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Lifetime Radon Solutions
United States
Приєднався 6 вер 2015
Radon is a silent killer. It’s a colorless, odorless radioactive gas which naturally occurs in the ground below us, and gets pulled into our homes, schools and businesses.
Why should you worry about something you can’t see or smell? Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, with the US Surgeon General and the EPA estimating 20,000 Americans die every year due to radon exposure.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services estimates in some areas of Waukesha County, Washington County and Dodge County the number of homes with radon levels above EPA guidelines on the main floor could be as high as 60%!
It might take years before the effects of radon start to develop, but once they do it’s already too late. Every home, new or old, should be tested for elevated levels of radon gas.
We effectively remove the harmful, colorless, odorless radioactive gas known as radon from peoples homes providing a healthier home environment.
Why should you worry about something you can’t see or smell? Radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, with the US Surgeon General and the EPA estimating 20,000 Americans die every year due to radon exposure.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services estimates in some areas of Waukesha County, Washington County and Dodge County the number of homes with radon levels above EPA guidelines on the main floor could be as high as 60%!
It might take years before the effects of radon start to develop, but once they do it’s already too late. Every home, new or old, should be tested for elevated levels of radon gas.
We effectively remove the harmful, colorless, odorless radioactive gas known as radon from peoples homes providing a healthier home environment.
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January is national radon awareness month!
Radon is the #1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers
When it comes to the health of you and your family, why risk it? Get a free test today
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What adhesive do you guys use for your plastic to wall mating?
what year did houses start to use gravel under slab instead of right on clay? do you think a 1950 home would have gravel or clay?
That's exactly what my problem was! Other videos didn't mention what you did! tHX!
How much? How does the vertical float switch works for Radon ?
What if we already have piping to the outside for water from the sump basket?
Excellent instructions!
You can tell he makes good money, my man is well fed!
Why are thr openings so wide on the Legend?
My U-tube was knocked off, spilling all of the oil out. Can I refill the tube myself or does a contractor need to do this?
Moving into a basement apartment. Any safety tips?
Can you explain not running a woodstove? does this apply if it is on a different level on the other side of the house? thanks!
Thanks for showing how it looks inside after you push the cardboard in. One video says don't turn the envelope upside down because of the charcoal. The hook on both your kit and mine is on the bottom. If I use it the kit will hang upside down
My customer want me to install a pvc 90 on the top because there fan went and there concerned about rain water getting in. Is that ok
Thank you for the video very helpful. I got mine up and running. Appreciate your help.
Now this may be a dumb question but does coring that small hole for the flexible hose reading the preassure on the u-tube cause any radon gas leakage through the cracks in that hole?
It shouldn't. But I siliconed around mine when I installed it to be sure
Helpful. I wedged open the envelope with the cardboard, but FAILED to bend in the cardboard middle to promote air flow. Does that invalidate my result?
Same thing just happened to me! Thanks so much!
The Maverick is what I installed in my 900 sq ft basement but I think I need to try something more powerful. My radon started at 12.5 pcl and is still between 1.0-4.0 pcl after the install (especially during bad weather). Manometer shows only 0.75 and that's with 4 inches of gravel on top of clay under my slab. I also removed 15 gal from the pit i dug. Needs more suction i think.
Does radon seep out of this hole if the tub falls out?
Of course. You can seal it with radon seal
Looks terrible.
My experience aligns with your observations. I initially had a clear air quality with open windows and a radon detector. However, when I installed a window-mounted air conditioner and stopped opening the windows, the radon levels began to increase. Moreover, when I turned on the heat about three weeks ago, the levels spiked significantly, reaching 5.9. So, my experience supports the points being made.
Hello, I’m about to get an eagle extreme for my house. After I install it, if the manometer shows too much suction, from my understanding it will be less CFM. Is there a way to lower the suction on this fan and if so will this cause more CFM? Thanks for your help.
Thank you for the tip!!! Terminix moron might have knocked the u-tube and it was reading lower pressure from a week ago. I freaked out as the fan is working. Thanks to this video we saved time and money getting a radon service provider from coming in to check something silly. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!
How would this work if my home has an existing sump pump (Illinois) and the pump sits down inside there like you were saying? Does this make the install easier? I honestly wasnt even aware there was any other type of sump pump. Also is an electrician required? Im a union electrician so i could do my own power setup if necessary. And lastly, wear an n95 mask when drilling through brick or concrete. Silica dust is dangerous
So this is working as a sump pump and a radon system, correct. ? What if I don’t need the sun pump set up? What can I do just for the radon after the house is already built. (New house )
First can the homeowner install a radon system if they get flagged for radon, and why not put the fan inside the house just over the sump pump?
