E-Perm Radon Tester

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#1

Originally Posted By: msaari
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Can someone please explain to me what an E-Perm Radon tester is? I would like to be able to do radon tests without a second trip. How much does one cost and where can i get one? Thanks.

#2

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Info regarding Radon Testing in Michigan:


http://www.michigan.gov/deq/0,1607,7-135-3310_4104_4196-10584--,00.html

http://www.radelec.com/product.html

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#3

Originally Posted By: gbeaumont
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Hi Michael,


you really cannot avoid the second trip, as the EPA guidelines state that the test needs to be conducted over a 48 hour period, the avdantage that E-perms and CLM's give is that you do not have to deal with a lab to get the results.

regards

Gerry

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#4

Originally Posted By: msaari
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“Ouch” $3,000 to $5,000 dollars… Wow… Guess I will stay with the Charcoal Canisters for a while longer. Now that i think about it, I really like Charcoal… icon_biggrin.gif

#5

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Michael:


I operate a PA and DE DEP Licensed Radon Firm/Lab using E-Perm and CRM Technologies. The testing is a Minimum of 48 Hours per EPA Guidelines.

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#6

Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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I guess it would be a convenience if they are in a time crunch to close on the house, but waiting four days from the day you start your sample isn’t bad to get results from a lab.

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#7

Originally Posted By: ecrofutt
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I use the Radalink monitor


http://www.radalink.com

I like the fact that I don't have to do a lot of report preparation, they provide professional consulting to the customer, etc, etc.

I preset a machine for yesterday's inspection on Wednesday morning.

When I first got to the inspection, I uploaded the machine results to Radalink.

About 1/2 hour later, I had the results on my cell phone, and the customer's and agents had the report in their e-mail.

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#8

Originally Posted By: rhinck
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Erby,


Amen. I use Radalink and it dosen't get any easier that you described.


Rick

#9

Originally Posted By: rpaul
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i read in one article that even though you use the machine, they are suppose to be backed up by a canister. Does this statement hold any water? Just seen it in one of my readings. I use the canisters.


Rick

#10

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Depending on State regulation there is a requirement regarding duplicates on all types of monitors.


I am licensed in PA & DE using both E-Perm & CRM Technologies.

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Phone: 610-399-9864
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#11

Originally Posted By: Nick Gromicko
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I hired a physicist to build me the world’s only e-Perm electret recharger. A volt is a volt, but recharge fees are forever icon_biggrin.gif .


If anyone needs to use it, email me nick.gromicko@nachi.org

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#12

Originally Posted By: kmcmahon
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Erby, how much for one of those units?


I have yet to get hired to do a radon test, so not sure income would outweigh cost.

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#13

Originally Posted By: Peter Raftopoulos
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Hey, when is the calibration done on an e-perm tester? How?

#14

Originally Posted By: jhagarty
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Peter:


Calibration is Surface Potential Electret Reader (SPER). The SPER Reader is originally calibrated by the Manufacturer and checked for accuracy Daily with a calibration electret with the reading recorded in a log. If out of calibration, the SPER needs to be sent for service/repair.

This is part of your QA/QC that may be required. Check for specific testing requirements within New Jersey.

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Joseph Hagarty

HouseMaster / Main Line, PA
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Phone: 610-399-9864
Fax : 610-399-9865

HouseMaster. Home inspections. Done right.