With the holidays right around the corner, there are two things that are likely happening right this very moment and they’re happening in homes and offices all around the country. One thing is that many people are in the midst of creating their holiday gift lists and the other is that many of those same people are also planning their holiday parties. Well, guess what! There’s one thing that belongs on both those lists and at those parties and that thing is a breathalyzer.
Whether you’re planning to host a party or attend several or both, having your own personal breathalyzer means having the ability to make sure you’re below the legal driving limit and to make sure your guests are as well. After all, the last thing you want is tragedy at the holidays. And unfortunately, that’s the exact thing that many people get — all too often. Another plus to owning your own alcohol tester is that with regular testing, you’ll be able to get a better understanding about the way alcohol effects your body and your judgment as well as your blood alcohol content (BAC.)
And as mentioned, when it comes to your holiday gift list, why not get every social drinker (or those who drink more than just socially) a breathalyzer for themselves? It’s the kind of gift that says you care and that you want the people you care about to be safe, smart and responsible. And because it will last them for thousands of test, you’ll be telling them to drink responsibly not just at holiday time, but throughout the year as well.
If you’re already shopping for the perfect alcohol testers and are looking for a little advice on which brands and which models might be right for you and your lucky friends, coworkers and family members then you’ve come to the right place.
For the hostess-with-the-mostess who has a leave your keys at the front door policy, a fuel cell breathalyzer is the way to go. She’s got more than just herself to test and since fuel cell sensors are the same ones that law enforcement use, she can be sure her results are accurate — even when testing her diabetic or low calorie dieting friends. That’s not always the case with semiconductor sensors (which are found in personal breathalyzer models.) Thankfully, both fuel and semiconductor models are available for individual purchase and many professional alcohol testers are priced affordably.
When it comes to brands, the most popular is BACtrack. What makes them so well received amongst breathalyzer reviews and reviewers is quite simply, they’re the best at what they do. They specialize in creating high quality devices with advanced technology and user friendly attributes. Not only are their professional testers the best on the market, their personal alcohol sensors are quite accurate in comparison to many other brands as well. The BACtrack S30 and S50 are both semiconductor models which are built for individual use, but thanks to their superior technology, they’re two of the best such designs available.
Basically, BACtrack doesn’t make many personal breathalyzers but the ones they do make — are top of the line.
Of course, for professional grade alcohol testers at really great prices, check out the BACtrack Element, S70, S75 and the S80 Pro Breathalyzer. All are equipped with fuel cell technology and are created for use by professionals such as treatment abuse clinics, schools, department of corrections personnel and companies with zero tolerance rules.
For the college student who should never leave home without an accurate and easily transportable model, be sure to check out the Breathkey Keychain Breathalyzer. It’s the smallest fuel cell sensor available and it’s just as precise as the big guys! Every college student should have one hanging off their keychain!
For seriously professional results and for the ability to track, download to your computer and identify subjects and testing circumstances, take a good look at the Lifeloc Series of professional breathalyzers and be prepared to be impressed. The Lifeloc FC10 and FC20 are the most advanced professional portable alcohol testers available. It’s no wonder Lifeloc is the series that law enforcement across the nation turn to when they want the most reliable, durable and accurate BAC testers available.
When it comes to advanced technology, honorable mention must be paid to AlcoMate and their ingenious AlcoMate Prestige AL6000 and the AL9000 models. Each of these are unique to other alcohol testers because they feature replaceable sensors. That means no sending your breathalzyer in for recalibration every 6 months to a year! Instead, just order a new sensor and replace the old one. You (or your loved one) will never have to be without their device — now that could very well be more than a time saving feature, it could be a live saving one as well!
While we’re discussing AlcoMate’s innovative ideas, let’s not forget the AlcoScan AL2500. It’s the “no mouthpiece required” design of the AL2500 that makes it so unique. Just blow into the intake area and never worry about needed clean mouthpieces to test friends and family. The only pitfall to this one is that you must test in a smoke-free, wind-free area to be sure the test is performed properly and the results are accurate.
There’s no doubt there are quite a number of quality alcohol testers to choose from. Knowing which one is the right one for your needs will depend on what kind of use you’re planning to give it. Will you be testing just yourself or will you be testing all your friends too? Will you need a fuel cell sensor or will the personal breathalyzer work for you? If you’re buying one for a college student, think about extra mouthpieces when you order and by all means, consider the Breathkey for him or her. Having that handy, accurate alcohol tester at his or her fingertips at all times might be a life changer – or saver! No matter which one you choose, rest assured that with proper use and regular use, you’ll learn more about alcohol and you’ll also learn to drink more responsibly and with more respect for the effects alcohol has on your mind and body.