I used this in my basement for 2 weeks and it came back with a reading of 25+...does this sound realistic? Im in Colorado.
471248
Yes 25 is realistic. I'm in Denver Colorado and my reading was 20. I've since got it mitigated to below 1.
471249
I used a short term test like the one from First Alert to validate the readings in my basement and it came out accurate. Make sure that you carefully place the unit because placement can effect the readings. 25 is pretty high but certainly in the range of possible - don't ignore it !
471250
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.
471251
It could be. I am in Colorado. I know some of the area could have a very high number. I use this device for half year. Before I installed the fan, the reading is 7. Now is under 1. It is very accurate.
471252
Hello,Mine is measuring 3.88 on average. If I were you I would reset and then see where it goes. Twenty five sounds outrageously high. I would check it again then if the numbers are still that high I would buy one of those radon detectors that you mail in to compare the readings. I love the unit I bought as I can move it to different places. I have reset it a few times but overall it seems to be working quite well. I really hope those readings are bogus and that it just needs to be reset. If not you will have to have a system put in for remediation.
471253
Colorado has lots of natural radiation in the ground. So check with your county as to what are normal levels for that area. 25 does seem high.
471254
It could be a valid reading if your basement is accessible to particles from radioactivity-bearing rocks. Much higher readings occur in some locations.
471255
my reading was 8 and i got it down to less than one, i let my neighbor us it and his was 26 he had a radon system put in and a week later he had a 1.30 reading with the same 223 meter.
13890
We're operating the dehumidifier in our basement which is about 50 to 60 degrees. At times during the very hot days, it may get up to 80. It has proved to do an outstanding job. We dump the container at least twice a day. We are very pleased with its performance.
1086399
Seems to vary based upon how much the furnace/ac runs... if it runs more, reading drops to about 1.7; if it hasn't kicked on in a month, then peaks at about 2.8.
1304691
Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged them in and plugged in the Ethernet cables. Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged... » Read More Mine is working. I've only had them for about 6 weeks but no problems. However, there are a few things I've found. I have an old house, and old wiring. Speeds from 2nd floor to basement are not great (5-10MB). I read that crossing circuits in your house reduces speeds. I have not tried mine on the same circuit to verify this. Surge protectors and UPS seem to filter out/interfere with the signal. I read not to use extension cords but I am using a 14 gauge 12' extension cord and it seems OK. I get the same speeds with or without the extension cord. They were easy to set up. I just plugged them in and plugged in the Ethernet cables. « Show Less
1972007
I've been running it in a 65 gal marine talk with a 10 gal refugium. I placed in the sump area of the refugium. It worked fine for me in a building that is climate controlled around 74-75 degrees. I found mine to be miscalibrated around 2.5 degrees, though, so you may want to consider an alternate thermometer if you have sensitive stock.
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I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is one is minimal enough because my gas bill drops. I would go out and replace either if they failed. I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is... » Read More I have two since '08. I live in NWPA. One I use only in my basement low mode, which runs 24/7 when single digits hit. One I use on my first floor constantly if I am at home in the day and definitely in the evening as an additional supplemental heat because I have no heat source in my kitchen and tends to make the whole down stairs cool. My electric bill increased last winter by approx. $35 a month, my gas bill I found before I had them ran higher without having them. Short of the long, for what I am paying in electricity I am saving in gas. Definitely a better heat. An increase if there is one is minimal enough because my gas bill drops. I would go out and replace either if they failed. « Show Less
92005
I put it down in the basement for about a month & that worked. outside might be faster.
1962611
Mine's been running at -8 degrees for a couple of months now. It seems to be quite accurate.
1283454
It would be great in a basement . Best heater I have ever owned well worth the price I have 2 of them . Yes it has overheat protection and has a very accurate adjustable thermostat .
308752
Absolutely yes. I did the same in my basement and have been using for last few weeks.
1211371
I have a 3400 sq foot, four story home, at 10000 feet altitude in Utah, where it gets below -20F at night in the winter. I have two of these, one on the ground floor, one on the third floor. House stays nice and warm in the 70's, my gas bill is less than a hundred dollars a month. I should have installed these years ago (my electric bill heating with baseboards ran up to 700 USD a month).
572948
It depends on how much moisture you have, but I am using it in a basement room about this size. It works well there.
705963
I heats the basement well. I keep it set at 50. Keeps the pipes and floors warm. It is only 7 foot ceilings. Not sure how warm you need it. Quite costly on the electric bill. This last month it went up $100 and it isn't really cold yet. Not sure if this helps. I ran it all summer to keep circulation in the basement. I have three partitions (partial walls).
643145
The humidity reading on my old unit that eventually failed got funky and was reading about 30 percent lower than what it should have been. But the replacement unit I bought over a year ago has been right on the money so far. What's weird, however, is that the humidity reading INDOORS on my MAIN unit has gone bonkers now and is reading about 20 percent less than it should be. So go figure. But I have a digit-readout humidifier that I use in the winter, so that's not as important to me as the temperature.
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I have 2 of these now and had them for about 2 months. They both, according to the temp gauge, fluctuate between 54 and 55 but it mostly displays on 55. They've been pretty rock solid thus far and have always stayed at that temp range. I will say that when I first got it it took a few days to get down to 55 - the one unit did anyway but its been fine since it got there. I try not to open the doors as much as possible. For the price I personally think they're pretty good. Be aware though the the light comes on by itself at random but this is a minor issue I feel.They are in my basement so its around 72. I have 2 of these now and had them for about 2 months. They both, according to the temp gauge, fluctuate between 54 and 55 but it mostly displays on 55. They've been pretty rock solid thus far and have always stayed at that temp range. I will say that when I first got it it took a few days to get down to 55 - the one unit did anyway but its been fine since it got there. I try not to open the doors as much as possible. For the price I personally think they're pretty good. Be aware though the the light comes on by itself at random but this is a minor issue I feel.They are in my... » Read More I have 2 of these now and had them for about 2 months. They both, according to the temp gauge, fluctuate between 54 and 55 but it mostly displays on 55. They've been pretty rock solid thus far and have always stayed at that temp range. I will say that when I first got it it took a few days to get down to 55 - the one unit did anyway but its been fine since it got there. I try not to open the doors as much as possible. For the price I personally think they're pretty good. Be aware though the the light comes on by itself at random but this is a minor issue I feel.They are in my basement so its around 72. « Show Less
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I just called JNH directly and asked for the EMF rating. Joyce was the ladies name I spoke to. She states that the EMF rating is 2-4mG when the sensor is 4" away! Really high. Comparably, the Rocky Mountain saunas are 0.6mG when less than one inch away. The Sunlighten is rated at 0.03mG when one inch away, FYI
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I can't really say. It seems reasonable and we used it a lot. Probably raised my electric as much as 50-60 in the cold times when it was running a lot. My mother in law was living with me up until recently and she's an electricity hog so I can't narrow down too well. :-)