Through this Blog I am trying to reach out to the general public to inform and educate concerning the topic of radiology. I will be doing this by compiling what I have learned while completing my education towards my Radiology Technology degree and information that I have found to be reliable. Radiology is a serious matter that can impact your life for better or worse. I hope that I will give those who read my blog a little extra inside information on how they can protect themselves from the harmful x-rays and come to a better understanding on the subject of Radiology.



Friday, January 22, 2010

How to get your house tested for Radon


About 7% of homes in the U.S. have unsafe Radon Gas levels.

There are four types of Radon Test Kits. Long Term, Short Term, Private Well Water Radon Test Kits and an Electronic Radon Gas Detector.

The Long Term Radon Test Kits (Accutar Alpha Track Test Kit AT 100)are used in situations where they are exposed to changes in seasons, temperature and humidity. These tests last from 3 to 12 months, it works by taking air samples from inside your house. The expected cost for a Long Term Radon Test is normally $28.

The Short Term Test Kits (AccuStar Charcoal LS CLS 100i Short Term Radon Gas Test Kit) is most commonly used when quick results are needed. When using this type of test it is recommended that you use 2 test kits and place them side by side about 4 inches apart to help rule out inaccuracy. This testing takes 48 to 96 hours. The anticipated cost of the Short Term Test Kit is also $28.

There are also ways to test the radon levels of your well water. The Accurstar WTR-100 Private Well Water Radon Test Kit The estimated cost of the Radon Water Test Kit is $36.

When the test is complete, you will need to send the test kit to the Radon testing Lab. Analysis should take only one business day to obtain your results.

If you are interested in continuing your tests you may look into obtaining a Safety Siren Pro Series 3 Electronic Radon Gas Detector with LED Digital Readout. This is the ideal product for homeowners & smaller business. This can be used for both short term and long term testing and monitoring. This is a very simple device that plugs into a standard AC house outlet and displays a digital reading in approximately 48 hours after being plugged in. The reason for the long delay is due to the fact that the EPA considers a test less than 48 hours to be invalid. The projected cost of this Electronic Radon Gas Detector is $165.

If you would like to order one of these Test Kits I received the majority of my information and prices from this web site.

http://www.4radon.com/
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