Radon measuring devices - An overview
Numerous radon measuring devices are available - differing in the kind of the measuring system, in sensitivity and in handling. Each device is characterized by advantages and disadvantages. These have to be evaluated depending on the purpose, for which the instrument is used.
The following table gives an overview of common radon measuring devices, distributed by other companies. This list is not exhaustive, all informations (last update: May 2004) are investigated to the best of our knowledge.
device | manufacturer | price | measuring method |
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E-PERM Introductory Kit | Rad Elec Inc. (USA) | approx.
3 000 US-$ |
electret |
AlphaGUARD-Radon Monitor PQ 2000 Pro | Genitron (Germany) | approx.
9 700 € |
Ionisationskammer |
Continous Radon Monitor | RTCA (USA) | approx.
2 200 US-$ |
ionisation chamber |
CRM-510 Continous Radon Monitor | F & J Specialty Products, Inc. (USA) | approx.
5 100 US-$ |
ionisation chamber |
CRM-510LP Continous Radon Monitor | F & J Specialty Products, Inc. (USA) | approx.
5 600 US-$ |
ionisation chamber |
ERS/RM Radon Monitor | Tracerlab GmbH (Germany) | approx.
9 500 € |
silicon semiconductor |
LCD-ARDM-Plus | Tracerlab GmbH (Germany) | approx.
9 400 € |
silicon semiconductor |
LCD-BWLM-Plus | Tracerlab GmbH (Germany) | approx.
9 250 € |
silicon semiconductor |
RAD7 Professional Radon Detector | Durridge Company (USA) | approx.
4 950 US-$ |
silicon semiconductor |
AB-4 Radon Monitor | Pylon (USA) | approx.
8 900 US-$ |
Lucas cell |
AB-5 Radon Monitor | Pylon (USA) | approx.
8 080 US-$ |
Lucas cell |
CRM-1 | Pylon (USA) | approx.
22 000 US-$ |
Lucas cell |
CRM-2 | Pylon (USA) | approx.
19 000 US-$ |
Lucas cell |
Extraction System | Storm King Associates (USA) | approx.
6 800 US-$ |
Lucas cell |
Radon Monitor MR 1 | Tesys (Italy) | approx.
5 300 € |
Lucas cell |
TM372 Sample Counter | Env. Instr.Inc. (Canada) | approx.
3 800 CAN-$ |
Lucas cell |