Radon Detector
Radon detector
Since radon testing has become so very important for the safety of many households in both Europe and America, the demand for radon detector devices has increased drastically. When choosing to use a radon detector designed as a home test kit, many people wonder about the home areas where it will be most efficient. There are a few basic tips you need to take into consideration when choosing the location of the radon detector. First of all, this radioactive gas usually enters your home through the cracks and openings in the basement floor and walls; therefore, low-ground areas are the first to require testing.
The efficiency of the radon detector can be impaired if the humidity levels of the perimeter where it is used are too high; hence, keep in mind that dryness is the first critical feature of the place where the radon detector is installed. Then, under no circumstances should you move or shake the radon detector during the testing period, since you can thus influence results and compromise their reliability. Make sure neither children nor pets get close to the operating device. The results of the radon detector can be interpreted only in special laboratories, which is why, you'll need to mail it at the end of the testing period.
The use of the radon detector during storms or windy periods is not recommended, since the accuracy of the results may not be the same. Therefore, always test the house areas possibly affected by radon exposure according to the special features of the radon detector design you have purchased. The most sensitive to environmental changes are the short-term use kits; consequently, if you purchase such a radon detector, you'll have to check the weather forecast beforehand. Moreover, do not open doors or windows at least twelve hours before you test the area.
A short-term radon detector needs to be kept in the enclosed space for a minimum period of two or three days, but depending on the model, a longer exposure period could also be required. For the home-use radon detector kit, the instructions on the package need to be followed step by step, so that the accuracy of the results should be maximum. Last but not least, even while waiting for the laboratory analysis report, you can take precaution measures and install some efficient ventilation systems in the basement areas that would keep you safe from radon accumulation.
