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India Press Store - Safety Siren Pro 3 Radon Detectors, EPA Evaluated
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List Price: $159.95
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Manufacturer: SafetySiren
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Brand: SafetySiren
EAN: 0758773715125
Feature: US EPA Approval - The Pro Series 3 is an evaluated and approved radon gas detector
Label: SafetySiren
Manufacturer: SafetySiren
Model: HS-71512
Publisher: SafetySiren
Studio: SafetySiren
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Features
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US EPA Approval - The Pro Series 3 is an evaluated and approved radon gas detector
Numeric LED Display - Range of .1 to 999.9 pCi/L
Two Display Options: Short-term average reading or long-term average reading
Audible alarm will sound if either the short-term average or long-term average reading exceeds 4 pCi
Installation - Unit must be mounted to the wall and plugged into a power outlet (10' power cord)
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Summary: Peace of Mind For Your Home & Family
Comment: Radon is not a big issue in the area I live but since my wife and I recently moved into a bedroom in our basement I decided not to take any chances. I was looking at all of the Radon test kits when I ran across the HS71512 Electronic Radon detector, from Safety Siren. The idea of purchasing a tester that will give continuous readings over time just made sense. After researching this device I found that it had received many good reviews so I ordered one up.
There is not much to installing this device. The most important thing is determining the best place to mount it. The manual says "The detector should be placed in the lowest living area of the home, in a location where it will not be disturbed." It also notes that the location of the detector should be at least 3 feet from windows, doors, or any other potential openings in the exterior walls. It should be mounted at least 1 foot from exterior walls and at least 20 inches from the floor. The detector should not be installed near heating and air conditioning vents, doors, fans, windows or any other draft producing items. You also cannot place the detector on metal, granite or slate, as these materials can produce false readings. I hung mine from a floor joist in the utility room of our basement and plugged it in. The unit only comes with a 10 ft. power cable (unit does not have the ability to run on batteries) so you need to keep this in mind when choosing a mounting location. When plugged in the detector runs a short self-test, followed by four short chirps to acknowledge that the unit is functioning properly.
After 48 hours passed, the LED display showed a reading of 1.6 pCi/L (Pico Curies per Liter), which is way below the caution level of 4 pCi/L. Short-term readings display a 7 day radon average, while long-term readings give an average since the unit was last powered up or reset. We have had our Safety Siren Pro 3 Radon Detector installed and running for the past 3 months now and it has been working as expected. The highest levels seem to show up when humidity is the highest. Our highest reading was 2.4 pCi/L while the lowest reading was 1.2 pCi/L. Even at the highest reading I am confident that my family and I are safe in our home, as the EPA states that prolonged exposure to radon gas levels of 4pCi/L or above can cause lung cancer and other illnesses.
The primary features and specifications of the HS71512 Safety Siren Pro 3 Radon Detector are as follows:
* Clear, easy to read LED radon level display
* Displays radon levels from 0.1 to 999.9 pCi/L
* Samples air continuously and updated reading display once every hour.
* Short-term reading displays average radon gas levels over past 7 days.
* Long-term reading display average radon gas levels since last powered on or reset, up to a maximum of 5 years. Unit resets long-term average reading after 5 years.
* Audible alarm sounds if the long term level reaches 4 pCi/L or higher, or if the short-term level remains at or above 4 pCi/L for 30 consecutive days.
* Detector runs self-test every 24 hours and displays error if test fails.
* US EPA evaluated and meets performance criteria for the continuous radon protocol.
* Accuracy = +/- 20% pCi/L
* Operating Environment = 32 ° to 158 ° F (0 ° to 70 ° C)
* Power Source: Input = 120v AC at 9 watts / Output = 18v DC/200mA
* Sensor Type = Ionization Chamber
* Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.1"
* Weight: 8 oz.
