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Award-winning manufacturers of alcohol breathalysers.
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Unit 3, Maidenhead Enterprise Centre, Cordwallis Street,, SL6 7BE, Maidenhead, United Kingdom
- 0800 195 0088
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- alcosense.co.uk
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Test
Excellent tested by drinking and not drinking results as exspected .
Great must have item
Great device that arrived promptly and has been reliable ever since. Good to keep in the glove box.
Great quality and accuracy just what…
Great quality and accuracy just what you need testing your staff, we have 30 drivers that we have to test at least 4 times a year, we have used the Alcosense 2 for the last year and have moved up to this one for even more police type accuracy. We fully recommend it
Alcosense
Great product just received today and everything there easy setup works brilliant
Great for peace of mind
This our second alcosense lite 2 reader, fantastic bit of kit for peace of mind after a drink the night before, there have been a couple of times where I've felt fine and would have driven had the breathalyser told me not to. The only reason we bought a new one was there wasn't much cost difference between getting our 2 year old unit recalibrated and buying a new one.
Dangerously unreliable
I bought this as peace of mind / extra safety after very moderate drinking prior to driving and driving the morning after going out
To validate, I had 5 pints of 4.8% cider, after which repeated readings (after 30 mins, more than 5 mins apart) show 0.33 - so significantly under half the legal limit
I think it’s very unlikely to be accurate, and it’s much worse when the error is in the wrong direction
Purchased from Halfords
Purchased from Halfords. Had to return the product the next day as there was an issue with the calibration date, but they happily exchanged without any quibble and the new unit worked perfectly. The breathalyzer itself is a must have and well worth the money to be able to drive the next day knowing that you are within the legal limit or that there is no alcohol left in your body. Highly recommend this product - every vehicle should have one!
Know that you're OK to drive the next morning
The alcosense breathalysers are a great way to be sure that you're under the limit the next morning. whilst a little heavier and bulkier than the cheaper models, the Pro offers a host of additional features that inspire confidence that you know exactly whether you should drive a car (or a boat) safely quickly and conveniently. I wouldn't be without one now, and the company offers unusually good service too if you have occasion to speak with them
Excellent piece of kit
Good clear instructions, understood from the first read through, not overly complex. Once set up it is a simple as clicking one button, waiting for the display to show when to blow into the tube (6 of which are provided) and await your result.
I tested after having a few pints over 3 hours and got a 0.3 reading (under the legal limit) then hit the whisky (at home I hasten to add)! It leapt up to 2.5%, bleeped a warning at me and clearly displayed a 'Do Not Drive' warning.
An excellent piece of kit, reasonably priced. Recommended. Made in Britain to boot.
The only negative is it doesn't come with a case.
Purchased the AlcoSense Pro model
Purchased the AlcoSense Pro model, there are cheaper models available but this one had all the features I considered important for my use. Found the unit to be very easy to setup and use and the results are clearly presented. Very happy with purchase and the peace of mind it provides before driving.
Purchased the Pro to replace the Elite…
Purchased the Pro to replace the Elite 3 I was having difficulty with to achieve the right breath volume and flowrate with. No problems in getting a reading every time, well worth the extra cost for the piece of mind I now have after drinking the night before.
The accuracy is amazing, and the fact there's a 'Sober in ...." indicator is a great reason to buy a machine like this. No reason to be caught drink driving.
A must have motoring accessory
I purchased the AcoSense Lite 2 as I was concerned about driving the morning after and I have found it easy to use with clear simple to understand on screen display. The user manual is concise and helpful.
About 10 years ago we bought a…
About 10 years ago we bought a Alcosense Lite and have always kept it in our RV's No one wants to drink and drive, but, some mornings your not quite sure if you should make an early start or not. The Alcosense just allows us to check and if any doubt delay our start to stay legal.
Last week we dropped it and immediately went online and bought the Alcosense Excel happy in the knowledge that its a great product
Excellent product
Excellent product
Compact and easy to use. Very useful to have at home and abroad. Only gripe is the sensor overload error which takes 24hrs to clear
easy to use
we have been looking for a breathalyser for some time, this one ticked all the boxes for my needs to test multiple people.
the initial setup is so easy, only 2 mins to do.
the breathalyser is so simple to use and also gives a estimated time to drive if over the limit which id great for me.
The product is nice and compact
The product is nice and compact. Set up instructions are easy to follow. Instructions for use are clear and precise. I would highly recommend this product to my friends and family.
AlcoSense lite 2
First of all, the instructions and set up are all very clear. Only used once but very simple to use and readings very clear and easy to understand.
This is my second AlcoSense and if it is as good as my first I will be a happy customer, highly recommend.
Allan
upgraded to alcosense lite 2
bought the upgraded alcosense lite 2 and very pleased with it so far - would reccommend, wish it came with more straws though.
Bought from Halfords after reading the…
Bought from Halfords after reading the reviews ,Great bit of kit , seems very accurate and for £ 46 well worth the money , easy to use ,
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