Blood Alcohol Breathalyzer

AlcoHawk Slim blood alcohol breathalyzer review

The AlcoHawk Slim is a cheap blood alcohol breathalyzer made by Q3 Innovations. Its accuracy has been reported to be very good, its very easy to use and since it only costs $80 it must be one of the best entry level breathalyzers around.

The AlcoHawk Slim has a sleek, compact design. Its a good looking unit and is small enough to fit in your bag or at a push, in your pocket. The mouthpiece folds down to make carrying this personal alcohol breathalyzer easy. There are disposable covers to fit over the mouthpiece to keep everything clean and sterile, although only three are supplied with the unit. To operate the breathalyzer you press a button, wait for the digital readout to count down to zero, then blow into the mouthpiece for 5 seconds. After a short wait your blood alcohol level is displayed to you.

The AlcoHawk Slim has a number of sensors to help ensure an accurate BAC reading. An airflow sensor makes sure you continuously blow for the full 5 seconds in order to get a reading using deep lung air which is vital for accurate blood alcohol measurement. A sample concentration sensor checks that a constant alcohol concentration is being registered throughout the time that the sample is being given. The final technology assisting in the accuracy of this BAC breathalyzer is something Q3 Innovations have named Sensor Recognition Technology. It is designed to detect certain abnormal sensor conditions to help prevent false readings.

The AlcoHawk Slim blood alcohol breathalyzer performs very well considering its budget price and semiconductor sensor. Its a highly recommended product and excellent value for money.

Alcohol Sensor: Sensitive Semiconductor
Power Supply: 2 AA batteries lasting 150-300 tests
Blowing Time: 5 sec.
Response Time: 5 sec.
BAC Detection: 0.00 - 0.40%
Display: 2-Digit LCD
Recalibration: Every 6 months
Warranty: 1 Year
Size: 12.4 cm x 4.45 cm x 2.22 cm
Weight: 99g

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