy this, you won't regret itPros: Clear, Easy to use, Accurate, ConsistentCons: Nothing really except for cost, and a couple of times its not turned on completely when opening the slider (screen corrupted), switching off and on fixed that. not an issue reallyNow my go to device
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Just buy this and stop deliberating and worrying
by By A customer on 17/10/2017
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Should state that I already own several cheaper (and some not so cheap) other manufacturers breathalysers. Some i wouldn't trust to even be able to tell I was totally sober or drop dead drunk. Others kind work but tend to be inconsistent, and you are never sure if you are really clear or not. Many of these seem to slightly under read and are more accurate at lower levels (not what you really need)Then I bought an AlcoSense Excel. Well, this is the dogs dangly bits by far. Its easy to use, on screen instructions are very clear. Its easy to blow into, with an easily visible guide that its working and when to stop. The readings are VERY consistent, exactly what you would expect them to be. It is definitely now my reference machine and I trust it. If you are looking around and undecided then just pay the extra and buy this, you won't regret itPros: Clear, Easy to use, Accurate, ConsistentCons: Nothing really except for cost, and a couple of times its not turned on completely when opening the slider (screen corrupted), switching off and on fixed that. not an issue reallyNow my go to device
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Excellent unit.
by crispy on 03/10/2017
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Needed to upgrade an old semi conductor breathalyser, this fuel cell one is recommended by auto express, however it was out of stock so I was sent the next model up at no extra charge, result! The unit is well made and easy to use, results of each test are clear. It comes with good and interesting info about how it works. Essential bit of kit for "the morning after" worrier.
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Excellent unit.
by By A customer on 03/10/2017
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Needed to upgrade an old semi conductor breathalyser, this fuel cell one is recommended by auto express, however it was out of stock so I was sent the next model up at no extra charge, result! The unit is well made and easy to use, results of each test are clear. It comes with good and interesting info about how it works. Essential bit of kit for "the morning after" worrier.
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Best of British
by David R H Baylis on 30/09/2017
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A well built, easy to use essential piece of kit and British made too. It does what it says on the tin and I would not be without it.
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Best of British
by By A customer on 30/09/2017
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A well built, easy to use essential piece of kit and British made too. It does what it says on the tin and I would not be without it.
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Five Stars
by G. C. Hurrell on 28/09/2017
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Very simple and straightforward to use.
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Great device NEver drink and drive but this helps me ...
by Mr M Whittaker on 25/09/2017
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Great device NEver drink and drive but this helps me understand if I should leave the car At home the days after I have been out the night beforeAlso have a teenage daughter who likes to party so provides evidence that she can't use her car the day after
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Great device NEver drink and drive but this helps me ...
by By A customer on 25/09/2017
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Great device NEver drink and drive but this helps me understand if I should leave the car At home the days after I have been out the night beforeAlso have a teenage daughter who likes to party so provides evidence that she can't use her car the day after
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... that based upon what I read it seemed a good product. However
by Nicholas Dodd on 20/09/2017
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I bought one after doing some research and concluded that based upon what I read it seemed a good product. However, I have no means of verifying how accurate it is - just have to trust it. Having said that I don't drink and drive as such so this is to check the morning after and in my case has always shown clear. When I first started to research breathalysers I emailed AlcoSense to ask about the costs and process for re-calibration. They didn't bother to respond so that doesn't bode well as a measure of their customer service. When I first came to use it I couldn't get the blow tube to stay in the socket. It was only after looking very carefully at the socket that I realised that it had to be inserted at an angle. There is nowhere in the instructions that mention this nor any pictures to show it. The rest of the instructions are good and set up was easy. Overall it seems to be well made and easy to use - time will tell.
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... that based upon what I read it seemed a good product. However
by By A customer on 20/09/2017
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I bought one after doing some research and concluded that based upon what I read it seemed a good product. However, I have no means of verifying how accurate it is - just have to trust it. Having said that I don't drink and drive as such so this is to check the morning after and in my case has always shown clear. When I first started to research breathalysers I emailed AlcoSense to ask about the costs and process for re-calibration. They didn't bother to respond so that doesn't bode well as a measure of their customer service. When I first came to use it I couldn't get the blow tube to stay in the socket. It was only after looking very carefully at the socket that I realised that it had to be inserted at an angle. There is nowhere in the instructions that mention this nor any pictures to show it. The rest of the instructions are good and set up was easy. Overall it seems to be well made and easy to use - time will tell.
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I recieved excellent service from this company which went above and beyond ...
by Lea Latham on 19/09/2017
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I recieved excellent service from this company which went above and beyond the norm.The product I received was an ungraded version AlcoSense Pro. It was extremely easy to set up and even easier to use. We have tested it out and it is performing very accurately in all senses. I highly recommend this product.
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I recieved excellent service from this company which went above and beyond ...
by By A customer on 19/09/2017
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I recieved excellent service from this company which went above and beyond the norm.The product I received was an ungraded version AlcoSense Pro. It was extremely easy to set up and even easier to use. We have tested it out and it is performing very accurately in all senses. I highly recommend this product.
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GREAT GADGET
by h j stiggelbout on 17/09/2017
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I bought this because of its good reviews and becauseI wanted a decent, re-usable product. Initially to take to France but later because I wish to check my "status" and that of my children the morning after drinking.I received a free upgrade to the PRO model.The product is good looking, handles well and is a "breeze" to use.Instruction are clear and helpfulGREAT GADGET
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GREAT GADGET
by By A customer on 17/09/2017
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I bought this because of its good reviews and becauseI wanted a decent, re-usable product. Initially to take to France but later because I wish to check my "status" and that of my children the morning after drinking.I received a free upgrade to the PRO model.The product is good looking, handles well and is a "breeze" to use.Instruction are clear and helpfulGREAT GADGET
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Review on Husbands behalf.
by Elise on 14/09/2017
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I ordered these on behalf of my Husband so cannot give a personal review however, my Husband works in a management position within an industry that requires alcohol testing to be done regularly. The fact that he has used this item previously and still continues to use them speaks for itself.Obviously a reliable item.
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Review on Husbands behalf.
by By A customer on 14/09/2017
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I ordered these on behalf of my Husband so cannot give a personal review however, my Husband works in a management position within an industry that requires alcohol testing to be done regularly. The fact that he has used this item previously and still continues to use them speaks for itself.Obviously a reliable item.
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Best model in the range
by Mr Richard J Tod on 10/09/2017
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Worth the extra money to upgrade from the semi conductor model. Easier to set up and use
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Best model in the range
by By A customer on 10/09/2017
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Worth the extra money to upgrade from the semi conductor model. Easier to set up and use
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Compact and reliable.
by William Hunter on 04/09/2017
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Excellent and much easier and faster to use than previous breathalysers I've owned.
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Compact and reliable.
by By A customer on 04/09/2017
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Excellent and much easier and faster to use than previous breathalysers I've owned.
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SImple to use and appears very accurate. Need to ...
by R. Beasley on 29/08/2017
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SImple to use and appears very accurate. Need to read and understand the instructions before you use it for the first time!!
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SImple to use and appears very accurate. Need to ...
by By A customer on 29/08/2017
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SImple to use and appears very accurate. Need to read and understand the instructions before you use it for the first time!!
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Easy to use.
by H.C. on 26/08/2017
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Easy to use. Good for checking alcohol level the morning after a night out. Interesting how quickly the alcohol level does go down...I had 3 glasses of wine over about 3 hours and would not have driven again that day but in 2 hours I was down to half the limit. (shortly after drinking I was just above the limit) However, I have no intention of driving after drinking that much but as we live out in the country and have to drive everywhere I do enjoy 1 glass of wine with dinner so am happy to see that my alcohol level has always returned to 0 by the time I have finished my evening.
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Easy to use.
by By A customer on 26/08/2017
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Easy to use. Good for checking alcohol level the morning after a night out. Interesting how quickly the alcohol level does go down...I had 3 glasses of wine over about 3 hours and would not have driven again that day but in 2 hours I was down to half the limit. (shortly after drinking I was just above the limit) However, I have no intention of driving after drinking that much but as we live out in the country and have to drive everywhere I do enjoy 1 glass of wine with dinner so am happy to see that my alcohol level has always returned to 0 by the time I have finished my evening.
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Five Stars
by david allen-butler on 24/08/2017
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Excellent product, easy to use.
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Excellent customer service
by Amazon Customer on 14/08/2017
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Model was out of stock was given the newest version with no extra cost. Excellent customer service. Easy to use and a accurate as per description.
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Excellent customer service
by By A customer on 14/08/2017
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Model was out of stock was given the newest version with no extra cost. Excellent customer service. Easy to use and a accurate as per description.
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Nicely designed and simple to use
by Dr C. on 13/08/2017
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Nicely designed and simple to use. We're going abroad and there is the option to set the alcohol breathalyser limits for any country. Very pleased with it.
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Nicely designed and simple to use
by By A customer on 13/08/2017
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Nicely designed and simple to use. We're going abroad and there is the option to set the alcohol breathalyser limits for any country. Very pleased with it.
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Great little gadget
by rabbyboy on 11/08/2017
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I have only owned my alcosense breathalyser for a short time.The reason I purchased it was that I could not be sure when it was safe to drive in the morning ,having had some drink the previous evening.I found it easy to set up and use following the detailed instructions supplied with the unit.I have used it a few times now and feel confident to drive when it gives me the all clear as it is set to give a warning while 20 per cent under the set limit. I do not drive until it goes green.I feel the government should subsidize the purchase of these units for all drivers as many are criminalised through lack of knowledge. I would recommend this unit to all drivers especially if their livelihood depends on having a licence.
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Great little gadget
by By A customer on 11/08/2017
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I have only owned my alcosense breathalyser for a short time.The reason I purchased it was that I could not be sure when it was safe to drive in the morning ,having had some drink the previous evening.I found it easy to set up and use following the detailed instructions supplied with the unit.I have used it a few times now and feel confident to drive when it gives me the all clear as it is set to give a warning while 20 per cent under the set limit. I do not drive until it goes green.I feel the government should subsidize the purchase of these units for all drivers as many are criminalised through lack of knowledge. I would recommend this unit to all drivers especially if their livelihood depends on having a licence.
