Review of AlcoScan AL-5000 Breathalyzer
May 28, 2007
Stop guessing your blood alcohol content (BAC) reading when you can get it within seconds. AlcoScan AL-5000 is a recent addition to the alcohol testing device market. This handy device provides you with fast and accurate breathalyzer readings within a few seconds. AlcoScan AL-5000 is a portable alcohol screening device weighing only 1 pound that you can easily carry to those late night parties. Add to this the convenience of getting over 5000 alcohol detection tests done from a single alcohol tester.
AlcoScan AL-5000 is an easy to use and convenient to handle breathalyzer. It is a light-weighted and compact breathalyzer that is ideal for both personal and professional testing. It is a hand-held alcohol testing device that checks breath alcohol concentration (BAC) in the range of 0.00% to 0.40% at 0.01% BAC increments. Here, it is important to know that these accuracy readings are approved by Department Of Transportation (DOT) and also meets the development standards as specified by National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). This is due to its performance and features that educational and professional institutions are looking for in a breathalyzer.
AlcoScan AL-5000 is a professional grade breathalyzer. All you need to do is to blow into the sensor and immediately get the results displayed on a clear LED screen. AlcoScan module takes only 20 seconds to warm-up after initial power is switched on. Thereafter, you need to blow only for 7 seconds, and it displays the results within few seconds. The test results are displayed on its digital screen. AlcoSan AL-5000 is equipped with a semiconductor-oxide sensor that provides BAC readings from 0.00 to 0.40%. The AlcoScan AL-5000 kit includes batteries, a small leather bag, a hand strap, and 8 mouthpieces. In addition, the breathalyzer kit includes a user’s guide that you can quickly refer to in case of any doubts pertaining to its usage.
AlcoScan AL-5000 comes with a one year warranty. This breathalyzer is equipped with two 1.5 “AA” alkaline batteries that help you detect BAC in 0.00% to 0.40% range. In addition, you can get more than 3000 tests done with the same set of batteries. However, the alcohol tester may need to be sent to the service center for recalibration once a year. The regular service enables you get a better performance for lifetime.
In addition to getting a breathalyzer that gives you fast and accurate readings, you are entitled to benefit from a host of other features as well. AlcoScan AL-5000 offers a cumulative test counter and displays some specific messages on the screen to enable you to use it in a better way.
You would definitely find this breathalyzer taking away all your worries, once it’s there in your pocket. As you require a new mouthpiece every time you use the breathalyzer, it is advised that you buy them in bulk. These large and convenient mouthpieces are offered in single and multiple packs. Sometimes, you may get attractive discounts on your bulk purchase. So, remember to check for hot deals before you actually invest your money on buying these mouthpieces.
The AlcoScan AL5000 is made of a durable plastic housing body. If you are planning to buy a small, light-weighted alcohol tester, give a serious thought to AlcoScan AL-5000. It is increasingly becoming a hit among the highway drivers.
Go ahead and use this alcohol screening device to avoid an unpleasant experience. AlcoScan AL-5000 is an economical and consumer-friendly breathalyzer that boasts of some irresistible features and hard-to-miss benefits.