Good question! It depends on your state code and whether or not the contingency requirement specifies if the homeowner can put it in or if a “qualified/certified/NRPP” professional must put it in. Here in WI you could put it in as a homeowner as there is no state adopted regulation concerning radon. Moreover, the fan can only be placed in one of three places according to the national standards of practice - that is, either the outside of the home, the garage (if there is no living space above the garage) or an attic. The thought process is that the positive pressure side of the fan/pipping (exhaust) should never be within an occupied or potentially occupiable living space should it ever leak. Hope this helps!
Oh... So you're telling me that "sump pit" in my basement was supposed to have a water pump in it pumping to outside all these years?! I know that sounds common sense, but I never knew. I thought it was just to see if there was flooding. How could my builder not put a pump?!? Lol jesus
which is the one that is quite?
This is a tough question to answer because noise is so relative from person to person, but in terms of household appliances, Radon System’s are relatively quiet. That is, most radon fans operate at 60 dB or less which means they are quieter than a face-to-face conversation. More often than not, you hear the noise of the air moving through the pipe rather than the noise of the fan itself.
What if my slab has a gap around the perimeter because of when they put in my perimeter drain?
Good question! Depending on the system, you need to seal the top of that perimeter drainage system. Is it’s a typical “weeping wall system” that is, a system where small holes are drilled at the bottom of the block to allow water to weep into the newly installed drain-tile, you will have to seal the top of that baseboard trim (typically looks like a black, waffle board pattern) around the entire perimeter of where it was installed. If it’s pulled away from the wall, you should use backer rod so the caulk does not fall behind and clog the holes. This will ensure that even when sealed, the system will work as designed. If it’s tight to the wall, simple masonry (polyurethane) caulk across the top should suffice. If you have a different system where a large perimeter gap is just simply created in the concrete (almost like a large floor to wall French drain system) you may not be able to seal that. You may instead have to drop your pipe in the middle of the home, as far away from the perimeter at all points as possible, and attempt to create a negative pressure with a dug out collection point (5-10 gallons minimum of the sub-slab material) greater than that of the natural pressure differential between the home and the soil. This will help attempt to create a vacuum under the slab with less potential for the perimeter gap to steal air from the structure (ultimately breaking the vacuum). Hope this helps! Good luck to you!
@@brianthompson1039 but I can’t get to it in 90% of the basement. It’s finished with a wall in front on it
@@georgelichak3972 You can try and do it without sealing but it may not work. Best advice would be to install it and seal what you can and then retest. If the levels don't go down on the retest, you will have to cut the drywall away at the bottom to seal all the way around. You could also try the other methodology I mentioned of dropping it out in the middle/away from the perimeter drainage.
@@lifetimeradonsolutions9498 one more question. What is the reason for not being able to put a 180 degree bend in the exhaust pipe over the roof line to keep water out?
@@georgelichak3972 Thanks for asking. It’s against standards of practice because it restricts airflow so much and redirects the affected air toward conditioned areas of living. Ultimately the airflow restriction leads to a less effective system but also potential freeze ups in the winter as the air tumbles at the top and is more likely to condensate and freeze causing ice dams and premature fan burnouts. Lastly, it is unnecessary to cover it or put elbows at the top because even if you look as passive plumbing vents (ones that don’t have a fan pushing away water) you can see they are wide open as well. Radon systems remove a ton of moisture (anywhere from 2-4 tons annually according to the EPAs study on sub-slab depressurization systems as moisture control systems) and so the moisture or water is totally fine going through the system and ultimately back into the drain/tile, sump or sub-slab material. Hope this helps!
what if you need to service your sump pump? They don't last forever.... I've had to replace mine about ever 5 years. Also did you put a cap on the top of that pipe or is it open to the elements where rain can just get in.