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... morning after only a few drinks so it was good to see that it confirmed my understanding that I ...
by CliveW on 09/08/2017
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I've only tried this once since my purchase and used it the morning after only a few drinks so it was good to see that it confirmed my understanding that I was clear and OK to drive. I am now confident that I can ensure a potential late night out is safe in the morning as I regularly leave for work early. Easy to use and the write up about the units accuracy is why I bought this. Handy to have around for those occasional times when you are unsure the morning after and do not want to take the chance.
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... morning after only a few drinks so it was good to see that it confirmed my understanding that I ...
by By A customer on 09/08/2017
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I've only tried this once since my purchase and used it the morning after only a few drinks so it was good to see that it confirmed my understanding that I was clear and OK to drive. I am now confident that I can ensure a potential late night out is safe in the morning as I regularly leave for work early. Easy to use and the write up about the units accuracy is why I bought this. Handy to have around for those occasional times when you are unsure the morning after and do not want to take the chance.
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A great device for the price. Does what you need it too!
by M. Trebilcock on 31/07/2017
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This breathalyser is a great device. It provides peace of mind the morning after the night before. Either it confirms that you are safe to drive or warns if you should wait. Have used it several times since purchasing in December 2016 and can find nothing negative to say for the price. Certainly better than friends cheaper devices and I like the fact that you can change the Alcohol limit if it changes in the future negating the need to buy a different device. Highly recommended!
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A great device for the price. Does what you need it too!
by Mark on 31/07/2017
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This breathalyser is a great device. It provides peace of mind the morning after the night before. Either it confirms that you are safe to drive or warns if you should wait. Have used it several times since purchasing in December 2016 and can find nothing negative to say for the price. Certainly better than friends cheaper devices and I like the fact that you can change the Alcohol limit if it changes in the future negating the need to buy a different device. Highly recommended!
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A great device for the price. Does what you need it too!
by By A customer on 31/07/2017
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This breathalyser is a great device. It provides peace of mind the morning after the night before. Either it confirms that you are safe to drive or warns if you should wait. Have used it several times since purchasing in December 2016 and can find nothing negative to say for the price. Certainly better than friends cheaper devices and I like the fact that you can change the Alcohol limit if it changes in the future negating the need to buy a different device. Highly recommended!
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Awesome bit of tech
by Milo on 30/07/2017
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Review is for the pro version as I was sent this as a free upgrade. Excellent piece of kit, tried it the morning after a night out in Blackpool and even though I felt fine the AlcoSense begged to differ. So I waited a few hours as recommended and then I blew again and was ok to drive.Highly recommend and very easy to use.
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Awesome bit of tech
by By A customer on 30/07/2017
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Review is for the pro version as I was sent this as a free upgrade. Excellent piece of kit, tried it the morning after a night out in Blackpool and even though I felt fine the AlcoSense begged to differ. So I waited a few hours as recommended and then I blew again and was ok to drive.Highly recommend and very easy to use.
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The Pro comes with clear simple instructions and is very easy to use
by IS on 26/07/2017
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As others have noted there is a supply issue with the Excel model and so I was sent the motre expensive Pro version for no extra cost. That itself is impressive. This purchase was to replace an aging Elite model. The Pro comes with clear simple instructions and is very easy to use. The 'Blow coach' and pressure meter are welcome and significant advances on the old Elite. A great, well-engineered product.
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The Pro comes with clear simple instructions and is very easy to use
by By A customer on 26/07/2017
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As others have noted there is a supply issue with the Excel model and so I was sent the motre expensive Pro version for no extra cost. That itself is impressive. This purchase was to replace an aging Elite model. The Pro comes with clear simple instructions and is very easy to use. The 'Blow coach' and pressure meter are welcome and significant advances on the old Elite. A great, well-engineered product.
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Great product, simple to use but not compatible with Mac
by M. A. Saunders on 13/07/2017
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As with other reviewers was sent Alcosense Pro. Very easy to set up and use, intuitive and no need to check instructions after 1st use.Only gripe is that it only works with a PC and not a Mac so I can't update to the latest software version without returning to manufacturer. Works fine so not bothering to send back, will ask for upgrade when it's calibrated.
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Great product, simple to use but not compatible with Mac
by By A customer on 13/07/2017
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As with other reviewers was sent Alcosense Pro. Very easy to set up and use, intuitive and no need to check instructions after 1st use.Only gripe is that it only works with a PC and not a Mac so I can't update to the latest software version without returning to manufacturer. Works fine so not bothering to send back, will ask for upgrade when it's calibrated.
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Very pleased & would recommend but note you have to send ...
by Mr Kevin Stockley on 09/07/2017
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Bought this as a Father's Day gift for my husband (he asked for one) was pleasantly surprised when it was upgraded to the next version which is more expensive due to stock availability. It has been used several times as he's always concerned about driving the day after having a few glasses. Very pleased & would recommend but note you have to send it away yearly to recalibrate for £25.
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Very pleased & would recommend but note you have to send ...
by By A customer on 09/07/2017
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Bought this as a Father's Day gift for my husband (he asked for one) was pleasantly surprised when it was upgraded to the next version which is more expensive due to stock availability. It has been used several times as he's always concerned about driving the day after having a few glasses. Very pleased & would recommend but note you have to send it away yearly to recalibrate for £25.
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A great product
by Win Tadd on 07/07/2017
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Excellent service product was upgraded at no extra cost. British made and easy to use with excellent instruction manual. Accuracy is important and this breathalyser is one of the best.
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A great product
by By A customer on 07/07/2017
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Excellent service product was upgraded at no extra cost. British made and easy to use with excellent instruction manual. Accuracy is important and this breathalyser is one of the best.
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Must have before driving these days!
by M. Leadbeater on 02/07/2017
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Bought to keep abreast of alcohol limits in different countries. Only used in UK so far and seems to work well.
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Must have before driving these days!
by By A customer on 02/07/2017
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Bought to keep abreast of alcohol limits in different countries. Only used in UK so far and seems to work well.
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Received the Pro model and it seems very good.
by Dave FromKent on 01/07/2017
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Firstly, like many others, I was upgraded to the AlcoSense Pro model due to stock issues. I have to review what i received, although I understand that the functionality is very similar.It is a neat unit. Compact and quite solid feel. Instructions are good, but don't mention what the USB cable is for. I still don't know.I suppose like every other reviewer, I had a lot of fun testing! So I had what I thought was 3 units of wine without food, waited for 90 minutes and it said that I was still just OK to drive. I didn't feel OK. So I checked again every 30 minutes for three hours and the meter recorded gradual reductions.Next day I had a single bottle of 10 units over two hours (I told you this was fun!) and 90 minutes later, I blew red. Checked every 30 minutes and sure enough it dropped in gradual proportion. I dropped below red after four hours which surprised me.Testing is now over. I have one nagging doubt and it is that even though I can feel there is alcohol in my system, I seem to be below 20%. The gadget provides a sense of reassurance, but all the same, I wouldn't mind testing it against a police meter - not however, at the roadside!
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Received the Pro model and it seems very good.
by By A customer on 01/07/2017
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Firstly, like many others, I was upgraded to the AlcoSense Pro model due to stock issues. I have to review what i received, although I understand that the functionality is very similar.It is a neat unit. Compact and quite solid feel. Instructions are good, but don't mention what the USB cable is for. I still don't know.I suppose like every other reviewer, I had a lot of fun testing! So I had what I thought was 3 units of wine without food, waited for 90 minutes and it said that I was still just OK to drive. I didn't feel OK. So I checked again every 30 minutes for three hours and the meter recorded gradual reductions.Next day I had a single bottle of 10 units over two hours (I told you this was fun!) and 90 minutes later, I blew red. Checked every 30 minutes and sure enough it dropped in gradual proportion. I dropped below red after four hours which surprised me.Testing is now over. I have one nagging doubt and it is that even though I can feel there is alcohol in my system, I seem to be below 20%. The gadget provides a sense of reassurance, but all the same, I wouldn't mind testing it against a police meter - not however, at the roadside!
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5 stars
by Amazon Customer on 29/06/2017
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Good quality and easy to use. Mine was delivered within 15 hours and when it arrive it was actually an upgraded model at no extra cost as they had ran out of the model I had ordered.
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5 stars
by By A customer on 29/06/2017
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Good quality and easy to use. Mine was delivered within 15 hours and when it arrive it was actually an upgraded model at no extra cost as they had ran out of the model I had ordered.
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... upgraded version at no extra cost it is a brilliant piece of kit although it takes time to get ...
by Amazon Customer on 22/06/2017
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i recieved the upgraded version at no extra cost it is a brilliant piece of kit although it takes time to get the blow tube in the correct position. As somoene who did have a drink driving offence this gives peace of mind, i do not get behind a wheel now especially in the morning unless way under the limit thank youfor giving me peace of mind
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... upgraded version at no extra cost it is a brilliant piece of kit although it takes time to get ...
by By A customer on 22/06/2017
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i recieved the upgraded version at no extra cost it is a brilliant piece of kit although it takes time to get the blow tube in the correct position. As somoene who did have a drink driving offence this gives peace of mind, i do not get behind a wheel now especially in the morning unless way under the limit thank youfor giving me peace of mind
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Great piece of kit.
by David Scully on 19/06/2017
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Ordered the mid range model. Due to a delay in stock up date the one I had ordered was out of stock. The company very kindly up graded to a higher spec unit without charge. Very neat piece of kit. Easy to use. Just one tiny little niggle is that it needs re calibrating. Sure once that is resolved it will be very useful. Just don't want to rely on readings yet as it says that that may not be accurate until re calibrated.
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Great piece of kit.
by By A customer on 19/06/2017
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Ordered the mid range model. Due to a delay in stock up date the one I had ordered was out of stock. The company very kindly up graded to a higher spec unit without charge. Very neat piece of kit. Easy to use. Just one tiny little niggle is that it needs re calibrating. Sure once that is resolved it will be very useful. Just don't want to rely on readings yet as it says that that may not be accurate until re calibrated.
