Does this work at all for radon? Supposedly the lab says I have high radon in my water. I want something to test the air as I am running water.
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It detects Beta, Gamma and X-Ray but try going to: http://www.radon.com/ for more affordable information!
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Radon is a gas that is in quantities too small to be measured except by a long term test. Usually about four or five days. I have never heard of radon in the water but if so I am sure it is bleeding off into the air as gas as you run the water. You need to do a test of your home with a kit that is sent off to a lab.
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Not a chance. When radon, a gas, is dissolved in water its molecules are too small for any filter. Radon's decay products, on the other hand, are "sticky" and might be caught up by a 1 micron or carbon filter. I copied the following information for you: In drinking water The effects of radon if ingested are similarly unknown, although studies have found that its biological half-life ranges from 30-70 minutes, with 90 percent removal at 100 minutes. In 1999 National Research Council investigated the issue of radon in drinking water. The risks associated with ingestion was considered almost negligible.[122] Water from underground sources may contain significant amounts of radon depending on the surrounding rock and soil conditions, whereas surface sources generally do not.[123] As well as being ingested through drinking water, radon is also released from water when temperature is increased, pressure is decreased and when water is aerated. Optimum conditions for radon release and exposure occur during showering. Water with a radon concentration of 104 pCi/L can increase the indoor airborne radon concentration by 1 pCi/L under normal conditions of water use.[124] filter. Two things are obvious from the above information. Boiling water outdoors would remove the radon gas and showering indoors is going to provide your most dangerous exposure. Being able to rapidly exhaust air during showers should be your highest priority. A good exhaust fan over the cooking area where water is boiled is probably second.
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Yes, it can pick up anything that has become "one" with the water and thus becoming contaminated.Anything that can dissolve in the water that you won't be able to see it with your eyes, 90% of the time your TDS meter will pick it up for you and show you how contaminated your water is. I have one and it works great in picking up any chemicals.You can also pour your purified water into a cup and add any type of house hold chemical and see if your TDS meter picks it up.That is one way I was able to confirm it myself that it works.
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I would recommend getting an inexpensive alkaline testing kit and test the water from the PUR. If it tests sufficiently alkaline, then no. If it tests closer to neutral, I recommend the H2gO product. I use and enjoy mine very much.
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One unit should be fine..but without knowing your radon levels and other factors noone can provide you a concrete answer
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I used my probe to check water temperature and now it does not work. I would say you should not use this probe to check liquids.
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I don't believe this will test water for mold. But you can email or call "My Mold Detective" to see if they have something for water.
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You cannot actually test for radon or any other type of gas for that matter with this tool. This unit only measures pressure. There are manometers on existing radon reduction systems to monitor whether your fan is pulling the gas out at the correct amount or not.
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To test my unit I submerged the probe in water that I knew was over/under a given temperature. I didn't read that you could or could not anywhere, all I can say is that I did for a short period of time and that doing so hasn't damaged anything.
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I would maybe think about purchasing a hydrometer test jar. It makes getting accurate readings easier
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Even a heavy duty dryer vent would probably not be adequate for radon mitigation. A rubber boot with PVC exhaust is really needed for the job with a 4" hose clamp as we'll to connect the two.
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I can't say for certain. I had about 14 and had a radon mitigation system installed and watched the numbers drop to 2. Try a different location in your house or a friend's house for a week or two. Make sure you are not testing in areas the instructions call out. Took the unit to my mother-in-law and her house tested below 4. If you think your number is correct have a professional install a system or at least verify the numbers. Mine is currently making rounds through the family.
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It works in the whole range of CO2 % in the air. Normally it is from 500 to 1000 ppm. It can detect beyond this range as well but I have never seen it since these are not usual concentrations of CO2 in the room air.
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Hello Nick, what are you using it for? I am using it for the pool and it is very accurate, but you do have to convert it from Parts Per Thousands to Parts Per million, so it will appear very low on the meter. Bob
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You can not test the air with this kit. It's a process where the inside air is compared to outside air. I do not know of a kit that does this. I do know you can rent the equipment to do this yourself though. It's sort of pricey and it's for a month at the least, if I remember right. I thought if I knew someone else who is having this issue, I could go in with them on the rental and it wouldn't be so bad. You can test the dust with this kit. Don't dust for a while and get as much as you can on the swab. We also tested dry wall with this kit. Again, really rub it on there good. It's a great kit for what it does. You can not test the air with this kit. It's a process where the inside air is compared to outside air. I do not know of a kit that does this. I do know you can rent the equipment to do this yourself though. It's sort of pricey and it's for a month at the least, if I remember right. I thought if I knew someone else who is having this issue, I could go in with them on the rental and it wouldn't be so bad. You can test the dust with this kit. Don't dust for a while and get as much as you can on the swab. We also tested dry wall with this kit. Again, really rub it on there good. It's a... » Read More You can not test the air with this kit. It's a process where the inside air is compared to outside air. I do not know of a kit that does this. I do know you can rent the equipment to do this yourself though. It's sort of pricey and it's for a month at the least, if I remember right. I thought if I knew someone else who is having this issue, I could go in with them on the rental and it wouldn't be so bad. You can test the dust with this kit. Don't dust for a while and get as much as you can on the swab. We also tested dry wall with this kit. Again, really rub it on there good. It's a great kit for what it does. « Show Less
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Rader is inexpensive and simple. I am a surgeon with basic knowledge of radioactivity and bought this for general surveillance in my Maui hawaii environment with specific concern for debris washing up on the beach etc. If the treatment was with radioactive iodine for which the half life is short there would likely be little emitting source and you may detect nothing. Only about 160 bucks. Cheap insurance that your sushi is clean...
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Yes, it will test for airborne mold spores which may be hiding behind walls and flooring etc... It really works and is professional quality grade air testing.