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The
Professional Radon Gas Test Kit
 All
you have to pay is the $15 lab fee when you return your
detectors with the pre-paid postage envelope included in
your kit. And you will receive your results within one week
from when we receive your detectors.
What is Radon?
Radon is an invisible and odorless
radioactive gas which occurs naturally from decaying uranium
underneath the earth's suface. Though you cannot see,smell,
or taste radon, it is there and may be a problem in your
home or office. Radon gas rises through the soil and seeps
through cracks, holes, and drain pipes in the foundation
or basements of buildings. Radon gas can be found all over
the United States, and according to the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA) 1 out of every 15 homes in the United
States has high levels of radon gas.
What can Radon do to
you?
Radon gas contains radioactive
particles which get trapped in your lungs every time you
take a breath. As these particles break down, they release
bursts of radiation that damage or destroy lung tissue and
cause lung cancer, and long-term exposure may even cause
death.
Do you have any of the following
in your home?
- Cinder-block, brick or
rock wall
- Exposed soil in the basement
or foundation
- Cracks in the basement wall
or foundation
- An open sump pump hole or
floor drain
- Spaces between walls and
floors
- Exposed pipes or loose pipe
fittings
If you answered YES to any
of the above questions, then you could be breathing in this
deadly radioactive gas.
It is estimated that radon
kills between 5,000 and 30,000 people each year. Nearly
1 in 15 homes are estimated to have elevated levels of radon.
Radon gas is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers.
Radon can show up in any home or office. You may have radon
in your home or office even if your neighbor does not. The
risk of developing lung cancer from Radon exposure can increase
depending on:
- the level of radon in your
home or office;
- the amount of time you have
spent exposed to radon;
- whether you are a smoker
or have ever been exposed to tobacco smoke.
Smokers Beware!
Cigarette smokers who have
radon concentrations of 10pCi/L or higher increase their
chance of developing lung cancer by as much as 18 times
or 1800%.
How Does Radon Get
Into My Home Or Office?
The greatest concentration
of radon is usually found in the lowest level of homes or
offices. This is because radon is found in the soil and
rocks beneath the foundation. If you have dirt floors in
the basement, cracks in the foundation, or openings from
a sump pump hole or drain, radon is likely to build up quicker
and in higher concentrations. Radon can also enter your
home or office through your water supply (i.e. shower, dishwasher,
washing machine, etc.). If your home or office uses well
water, we suggest testing with our professional Radon in
Water Test Kit.
Protection...Testing
Is Your First Line Of Defense!
To find out if radon gas is
a problem in your home or office, you must conduct a radon
test! The PRO-LAB Radon Gas Test Kit is the most accurate
and reliable radon test kit available for checking the level
of radon gas in your home or office. The PRO-LAB Radon Gas
Test Kit provides two (2) desiccated, short-term detectors
which allow you to conduct side-by-side testing in order
to get the most accurate and reliable results.
Radon Is Measured In Picocuries
Per Liter (pCi/L)
An acceptable level of radon is 4(pCi/L) or less. If the
average of your two test results are higher than 4(pCi/L)
you should take some action to reduce the radon level in
your home or office.
PRO-LAB recommends that you
conduct a radon test every year. Annual testing is the best
way to determine whether or not your home or office has
the potential for a radon problem. If Test Results Are High?
There are ways to reduce the level of radon yourself or
by a trained professional. Costs should run between $500-$2,500
depending on the seriousness of your problem. Start by doing
the following and then contact your State Radon Office or
EPA Office for additional information on reducing Radon
in your home or office:
- Seal or caulk areas of entry
such as cracks, holes and openings;
- Keep vents to crawl spaces
open;
- Minimize time spent in low
areas such as your basement;
- Increase the circulation
of outside air into your home or office;
- Discourage cigarette smoking
in your home or office.
Professional Radon
Gas Test Kit by PRO-LAB
The Pro–Lab Professional
Radon Gas Test Kit utilizes the most advanced liquid scintillation,
short–term detectors, which contain silica gel desiccants
(patented) necessary to remove all moisture in order to
make your test results accurate and reliable. Testing is
easy! Simply place the two radon detectors in the lowest
level of your home or office for a period of 96 hours to
allow time for the detectors to absorb enough radon to be
analyzed according to EPA standards. Seal the detectors
with the enclosed caps, completely fill out the data card,
and return the detectors to Pro–Lab in the pre–paid
postage envelope along with any required lab fee.
Your professional laboratory
test results will be mailed to you within one week of receipt,
indicating the exact radon level in your tested area.
To
purchase the Radon Gas Test Kit for only $18.95, click
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