The most common types of radon testing devices are listed below. As new
testing devices are developed, you may want to check with your state radon office
before you test to get the most up-to-date information.
Passive Devices
Passive radon testing devices do not need power to function. These include
charcoal canisters, alpha-track detectors, charcoal liquid scintillation
devices, and electret ion chamber detectors which are available in hardware,
drug, and other stores; they can also be ordered by mail or phone. These
devices are exposed to the air in the home for a specified period of time and
then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Both short-term and long-term passive
devices are generally inexpensive. Some of these devices may have
features that offer more resistance to test interference or disturbance than
other passive devices. Qualified radon testers may use any of these devices
to measure the home's radon level.
Active Devices
Active radon testing devices require power to function. These include continuous
radon monitors and continuous working level monitors. They continuously
measure and record the amount of radon or its decay products in the air. Many of
these devices provide a report of this information which can reveal any unusual
or abnormal swings in the radon level during the test period. A qualified tester
can explain this report to you. In addition, some of these devices are
specifically designed to deter and detect test interference. Some technically
advanced active devices offer anti-interference features. Although these tests
may cost more, they may ensure a more reliable result.
Workin Man Property Inspections almost exclusively uses an active device, a
continuous radon monitor to measure radon in your home, providing you with the
most reliable radon test result. We also provide that result to you sooner,
because as soon as the test is done, we are able to read the result. No waiting
required.
testing devices are developed, you may want to check with your state radon office
before you test to get the most up-to-date information.
Passive Devices
Passive radon testing devices do not need power to function. These include
charcoal canisters, alpha-track detectors, charcoal liquid scintillation
devices, and electret ion chamber detectors which are available in hardware,
drug, and other stores; they can also be ordered by mail or phone. These
devices are exposed to the air in the home for a specified period of time and
then sent to a laboratory for analysis. Both short-term and long-term passive
devices are generally inexpensive. Some of these devices may have
features that offer more resistance to test interference or disturbance than
other passive devices. Qualified radon testers may use any of these devices
to measure the home's radon level.
Active Devices
Active radon testing devices require power to function. These include continuous
radon monitors and continuous working level monitors. They continuously
measure and record the amount of radon or its decay products in the air. Many of
these devices provide a report of this information which can reveal any unusual
or abnormal swings in the radon level during the test period. A qualified tester
can explain this report to you. In addition, some of these devices are
specifically designed to deter and detect test interference. Some technically
advanced active devices offer anti-interference features. Although these tests
may cost more, they may ensure a more reliable result.
Workin Man Property Inspections almost exclusively uses an active device, a
continuous radon monitor to measure radon in your home, providing you with the
most reliable radon test result. We also provide that result to you sooner,
because as soon as the test is done, we are able to read the result. No waiting
required.
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