Hey! If you need to get into the sump to change the pump we typically put a crosscut through where the sump line ejects. This makes it easy to simply peel off the silicone seal and pop the lid off in less than a few minutes. In terms of leaving the top open, in northern states like here in Wisconsin it is important to leave the top open. This is because any cap will restrict airflow substantially, causing the air to tumble at the top. When you are pulling relatively warm air (40-50 degree F) from beneath the slab in the winter and the air on the outside of the home is super cold (below 0 F), it will condensate and cause ice dam/freezing issues that will prematurely burnout the fan motor. If you are in a more temperate climate, you can use a cap but it isn't overly necessary as the fans are designed to pass moisture through the system and that moisture will ultimately drain back into the sump.
Please clarify. We don’t spend any time at all in our basement. It is okay to do the test in our main living area. We have a one level ranch home.
Great video, thanks. I have a question. Why is the PVC pipe left straight up above the roof and not with a hood or like a candy cane. Doesn't that allow rain water into the system and then make more work for the sump pump?
Hey! Thanks for reaching out. Typically there is enough air moving through the pipe that minimal rain gets into the sump (the air pressure exiting precludes much from getting in). By depressurization the sump and ultimately the drain-tile you can ensure that you are effectively pulling air around the entire footprint of the foundation. That is why drain-tile/sump depressurization is such a common and effective means of mitigation.
@@brianthompson1039 Thanks for the information, you have a great day.
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Thank you for that tip - i was about to call the installer for no reason
No problem! Glad we could help!
I’m confused why you installed a sump pump when there is no water in the pit you just created? A pump needs water to keep it from burning out.
Bro the pump only runs when the float activates it, aka the basin is filled with water. In the summer when I get a few days without rain my pump is bone dry down there, but it's off
Thank you! You just saved me a contractor visit!
Glad I could help!
Great video......if I wanted to be doubly sure to reduce radon to very low levels, can I install 2 mitigation systems?
Great question! You could, but typically you shouldn't need to in residential structures. If you do not have a sump basin or interior drain-tile system, and the soil beneath your home is very dense clay or wet sand, you may need to "T-off" of your main system and add extra collection points to increase the field extension under the slab. Hope this helps!
@@lifetimeradonsolutions9498 very helpful, thank you!
If you spend your time in two separate areas of the basement, should you buy two different tests? (One finished, 1 unfinished where the treadmill is…)
That’s a great question! My advice would be yes. Typically one test is sufficient to give you a pretty good idea of what the average radon levels are across a single slab that is 2,000sqft or less. However, with testing being relatively affordable, doing multiple tests in those different areas only gives you better/more data to make an informed decision on what the levels are in all of the areas of concern. It also gives insight Into where some “hot spots” or potential sources of entry into the home may be. I hope this helps! Best of luck to you!
What equipment are you using for core drilling?
Seems like a really bad idea to put it in the sump pump well.
I'm curious to the cost of a system like this.
Nice installation! Where do you get a lexan sump cover like that?
So basically, suck gas from outside the bottom of your home, through your home, and out the top of your home. Yep, sounds pretty gimmicky to me. But, everyone is struggling to make themselves relevant.
R u guys from Michigan
Nope! We are from Wisconsin but have done work in Michigan
Thank you
How much does this cost?$$$$
Depends on the home and the state you live in. Generally in Wisconsin (where this install took place in) the price ranges from $800-$1500
I just bought a home and the seller’s were required to install a radon system. The tube with the liquid gauge is in the garage and the venting pipe lets out through the roof of the garage. But my bedroom is above the garage so all the air the radon venting pipe is letting out is literally on the other side of the wall where my head rests while sleeping. House is vinyl siding and not brick. I mean I can hear the constant humming coming from the pipe from inside the bedroom. Was this done safely?? Is that radon gas seeping into the bedroom through the wall and while I sleep??
Thanks for reaching out! I think the best thing to do would be test your room and see what the levels are. However, in terms of standards as long as the exhaust vent is 10-ft from a window, or two feet above the window, you should be compliant that way. Typically, once exhausted outside, the gas is diluted rather quickly so I believe you should be OK. The tough part is that every home is different and the only sure way to know is to test. My recommendation would be to test the room of concern :) hope this helps!
Hey is this the youbetcha guy?
Youbetcha!
What is the fluid is completely gone? The fan is still working
Hey! If the fluid is all gone that typically means that the manometer was either made with a crummy fluid that just evaporated OR the small hole drilled into the pipe that the tubular portion of the manometer feeds into is in the wrong spot and basically the pressure of the system sucked the fluid out because there was no trap or bend in the tube to preclude it from doing so. It’s as simple as having a contractor come out and reinstalling it
Awesome! Thank You so much
How would you get back drafting