AccuStar Activated Charcoal Radon Test Kit / Short Term 48-96 Hour Test
The AccuStar PicoCan 275 open face charcoal canister is used for short term radon testing (48-96 Hours). Instructions, Data Sheet, Pre-Paid Return Mailer, and Results from Laboratory Analysis ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRICE OF THE TEST KIT. The results are sent by email or U.S. Mail. The results are distributed from the Accustar Lab (PA), within 3-5 business days of receipt of the canister. The PicoCan Model 275 is an open face activated charcoal canister radon testing device that is comprised of a metal canister with the dimensions of 2-3/4" in diameter, and 1" in depth. The PicoCan 275 canister contains 25 grams of activated charcoal held in place by a metal screen. The PicoCan 275 canister is closed with a metal lid and sealed with vinyl tape. This device should to be exposed to indoor air for a minimum of 48 hours and a maximum of 96 hours, with a recommended exposure of 48 hours. A complete calibration for each device has been developed from devices that have been exposed in a radon chamber operated by Bowser-Morner in Dayton, OH. Exposures have included different radon concentrations, durations and relative humidity. To Start Radon Testing, remove the tape and the lid and place the canister in the room to be tested for 48-96 hours. Fill out the Data Sheet; Including start date and time, ending date and time, and location tested. During the exposure period the device is left open and undisturbed, so that radon-laden air can diffuse through the metal screen and adsorb onto the activated charcoal. At the end of the testing period, replace the lid on and reseal the edge with the vinyl tape. The device must be returned to the lab for analysis within 8 days from the date of closure.Laboratory Analysis:The closed device is placed on a gamma detector. Gamma emissions from the decay of radon adsorbed on the charcoal are counted. A calibration factor accounting for exposure time and decay time is used to calculate radon concentration. This test is Not Valid in New Jersey