RSSI's Alpha-track Radon Detectors

Testing your home for radon is easy, inexpensive, accurate, and reliable.  RSSI manufactures and analyzes the most accurate alpha-track radon gas detectors available today.

There are two types of RSSI alpha-track radon detectors to choose from:

  • RSSI Alpha-track AT-101; and

  • RSSI Alpha-track AT-102.

RSSI's alpha-track radon detectors do not require closed house conditions and are not affected by heat, humidity, or shipping delays.  To view technical information regarding both of RSSI's alpha-track radon detectors, visit our Technical Information page.

Alpha-track detectors can also be purchased in large-quantity professional packaging for schools, commercial buildings, multi-unit testing projects, and for use by radon professionals.  For more information, see Testing Large Buildings and Radon Professionals.

How an Alpha-track Radon Detector Works

Each RSSI Alpha-track radon detector contains a detector element, called a foil.  When radon atoms decay inside the detector, they release alpha particles.  If the alpha particles strike the foil, they make microscopic tracks in the surface of the foil.  When the detector is analyzed, the foil is chemically treated to enlarge the alpha tracks, which are counted on an automated system.  The average radon level is calculated from the number of tracks and the number of days the detector was exposed.  This level is reported in picocuries per liter (pCi/L) or becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3).  

Radon levels vary in daily and seasonal cycles, and in response to weather conditions and ventilation patterns.  For these reasons, it is preferable to make the test period as long as possible.  A full year test provides the most reliable prediction of future radon exposure and health risk.  However, RSSI's Alpha-track detector can be used for tests as short as 30 days.

Any level of radon creates a risk of lung cancer.  The US EPA recommends that, to reduce the risk of lung cancer, corrective action be taken in every home with radon above the action level of 4 pCi/L.

One out of every 15 homes in the United States has radon levels above 4 pCi/L.  Most homes can have their radon levels lowered to below 2 pCi/L.  New homes can be designed to prevent high radon levels.

 

RSSI Alpha-track Radon Detector Options

 

RSSI's AT-101 Alpha-track radon detectors are available in two packaging formats, an individual do-it-yourself radon test kit and bulk/professional cases.

 

The individual do-it-yourself kit is designed for use by individual consumers and includes:

  • One RSSI AT-101 Alpha-track radon detector which can be used for testing periods from 30 days to one year;

  • Complete instructions, data card, and hook.

  • A postage-paid business-reply return mailer usable within the United States.

RSSI AT-101 do-it-yourself radon test kits cost $28 per kit.  Discounts are available with purchases of six or more kits.  Price includes domestic (US) shipping and return shipping, analysis, and report.  Order Test Kits

 

Bulk/professional cases are boxes of 25 individually-sealed AT-101 radon detectors designed for use by a measurement professional.  Data submission regarding deployment and reporting is done electronically on a spreadsheet, available here

RSSI AT-101 bulk/professional cases of radon test kits cost $325 per case of 25 detectors ($13 per detector).  Discounts are available with purchases of four or more cases.  Price includes analysis and report, but does not include shipping or return shipping.  Order Cases

 

RSSI's AT-102 Alpha-track radon detectors are available in two packaging formats: sealed pouches containing 5 detectors (5-packs) and cases of 25 individually-sealed detectors.  All RSSI AT-102 Alpha-track radon detector packaging options are designed for use by measurement professionals; no retail consumer support is available.  Data submission regarding deployment and reporting is done electronically on a spreadsheet, available here Order Test Kits

RSSI AT-102 radon detector 5-packs cost $45 per pouch of 5 detectors ($9 per detector).  Discounts are available with purchases of 40 pouches or more.  Price includes analysis and report, but does not include shipping or return shipping.  Order Test Kits

RSSI AT-102 individual cases of 25 radon detectors cost $237.50 per case 25 detectors ($9.50 per detector).  Discounts are available with purchases of 8 cases or more.  Price includes analysis and report, but does not include shipping or return shipping.  Order Test Kits

 

 

 

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