You might have heard of radon.  It is a radioactive, naturally occurring invisible gas that is present in every home in U.S.  You cannot taste it neither can you smell it.  It is said to be the number one source of lung cancer for non-smokers.  It is said to cause more than 20,000 deaths per year.  You could get statistics on the existence of this gas because many homes in the U.S. have unsafe levels of radon.

It is recommended that you test your home and working environment for this gas.  Testing for the gas is good as detection of present levels in your home allows for you to make an educated decision to fix the problem or not.  There are various Radon Testing Devices available and can be ordered from the safety of your home.

You can actively test for radon in your home using electronic radon detector.  It is believed that electronic radon detectors are more accurate than passive radon detectors e.g. charcoal testers.  There are various electronic radon detectors in the market.

Most electronic radon detectors give you hourly readings but a few give you an average of a seven day period on demand.  The particular electronic radon detector you use and its effectiveness depends on your area of usage and following instructions carefully.

Pro-Series 3 monitor is an electronic detector that you can use over and over again in different locations.  This monitor gives fast, accurate and continuous radon levels readings wherever it is placed.  It activates 48 hours after plug in.  It does not have hourly sensitivity to measure radon levels but it provides you, over a seven day period; the average radon levels.

You can use this kit for both short term radon testing and long term as well.  It plugs into a wall plug and just like that you can read/see the levels of radon gas in your home anytime you wish.  It is easy to use and can be carried around.  This kit shows the gas levels in Pico curies.  No need to be electronics’ savvy to use it.  You do not need to assemble it after purchase.  You can delete the data and the unit used at a different location to measure for you radon levels in this new location in case you move.

There are also electronic radon detectors for professional usage e.g. the Radstar RS300 Continuous Radon gas monitor & detector.  You could simply hire a Radon Testing professional to help you gauge the levels of the gas in your home.  This monitor is excellent for the professional and home inspector’s use as it gives a written report to you the home owner.  This device cannot be tampered with. It also has sensors for motion to ensure spot on results.  It connects to a home computer or laptop via USB cable.

Electronic radon detectors have an advantage because they help you save on costs of test kits (various), lab fees and postage charges.  This is good for you as sometimes extra expenses are incurred when you need to send kits to the lab and they are delayed.  The kits are rendered invalid.

Radioactive gasses typically enter a home through cracks in the basement and walls. Because of this, you will want to test these types of areas in your home with a digital radon detector first before progressing throughout a structure. If you find that the results from your first testing areas are negative or very minimal, further testing may not be required.

Radioactive gasses are created due to the decay of uranium in the soil. This makes it very easy for these types of gasses to enter basements and lower levels of homes and offices or even the surrounding environment such as spring waters. For some people around the world, digital radon testing is essential for their health.

Depending on the circumstances, you can purchase a short-term digital radon detector for your home to test only for a few days if so needed. During the testing period, the radon detector will have to be in an enclosed space for the duration of the specified time in order to retrieve accurate results. After testing has been complete, you can make use of specialized ventilation systems in order to help clear your area of any radioactive gasses while waiting for the results.

You should not try to use a radon detector during windy periods or during storms as the high winds or changes in air pressure can have a direct effect on the results that you see from your radon detector. Be sure to check the enclosed instructions on your radon detector for any special instructions such as leaving doors and windows closed for a minimum of 12 hours before testing.

Digital radon detector testing is more common in many real estate business practices today. Even in areas where radioactive gasses are not normally present, it can be a good selling point to prospective buyers that a seller has taken the time to perform extensive testing on the unit for the health and safety of any future owners. Digital radon detector testing does not have to be expensive or time consuming and can be completed relatively hassle-free.

For those who need continuous monitoring, there are many digital radon detectors that can be purchased for this reason. Simple displays and no hassles to install or set up, many digital radon detectors can be left on a table top or counter to monitor the radon levels in your home each day with ease.

Be sure to examine all of your options when choosing a digital radon detector for your home or office. Whether it is for initial testing or continuous monitoring, a digital radon detector can give you the peace of mind you are looking for when it comes to your health or the well being of your family or workplace.