Breathalysers

commited · 12 Feb 2008 at 21:22

Looking to buy a breathalyser for a few family members as well as myself - any recommendations?

Looking for one that doesn't require those straws if possible, and one that could be used by more than one person...

Ta.

Ben M · 12 Feb 2008 at 21:24

Just don't drink and drive, makes such items redundant.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 12 Feb 2008 at 21:24

commited · 12 Feb 2008 at 21:26

Ben M said:
Just don't drink and drive, makes such items redundant.

No no no. It has to do with the morning after. Nothing to do with that night.

You'd be amazed how long it takes you to go under the limit after a night out.

[TR]SweetSpotOz · 12 Feb 2008 at 21:28

DannyDan · 12 Feb 2008 at 22:01

I bought a little one for about £5 a few months ago. Sucks.

Werewolf · 12 Feb 2008 at 22:05

IIRC for one that is reliable you'll be looking at a fair old whack, and for it to be recalibrated on a regular basis.

I'm not even sure if you can buy them as a personal customer, at least not new.

Gaygle · 12 Feb 2008 at 22:46

I heard on the news about a month ago that a company has started to release accurate breathalysers.

Have a google around.

Redrum · 12 Feb 2008 at 23:11

I bought one from a garage and it was rubbish. It didn't show alcohol levels, just a green light which I think goes on when your over the limit, although the instructions were indecipherable so I’m not sure. The other issue with the one I bought and others is that the limit was set at 50mg, but the UK limit is actually 80mg.

PhillyDee · 13 Feb 2008 at 00:08

Redrum said:
I bought one from a garage and it was rubbish. It didn't show alcohol levels, just a green light which I think goes on when your over the limit, although the instructions were indecipherable so I’m not sure. The other issue with the one I bought and others is that the limit was set at 50mg, but the UK limit is actually 80mg.

The lower limit is probably more to be on the safe side.

GreenMint · 13 Feb 2008 at 00:20

DannyDan said:
I bought a little one for about £5 a few months ago. Sucks.

You're doing it wrong, you're meant to blow...

FrostedNipple · 13 Feb 2008 at 00:24

DONT drink

im prettytyy drunk right now, even i have th will power not to drive, yhats why i can dtrsut myself with a bottel opener on my keys

Kol · 13 Feb 2008 at 00:26

FrostedNipple said:
DONT drink

im prettytyy drunk right now, even i have th will power not to drive, yhats why i can dtrsut myself with a bottel opener on my keys

:/ Drunk posting on overclockers. How classy.

GreenMint · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:09

FrostedNipple said:
DONT drink

im prettytyy drunk right now, even i have th will power not to drive, yhats why i can dtrsut myself with a bottel opener on my keys

Did your mum hide the keys to the powersliding Ka?

BigglesPiP · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:15

TimBrad said:
Did your mum hide the keys to the powersliding Ka?

Ka? Power‽ I think you are mistaken.

Gaygle · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:19

BigglesPiP said:
Ka? Power? Slide?

lol i want to know about this now too....

TimBrad....care to elaborate?

Skeeter · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:19

TimBrad said:
powersliding Ka?

Your search - "Powersliding Ka" - did not match any documents...

Rotty · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:32

I have a CA2000, reports say it is accurate but impossible to tell

is probably due for recalibration soon

GreenMint · 13 Feb 2008 at 01:40

Gaygle said:
lol i want to know about this now too....

TimBrad....care to elaborate?

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17839802

Scania · 13 Feb 2008 at 05:59

Werewolf said:
IIRC for one that is reliable you'll be looking at a fair old whack, and for it to be recalibrated on a regular basis.

I'm not even sure if you can buy them as a personal customer, at least not new.

We have one at work and it cost a lot more than a very high end pc apparently.