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BACtrack - Element Portable Breathalyzer - Black
Average customer rating
4.6
(128 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 128 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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97%of customers recommend this product.
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Customer Reviews for BACtrack - Element Portable Breathalyzer - Black
Posted by: britt123
from Undisclosed
Verified Purchase:Yes
I love this product. I have used it for years (5+ yrs) and recently had to purchase a new BACtrack Element Pro and it is just as great. I definitely would recommend this product, it is fast, easy to use, and well worth the piece of mind it gives.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Milese63
from Round Rock, TX, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
I tried to test numerous people and only got a result on 1 out of five. Product needs work!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: StevenC
from Chicago, IL, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
This does what it promises. It is a small, easy-to-use, (presumably) accurate BAC meter. I had trouble choosing which model to get, since there were several that seemed similar. I wish there had been more info about the differences, if any. There are two things about this model that I wish I had been aware of. One is that it makes a lot of loud beeps while doing its job! I'd like to be able to use the meter discreetly at times, but that's tough to do with this noisy little guy. Second, I was disappointed to learn that I am supposed to wait 20 minutes AFTER drinking or eating to use it. That's inconvenient and something I wish I had known. I wonder if either of those points distinguish this model from the others.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bactrack.com
Posted by: LoSiefken
from Norco, CA, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
Had to purchase this as a replacement as we were told that our first one we bought 5 years ago could not be calibrated any longer. Our new one takes longer to give a reading, the tip is not as stable and it does not start to register until about 4-5 where our old one would start to register right away.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting bactrack.com
Posted by: Stay Sober
from New Orleans, LA, USA
Verified Purchase:Yes
We used it on someone who drank too much. It took 10 tries before they could blow long enough for it to register. That was the only problem we had, 5 seconds of blowing was hard for an inebriated person.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bactrack.com
Posted by: mpace57
from Ontario, Canada
Verified Purchase:Yes
Bought this product about a month ago. Works great. Brought it to a few parties just to check it out. Had a few friends try it. Everyone that tried it was impressed how easy is is to work.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bactrack.com
Customer Rating
4
WHY THE 20 MINUTE WAIT UNTIL USE.
on July 16, 2013
Posted by: Chief
from Baltimore, MD; enroute to Arizona,
Verified Purchase:No
Makes it easier to convince a drunk to give you the keys. The 20 minute wait is to clear possibility of inaccurate readings from a breath test taken shortly after you have had a drink, even listerine. If possible, wait to test as directed and also wash your mouth out and gargle with water before your start to drive. My best advice is that anyone that needs to use one of these on a regular basis is drinking too much, but, I understand what youth and peer pressure are like. Despite what police departments may claim, some departments have equipment that may not be as exact as this tool, so be prepared to add some buffer in your readings. As i said above, i think the best use of this tool, is to help convince drunk friends, they are over the limit and could endanger the lives of innocent victims, in addition to losing their license, pay a large fine, and spend some time behind bars. Those innocent deaths they caused, they will live with regret the rest of their lives. or will if they are they 93/94 percent that have a conscious. In summary, this is an excellent tool to teach young and old, the level at which alcohol consumption disqualifies driving.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting bactrack.com
Customer Rating
4
Works great! :)
on May 25, 2017
Posted by: Mick Dietze
from Millersburg, IA, USA
Verified Purchase:No
This is my 2nd Element unit and will buy another when necessary. I go my last one in Feb. I would like for your company to remind in Jan. to have my breathalyzer re-calibrated. Thank You. :)
I would recommend this to a friend!
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