Product details
Alcosense Lite 2 breathalyser – quick checks for UK, Scotland and Ireland
Want a simple, reliable way to check if you’re safe to drive? The AlcoSense Lite 2 is a pocket-sized breathalyser built with UK and Irish drivers in mind. It’s dead easy to use, gives a clear result in seconds and flags up if you’re close to or over the drink‑drive limit you’ve chosen.
What it does
The Lite 2 shows an estimated blood alcohol concentration to one decimal place and will switch the screen to a red ‘don’t drive’ symbol when you hit the limit you’ve set. You can choose any of the common thresholds used around the UK, Scotland and Ireland, so there’s no guesswork. It uses a modern semi‑conductor sensor that delivers good accuracy for an entry‑level device.
Why this is handy
Loads of people assume they’re fine the morning after a night out, only to find alcohol lingers longer than expected. This little tester helps you avoid that awkward or risky decision. Ideal for quick morning checks before work or after a few drinks at a social, it’s small enough to tuck into a glovebox or bag and forget about until you need it.
- Fast results: clear numeric readout to 1 decimal place, with an obvious ‘don’t drive’ alert if limits are close or exceeded.
- Adjustable limits: switch easily between UK, Scottish and Irish thresholds to match local law or your own caution level.
- Portable and discreet: measures 110 x 45 x 21mm and weighs about 84g – genuinely pocket‑size.
- Maintenance reminders: prompts you to recalibrate after 12 months or 300 tests to keep readings on track.
- Simple power: runs on 3 × AAA batteries – low‑tech and easy to replace.
Technical details and practical notes
- Sensor type: semi‑conductor alcohol sensor – reliable for personal, day‑to‑day checks.
- Approvals and standards: CE, RoHS, ISO9001.
- Dimensions & weight: 110 x 45 x 21mm; 84g.
- Power: 3 × AAA batteries (included or not depending on pack).
- Calibration: reminder after 12 months or 300 tests; recommended to recalibrate to maintain accuracy.
- Model & part number: ALC‑LITE‑2‑FBA.
A couple of practical points – this is a home/personal breathalyser, not a police‑grade evidential instrument, and it won’t meet certain foreign legal requirements (for example, some aspects of French law). For most drivers it’s a quick, reassuring check that helps you make a smarter choice about getting behind the wheel. No faff, no fuss — just a quick blow and a clear answer.
If you’re tired of guessing whether you’re fit to drive, the Lite 2 takes the uncertainty out of the morning‑after. Handy, affordable and made with UK roads in mind — a useful little addition to any driver’s kit.