Radon is a radioactive gas that is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and is impossible to detect without the use of sensitive equipment. Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by the breakdown of uranium in soil, rock, and water and gets into the air you breathe. When allowed to accumulate to high levels, if can be hazardous to long-term health. The Surgeon General has warned that radon is the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in the United States. Only cigarette smoking causes more lung cancer deaths. If you smoke and your and your home has high radon levels, your risk of lung cancer is especially high.
Features
- Backlight options to illuminate display for easy viewing.
- LCD displays, Short & Long Term Radon Gas Concentration Levels.
- Records and displays length of time in radon measurements.
- Three Audible Alarm Modes to choose from.
- Warning Icon, a visual indicator when radon levels are high.
- Conducts a failsafe self-test every 24 hours.
- Samples the air continuously with the display updated every hour.
- Clear and reset the memory to begin new tests.
- Conduct a manual test of the detector.
- Available in pCi/L or Bq/m3 - Unit of Measure.
- One year warranty.