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Excellent machine
by Jim on 18/06/2017
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I have waited 6 months to write this review, as appears to be the case for many other people I received the higher spec Pro version, for which I am very grateful, it was a nice touch to receive the model with the larger fuel cell sensor.It is difficult to come to trust a device like this at first because the reality is that people just don't know the real rate that their own body burns alcohol, this rate is actually fixed it does not matter how big or small you are the 'rate' is the same, however a larger person contains more blood so will read lower for the same number of drinks than a smaller person :)The burn off rate for a normal liver is 0.016% per hour that burn starts as soon as the alcohol hits your liver so even as you are drinking you are also metabolising it. People that have a drink problem can open up other metabolic pathways and burn alcohol slightly faster but that is not exactly something to be desired.This device can be set to display results using the 'per mille' symbol ‰ (parts per thousand), the limit for driving in the uk is 0.08% but the device will show its measurements as 0.8 with the symbol ‰ this is useful as 1.6 ‰ means twice the legal limit in England in my opinion it is easier to read and understand when set this way.So what does it all add up to, for me a device like this has to be accurate and quite simply that means you have to trust it, I bought some chemical breathalysers as well in order to do my own rough calibration, my results showed that this device is accurate and I have grown to trust it.The feature that allows you to set the device for other countries is a nice touch but really if I am at home in Scotland I know the limit is BAC 0.05% or 50mg per 100ml of blood which is less than the limit in England, so while nice it is not crucial.Physically after 6 months this device is still in good condition, it appears well built, it has used one set of 3 AAA Duracell batteries so far the second set are starting to run out now with the device showing 2 bars remaining power.like many other reviewers I too received an email asking me to review the device but this was actually about 5 and 1/2 months ago, I took my own time before writing this, for me it is a very definite 5 star device and many thanks to the company for giving me the upgrade to the better version, much appreciated.
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Excellent machine
by By A customer on 18/06/2017
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I have waited 6 months to write this review, as appears to be the case for many other people I received the higher spec Pro version, for which I am very grateful, it was a nice touch to receive the model with the larger fuel cell sensor.It is difficult to come to trust a device like this at first because the reality is that people just don't know the real rate that their own body burns alcohol, this rate is actually fixed it does not matter how big or small you are the 'rate' is the same, however a larger person contains more blood so will read lower for the same number of drinks than a smaller person :)The burn off rate for a normal liver is 0.016% per hour that burn starts as soon as the alcohol hits your liver so even as you are drinking you are also metabolising it. People that have a drink problem can open up other metabolic pathways and burn alcohol slightly faster but that is not exactly something to be desired.This device can be set to display results using the 'per mille' symbol ‰ (parts per thousand), the limit for driving in the uk is 0.08% but the device will show its measurements as 0.8 with the symbol ‰ this is useful as 1.6 ‰ means twice the legal limit in England in my opinion it is easier to read and understand when set this way.So what does it all add up to, for me a device like this has to be accurate and quite simply that means you have to trust it, I bought some chemical breathalysers as well in order to do my own rough calibration, my results showed that this device is accurate and I have grown to trust it.The feature that allows you to set the device for other countries is a nice touch but really if I am at home in Scotland I know the limit is BAC 0.05% or 50mg per 100ml of blood which is less than the limit in England, so while nice it is not crucial.Physically after 6 months this device is still in good condition, it appears well built, it has used one set of 3 AAA Duracell batteries so far the second set are starting to run out now with the device showing 2 bars remaining power.like many other reviewers I too received an email asking me to review the device but this was actually about 5 and 1/2 months ago, I took my own time before writing this, for me it is a very definite 5 star device and many thanks to the company for giving me the upgrade to the better version, much appreciated.
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Brand new device and calibration out of date
by pedro on 15/06/2017
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I am hoping that this will be only temporary review as I have emailed the CS and awaiting their reply...Upon switching the machine on, setting country/date etc there is an alarm that the calibration expired on 30/09/2016 (9 months)It is surprising and disappointing at the same time as I have purchased the device directly from Alcosense.I have tested the device last night and believe that the readings were inaccurate.Between 7pm-10pm I consumed 2x 500 ml bottles of 6% continental beer & 3x 40 ml shots of 35% French brandy. Measurements taken at 11pm were as 0.54% and less than 0.2% at 5am in the morning. I would imagine that consuming 8-9 units of alcohol within such a relatively short period would definetely make me illegal/unfit to drive. I certainly felt like i would never get behind the wheel...And yet the machine showed Amber but still within the legal limit in England and Wales... Was over the limit in Scotland as the limit there is 0.5%Dear AlcoSense - Can you please reply to my email sent to [email protected] AND arrange for Free of Charge re-calibration considering that the device is brand new
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Excellent after sales care and support and UK based business & customer service
by pedro on 15/06/2017
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I also received the PRO version rather than Excel.After initial concerns about the accuracy (i was surprised that my breath alcohol level below the legal limit). I have contacted the company and within a day i received an email from their Lab asking me to return the device so it can be tested. I have received comprehensive reply, free single use testers as addition, update and new 12 months calibration. Superb service and UK based business.Special thanks to Alison from the laboratory!My PRO version have been tested and confirmed that it is reading accurately and within the specified tolerances. Another thing i have found out is that around 80% of the population processes 1 unit of alcohol every hour from the body which is why it is the accepted average, the remaining 20% process either quicker or slower at up to 2 units an hour, some as low as 0.5 units per hour. I guess I am in the 20% :)THE RECENT UPDATE (released by AlcoSense) is that with any readings at 0.2‰BAC (0.09mg/L) or lower the unit will read LOW and will say that less than 0.2‰BAC or 0.09mg/L of alcohol has been detected and this is in line with BS EN 16280 – the British Standard for the consumer.
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Excellent after sales care and support and UK based business & customer service
by By A customer on 15/06/2017
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I also received the PRO version rather than Excel.After initial concerns about the accuracy (i was surprised that my breath alcohol level below the legal limit). I have contacted the company and within a day i received an email from their Lab asking me to return the device so it can be tested. I have received comprehensive reply, free single use testers as addition, update and new 12 months calibration. Superb service and UK based business.Special thanks to Alison from the laboratory!My PRO version have been tested and confirmed that it is reading accurately and within the specified tolerances. Another thing i have found out is that around 80% of the population processes 1 unit of alcohol every hour from the body which is why it is the accepted average, the remaining 20% process either quicker or slower at up to 2 units an hour, some as low as 0.5 units per hour. I guess I am in the 20% :)THE RECENT UPDATE (released by AlcoSense) is that with any readings at 0.2‰BAC (0.09mg/L) or lower the unit will read LOW and will say that less than 0.2‰BAC or 0.09mg/L of alcohol has been detected and this is in line with BS EN 16280 – the British Standard for the consumer.
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Five Stars
by Ian Findlay on 05/06/2017
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A well made and simple to use product and seems reliable so far.
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I have used it for 2 weeks and have found it easy to use with intuitive controls/menu
by Amazon Customer on 05/06/2017
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I opted for the cheaper model (Excel) and was pleasantly surprised when I received the Alcosense Pro at no extra cost; this was because the Excel was not available. I have used it for 2 weeks and have found it easy to use with intuitive controls/menu. I am a part-time delivery driver and it is important that I know my BAC before commencing work (my employer requires me to "self-certify" that I am not over the drink drive limit before I commence work so I can now use the archive facility on it to provide evidence in the event of a traffic incident while at work). It is also pleasing that this is a quality British product thus supporting UK industry against foreign competitors.
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I have used it for 2 weeks and have found it easy to use with intuitive controls/menu
by By A customer on 05/06/2017
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I opted for the cheaper model (Excel) and was pleasantly surprised when I received the Alcosense Pro at no extra cost; this was because the Excel was not available. I have used it for 2 weeks and have found it easy to use with intuitive controls/menu. I am a part-time delivery driver and it is important that I know my BAC before commencing work (my employer requires me to "self-certify" that I am not over the drink drive limit before I commence work so I can now use the archive facility on it to provide evidence in the event of a traffic incident while at work). It is also pleasing that this is a quality British product thus supporting UK industry against foreign competitors.
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Five Stars
by rusty on 03/06/2017
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compact and accurate stopped me from potentially becomeing a drink driver thats why i bought it
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Fantastic & Accurate Device for Peace of Mind.
by vRS Stevie on 03/06/2017
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Been looking at these devices for a number of years, the concern always being the morning after and not knowing if you are safe to drive or not, so always aired on the side of caution and arranged other transports methods just to be sure. Just to be clear, I am not using this device to make sure I'm just under, I want to make sure it is showing "Low less than 0.20 0/00 BAC" before I consider driving.Again as other reviewers I ordered the Excel model which has issues & was out of stock. Therefore the AlcoSense Pro was provided in its place. Which is the next model up and provided at the same price as the AlcoSense Excel. Which is a fantastic deal, and first time I have had this from any supplier, so many thx.Setting up the product was very straightforward and I have tested it several times and believe it is very accurate, which to be fair is vital as if it wasn't it would be basically useless. Plus you can set your own Country or manually enter the limit where you reside, which proves future proofing as the limits are reduced by Government.5 Blow Tubes are provided together with the batteries required, I also went for the case which is of good quality, but a little tight when you have the provided tubes in the same case, but does close easily.I too wasn't aware that the device needs to be re-calibrated by AlcoSense every 12 months, and has an re calibration date on starting up the device. But as stated earlier without accuracy the device is useless, so a hopefully minimal charge each year is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
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Fantastic & Accurate Device for Peace of Mind.
by By A customer on 03/06/2017
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Been looking at these devices for a number of years, the concern always being the morning after and not knowing if you are safe to drive or not, so always aired on the side of caution and arranged other transports methods just to be sure. Just to be clear, I am not using this device to make sure I'm just under, I want to make sure it is showing "Low less than 0.20 0/00 BAC" before I consider driving.Again as other reviewers I ordered the Excel model which has issues & was out of stock. Therefore the AlcoSense Pro was provided in its place. Which is the next model up and provided at the same price as the AlcoSense Excel. Which is a fantastic deal, and first time I have had this from any supplier, so many thx.Setting up the product was very straightforward and I have tested it several times and believe it is very accurate, which to be fair is vital as if it wasn't it would be basically useless. Plus you can set your own Country or manually enter the limit where you reside, which proves future proofing as the limits are reduced by Government.5 Blow Tubes are provided together with the batteries required, I also went for the case which is of good quality, but a little tight when you have the provided tubes in the same case, but does close easily.I too wasn't aware that the device needs to be re-calibrated by AlcoSense every 12 months, and has an re calibration date on starting up the device. But as stated earlier without accuracy the device is useless, so a hopefully minimal charge each year is a small price to pay for peace of mind.
