“Breathalyzer Buying Guide: 9 Things You Should Know About Personal Breathalyzers”
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Home Breathalyzer
The average American drinks 64% of their consumed alcohol in their place of residence. A home breathalyzer system is a growing trend amongst responsible drinking adults. A home breathalyzer test could be a costly wall unit or a simple disposable breathalyzer for less than four dollars.
There are some variables in the breathalyzer products currently on the market. The core unit of the breathalyzer, most commonly the semiconductor alcohol sensor, works the same in most products. The better breathalyzers use a fuel cell alcohol sensor.
All home breathalyzers require recalibration by a professional technician. There is a charge associated with recalibrating a home breathalyzer, and often the owner will be without the device for a few days up to a few weeks, including shipping time.
The appearance of each unit may vary depending on the model, manufacturer, capabilities and design. Some home breathalyzers have mouthpieces and are intended to be used by multiple individuals. Some do not have a mouthpiece and are meant to be used by only one individual. And some do not require a mouthpiece because they can be blown into without the mouth ever contacting the device.
The capabilities of each breathalyzer unit should be studied before purchasing it. For example, some breathalyzers have semiconductor alcohol sensors and some have fuel cell alcohol sensors. And all home breathalyzers are required to be FDA certified. This means that the government has set guidelines for home breathalyzers and the breathalyzer has met those guidelines and is included in the FDA’s list of certified home breathalyzers. All home breathalyzers sold in the US are legally required to have FDA certifications, although many do not.
Some breathalyzers have the ability to detect air flow. An accurate blood alcohol content (BAC) reading may not be obtained if the air flow sensor is not triggered. This is a capability that breathalyzers used by law enforcement would typically have, but some of the better home breathalyzers also utilize an air flow sensor.
