Frequently Asked Questions
We have 2 x shipping options:
- Courier (uninsured) $9.97 inc GST
- Courier (insured) $11.97 inc GST
We use NZ Post Courier Network or PBT and dispatch daily.
We pride ourselves on our level of service and have fast turn-around delivery times. We dispatch from Monday to Friday and all orders placed before 11am are dispatched the same day. Depending on the product ordered, your order will leave with either, PBT local courier for a likely delivery service of 2-3 working days or NZ Post Courier Network ex Sydney on a 5 working day service.
Please allow an additional 3 working days for Regional New Zealand locations. Note that peak times such as Christmas can vary delivery timeframes.
No, sorry. We cannot ship to PO Boxes.
Please email service@breathalysers.
Your weight: The more you weigh, the more water is present in your body. Water dilutes the alcohol and lowers your BAC.
Food in your stomach: Absorption will be slowed if you’ve had something to eat as the alcohol will have less direct contact with the stomach lining.
General fitness and metabolic rate are not constants and fluctuate for a variety of reasons.
Gender is also an important variable as women generally have less water and more body fat per pound of body weight than men and alcohol does not enter fat cells as easily as other cells so more alcohol typically remains in the blood of women.
This depends on the quality of the breathalyser and sensor contained within it. Breathalysers NZ range of fuel-cell sensor units are extremely accurate and read to one thousandth of a decimal point. We sell one semi-conductor model which is less accurate and rounds up or down to one hundredth of a decimal point.
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We keep all Provinces information up to date in a PDF matrix. This can be emailed to you entering your email at the footer of any page on this website.
People have reported being initially surprised by their true BAC reading, often it is lower than they would have expected. Owning a breathalyser will change your understanding of how your body processes alcohol. Testing yourself at 3-minute intervals is a good way of identifying what your true BAC is.
Yes. As an employer you can insist on a drug and alcohol test under justified circumstances such as safety, health and productivity. You will need to ensure your Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy includes the process that takes place and how actions are taken if an employee tests positive.
There are several ways to test employees for Drugs and Alcohol, and your Workplace Drug and Alcohol policy should state these. The most efficient and non-intrusive way is through a Passive Breath Screen and then, if necessary, an Active Breath Test. Other ways are urine and blood samples.
Refer to here for how to write a concrete Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy
Should your employee test positive for alcohol or drugs, refer to your Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy to understand the next steps. Your employee should be advised at this time.
Yes. An employee can refuse to take a drug or alcohol test but could potentially face disciplinary action. Your employee can potentially be terminated from their job. Refer to your Drug and Alcohol Policy for your Company’s specific policy.