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Useful, reliable tester, easy to carry in the pocket.
by Amazon Customer on 01/06/2017
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Very pleased. Simple to use. Tested it by by using at various levels of beer consumption over a week. Results were accurate and repeatable, based on expectations from established scientific knowledge of the absorption of alcohol into the bodies blood and then exhaled . Terry Norman.
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Useful, reliable tester, easy to carry in the pocket.
by By A customer on 01/06/2017
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Very pleased. Simple to use. Tested it by by using at various levels of beer consumption over a week. Results were accurate and repeatable, based on expectations from established scientific knowledge of the absorption of alcohol into the bodies blood and then exhaled . Terry Norman.
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I received the upgraded model
by D. Sanders on 31/05/2017
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First of all I too received the Pro version. I also had an email asking for an honest review, which was brave of them because I had problems when I sent a device back a few years ago for calibration. Nonetheless that got sorted.I used to use an AlcoSense Elite, which was claimed to be top of its class. Eventually my first would only acknowledge you were blowing in it if you had spent the weekend downing 4 star. The replacement I bought when it couldn't be recalibrated aired somewhat on the side of caution; gave suspiciously high readings. I've also had an AL-6000 from somewhere which has replaceable sensors, but that was like a mate who wanted a lift home from the pub. "Yeah, you'll be alright" it was telling me after my twelfth pint and fourth G&T. I had another too but I lost that in a hotel in Blackpool. If you're interested.After waiting around all day to sober up from the mild session the night before I decided to try another. I bought an Alcohoot plug-in smart-phone device (about £70), with fuel cell technology. This too started well, but after about 50 tests it's started to fail to take a reading, or the app hangs. As someone who drinks a lot I decided to take a punt with the Excel. I was going to order the Pro, but after reading a few reviews here that others had been sent the pro after ordering the standard, I thought I'd take a chance and save £50. It paid off.The differences between the two seem to be the size of the sensor and the Pro has a flow meter to ensure an accurate sample and a "time till sober" calcuator.The design of the product is simple and clean. It fits well in your hand. The system boots rather quickly, and the menus allow you to change the BAC warning level by country easily. The valved mouth-pieces are awkward to get in at first, even harder when you're pissed, but it comes with time/sobriety.The display really does have a low resolution; like something out of a £20 iPhone knock-off, but it's not for displaying photos, it's to tell you whether or not you're sober enough to drive. It does this rather well.The unit displays your measured BAC content in mg/l, and the display background keeps it simple: Green is OK to drive, yellow for probably-best-leave-it-for-a-while-if-you-can, and red for "DON'T BE BLOODY STUPID BRUV!". Being able to easily change the limit by country (I believe the list is can be updated via the supplied micro USB cable) is handy if you're going on a continental pub crawl. It's also worth bearing in mind that Scotland has a lower limit than England, so even driving across the border could get you in trouble.A minor gripe is that the machine doesn't display a figure below 0.2%, I don't know why.I'm personally not a fan of the "Sober in..." display. It doesn't take body mass, level of activity or metabolism in to consideration. I suppose it's a ballpark-figure guide and nothing more.All in all, a useful, good looking device. Time will tell if results are accurate and if the machine is as reliable as it's brethren, let's hope it's better.
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I received the upgraded model
by By A customer on 31/05/2017
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First of all I too received the Pro version. I also had an email asking for an honest review, which was brave of them because I had problems when I sent a device back a few years ago for calibration. Nonetheless that got sorted.I used to use an AlcoSense Elite, which was claimed to be top of its class. Eventually my first would only acknowledge you were blowing in it if you had spent the weekend downing 4 star. The replacement I bought when it couldn't be recalibrated aired somewhat on the side of caution; gave suspiciously high readings. I've also had an AL-6000 from somewhere which has replaceable sensors, but that was like a mate who wanted a lift home from the pub. "Yeah, you'll be alright" it was telling me after my twelfth pint and fourth G&T. I had another too but I lost that in a hotel in Blackpool. If you're interested.After waiting around all day to sober up from the mild session the night before I decided to try another. I bought an Alcohoot plug-in smart-phone device (about £70), with fuel cell technology. This too started well, but after about 50 tests it's started to fail to take a reading, or the app hangs. As someone who drinks a lot I decided to take a punt with the Excel. I was going to order the Pro, but after reading a few reviews here that others had been sent the pro after ordering the standard, I thought I'd take a chance and save £50. It paid off.The differences between the two seem to be the size of the sensor and the Pro has a flow meter to ensure an accurate sample and a "time till sober" calcuator.The design of the product is simple and clean. It fits well in your hand. The system boots rather quickly, and the menus allow you to change the BAC warning level by country easily. The valved mouth-pieces are awkward to get in at first, even harder when you're pissed, but it comes with time/sobriety.The display really does have a low resolution; like something out of a £20 iPhone knock-off, but it's not for displaying photos, it's to tell you whether or not you're sober enough to drive. It does this rather well.The unit displays your measured BAC content in mg/l, and the display background keeps it simple: Green is OK to drive, yellow for probably-best-leave-it-for-a-while-if-you-can, and red for "DON'T BE BLOODY STUPID BRUV!". Being able to easily change the limit by country (I believe the list is can be updated via the supplied micro USB cable) is handy if you're going on a continental pub crawl. It's also worth bearing in mind that Scotland has a lower limit than England, so even driving across the border could get you in trouble.A minor gripe is that the machine doesn't display a figure below 0.2%, I don't know why.I'm personally not a fan of the "Sober in..." display. It doesn't take body mass, level of activity or metabolism in to consideration. I suppose it's a ballpark-figure guide and nothing more.All in all, a useful, good looking device. Time will tell if results are accurate and if the machine is as reliable as it's brethren, let's hope it's better.
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Good quality product
by J. Walton on 24/05/2017
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I also got a free upgrade to the Pro model (purchase date was 17/5/17), and I have to say I'm delighted with it. It's very well made, simple to use, and it's just nice to buy a British-made product for a change.
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Good quality product
by By A customer on 24/05/2017
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I also got a free upgrade to the Pro model (purchase date was 17/5/17), and I have to say I'm delighted with it. It's very well made, simple to use, and it's just nice to buy a British-made product for a change.
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Greta Product, Great Price, Great Company
by Chris Harbour on 15/05/2017
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Excellent product - very easy to set up and use. Great customer service as well - free upgrade received in order to make the delivery deadline. Classy move.
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Greta Product, Great Price, Great Company
by By A customer on 15/05/2017
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Excellent product - very easy to set up and use. Great customer service as well - free upgrade received in order to make the delivery deadline. Classy move.
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Fantastic Technology from a UK company...
by PJ N1 on 12/05/2017
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Very impressive piece of kit, and upgraded to the Pro model for free.
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Fantastic Technology from a UK company...
by By A customer on 12/05/2017
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Very impressive piece of kit, and upgraded to the Pro model for free.
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Good or is it?
by Mr. A. D. Simpson on 03/05/2017
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I was not sure if this worked so got very drunk and took a reading the next day. Said I was OK to drive. Got pulled over by the police and i was completely over the limit. Got 2 year ban and 3 months jail time.Only joking!I have no idea if this gives accurate readings or not. But, it is very easy to use and they gave me a free upgrade so cannot complaint ( yet :) )
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Good or is it?
by By A customer on 03/05/2017
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I was not sure if this worked so got very drunk and took a reading the next day. Said I was OK to drive. Got pulled over by the police and i was completely over the limit. Got 2 year ban and 3 months jail time.Only joking!I have no idea if this gives accurate readings or not. But, it is very easy to use and they gave me a free upgrade so cannot complaint ( yet :) )
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Top product
by Amazon Customer on 30/04/2017
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Easy to use, great quality would recommend.
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Top product
by By A customer on 30/04/2017
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Easy to use, great quality would recommend.
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... to the Pro model fro free which was very good. The item seems very well built and really ...
by D. J. G on 19/04/2017
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This was unavailable so the seller upgraded to the Pro model fro free which was very good. The item seems very well built and really easy to use. Ordered this as it has won awards for the reliability of its readings. Better than risking your licence and a fantastic product. Yes the item needs to be re-calibrated every 12 months but at least it should mean the readings are always correct.
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... to the Pro model fro free which was very good. The item seems very well built and really ...
by By A customer on 19/04/2017
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This was unavailable so the seller upgraded to the Pro model fro free which was very good. The item seems very well built and really easy to use. Ordered this as it has won awards for the reliability of its readings. Better than risking your licence and a fantastic product. Yes the item needs to be re-calibrated every 12 months but at least it should mean the readings are always correct.
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Great product
by Amazon Customer on 12/04/2017
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Fantastic product . Readings very easy to read . Easy set up . Had base alcosense but it's not near as good as this . Would highly recommend this product .
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Great product
by By A customer on 12/04/2017
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Fantastic product . Readings very easy to read . Easy set up . Had base alcosense but it's not near as good as this . Would highly recommend this product .
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Quality.
by Christopher D. on 08/04/2017
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Excellent product , highly recommend it.
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Quality.
by By A customer on 08/04/2017
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Excellent product , highly recommend it.
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This device can potentially save your career, your driving licence, but most importantly yours and others lives
by Steady Eddy on 31/03/2017
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How do any of us really know whether we are above or below the legal alcohol limit to drive? Well only 5 days ago I bought the Alcosense excel and now I know. I do like a drink in the evening and always assumed I was well below the limit in the morning. I am ashamed to discover how wrong I was! I drive for a living and after using this device I am now aware of my limits. I cannot stress how much this device has saved my career and of course my driving licence. Some people may say £99.99 is quite expensive, I say you get what you pay for. I originally was going to buy the cheaper version, but after some research I am glad I chose this model. I wish I could have afforded to buy the best model, but this is still a brilliant piece of kit. When I purchased this I was not aware you need to have it re-calibrated annually at a cost of around £25, however I know this it important to keep the device accurate. Therefore I will pay this fee for peace of mind. I have told all of my workmates how great this device is and most of them never even knew it existed. A massive thank you to Alcosense for this brilliant product.
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I really like the feature that advises you how long it will ...
by John McGrath on 31/03/2017
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Simple to set up and use. I really like the feature that advises you how long it will be before you are safe to drive/sober. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Excellent piece of kit to give you peace of mind.
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I really like the feature that advises you how long it will ...
by By A customer on 31/03/2017
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Simple to set up and use. I really like the feature that advises you how long it will be before you are safe to drive/sober. I would definitely recommend this to anyone. Excellent piece of kit to give you peace of mind.
