What is a Radon Detector?
A radon detector is a device used to detect the presence and amount of radon gas. A radon detector can be used in a private home, institution or place of business. A radon detector is designed to test the air inside a building and provide a readout of radon levels. Radon is a radioactive gas that is released from the decay of uranium in rock, soil and water. It is invisible, tasteless and odorless. It is found in varying concentrations all over the world. Some places have higher levels of radon than others, which makes a radon detector a smart safety precaution for everyone. Radon gas is extremely hazardous to human heath. The environmental protection agency (EPA) estimates that thousands of deaths are caused by radon gas each year. Radon gas is a carcinogenic. Repeated exposure and inhalation of radon gas over time is known to cause lung cancer. Radon gas is only second to cigarette smoking in causing lung cancer. The use of a radon detector helps to reduce this risk. Although no leve