* 1 year limited warranty
Although Radon is not a big threat in my area, I am very happy that I purchased this detector. It gives us the peace of mind that we needed, so we would not always wonder if my wife and I or our children were in danger. The device is extremely easy to install and use. Once plugged in you can leave it in place, to monitor your home over weeks, months or even years. The manual does recommend moving the unit to different areas of your basement, to assure that your entire basement is free from high Radon gas levels. Many people have noticed high ratings near a sump hole in their basement (which we do not have), so I certainly recommend that people test levels in this area of their home. If anyone notices elevated Radon gas levels in their home, they should look for any cracks in their foundation and basement walls and seal them immediately. If the levels are extremely high, or if the Radon gas levels remain above 4 pCi/L even after sealing cracks and holes in your basement, you should contact a Radon Technician as soon as possible. They will likely need to install a Radon evacuation system in your home.
I am giving the Safety Siren Pro 3 Radon Detector 5 stars, for ease of installation, flawless functionality, and for value. This detector may seem a bit pricey to many people but you can't put a price tag on your family's health and safety. It could save your life and the lives of everyone in your household.
Customer Rating: 
Summary: Radon Detector, safety siren pro 3
Comment: Safety Siren Pro 3 Radon Detectors, EPA Evaluated
Sounded good, BUT...........
Not properly calibrated and Not approved for use in NJ by the State! Gives readings much higher than carbon absorption kits and therefore unreliable!! Wish I could return it for a refund!!!!!
Customer Rating:
Summary: Warning: Can give misleading readings
Comment: I've been using two of these continuously for years in our basement. I thought we had a mild radon problem. Readings ranging from rare 3 to as high as 7 typically 4 or 5. But it didnt follow the usual seasonal pattern. At least in my area radon readings are usually highest in the winter. Yet our readings were lowest in the winter, highest in the summer.
Then on a hunch, I wondered if maybe humidity in the basement was making this read incorrectly. Humidity is much higher in the basement in the summer. I bought a dehumidifier a month ago and since then our readings have ranged from 2-3 usually 3. You must understand that in 5 years in this home we have never before seen a reading of 2 in the basement, and 3 has been as rare as a blue moon.
I'm not sure what to believe our radon level is anymore. I plan to do more charcoal tests and a long term test to better evaluate it.
The description of the item mentions something about humidity, but I haven't been able to find anything which describes a relationship between humidity levels and what this unit reads.
Customer Rating:
Summary: Solid Product
Comment: Purchased this to monitor radon in the house in preparation for installing a mitigation system. I can't comment on accuracy as there is no control to which to compare it but it does provide us with valuable information. I will likely purchase a second one to monitor both the basement and first floor in our house.
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Summary: Believe it really works
Comment: 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.
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Editorial Reviews:
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Digital Continuous Radon Gas Monitoring with Home Radon Alarm Protect your family from lung cancer from radon gas exposure with the only EPA evaluated radon gas alarm, the Safety Siren Pro 3 Electronic Radon Gas Detector from Family Safety Products. As seen on TV, this is not like a single use radon test detection kit: this digital radon gas monitor for home testing is a continuous radon tester that performs continuous radon gas monitoring. The clear, easily read digital radon level display shows short-term radon levels as well as long-term radon level averages. The Safety Siren electronic radon monitor gives its first radon reading after 48 hours of radon gas sampling. Radon gas in air or water is a health hazard resulting from uranium breaking down in soil. Exposure to radon can cause lung cancer. Continuous home radon monitoring is recommended in high radon areas or when radon mitigation systems are used. Radon gas levels change according to humidity and season. See in.Radon Facts in. below the radon monitor information. Family Safety Products' Electronic Radon Meter Features: USA EPA Evaluated. Not for sale to residents of the State of Iowa nor for shipment to Iowa residents per Iowa Department of Public Health Rules, Chapters 43 (136B). Please contact the Iowa Department of Public Health at (515) 281-7689 for further information. Numeric LED radon gas detection level display range: .1 to 999.9 in pCi/L. Short and long term readings. Short-term readings: 7 day radon average. Long-term readings: radon averages since powered-up or last reset. 5-year maximum. Audible alarm if short or long-term radon gas averages are 4 pCi/L or greater. Continuously samples air . Display updates hourly. Failsafe self test: every 24 hours. Error code displays if test fails. 4 function menu button Green LED illuminates next to S (short-term) or L (long-term) display. User can manually test detector operation. Button to mute or reactivate audible alarm when unit is in alarm st
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