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How To Avoid A False Positive Breathalyzer Test

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How To Avoid A False Positive Breathalyzer Test

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Step 1: Don't Use Mouthwash

Many leading brands contain some alcohol and can create a "mouth alcohol" effect. Alcohol can remain in the oral cavity for up to 20 minutes.

Step 2: No Smoking

Some research has shown that a chemical in smoke can give a false positive reading in some breathalyzers.

Step 3: Eat Something

Low blood sugar can sometimes produce a chemical indicating you are intoxicated even though you may not be.

Step 4: Don't Burp

If you have acid reflux, or just burped, it may be better to take a blood test. That's because the alcohol contents of your stomach gas will be much more concentrated then the air from your lungs. A burp could give you a false positive for up to 20 minutes.

Step 5: Remember…

The best way to avoid a false positive breathalyzer is not to drink and drive.

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  3. bostondino

    ok so I already have a IDD installed and have recenly had a lockout but when retested 3 minutes after passed called supllier and was told that windsheild washer fumes get set off machine and every lockout results in my having another unit sent out to replace the lockout unit ,oh I will not have to worry too much about this due to the fact that in massachusetts I only get two lockouts and I loose my box and license for ten years . QUESTION; has this happen to anyone else and can you advize me as to what I can do in regards to this problem?

  4. SPIKEYBOY

    Not the most accurate of breathalysers - better off with a decent fuel cell unit or top of the range unit like sold here: http://www.breathalyserstore.co.uk/

  5. maverickmyass

    In fact the breathalyzer in this video has been discontinued and replaced with a newer model AL6000 also called "AlcoMate Prestige". Said http://www.safety-devices.com they sold me the AlcoMate Prestige and I am very satisfied with it. I also learnt that today's breathalyzers must allow users to replace the sensor module with a pre calibrated one when it needs calibration. If someone try selling you a unit without this feature, stop! and think twice. It may mean you must mail your device in for calibration every six months or so. Too costly.

  6. Anonymous

    I bought one of these several weeks ago and am very pleased with it. Good quality and seems to be accurate. Bought from a company in the UK and it arrived next day with free postage. I don't drink and drive but very good to have an idea of your own limits. www.ukbreathalyzershop.co.uk

  7. Anonymous

    US buyers can buy this breathalyzer from any of the following stores: http://www.safety-devices.com http://www.safetygears.net http://www.alcotesters.com http://www.usbreathalyzer.com

  8. Anonymous

    It is a known fact that hyperventilating directly before the breath test will reduce the result by up to 25%. The Police are aware of this and therefore watch for it. Bought a decent breathalyser from here: http://www.ukbreathalyzershop.co.uk/

  9. Anonymous

    The breathalyzer used in this video can be bought from most of the online suppliers. I bought one from here, and it arrived next day. http://www.breathalyserdirect.co.uk/da5000.htm

  10. Anonymous

    This outfit seems to sell realible units, bought one myself a couple of weeks ago. Excellent ! www.breathalyzersolutions.co.uk