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: Good alternative to consider vs. test kits
Summary: 4 Stars
We have used test kits in the past, including the "snapshot" canister test Realtors use that samples only for a few days, and the longer-term alpha-track test (3- to 6-months sampling). We've noticed that radon increases dramatically if our radon exhaust fan is broken, returns to acceptable levels when it's replaced. This time around, I got this instrument so we can keep an eye on radon for a long time without having to get many kits. It seems to work well, readings are consistent with past tests (albeit years ago) with the exhaust fan in good shape. Radon does vary over time and for many reasons, so I like having both short-term (7-day rolling average) and long-term (cumulative average) readings.
I do wonder about accuracy. I see some reviews where folks have apparently compared it to test kits and found it accurate, which is a good practice and reassuring. However, I see some folks who cheerfully assume that the meter is "more accurate" because it gives them much lower readings than test kits did. Sorry, but as Confucious say, "Man with two wrist-watches not know what time it is." If both conventional kits and the meter agree, I'd feel good, but if they vary a lot as some reviews indicate, there's no way to tell which is correct and the last thing I'd do is cheerfully assume on the happy side, one might be missing a serious problem. But, so far, it seems "in the ball park" that I'd expect for our home. I may get a test kit and challenge it, but I don't think we have a problem so the incentive is low compared to folks who may have a problem and should be more rigorous or cautious.
In summary, I think it's a good alternative and certainly good for monitoring directional changes, but if there was any reason to think there was or might be a radon issue, I'd get a test kit either in addition to or in lieu of this. Also, keep in mind that in many places, to sell your home you need to have a radon test run. I am almost certain that this instrument would not be recognized (whether it should be or not), and it would be bad to assume things were good due to low instrument readings and then find that the Realtor's test shows a problem you have to fix before selling, so as a practical matter, one should get a recognized kit if planning on selling.
Customer Review: Good company to deal with
Summary: 5 Stars
I ordered this product as a Christmas present but it was not delivered on time due to a mishap at UPS and no fault of Best Quality Supplies. They were in contact with me night and day to ensure I was aware of the situation. They are a quality organization that care for their customer. I would order from them again.
Customer Review: Good investment
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought this and was skeptical of the reading I got which was a bit high. I set it up in an upstairs room with good outside ventilation to get a baseline reading which should be around 0.5pCi/L. It tested to about 1.5 so I knew it was testing a bit high, but accurately. We had our level tested by a professional after they did mitigation and it was still testing 1 unit higher.
You can send the unit in for calibration, but it costs about seventy-five dollars. It's alot cheaper to find out where it falls by comparing your readings with the outside air to establish a baseline.
We now use this to monitor, and it easy to loan it out for others to use. Much better value than one time use canisters.
Customer Review: Great Device - a must have for your basement
Summary: 5 Stars
The device is very well constructed and remarkably, "Made in the USA". The unit allows for short term and long term readings, as radon levels vary seasonally, and over time. I have carefully followed the unit readings and on average, it pretty much tracks the readings I received from a few random charcoal canister tests performed at different times during the year. I have a large basement and noticed that levels seem to vary even in different areas of the basement,so I will likely buy more of these units in the future. If you use the basement as living space (as I do) ,this device is a must. Very accurate and highly recommended.
One question I do have that perhaps other can comment on - the instructions recommend an annual calibration for commercial use, optional for home use...If anyone knows how often this calibration is really needed, I would appreciate the feedback.
Customer Review: Great Product
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a great product. I bought it because I was concerned that our granite counters might be leaching radon. There's no need to send anything in and wait weeks for lab results. I was able to use it in multiple rooms and this unit paid for itself within a few weeks.
Although I can't verify accuracy, the radon levels did went down after opening windows.
-paid $130