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Nice piece of kit seems well built
by Paul Mason on 26/03/2017
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Nice piece of kit seems well built, portable and it's so simple to use, it even coaches you when taking your breath sample by stating how long and how hard to blow with two simple bar graphs on the easy to read screen, I have the AlcoSense Pro.The important bit, it tells you when you are over the limit for the country you are in! You set this in the menu options by choosing the appropriate country. Not only that it if you are over the limit it approximates how long you need to wait before you need to retest and safely drive again. Seems to me if you have a drink you need this!Use mainly for the 'morning after' but even if you have had a couple at lunch it would be worth taking a test, ditching the car and taking a taxi if you are over or near the limit, forget your licence you might just save your life or someone elses!One improvement? Maybe a leather case should be supplied as it's so portable you will be traveling with it quite a bit, lets face it we all drink a bit more when we go away, that hotel for the weekend and those couple of bottles of wine you had with dinner or that wedding you are going to, the morning after it might be worth a minute blowing into the breathalyser.
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Nice piece of kit seems well built
by By A customer on 26/03/2017
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Nice piece of kit seems well built, portable and it's so simple to use, it even coaches you when taking your breath sample by stating how long and how hard to blow with two simple bar graphs on the easy to read screen, I have the AlcoSense Pro.The important bit, it tells you when you are over the limit for the country you are in! You set this in the menu options by choosing the appropriate country. Not only that it if you are over the limit it approximates how long you need to wait before you need to retest and safely drive again. Seems to me if you have a drink you need this!Use mainly for the 'morning after' but even if you have had a couple at lunch it would be worth taking a test, ditching the car and taking a taxi if you are over or near the limit, forget your licence you might just save your life or someone elses!One improvement? Maybe a leather case should be supplied as it's so portable you will be traveling with it quite a bit, lets face it we all drink a bit more when we go away, that hotel for the weekend and those couple of bottles of wine you had with dinner or that wedding you are going to, the morning after it might be worth a minute blowing into the breathalyser.
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It is extremely well engineered and easy to use
by Ian Clough on 22/03/2017
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Just been using this for a few days. It replaces a previous cheaper model.It is extremely well engineered and easy to use. The display show you how hard to blow and hence I guess that this must improve accuracy.It is easy to set-up for different countries and is aware of the limits in each country.The only downside is that the blowing tube is separate which means that I need a case. My old unit had a fold out tube so I could just throw it in a suitcase when travelling. Good product, fast delivery.
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It is extremely well engineered and easy to use
by By A customer on 22/03/2017
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Just been using this for a few days. It replaces a previous cheaper model.It is extremely well engineered and easy to use. The display show you how hard to blow and hence I guess that this must improve accuracy.It is easy to set-up for different countries and is aware of the limits in each country.The only downside is that the blowing tube is separate which means that I need a case. My old unit had a fold out tube so I could just throw it in a suitcase when travelling. Good product, fast delivery.
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Good service from a British provider. Dear
by David S on 09/03/2017
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Good service and an upgrade to a more expensive model as they were having software problems with the one I had ordered. Easy to set up and easier to use. So far use has been limited but I can see no reason to think that it will not give good service.
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Good service from a British provider. Dear
by By A customer on 09/03/2017
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Good service and an upgrade to a more expensive model as they were having software problems with the one I had ordered. Easy to set up and easier to use. So far use has been limited but I can see no reason to think that it will not give good service.
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This is a great investment. I'm not the type to ever drink ...
by Amazon Customer on 03/03/2017
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This is a great investment. I'm not the type to ever drink and drive but sometimes I can't be sure about the morning after but with this I can be confident that I'm not risking my licence.It's really easy to set up and use with great features and most importantly when compared to cheaper models its got the accuracy you need. Some of the cheaper models out there have a +/- tolerance that's as high as the legal limit!Buy cheap, buy twice.
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This is a great investment. I'm not the type to ever drink ...
by By A customer on 03/03/2017
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This is a great investment. I'm not the type to ever drink and drive but sometimes I can't be sure about the morning after but with this I can be confident that I'm not risking my licence.It's really easy to set up and use with great features and most importantly when compared to cheaper models its got the accuracy you need. Some of the cheaper models out there have a +/- tolerance that's as high as the legal limit!Buy cheap, buy twice.
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Very easy to use
by Amazon Customer on 12/02/2017
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Very easy to use, provides instructions on screen. Great for peace of mind the morning after, and has a real quality feel similar to an Apple product.
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This neat piece of kit is so easy to use and yet it provides such a great ...
by Robert G. on 12/02/2017
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This neat piece of kit is so easy to use and yet it provides such a great peace of mind!
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Very easy to use
by By A customer on 12/02/2017
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Very easy to use, provides instructions on screen. Great for peace of mind the morning after, and has a real quality feel similar to an Apple product.
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This neat piece of kit is so easy to use and yet it provides such a great ...
by By A customer on 12/02/2017
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This neat piece of kit is so easy to use and yet it provides such a great peace of mind!
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Free upgrade!
by Andrew M. on 09/02/2017
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Excel was sold out but my order was accepted received free upgrade to pro! Excellent product and service highly recommended.
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Free upgrade!
by By A customer on 09/02/2017
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Excel was sold out but my order was accepted received free upgrade to pro! Excellent product and service highly recommended.
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Amazing a no brained buy
by Dazza nautilus on 07/02/2017
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Fantastic very accurate and a godsend for peace of mind
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Amazing a no brained buy
by By A customer on 07/02/2017
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Fantastic very accurate and a godsend for peace of mind
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An Invaluable piece of equipment for anyone who needs their driving licence!
by Mr. A. K. Butcher on 02/02/2017
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Excellent product. I use this regularly at weekends the morning after I've been drinking. The device not only tells you your alcohol reading, but when you'll be sober enough to drive again! As I need my licence for my job, this is an invaluable piece of equipment!
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An Invaluable piece of equipment for anyone who needs their driving licence!
by By A customer on 02/02/2017
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Excellent product. I use this regularly at weekends the morning after I've been drinking. The device not only tells you your alcohol reading, but when you'll be sober enough to drive again! As I need my licence for my job, this is an invaluable piece of equipment!
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Be smart, don't drink and driver at all
by Mr W. on 28/01/2017
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I've tried a couple of the lower end BA meter and found them to be flakey and not even trustworthy enough to show a go/no-go level.In our family we all (four drivers) use a BA meter for the morning after, not to indicate how many more units we can get before we are dangerous.Be smart, don't drink and driver at all......Do use the Alcosense range to give you the 'all-clear' the morning after.
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Be smart, don't drink and driver at all
by By A customer on 28/01/2017
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I've tried a couple of the lower end BA meter and found them to be flakey and not even trustworthy enough to show a go/no-go level.In our family we all (four drivers) use a BA meter for the morning after, not to indicate how many more units we can get before we are dangerous.Be smart, don't drink and driver at all......Do use the Alcosense range to give you the 'all-clear' the morning after.
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Five Stars
by Peter J. on 27/01/2017
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A great product,easy to use.Why take chances? Would definitely reccomend it.
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I Would recommend this product
by Chris Foster on 25/01/2017
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After reading reviews I decided to buy the excel. Very quick set up and ease of use. I don't drive after having a drink so it's only used the morning after.I Would recommend this product
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I Would recommend this product
by By A customer on 25/01/2017
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After reading reviews I decided to buy the excel. Very quick set up and ease of use. I don't drive after having a drink so it's only used the morning after.I Would recommend this product
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AlcoSense Excel,,simple,inexpensive and so effective.
by louis on 16/01/2017
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A very impressive,easy to set up unit!!,i was given the Excel to review,totally free of charge,as i'm already an AlcoSense Elite user..I found the product simple to set up and set the parameter's..I would recommend this unit to anyone,,the cost far outweighs the cost of being inadvertently over the drink driving limit..that's peace of mind!
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Very Impressed with this latest Breathalyser
by Amazon Customer on 16/01/2017
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As I live in Scotland, I purchased an AlcoSense Elite a couple of years ago when the drink drive laws changed. As a professional driver and with the drink drive limit in Scotland being so low, I have always been impressed with the AlcoSense Elite, however when I read that the Excel had just won the Auto Express best buy for 2016, I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest model – So far I have not been disappointed!
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AlcoSense Excel,,simple,inexpensive and so effective.
by By A customer on 16/01/2017
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A very impressive,easy to set up unit!!,i was given the Excel to review,totally free of charge,as i'm already an AlcoSense Elite user..I found the product simple to set up and set the parameter's..I would recommend this unit to anyone,,the cost far outweighs the cost of being inadvertently over the drink driving limit..that's peace of mind!
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Very Impressed with this latest Breathalyser
by By A customer on 16/01/2017
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As I live in Scotland, I purchased an AlcoSense Elite a couple of years ago when the drink drive laws changed. As a professional driver and with the drink drive limit in Scotland being so low, I have always been impressed with the AlcoSense Elite, however when I read that the Excel had just won the Auto Express best buy for 2016, I decided it was time to upgrade to the latest model – So far I have not been disappointed!
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Excel model
by M A WEBBER on 15/01/2017
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Very prompt delivery. Setting up the product was achieved without difficulty and has been tested by myself and several friends. I believe this is a very sensible device to keep handy when entertaining at Home, or in the Car when going out for a celebration/meal.Sufficient Blow Tubes are provided together with the batteries required to operate the product.The only drawback, if that is a fair comment, is the suggestion that the product needs to be re-calibrated by AlcoSense every 12 months at a cost of around £25.00. No mention is made of the number of times the product could be used without calibration being necessary. That is something I will take up with the Company when the machine advises me, in 12 months time, that it needs to be re-calibrated.
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Very prompt delivery. However the Excel model ordered was ...
by M A WEBBER on 15/01/2017
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Very prompt delivery. However the Excel model ordered was apparently out of stock and so the AlcoSense Pro was sent instead. This upgrade was provided at the same price as the AlcoSense Excel.Setting up the product was achieved without difficulty and has been tested by myself and several friends. I believe this is a very sensible device to keep handy when entertaining at Home, or in the Car when going out for a celebration/meal.Sufficient Blow Tubes are provided together with the batteries required to operate the product.The only drawback, if that is a fair comment, is the suggestion that the product needs to be re-calibrated by AlcoSense every 12 months at a cost of around £25.00. No mention is made of the number of times the product could be used without calibration being necessary. That is something I will take up with the Company when the machine advises me, in 12 months time, that it needs to be re-calibrated.
