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We bought our house last June and knew that radon levels get up to around 4+ during the wet season in our unfinished basement. Our two year old son plays in the basement a ...Read complete review
We bought our house last June and knew that radon levels get up to around 4+ during the wet season in our unfinished basement. Our two year old son plays in the basement a lot, so we wanted to have an idea of the radon levels over the course of the year, to make sure that we felt like he was safe down there. We ordered this product and it came within 3 days! The directions were detailed and the product is easy to set up and use. After 48 hours, our first reading was 3.0, but every day, the levels went up .1 or .2. When we got to 4.0, my husband installed a vent from the sump hole to the outside, and now our reading is 1.3! We are so happy to be able to check the radon levels whenever we want, and be able to take action if/when it reaches a level that we are uncomfortable with.
The only thing that I would change is that I wish that you could see the most recent daily average, not just 7-day and long term.
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This product has been know for it's defect, as per my mitigation guy. It will not stay in the "S" mode when that's what I set it at. It automatically goe...Read complete review
This product has been know for it's defect, as per my mitigation guy. It will not stay in the "S" mode when that's what I set it at. It automatically goes into the "L" mode and will not return to the "S" mode. This happens intermittently; and the reading is not over 4.0. This product is about my health, and the health of my lungs. Which I consider very important as I have lost a loved one from lung cancer caused by radon. I am extremely disappointed, and want a replacement that works properly!
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Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
The detector worked as described: plug it in; wait 2 days; and get a first reading.
My reading started at 2.1 - apparently higher than normal due to high winds - and gradually dropped to a 1.7 average over the next week. While that is technically a safe level, I plan to see if small amounts of ventilation with a small CPU fan drawing from my basement drains or other points in the basement can lower that level.
The ability to reset it, take repeated readings under different conditions, in different locations and at different times of the year is the beauty of the device. It beats buying multiple one shot tests, waiting for mail-away results and wondering if things have changed later. In NJ three tests would exceed the cost of the detector.
I highly recommend it for peace of mind if you have any potential for radon exposure, as most of us ground dwellers do. If you are planning on selling your home, it is also good to know in advance what the reading typically is to avoid being surprised by a potentially faulty test done during a home inspection that could force you to hastily do unnecessary remediation to avoid jeopardizing closing. Loan it to your neighbors and relatives; make them aware of any problems; it could reduce their risk of lung cancer. How many devices can you say that about?
Sylvane provided quick delivery; I bought from them because they cared enough to put the user manual on line, so there were no surprises.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
The beauty of this device is three fold:
1) It runs continuously so you can watch and understand variations.
2) The short-term measurement enables you to understand how weather conditions, house changes and other things affect the levels.
3) It gives you peace of mind regarding an otherwise spooky thing -- radon.
Much better than single sample devices and one-off testing.
Get it.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
Works as promoted, a good investment.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
Product works as stated. I purchased because my neighbors notified me that their home had radon issues.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
My neighborhood seems to have random occurances of radon gas in some of the homes. This product was recommended by others in my neighborhood. I just took it out of the box 2 days ago and hooked it up in one of my rooms. I was waiting for colder weather as I have a tendancy to keep my doors wide open for fresh air and to let the dog come and go as she pleases. I will know more as the weeks go by as I plan to move it around the house and to the crawl space throughout the next 6 months.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
I like that it monitors continuously. Easy instructions. Good buy.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
From start to finish it only took ten minutes to get what I was looking for and on its way with the free shipping. I will return to the website with any future needs.
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
This product has been know for it's defect, as per my mitigation guy. It will not stay in the "S" mode when that's what I set it at. It automatically goes into the "L" mode and will not return to the "S" mode. This happens intermittently; and the reading is not over 4.0. This product is about my health, and the health of my lungs. Which I consider very important as I have lost a loved one from lung cancer caused by radon. I am extremely disappointed, and want a replacement that works properly!
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
I only recently became aware of Radon and was very concerned about the levels in my older home. Instead of hiring a professional, I chose to search out some alternate testing methods on the internet. Fortunately, I came across Sylvane and was able to order a detector, which arrived very promptly. I've measured several areas of my basement and have found them to be below the required action level. I'm still in the 90 test period but am very confident this product will be one of my best home purchases ever. The customer service has been excellent and I am very pleased all around. I will look forward to ordering other needed items from Sylvane. Thank you!
Comments about Safety Siren Pro Series3 Radon Gas Detector:
Thanks so much for the quick/free shipping and great item!!!
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