Breathalyser Kits from Halfords - Are they any good ?

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:22 am

Has anyone tried / got one of the 3 kinds of breathalysers from Halfords?

They are called AlcoSense
Priced at £24.99, £34.99 & £59.99 from Halfords

http://www.alcosense.co.uk/reviews.html

I fancy getting one - for the morning after.. just to be sure.

David

Mike Scib · Post by **Mike Scib** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 12:42 pm

Was about to post if you think you are, you probably are. But agree with the morning after as you really don't know IMO.

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:07 pm

But the other side of the coin is:
You think you're ok, but you're probably not. ...

David

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:44 pm

Work it out yourself- x pints takes y long to get out of your system. It's as fallible as the toy alchometer which will give you no defence at the side of the road when you blow red. If in doubt, get a taxi - a far better way to spend £25.

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 2:57 pm

Greg.
I'm talking about in the morning.....

I can see the taxi drivers face when I empty all the tools out my van into his taxi ....

David

Noops · Post by **Noops** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 4:55 pm

a4drk wrote:Greg.
I'm talking about in the morning.....

I can see the taxi drivers face when I empty all the tools out my van into his taxi ....

David

I have one got it oot o Costco a few weeks back for chuck away £££ its

. I use it in the mornings just to make sure I'm fine ...handy wee indicator

caught out a couple of mates with the morning after though.

donnac · Post by **donnac** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 10:09 pm

They are still for sale in Costco, i saw them in Edinburgh today

Corranga · Post by **Corranga** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 10:15 am

I think you'd have to be pretty cautious though, I mean if you blow borderline on one of these toys, I'd be concerned that it's under-reading and you're still over.

Save some money (and maybe your licence?) and don't drink as much the day before you need to go to work!

Chris

tut · Post by **tut** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:07 am

KGB deals are doing a £30 one for £10 today.

tut

smitstui · Post by **smitstui** » Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:43 am

I was thinking about buying one. But in the end I have decided just to pay for trains and taxis because I just could afford to loose my license being out in the sticks.

Reviewed here on 5th Gear

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwHOSWoCkso

Some are complete rubbish, some are ok but I am still not sure I would trust my license with them.

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 10:24 pm

Excellent - that wee clip is what i wanted to see.

The £59.99 one (top of the range Alcosense one) gave the same reading as the Police one.

Cheers
David

smitstui · Post by **smitstui** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 2:54 pm

After saying I wouldn't I reserved one in halfrods. In true fashion when I got to Arbroath they said they didnt have any stock even though it was reserved, shower of sh........

Anyway i got got one in Aberdeen. Had my works night out last night and think I had about ten bottles between 6 an 11 but more at the start less later.

Up at 8.00 this morning to run back to house at 9.00 and breathalysed myself and it was clear reading said 'lo'. FI have to assume its right but I still feel boozy.

I wouldn't have driven today but it's saying fine.

Out tonight again so will see what it says tomorrow.

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:17 pm

What one did you go for ?

The 5th gear test was on the top of the range Alcosense one from Halfrauds @ £59.99
not sure how reliable the £25 & £35 ones are.... ??

David

a4drk · Post by **a4drk** » Sat Dec 17, 2011 6:33 pm

I've just bought a brand new off Ebay.
I got the Alcosense Elite one (£59.99)
for £42 inc P&P

I shall get pished & report back ......

David

smitstui · Post by **smitstui** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 12:17 pm

I went for the alcosense elite as well.

I had a skinful last night. First thing this morning it said I was over, then 1 hour later it said don't drive but technically legal now it is saying I am clear.

I don't feel fit to drive. Maybe tiredness?

My wife tried it and it said she is still 'hi' which is more than twice the legal limit.

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