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Very prompt delivery. However the Excel model ordered was ...
by By A customer on 15/01/2017
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Very prompt delivery. However the Excel model ordered was apparently out of stock and so the AlcoSense Pro was sent instead. This upgrade was provided at the same price as the AlcoSense Excel.Setting up the product was achieved without difficulty and has been tested by myself and several friends. I believe this is a very sensible device to keep handy when entertaining at Home, or in the Car when going out for a celebration/meal.Sufficient Blow Tubes are provided together with the batteries required to operate the product.The only drawback, if that is a fair comment, is the suggestion that the product needs to be re-calibrated by AlcoSense every 12 months at a cost of around £25.00. No mention is made of the number of times the product could be used without calibration being necessary. That is something I will take up with the Company when the machine advises me, in 12 months time, that it needs to be re-calibrated.
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Great product and worth the piece of mind!
by T.J. Turner on 12/01/2017
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After researching the market I chose this product as a result of its consistently being ranked the most accurate device available at an affordable price. I am not disappointed. It is straightforward to set-up and use, and its size is such that it takes up little room in my bag. The Alcosense customer service is excellent as they were out of stock of the model I ordered and sent me a superior product at no cost to me.
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Great product and worth the piece of mind!
by By A customer on 12/01/2017
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After researching the market I chose this product as a result of its consistently being ranked the most accurate device available at an affordable price. I am not disappointed. It is straightforward to set-up and use, and its size is such that it takes up little room in my bag. The Alcosense customer service is excellent as they were out of stock of the model I ordered and sent me a superior product at no cost to me.
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Quality, easy to use and reliable personal breathalyser
by Miguel on 10/01/2017
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I upgraded from the Alcosense Elite. The device is a little larger than the previous model but still fits easily in a pocket (or the glove box). The Excel is easy to set up and to operate with clear on screen prompts to guide you (only afterwards did I think to look at the instructions booklet).Once set-up the device is simple to use with no need to delve into the settings unless you're travelling between different jurisdictions or just curious. If needed, the setting's menus are simple and straight forward to follow. The Excel powers up quickly (within 5 seconds) and does so silently (a nice feature compared to the whining noise of the Elite, which took about 15-20 seconds). Following a test the results are displayed with a large digital display (in the units of your choice BAC% or Mg/L) and a clear colour indication warning you not to drive as appropriate.The Excel comes boxed with 3 x AAA Batteries and four mouth pieces -although a pack of 25 at £10 is almost twice as much as the Elite "straws" they are much more robust and if limited to personal use can be washed and reused.Having read the Auto Express review (backed with a little science), and spent a little longer using the earlier Elite model, I am reassured that this is a quality product and one I am prepared to depend upon (the morning after) to protect my licence. Product was dispatched quickly and arrived within a few days.Disclosure: As an existing AlcoSense Elite user I received the Excel as a free upgrade in exchange for an honest product review.
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Quality, easy to use and reliable personal breathalyser
by By A customer on 10/01/2017
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I upgraded from the Alcosense Elite. The device is a little larger than the previous model but still fits easily in a pocket (or the glove box). The Excel is easy to set up and to operate with clear on screen prompts to guide you (only afterwards did I think to look at the instructions booklet).Once set-up the device is simple to use with no need to delve into the settings unless you're travelling between different jurisdictions or just curious. If needed, the setting's menus are simple and straight forward to follow. The Excel powers up quickly (within 5 seconds) and does so silently (a nice feature compared to the whining noise of the Elite, which took about 15-20 seconds). Following a test the results are displayed with a large digital display (in the units of your choice BAC% or Mg/L) and a clear colour indication warning you not to drive as appropriate.The Excel comes boxed with 3 x AAA Batteries and four mouth pieces -although a pack of 25 at £10 is almost twice as much as the Elite "straws" they are much more robust and if limited to personal use can be washed and reused.Having read the Auto Express review (backed with a little science), and spent a little longer using the earlier Elite model, I am reassured that this is a quality product and one I am prepared to depend upon (the morning after) to protect my licence. Product was dispatched quickly and arrived within a few days.Disclosure: As an existing AlcoSense Elite user I received the Excel as a free upgrade in exchange for an honest product review.
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Great product, easy to set up
by Finchy on 04/01/2017
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Great product, easy to set up, easy to use. A must have for anyone considering a few drinks in the evening knowing they need to drive the next morning.
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Great product, easy to set up
by By A customer on 04/01/2017
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Great product, easy to set up, easy to use. A must have for anyone considering a few drinks in the evening knowing they need to drive the next morning.
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Really Quick and Easy to Use - No Brainer
by Mrs. Amanda R. Axel-berg on 27/12/2016
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As I had previously purchased the AlcoSense Elite, I was offered a free upgrade unit of the AlcoSense Excel in exchange for an honest review of the Elite.This are my experiences of this unit, the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time this review was written.Consult the user guide, manufacturer and your local laws for advise on alcohol limits and the driving law in your area.Do not drink and drive.PROS:- Easy to use (menu driven with three buttons)- Calibration before each use is very quick (takes around 10 seconds before it's ready to use, much quicker than others I've used)- High quality and easy to read screen (really impressed with this)- Very Good build quality (family member described it as looking like an Apple product)- Quick Response with Reading after test- You don't have to blow into unit for too long before it reads the result (Elite took quite a lot of time breathing into unit before it would analyse)- "Accurate" - Several concurrent tests produced the same or very similar results (also tested with a group of people)- Easy to know when not to drive - if within 20%-80% of drink drive limit goes amber, if within 20% of limit clear do not drive warning displayed- Unit powers on quickly- Unit can be updated via included USB Cable- Easy to change settings, if neededCONS:- The tester blow tubes can easily be lost (spares ARE included, however)- One result produced a wildly inaccurate result (the user had just had a drink before testing - AlcoSense clearly warn against doing this)After receiving an eMail from AlcoSense offering me a free upgrade, I sent off my existing unit and ordered I a replacement unit at no cost, which arrived promptly.N.B. I notice AlcoSense offer a discount on each of their models, if upgrading from a cheaper model (just send back your existing unit in exchange).The box includes the breathalyser, USB Cable, Batteries, Tubes for testing and the user manual.After opening the box and installing the batteries, I powered on the unit and was immediately impressed by how much better the screen is (high quality colour TFT Screen).The initial setup is very easy (and can be done without the manual!). You set the time/date and alcohol limit and unit type (will give you a country list for reference).To use it, you slide the top of unit up and insert a blow tube into the hole at the bottom.I tested the unit on a couple of occasions with both myself and my family over Christmas and everyone was impressed by the build quality and easy of use of the product.I also tested myself 3-4 times over 15 minutes to make sure the result was accurate and found the result initially returned the same result then slowly dropped.I would definitely recommend spending the extra money and going for this over the Elite, and would avoid cheap breathalysers!I've had bad experiences with cheap breathalysers in the past, but have been very satisfied with both the Elite and the Excel.Both units are small enough to fit into my glove box and storage draw in my car. I've kept both in the car and always use them the morning after to check I'm safe to drive.N.B. It's important that you don't test yourself for at least 45 minutes after your last drink as your alcohol level may continue to rise as your body will continue to absorb alcohol for some time after your last drink.It's also worth noting that if any alcohol gets onto the sensor it will give an invalid reason as the alcohol concentration is too high (and can damage the sensor).One family member blew a result of around 4% BAC, which was way higher than anyone else (who'd drunk more). He'd taken a drink just before blowing into it.However, after a minute or so, I tested myself again and found the result was the same as my previous result so it appeared not to have damaged or affected the unit adversely.It's better not to drive at all the same day and use a breathalyser for the morning after.You can get any of the Alcosense Breathalysers calibrated for about £20, so you know they're still accurate after a year.
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Really Quick and Easy to Use - No Brainer
by By A customer on 27/12/2016
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As I had previously purchased the AlcoSense Elite, I was offered a free upgrade unit of the AlcoSense Excel in exchange for an honest review of the Elite.This are my experiences of this unit, the information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge at the time this review was written.Consult the user guide, manufacturer and your local laws for advise on alcohol limits and the driving law in your area.Do not drink and drive.PROS:- Easy to use (menu driven with three buttons)- Calibration before each use is very quick (takes around 10 seconds before it's ready to use, much quicker than others I've used)- High quality and easy to read screen (really impressed with this)- Very Good build quality (family member described it as looking like an Apple product)- Quick Response with Reading after test- You don't have to blow into unit for too long before it reads the result (Elite took quite a lot of time breathing into unit before it would analyse)- "Accurate" - Several concurrent tests produced the same or very similar results (also tested with a group of people)- Easy to know when not to drive - if within 20%-80% of drink drive limit goes amber, if within 20% of limit clear do not drive warning displayed- Unit powers on quickly- Unit can be updated via included USB Cable- Easy to change settings, if neededCONS:- The tester blow tubes can easily be lost (spares ARE included, however)- One result produced a wildly inaccurate result (the user had just had a drink before testing - AlcoSense clearly warn against doing this)After receiving an eMail from AlcoSense offering me a free upgrade, I sent off my existing unit and ordered I a replacement unit at no cost, which arrived promptly.N.B. I notice AlcoSense offer a discount on each of their models, if upgrading from a cheaper model (just send back your existing unit in exchange).The box includes the breathalyser, USB Cable, Batteries, Tubes for testing and the user manual.After opening the box and installing the batteries, I powered on the unit and was immediately impressed by how much better the screen is (high quality colour TFT Screen).The initial setup is very easy (and can be done without the manual!). You set the time/date and alcohol limit and unit type (will give you a country list for reference).To use it, you slide the top of unit up and insert a blow tube into the hole at the bottom.I tested the unit on a couple of occasions with both myself and my family over Christmas and everyone was impressed by the build quality and easy of use of the product.I also tested myself 3-4 times over 15 minutes to make sure the result was accurate and found the result initially returned the same result then slowly dropped.I would definitely recommend spending the extra money and going for this over the Elite, and would avoid cheap breathalysers!I've had bad experiences with cheap breathalysers in the past, but have been very satisfied with both the Elite and the Excel.Both units are small enough to fit into my glove box and storage draw in my car. I've kept both in the car and always use them the morning after to check I'm safe to drive.N.B. It's important that you don't test yourself for at least 45 minutes after your last drink as your alcohol level may continue to rise as your body will continue to absorb alcohol for some time after your last drink.It's also worth noting that if any alcohol gets onto the sensor it will give an invalid reason as the alcohol concentration is too high (and can damage the sensor).One family member blew a result of around 4% BAC, which was way higher than anyone else (who'd drunk more). He'd taken a drink just before blowing into it.However, after a minute or so, I tested myself again and found the result was the same as my previous result so it appeared not to have damaged or affected the unit adversely.It's better not to drive at all the same day and use a breathalyser for the morning after.You can get any of the Alcosense Breathalysers calibrated for about £20, so you know they're still accurate after a year.
