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Another Amazon Deal - Nicholson File

Makes sense for you, but what would you recommend for the rest of "us" given that 33% off is not likely to last... .
If you know you have a Radon problem, then any meter would be fine to confirm your mitigation is still working. If you want to see trends like I do then a fancy meter will be necessary…

If you’re not sure if you have a Radon problem, I would get a long-term certified test done first (Starting mid-winter/early spring) (I believe companies will send you the product and you return it after the test is complete?)
 
@StevSmar The long term test you mention is the one that you send back for analysis. In order to do a 4 season study (recommended by the Gov), you would have to test 4 times. If you order from Lex scientific, for instance it would require 4X81$ to get the kits, and have them processed. They come with 2 tests per package, but that is intended to do 2 simultaneous tests in your home.

The above amazon deal is much cheaper, allows you to retest any time, and are just as accurate.
 
@StevSmar
…The above amazon deal is much cheaper, allows you to retest any time, and are just as accurate.
I can’t comment on accuracy, but if you do four tests then I can see how just purchasing a meter would be more affordable.

I did one test, it came back high so I remediated. (In 2014 I believe).
 
Calgary SE here. I did a 3 month radon collector test and sent the collector in for analysis. I was slightly below the 'norm' for my area, and was well within the Health Canada guidelines for radon. I have a 60's bungalow with a few small foundation and basement floor cracks and a HRV retroftted.
 
I just did a 35 day monitor with an borrowed electronic unit, and am going to buy one to do the other 3 seasons.
 
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