Safety Siren Pro Series HS71512 3 Radon Gas Detector
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Safety Siren Pro Series HS71512 3 Radon Gas Detector
Customer Review: A great product for testing radon!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was using mailable charcoal radon testors that our city sells. I noticed the radon levels creeping above 10 pico-liries since last year. My home has a radon passive system installed by the home bulder, but decided to add a radon fan to reduce the levels below the recommended 4 pl amount by the EPA.
I purchased the Safety Siren electronic radon detector over a month ago and have been testing different rooms in the basement and on the main floor. The electronic detector indicated higher levels than the charcoal detectors, which made my decision to add the fan and reduce the radon levels in my home. The detector gives readings after two days of monitoring and gives an audible alarm besides giving the actual measured amount.
I live in Colorado that has a high radon gas area. Radon gas is nothing to fool with as it causes lung cancer, especially if you're a smoker. I never smoked, but I want to be safe knowing the dangers of radon gas. We lost one neighbor recently to lung cancer who smoked, so that is a warning for us all!
I feel this detector is worth the money as a great monitor and warning device like a fire or carbon monoxide detector. Even though it costs more than fire or carbon monoxide detectors, this detector ie worth the cost in saving lives in the long run. Amazon offers the lowest price compared to other retailers. I called Safety Siren's tech support after two weeks to confirm the detector operation, who was very quick, knowledgable and certainly helpful.
Customer Review: A very good long-term solution to monitoring for radon
Summary: 5 Stars
Rather than pay for another 20 dollar one-time two-day radon test after my radon mitigation system was installed, I decided to get this detector instead. It was certainly worth the investment in continuous peace of mind. Just note that you'll need to do some minor installation since the detector needs to hang from a stud in your wall. You just can't plug it into an electrical outlet. I'd recommend it for anyone who has a basement or lives in an area with high concentrations of radon, even if you've had an earlier test done, since radon levels can change over time, particularly in newer houses as they "settle" and perhaps develop cracks where radon can get in. We tested in 1998 with a one-time test and got a reading of 3.7. We tested again just recently and got a reading of 7.8, which is what caused us to install the mitigation system.Customer Review: As advertised
Summary: 5 Stars
After buying a cheap carbon test and receiving a high report (16.8), I wanted a second test. I justified the extra money because I wanted a second opinion and I wanted to have an ongoing monitoring system in the event I needed to have a mitigation system installed.
It came ahead of schedule and in 24 hours, I had a second test complete. I moved it around my basement and found different levels, but all were above the magic number (4). I've loaned it to my Dad and he's checking his. I'd buy it again and without hesitation. I'd still do the initial test with the cheap carbon option, but if it was high, I'd go this route.
Customer Review: As effective as the mail in test for less cost in the long run.
Summary: 5 Stars
$130 may seem expensive when you compare it to a $15 mail-in kit. Typically though, those mail in kits cost more like $20 or $25 when you include shipping and service fees. To get a accurate test you would need to do 2 short term tests and a long term test in the "lowest living area of the house". At that point you've spent $75. Want to repeat the tests in a basement or after moving to a new house? You are quickly spending more for those than this machine costs.Customer Review: Believe it really works
Summary: 5 Stars
The documentation I got with my house showed a radon reading above 50.0 before a mitigation system was installed and < 4.0 after it was installed.
The radon mitigation fan broke and I falsely thought painting / sealing the basement floor (years ago) would stop the radon.
After plugging in this unit I got a reading (after a few days) around 10.0 and it went up day by day. I replaced the mitigation fan when the reading was around 20.0. This unit then showed the level go down each day (took about 2 weeks to get to safe level).
Highly recommend this considering you can spend $15.00 a pop on those radon testers you mail in. One I used said I had a safe level.