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Excellent
by RH on 24/12/2016
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First breathalyser I have owned. Very easy to use and seems like good quality. Tested the morning after a party and was over the limit, scary how easy you could lose your licence. Very happy with my purchase.
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Excellent product
by Sally/John Coleman on 21/12/2016
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This is a great product that performs exactly as stated. Very simple to use. Company also great to deal with. Would certainly recommend.
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Excellent product
by By A customer on 21/12/2016
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This is a great product that performs exactly as stated. Very simple to use. Company also great to deal with. Would certainly recommend.
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Highly Reliable and Accurate Breath Analyzer!
by AC on 20/12/2016
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If you are reading this review, I am sure you are looking for a Breath Analyzer which is reliable, accurate and provides peace of Mind. ALCOSENSE make some great products in this area. Their products are not only good, but they have an EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT and provide very quick replies to all inquiries.There are lot of breath analyzers in the market which are cheaper. These may or may not provide accurate results. DO YOU WANT TO USE A NON-RELIABLE BRAND AND RISK YOUR LIFE AS WELL AS LICENSE? I do not think so…. please do not buy something which cannot assure accurate results… as this nullifies the need to purchase a breath analyzer in the first place.The product from AlcoSense, looks great, has a nice screen, intuitive menu options and provides very accurate results. I recently bought and tested this myself and also my friends have used it. Everyone was really very impressed by this little device which provides assurance similar to Professional Grade Police breath analyzers.ALCOSENSE ALSO HAS NUMEROUS REVIEWS AND AWARDS FROM THE TOP REVIEW SITES WHICH AGAIN VALIDATES THEIR CLAIMS AND HELPS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE.Again, if you are looking for Breath Analyzers, invest and Get Alcosense Excel. And if you Budget affords get the Pro version. Take the Guess work out and Have a Safe and peaceful Drive. 10 Stars to Alcosense for their products!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a MUST BUY!!
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Highly Reliable and Accurate Breath Analyzer!
by By A customer on 20/12/2016
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If you are reading this review, I am sure you are looking for a Breath Analyzer which is reliable, accurate and provides peace of Mind. ALCOSENSE make some great products in this area. Their products are not only good, but they have an EXCELLENT CUSTOMER SUPPORT and provide very quick replies to all inquiries.There are lot of breath analyzers in the market which are cheaper. These may or may not provide accurate results. DO YOU WANT TO USE A NON-RELIABLE BRAND AND RISK YOUR LIFE AS WELL AS LICENSE? I do not think so…. please do not buy something which cannot assure accurate results… as this nullifies the need to purchase a breath analyzer in the first place.The product from AlcoSense, looks great, has a nice screen, intuitive menu options and provides very accurate results. I recently bought and tested this myself and also my friends have used it. Everyone was really very impressed by this little device which provides assurance similar to Professional Grade Police breath analyzers.ALCOSENSE ALSO HAS NUMEROUS REVIEWS AND AWARDS FROM THE TOP REVIEW SITES WHICH AGAIN VALIDATES THEIR CLAIMS AND HELPS MAKE THE RIGHT CHOICE.Again, if you are looking for Breath Analyzers, invest and Get Alcosense Excel. And if you Budget affords get the Pro version. Take the Guess work out and Have a Safe and peaceful Drive. 10 Stars to Alcosense for their products!! HIGHLY RECOMMENDED and a MUST BUY!!
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Easy to set up
by T Coan on 19/12/2016
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Easy to set up .Easy to use. Gives you the confidence that you are legal and safe to drive.I received the AlcoSense Excel free of charge to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user.
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Easy to set up
by By A customer on 19/12/2016
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Easy to set up .Easy to use. Gives you the confidence that you are legal and safe to drive.I received the AlcoSense Excel free of charge to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user.
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Never lose your Driving licence
by Riz F. on 18/12/2016
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I owned the Elite Alcosense and was offered a free upgrade to Alcosense excel for an honest review.Arrived on time as promised. Well boxed and packaged. Compact and modern design. Measurements are L= 10cm, W=5cm, D=2.5cm but can carry in your pocket. It comes with batteries and five tubes. Setup takes less than 5 mins. If you read the clear instructions and follow as requested, you will not go wrong. Tried it after one drink followed by a coffee and 30 mins, came back with below limit as expected. Tried it on a friend after three drinks and it failed him. Clear colour readout and immediate result. A definite upgrade from the Alcosense elite.You carry this in your pocket or handbag. No guesswork required. I can drink and party without worry. Other plus points are that it can be setup for use in pretty much most countries in the world besides the UK.Well done Alcosense.
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Never lose your Driving licence
by By A customer on 18/12/2016
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I owned the Elite Alcosense and was offered a free upgrade to Alcosense excel for an honest review.Arrived on time as promised. Well boxed and packaged. Compact and modern design. Measurements are L= 10cm, W=5cm, D=2.5cm but can carry in your pocket. It comes with batteries and five tubes. Setup takes less than 5 mins. If you read the clear instructions and follow as requested, you will not go wrong. Tried it after one drink followed by a coffee and 30 mins, came back with below limit as expected. Tried it on a friend after three drinks and it failed him. Clear colour readout and immediate result. A definite upgrade from the Alcosense elite.You carry this in your pocket or handbag. No guesswork required. I can drink and party without worry. Other plus points are that it can be setup for use in pretty much most countries in the world besides the UK.Well done Alcosense.
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Five Stars
by Amazon Customer on 17/12/2016
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excellent product backed up by first class service
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Five Stars
by By A customer on 17/12/2016
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excellent product backed up by first class service
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Simple to use.
by Mr D. on 16/12/2016
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Easy to use. Even a child could do it. I love the bit that gives you hrs/mins to sober. (I'm actually reviewing the Pro version not the excel because they gave me a free upgrade.) I work on a mine with zero tolerance to alcohol so hopefully it will secure my job.
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Simple to use.
by By A customer on 16/12/2016
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Easy to use. Even a child could do it. I love the bit that gives you hrs/mins to sober. (I'm actually reviewing the Pro version not the excel because they gave me a free upgrade.) I work on a mine with zero tolerance to alcohol so hopefully it will secure my job.
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... an existing AlcoSense Elite user and I am really happy with it
by Charlie on 15/12/2016
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I received the AlcoSense Excel free of charge to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user and I am really happy with it. The Excel is a big step up on the Elite, not only is it super easy to use but the higher accuracy of this model gives you piece of mind. I really like the display as you get a lot more information from it than what you got with the Elite. It's really quick and easy to perform a test, just what you want to check that you're safe to drive.
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Excellent product. You know it makes sense !
by Amazon Customer on 15/12/2016
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This is an excellent product. Not cheap but the accuracy determines the quality. I need my driving licence and the new alcohol limits here in Scotland have been lowered making drivers ultra cautious. I read the rigorous test results in Auto Car magazine and bought on the strength of that. Since then I have done a fair bit of testing out of curiosity to give myself a better understanding of BAC ( breath alcohol content) and the educative ,clear and instructive guide included helped greatly. The ability to easily change the various parameters for different countries is useful and simple. Why can't more products be this good. Honestly, I'm impressed. I am not an employee or shareholder in this company but will check and see if they are listed. I bought this breathalyser for the "morning after" especially this time of year( Christmas) but it has been useful in other circumstances too. We had to return to a restaurant as a friend had left his meds, after waiting the appropriate time , the breathalyser showed he was below the limit to drive and saved a costly taxi fare. It has a quality finish too, reminiscent of an apple product.
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... an existing AlcoSense Elite user and I am really happy with it
by By A customer on 15/12/2016
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I received the AlcoSense Excel free of charge to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user and I am really happy with it. The Excel is a big step up on the Elite, not only is it super easy to use but the higher accuracy of this model gives you piece of mind. I really like the display as you get a lot more information from it than what you got with the Elite. It's really quick and easy to perform a test, just what you want to check that you're safe to drive.
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Excellent product. You know it makes sense !
by By A customer on 15/12/2016
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This is an excellent product. Not cheap but the accuracy determines the quality. I need my driving licence and the new alcohol limits here in Scotland have been lowered making drivers ultra cautious. I read the rigorous test results in Auto Car magazine and bought on the strength of that. Since then I have done a fair bit of testing out of curiosity to give myself a better understanding of BAC ( breath alcohol content) and the educative ,clear and instructive guide included helped greatly. The ability to easily change the various parameters for different countries is useful and simple. Why can't more products be this good. Honestly, I'm impressed. I am not an employee or shareholder in this company but will check and see if they are listed. I bought this breathalyser for the "morning after" especially this time of year( Christmas) but it has been useful in other circumstances too. We had to return to a restaurant as a friend had left his meds, after waiting the appropriate time , the breathalyser showed he was below the limit to drive and saved a costly taxi fare. It has a quality finish too, reminiscent of an apple product.
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Was easy to set up and use and is very accurate ...
by Phil on 14/12/2016
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Quick delivery of item. Was easy to set up and use and is very accurate with clear readouts and advice. A must to ensure you are OK to drive, especially the next morning after a night out. Can be quicky changed in the menu to use in many other countries with different legal levels of alcohol in breath or blood.
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Top choise
by Pawel on 14/12/2016
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Superb, had few different before but nothing like this. Very solid build and dead easy to use. Highly recommended 5*
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Top choise
by By A customer on 14/12/2016
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Superb, had few different before but nothing like this. Very solid build and dead easy to use. Highly recommended 5*
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Was easy to set up and use and is very accurate ...
by By A customer on 14/12/2016
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Quick delivery of item. Was easy to set up and use and is very accurate with clear readouts and advice. A must to ensure you are OK to drive, especially the next morning after a night out. Can be quicky changed in the menu to use in many other countries with different legal levels of alcohol in breath or blood.
