Why Rapidos Outperforms 48-Hour Radon Tests
Rapidos outperforms traditional 48-hour radon tests in every category that matters: accuracy, reliability, and decision-making confidence. While short-term charcoal tests provide only a brief snapshot of radon levels - and are highly sensitive to humidity and weather conditions - Rapidos uses advanced alpha-track technology to deliver a far more stable and dependable measurement, even in a short testing window.
Perfect for initial testing, radon mitigation installation initial follow up, or borderline test result confirmation. Rapidos detector(s) work over 10- to 90-days to provide timely and accurate radon levels and give you the indication if longer radon testing may be needed.
The Rapidos Test Kit in Detail
- Rapidos Detector
- Deployment instructions and 24/7 access to MyPages
- Free shipping
- Postage paid mailer for return to laboratory
- Analysis and emailed report
- Alpha track reliability and sensitivity
- Preserved test results for re-readability, unlike other short-term devices
- State of the art digital image analysis
- True radon concentration measurement not biased by latter portion of the testing period
- Not susceptible to traditional short-term detector humidity vulnerabilities
- Superior test results analyzed in labs accredited with ISO 17025, certified to ISO 9001 and ISO 14001
The number of detectors you need for your home or workplace will depend on how big the area is and how much time people will be spending in each area. If a person spends more than four to six hours a day in any given area, consider placing a detector nearby. Because areas under your home are normally the first place radon gas will accumulate, you should consider placing one radon detector for every 2000 uninterrupted square feet, and in frequently occupied rooms.
It is recommended that all ground contacting living areas should be tested as frequently as possible. Placing detectors in your basement is recommended, especially if you have a family room or other living area where your family frequently spends their time. You should radon test above every type of foundation in your home (ie. basements, crawlspaces and slabs). Bedrooms, home offices and other family living areas of concern should also have radon detectors. Because you spend extended periods of time in these rooms, you are more likely to inhale radon. Additionally, these rooms often have closed doors which can cause the radon levels to be higher. Radon gas is odorless and there is no way for you to see or smell the gas and a detector is the best way to tell if radon gas is present. Any area of your home that your family uses regularly should have their own dedicated radon detectors.
Three Averages, One Clear Picture
Unlike a single-number test kit, this detector shows three different time windows.
Technical Specifications
| Detector Application | Dwellings / Workplaces |
| Measurement Range (pCi/l) | 1 - 2,800 at 10 days |
| Measurement Range (pCi*days/l) | 10 - 28,000 |
| Normal Exposure Duration | 10 - 30 |
| Uncertainty (%) | 10% at 50 pCi*days/l (10 days at 5 pCi/l) |
| Basis of Uncertainty | 1 sd |
| Detector Sensitivity ((tracks/cm2)/(pCi*days/l)) | 4 |
| Typical Background (pCi*days/l) | 4 |
| Diameter (mm) | 58 (63.5 with hanger) |
| Height (mm) | 40 (43 with clip) |
| Holder Type | Closed, with filter |
| Holder Design | Rapidos own, black |
| Holder Antistatic Measures | Conducting Holder |
| etector Material | CR39 / PADC |
FAQ About Short-Term Radon Test Kits
Overexposure to radon is a dangerous proposition. However, it occurs much more often than it needs to. Why? Many residential property owners and even some commercial property owners do not have a short-term radon test kit. It gives you the ability to test radon for overexposure in real-time. Although you may not realize it, you need to have this capability in order to keep yourself and your property safe.
We will ship the detectors to you with instructions. Orders placed prior to 12:00pm CT ship same day (excluding holidays and weekends); orders placed after 12:00pm ship next business day. Once the radon testing is complete, mail them back to us with the prepaid envelope.
Upon receiving your test, our laboratory will complete processing within a few business days.
Using a short-term radon test kit is an essential step in protecting your home from radon exposure. A short-term radon test allows you to quickly assess radon levels in your home, providing actionable insights to address potential hazards before they become a significant problem.
It is recommended to use a radon test at least once a year or after any significant changes to your home, such as renovations or changes in ventilation. Performing a regular radon test is vital for identifying shifts in radon levels and is especially important if you have never conducted a radon test before or live in an area prone to high radon level concentrations.
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