Frequently Asked Questions
Shipping & Ordering
Warranty, Returns & Replacements
Breath Alcohol Related
Breathalyser Related
Personal Use Related
Workplace Use Related
Shipping & Ordering
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We have 3 x shipping options:
- Parcel Post (uninsured) $9.97 inc GST
- Parcel Post (insured) $11.97 inc GST
- Express Post add $6.00 inc GST
We use Australia Post and dispatch from NSW daily.
We pride ourselves on our level of service and have fast turn-around delivery times. All orders placed before 11am AEST are dispatched the same day and leave on an Australia Post Parcel Post service of a planned 2 working days for East Coast metropolitan Australia. Please allow an additional 2-3 working days for Regional Australia, NT, WA or TAS locations.
Yes you can. We use Australia Post
Warranty, Returns & Replacements
All our breathalysers have between a 12 and 36 month warranty. The warranty covers manufacturers defects, however it does not cover mistreatment of product.
You may return your order if as new / unopened for a full refund less any shipping costs
Breath Alcohol Related
BAC stands for Blood Alcohol Content. BrAC stands for Breath Alcohol Content. For all intents and purpose, they are one in the same when it comes to breath alcohol testing. This is because a person’s blood alcohol level can be accurately and conclusively measured via a breath sample.
There are many variables in how your body processes alcohol. Firstly, the more you drink the higher your BAC will be. Other factors include: the strength of the alcohol consumed; how fast it is consumed and over what period. There is a misconception that x number of drinks per hour will record the same reading for everyone.
Your weight: The more you weigh, the more water is present in your body. Water dilutes the alcohol and lowers your BAC.
Food in your stomach: Absorption will be slowed if you’ve had something to eat as the alcohol will have less direct contact with the stomach lining.
General fitness and metabolic rate are not constants and fluctuate for a variety of reasons.
Gender is also an important variable as women generally have less water and more body fat per pound of body weight than men and alcohol does not enter fat cells as easily as other cells so more alcohol typically remains in the blood of women.
Your weight: The more you weigh, the more water is present in your body. Water dilutes the alcohol and lowers your BAC.
Food in your stomach: Absorption will be slowed if you’ve had something to eat as the alcohol will have less direct contact with the stomach lining.
General fitness and metabolic rate are not constants and fluctuate for a variety of reasons.
Gender is also an important variable as women generally have less water and more body fat per pound of body weight than men and alcohol does not enter fat cells as easily as other cells so more alcohol typically remains in the blood of women.
Your BAC will only continue to rise once your body can no longer process alcohol as quickly as it is consumed.
A large amount of consumed alcohol can be detected for up to 12 hours after consumption has ceased. There have however been instances of up to 24 hours later.
Breathalyser Related
This depends on the quality of the breathalyser and sensor contained within it. Breathalysers Australia’s range of fuel-cell sensor units are extremely accurate and read to one thousandth of a decimal point. We sell one semi-conductor model which is less accurate and rounds up or down to one hundredth of a decimal point.
Quality electrochemical (fuel cell) sensors are more precise and hold their accuracy substantially longer than semi-conductor sensors. Fuel cell sensors are also more expensive however.
Quality breathalysers require between 5 and 20 seconds for the sensor to warm to the same temperature as your breath, 34 degrees Celsius. Breathalysers will usually take increasing amounts of time to warm up when consecutive tests are being performed in short succession.
FLO or ERR on some models, will occur when the blow is not consistent enough. FLO is a safety feature that exists to ensure that a specific amount of air is taken for an accurate sample. The key to a successful breath test is a take a full lungful of air and a breath out continuously for 5 seconds. It is similar to blowing out a candle and not to blowing up a balloon. This handy Youtube link can help:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHAq-ZeFhuw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHAq-ZeFhuw
Personal Use Related
We keep all States and Territories information up to date in a PDF matrix. This can be emailed to you entering your email at the footer of any page on this website.
Small amounts of alcohol can be processed and eliminated by the body quickly and completely. As an example, after drinking 1 x standard drink, it would not be unusual to have zero alcohol in your body 30 minutes later. Factors are dependent on individual constitution. The way to test if a breathalyser is registering alcohol is to take a sip of alcohol and blow immediately into the device. Although your reading will be high and inaccurate it should register that alcohol is present.
People have reported being initially surprised by their true BAC reading, often it is lower than they would have expected. Owning a breathalyser will change your understanding of how your body processes alcohol. Testing yourself at 3-minute intervals is a good way of identifying what your true BAC is.
People have reported being initially surprised by their true BAC reading, often it is lower than they would have expected. Owning a breathalyser will change your understanding of how your body processes alcohol. Testing yourself at 3-minute intervals is a good way of identifying what your true BAC is.
Never drive if in doubt. Alcohol can take up to an hour to be absorbed into the blood stream meaning your BAC can continually rise after your last alcoholic beverage. Re-test yourself at 3-minute intervals to understand if your BAC is rising or falling.
Workplace Use Related
Yes. As an employer you can insist on a drug and alcohol test under justified circumstances such as safety, health and productivity. You will need to ensure your Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy includes the process that takes place and how actions are taken if an employee tests positive.
There are several ways to test employees for Drugs and Alcohol, and your Workplace Drug and Alcohol policy should state these. The most efficient and non-intrusive way is through a Passive Breath Screen and then, if necessary, an Active Breath Test. Other ways are urine and blood samples.
Refer to here for how to write a concrete Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Should your employee test positive for alcohol or drugs, refer to your Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy to understand the next steps. Your employee should be advised at this time.
Yes. An employee can refuse to take a drug or alcohol test but could potentially face disciplinary action. Your employee can potentially be terminated from their job. Refer to your Drug and Alcohol Policy for your Company’s specific policy.
Benefits of Owning Alcohol Breath Testers
Driving under the influence of alcohol is never advisable. Consequently, alcohol is one of the leading reasons for car accidents and crashes worldwide. Unfortunately, some people still decide to drive without checking their Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) beforehand. BAC guess estimates are also not advisable since it is not always accurate. Therefore, owning alcohol breath testers is recommended for everyone’s safety. READ MORE>>