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easy to set up (around 3 mins) and intuitive to ...
by Bronco on 12/12/2016
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The Alcosense Excel is a Breathalyser that is well packaged, easy to set up (around 3 mins) and intuitive to use. Size wise - it's slightly bigger than the Elite, I guess about the same size as 2 decks of playing cards stacked on top of each other or just a bit thicker than a pack of cigarettes (does anybody smoke anymore?) so it can easily fit in your pocket, handbag or car glovebox.I've been using this product and the Elite for just over a month now - it's Party Season and I can't afford to take any chances with either the safety of others or my livelihood which depends on me being able to drive. It's been surprising/sobering to see just how much alcohol is in your system - on a couple of nights I've returned home (via taxi of course) and felt "absolutely fine to drive", I tested myself and on one occasion I was at 0.85 BAC so definitely not good to drive and on the other occasion I was under 0.5 BAC so legally able to drive in the UK - I couldn't discern the difference at the times with how I was feeling. This produce is marketed more as a "morning after" tool and to that end I was surprised when going back to our friend's house to pick up our car how much was left in my system from the night before - 0.28 BAC which was a good 9hrs after my last drink (it was a good night).So my advice is, take the guesswork out - don't risk being over the limit and driving... get one of these today. My family have been hearing me rave/bore on about these and have all asked for one in their Christmas stocking - which I'm only too happy to oblige.Cheers!BPlease Note: I received the AlcoSense Excel at a small discount to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user. I've decided to keep both and I can recommend both, they each have their separate price points - the differences as I see them are... Excel is: slight bigger; easier/quicker to set up (can be used straight out of the box whereas Elite requires you to activate the sensor with a small bit of alcohol); has a better display (colour); is slightly more expensive to service £25 compared to £20 (annual service recommended).
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easy to set up (around 3 mins) and intuitive to ...
by By A customer on 12/12/2016
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The Alcosense Excel is a Breathalyser that is well packaged, easy to set up (around 3 mins) and intuitive to use. Size wise - it's slightly bigger than the Elite, I guess about the same size as 2 decks of playing cards stacked on top of each other or just a bit thicker than a pack of cigarettes (does anybody smoke anymore?) so it can easily fit in your pocket, handbag or car glovebox.I've been using this product and the Elite for just over a month now - it's Party Season and I can't afford to take any chances with either the safety of others or my livelihood which depends on me being able to drive. It's been surprising/sobering to see just how much alcohol is in your system - on a couple of nights I've returned home (via taxi of course) and felt "absolutely fine to drive", I tested myself and on one occasion I was at 0.85 BAC so definitely not good to drive and on the other occasion I was under 0.5 BAC so legally able to drive in the UK - I couldn't discern the difference at the times with how I was feeling. This produce is marketed more as a "morning after" tool and to that end I was surprised when going back to our friend's house to pick up our car how much was left in my system from the night before - 0.28 BAC which was a good 9hrs after my last drink (it was a good night).So my advice is, take the guesswork out - don't risk being over the limit and driving... get one of these today. My family have been hearing me rave/bore on about these and have all asked for one in their Christmas stocking - which I'm only too happy to oblige.Cheers!BPlease Note: I received the AlcoSense Excel at a small discount to review as an existing AlcoSense Elite user. I've decided to keep both and I can recommend both, they each have their separate price points - the differences as I see them are... Excel is: slight bigger; easier/quicker to set up (can be used straight out of the box whereas Elite requires you to activate the sensor with a small bit of alcohol); has a better display (colour); is slightly more expensive to service £25 compared to £20 (annual service recommended).
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AlcoSense Inhaler tubes
by O G. on 11/12/2016
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The inhaler tubes don't seem to fit the machine very well
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AlcoSense Inhaler tubes
by By A customer on 11/12/2016
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The inhaler tubes don't seem to fit the machine very well
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Save your licence
by W. MCDONALD on 10/12/2016
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Upgraded to this having previously had the Elite.This model uses same tech as police.Very easy to set up and seems very accurate.Used after a party next morning also on some guests who had stayed over,after following instructions 4 out of 5 failed they were shocked but saved their licence.In comparison to losing you licence this is well worth the investment.BEWARE of cheap Chinese machines that are not accurate!
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Save your licence
by By A customer on 10/12/2016
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Upgraded to this having previously had the Elite.This model uses same tech as police.Very easy to set up and seems very accurate.Used after a party next morning also on some guests who had stayed over,after following instructions 4 out of 5 failed they were shocked but saved their licence.In comparison to losing you licence this is well worth the investment.BEWARE of cheap Chinese machines that are not accurate!
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The Excel does it all
by Mr. J. G. Sutherland on 09/12/2016
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Like many, I have upgraded from an Elite to the Excel and I am certainly not disappointed. Whilst it is a slightly larger unit, it is still compact in the using and transporting sense. A lovely piece of kit which certainly does the job with ease. The whole offer is superb - the packaging is great - the style and finish of the product is excellent and the instructions are so clear - a delight. It is really nice to come across a product and a company that deliver a great product and service. I assume, with great confidence, that the product does the job. It is a reassuring product. Thanks
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The Excel does it all
by By A customer on 09/12/2016
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Like many, I have upgraded from an Elite to the Excel and I am certainly not disappointed. Whilst it is a slightly larger unit, it is still compact in the using and transporting sense. A lovely piece of kit which certainly does the job with ease. The whole offer is superb - the packaging is great - the style and finish of the product is excellent and the instructions are so clear - a delight. It is really nice to come across a product and a company that deliver a great product and service. I assume, with great confidence, that the product does the job. It is a reassuring product. Thanks
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Auto Express best buy 2016 review – spot on.
by RichmtBat on 07/12/2016
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I bought the AlcoSense Excel after reading the Auto Express best buy 2016 review. It’s really simple to set up and use and from the tests I’ve carried out on myself, it appears to be very accurate.
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Auto Express best buy 2016 review – spot on.
by By A customer on 07/12/2016
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I bought the AlcoSense Excel after reading the Auto Express best buy 2016 review. It’s really simple to set up and use and from the tests I’ve carried out on myself, it appears to be very accurate.
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I’m not disappointed at all
by Theo on 04/12/2016
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I got this to replace an AlcoSense Elite I’ve had for many years. I went ahead and got it after seeing the Auto Express group test it won last week. I’m not disappointed at all! It’s a great bit of kit and a big leap from the Elite model I previously had.
Pros: The design is nice, screen easy to use and the alerts clear. The menu is easy to use and straight forward. I can’t test the accuracy scientifically but it seems exactly where I would expect it to be from experience and the readings are very consistent and repeatable, however, Auto Express tested the accuracy scientifically and it came out top so that’s good enough for me!
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Lovely product, very pleased!
by By A customer on 04/12/2016
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I’ve owned an AlcoSense Elite for a while and got offered a free upgrade to the AlcoSense Excel by AlcoSense so I could try it and review it. After seeing the Auto Express group test it won last week I was excited to try it and I’m not disappointed at all! It’s a great bit of kit and a big leap from the Elite model I previously had.Pros: The design is nice, screen easy to use and the alerts clear. The menu is easy to use and straight forward. I can’t test the accuracy scientifically but it seems exactly where I would expect it to be from experience and the readings are very consistent and repeatable, however, Auto Express tested the accuracy scientifically and it came out top so that’s good enough for me!Cons: none yet!
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The best product ever. Recommend.
by Driver on 03/12/2016
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Perfect breathalyzer for morning after. It is very accurately.
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Peace of Mind
by GAN on 02/12/2016
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Accuracy, that's the big question.I've been looking for a Breathalyser for a while as I have been worried by the "Morning after" risk. I don't drive the day after if I have been out on a night where I have a lot to drink but hearing people quoted as saying "I felt fine but I was over the limit" was a concern, I wouldn't drive unless I felt fine but what is my actual Blood alcohol level? Looking at items on market, very few quote accuracy, this brand does and also offers a re-calibration service! So then it was cost. Having personal experience of Fuel Cells they are a recognised method of measurement, so this offered the best value for money for me. The item is quite chunky and solid and offers a PC connection for results.In this time of "You get what you pay for" this offered me the best balance of Cost vs Do you believe what it is telling you? This made sense.
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Peace of Mind
by By A customer on 02/12/2016
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Accuracy, that's the big question.I've been looking for a Breathalyser for a while as I have been worried by the "Morning after" risk. I don't drive the day after if I have been out on a night where I have a lot to drink but hearing people quoted as saying "I felt fine but I was over the limit" was a concern, I wouldn't drive unless I felt fine but what is my actual Blood alcohol level? Looking at items on market, very few quote accuracy, this brand does and also offers a re-calibration service! So then it was cost. Having personal experience of Fuel Cells they are a recognised method of measurement, so this offered the best value for money for me. The item is quite chunky and solid and offers a PC connection for results.In this time of "You get what you pay for" this offered me the best balance of Cost vs Do you believe what it is telling you? This made sense.
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Fantastic Product
by Dingo on 30/11/2016
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This is a fantastic product.. as someone who drives for a living. The morning after always worried me. As I have to dine out with Clients a couple of times per week. Event if I only have 2-3 glasses of wine I never knew if I was legal to drive the next day.. now its a simple test and I can drive with confidence... would recommend this to everyone . I think everyone should own one...
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Brilliant
by Fraser on 29/11/2016
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Great bit of kit. Well built and easy to use
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Excellent breathalyser with Police Breathalyser technology.
by abm on 24/11/2016
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Really happy with this Breathalyser . The AlcoSense Excel was really easy to set up and use with clear display screen results. The fact that it uses the same technology used in many Police Breathalysers inspires me with confidence. It’s compact size makes it really easy to keep into the glove box in the car and I would recommend this for all drivers especially coming up to the Christmas drink drive period as it may save you your license.
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Brilliant piece of kit to protect my driving license.
by Emma on 23/11/2016
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I am absolutely delighted with the new Excel and it is easy to see as to the reason it has won the Auto Express Best Buy award. It was simple to set up with very clear instructions. I regularly drive early in the morning and therefore it is an absolute must to protect my license. Would definitely recommend.
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Excellent