Customer Reviews

Connectables PB2000 Alcohol Tester

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Finally got to try this item out when my wife and I did some bar hopping a couple of weeks ago. We delayed our drive home until the device gave us the all clear. Of course the big question is whether the readings were accurate and without a calibrated reference device on hand, this currently remains unanswered. Indirect evidence (our known consumption rate, body weight, and subjective feelings) suggested the device was in the ballpark. Since I do have access to a more accurate (and far more expensive) tester at work, I may attempt some experiments and will report back the findings here.

The device is very easy to carry around and is quite unobtrusive. Glancing at it, one would assume it is just a keyless entry. And it is definitely at a good price point. Since these type of devices are a great aid in being a responsible drinker of alcohol, it would likely benefit society at large if their use became common. It should be remembered, however, that one can still be cited in most places while driving when BAC is above zero even if the levels don't reach the most serious DWI/DUI standards so having a designated driver still remains the best option.

This little gizmo really does work. It seems to be pretty accurate, too, although it's tough to tell.
You need to give it a good strong blow to get enough air through the little opening to get a good reading. I've tried using a straw to direct the air better and that seems to work. Unfortunately, there's no sensor that lets you know when it has enough air to take a reading. If there's not enough it just stays green even if there is alcohol present in your breath. Still, for the price it's pretty darned impressive.
You'll need to experiment a bit because the instructions aren't very accurate.

I would not trust any device, as far as drinking and driving. However this little tester really does work. I drank one Vodka drink and the tester gave me a yellow light. Red is the next level up.

I tried everything i.e. brushing my teeth, eating candy, even drinking milk. No fooling this tester. The light remained yellow.

Best advice don't drink and drive! duh! I don't think the CHP would let you off the hook, if you told he or she that your tester said it was ok to drive.

When testing myself the indication seems to be higher than normal i.e. after drinking half a can of Amstel light it indicates above 0.8

within a week or so it completely stopped working. I hold down the button and it shows a solid red, meaning high alcohol concentration, even though no one is blowing into it.

I got this device to test myself before I drove after drinking, like every other paranoid driver. It worked like a charm for about a month of two, then it ceased to calibrate when turned on, and stayed on the red <.08bac forever. So basically it became worthkess after a short while. But for fifteen bucks, what do you expect?

This was a great stocking stuffer and lots of fun throughout the Christmas party. We didn't have anything to calibrate the results so I'm not sure how accurate it is - but it seemed reasonable. Hopefully it will be a gentle reminder not to drive after drinking.

One note - don't take a big gulp of alcohol and immediately test yourself. You'll show as highly intoxicated even after just one drink. Wait a few seconds - that seemed to produce more reasonable results.

This tester seemed to work OK at first, but only lasted for about a week. Now it seems to have lost calibration and is basically useless. Save your money and buy a better unit!

You really get what you pay for. This thing is hard to use, and I don't trust its accuracy at all. I bought this to avoid getting a DUI. I wish I had spent more money to get something that I could rely on.