Are these primarily x-ray, gamma, or beta sensitive?
2016627
The instruction paperwork says that they are sensitive to all 3 types of radiation.
2016628
I'm not sure, I've heard of idiots placing them in microwave ovens with mixed results. If I see the middle bar begin to glow, I'm seeking shelter. Though the gamma rays are supposedly most damaging for your body; if my minimal, public school faulty memory is correct. I would be concerned of ANY excess of ANY of those particles. Stay safe, be prepared.
2242361
This device only reads Gamma, as high as 500 Roentgens per hour..I didnt know this when I purcvhased it..I even bought 2 as I thought it was a good price. Mine were made in 1964 and I need to get them caliberated. This kind of detector is made for nuclear attacks and nuclear disasters readings..It wont read a smoke detector...If you google "Victoreen OCD item No CD V717, Model 1" you will get the the instruction manual.
2069762
It is supposed to detect 25, but I got a clear (light) line on one and then had a quant of 11 later that day, so they are more sensitive than advertised!
325510
I would not even consider trusting it for that purpose. I'm sure there are more job specific tools to measure the amount of radiation emitted by an x-ray machine. In a situation of an extreme emergency or disaster I might put it to the "Test". But otherwise I would not attempt it.
225960
As far as know the unit detects all alpha, beta, and gamma because the are emitted when radioactive elements decay. If it's radioactive, this unit will detect it and display the levels being emitted. Hope this answers your question.
2274297
Probably. BRK owns the First Alert name. Some details may be different such as the wiring harness. These have worked perfectly since I've installed them. They replace some obsolete ionization only detectors.
569891
None off the above, neather summable nor focusable, its beam is so strong you would not need the mentioned. Unit comes with 5 mode. Strong, med,low, strove, sos. You would be amazed of how strong ana well build.
1165417
They are o.k. They don't work as well as the level 5. If you have sensitivity they are perfect.
552021
I am no expert on radiation --- but I seriously doubt it!!! It is primarily for emergency water consumption when hiking, traveling, etc. I put these into my family's Go Home bags if they find themselves stuck somewhere and bottled water is not available and they need to drink from questionable water sources.
1318630
Sensitivity to darkness is excellent. I comes out when light is very low, but not pitch black dark.
1772519
Thank you for your message.Please see:http://www.gqelectronicsllc.com/support/GQ_Geiger_Counter_Selection_Guide.pngRegards,
1290165
Simply put yes and no. I recomend searching what type if radiation you are trying to protect yourself from these are made of PVC and cotton aproxamitly 1/16 inch thick. You can find more info here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiation_protection
1501513
Yes they are photoelectric. They work well but are somewhat sensitive. I have a small landing at the top of my stairs and I have one installed there outside of two bedrooms. It gets set off all the time by the shower.
1830338
According to the manual the 01M detects beta and gamma radiation, it doesn't mention alpha radiation. So I think it is not able to detect radium, which radiates alpha particles.
493932
What I've found from testing them: Yellow - Acid Drop (97a) Turquoise - Jade Grenade (93a) Red - Cherry Bomb (91a) Green - Irish Spring (88a) Also, I found them to be slightly softer than what the durometer suggests. Hope that helps, Cody
2021146
I found an NRC certification on their website. it only mentions Alpha radiation. Here's the link - http://hq-precision-instruments.com/HQ_PRECISION_INSTRUMENTS/NRC_Certification.html
1779052
I'm an x-ray technologist. X-rays do not remain in the body after exposure. The answer is "no".