does it detect radon gas
796563
It will detect the radiation emitted by radon gas, but it is not, per se, a radon gas detector. There are detectors sold which are used for a few hours up to a few weeks that you set out, then send in to get a radon level count. I'm sure those would prove far more useful if that is your goal.
1083724
It is not a detector of gases. It measure pressure and pressure differentials. Hope this helps!
1274188
Yes, the detector will find gas wherever it is, it does not have to actually touch the connection. Of course it makes it easier to pinpoint the leak by getting as close as possible. I found a gas leak in a meter room and the leaking fitting was inaccessible, but the detector increased in volume and speed the closer I got to the leak. I also found a gas leak in my oven. The detector led me to a bad gas valve way down in back. I think this is a great product.
78922
It does not detect a bursted pipe. It is a sensor for a salt swimming pool system to active the generation of chlorine from salt
743880
Yes it will Sally , It will detect any kind of metal and it would be very helpful if you had another platinum ring or a piece of platinum to see what numeric value the detector would read it as .
915647
Even a heavy duty dryer vent would probably not be adequate for radon mitigation. A rubber boot with PVC exhaust is really needed for the job with a 4" hose clamp as we'll to connect the two.
1086401
Yes. Radon levels are usually just averages over periods of time because multiple environmental factors affect the period of time measured.
1779051
Since x-rays are a form of ionizing radiation, I'd say yes. That's what it's supposed to detect.
2209059
No. This only tests for ph, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate. You can get a cheap hydrometer here on Amazon. Just do a search for it.
316038
I believe so. Smoke detectors detect tiny particulates in the air. Paint and varnish smells have been known to set them off.
1219661
this only detects smoke/steam; it does not detect carbon monoxide. It would be useful anywhere that you can hear it.
114155
Yes but I do not recomend buying do to the large number of false alarms even after adjusting to the lowest sensitivity. Do not buy this detector for outdoor or driveway alarm.
735347
January 14, 2014 by S. F. I have no idea of the First Alert RD-1, Radon Gas Test. my son-in-law wanted me to order this item for him to put in his basement. I live with my daughter and son-in-law put the Radon Gas Test here as they made me an basement apt. and wanted me to be safe.
1968587
I'm no chemist, but I'd say likely not. It detects halogenated gases -- i.e., those with chlorine or fluorine. LPG gas is a non-fluorinated hydrocarbon mixture. There are inexpensive detectors that will work on LPG gas, and Amazon sells some of them.
2107771
I've read claims it can, but not 100%. I'd use an ion-exchange filter also. Is your water in a high radium area (such as Radium Springs near LaGrande, OR)? You might want to look into a dosimeter/Geiger counter to check after purification. If you're worried about Fukushima, you wouldn't be looking for radium but other isotopes, most of which are not gamma emitters (and wouldn't be detected by Geiger counter)&gt;
1380300
It does not continuously display the co levels, only if detected. It will display the gas level if gas is present. I am very satisfied with this plug in detector. I bought two, one for each floor.
874799
The device detect CO with right sensitivity. I find the acceptable CO density on internet. So it is not important whether it is on some list or not.