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Sep 30, 2024

Radon Mitigation by Adding Radon Fan (RP140) to Passive System

The RP140 is a energy efficient fan

Since radon was prevalent in the area where I built my new house, I had the builder place a 3 PVC pipe into the perforated drainage pipe installed around

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May 20, 2024

Radon - Good Riddance

After finishing the basement in our 1925 era home with new windows and spray foam insulation I knew I had a very tight basement. I did however, also know

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Mar 21, 2024

Very helpful information

I had a few questions that Val responded to quickly. I took my time to determine where I wanted to place the suction pit and exit the basement. Once

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Feb 17, 2024

Successful Radon Mitigation in Alberta, Canada

Big shout out to Val and his team. I installed a quickly purchased radon system from Amazon a year ago. Was very marginal and failed after less than a

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Dec 11, 2023

Radon Failure

Blocked Suction Pit

I emailed Val after a radon specialist wanted to dig holes in the basement to determine why my radon mitigation system was not working. The radon level

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Dec 04, 2023

Concrete Basement + Dirt Crawl Space DIY Success

We live in western NY State in an area known for high radon levels. Decided to test & found high readings (15 - 25 pCi/L in our living space and 400+ pCi/L

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Apr 09, 2023

Excellent System Design

Excellent use of a porch to hide pipe.

A customer sent in pictures of their successful radon mitigation. He really took the time to design a system that would not only be effective but would

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Mar 01, 2021

Radon U-Tube Manometer

2014 manometer

Why must a radon mitigation system have a u-tube manometer? Learn how to install and read one.

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Feb 07, 2021

System Going Strong After 7 Years!

I ordered a complete DIY Radon Mitigation system from you back in April 2014. Just wanted to say thank you for ALL the superior customer support and service

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Jan 23, 2021

Radon Level From 21pCi/L to 3pCi/L

Starting point

I own a 1966 ranch house in Northern Iowa. Finally decided it was time to wrap my arms around the health hazard of Radon. Did a First Alert test to see

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Jan 23, 2021

Passive to Active Radon System

I recently upgraded from a Passive to an Active Radon System, leveraging my Sump Cover, that was previously installed when the house was built in 1995.

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Feb 11, 2020

Custom sump cover

Needed a clear sump cover for radon, sound and moisture. Val worked with me to see what I needed and to confirm measurements. Cover is perfect with drainjer

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Dec 16, 2019

Radon Levels Explained

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Radon levels can vary greatly from house to house and season to season. Learn what your results could mean.

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Dec 09, 2019

How to Test Radon Gas Levels in your Home

Radon testing

Learn how to test radon gas levels in home. Learning how to measure radon in your home is easier than you may think.

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Dec 02, 2019

Easier than I thought - One Day Radon Mitigation install for Minnesota House

Started at existing Sump Hole - we do not have a sump pump in our house. I covered the hole with .220 thick sheet of Acrylic and will place a piece of ply over to protect.

With a little upfront planning and consultation from Mr. Riedman, my Radon Mitigation system was installed and functioning in about 8 hours. I ran the

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Dec 02, 2019

Great empowering information and motivating stories

The full term of the project took me a month from thinking of the idea till 90% complete (now). I did it step by step by myself (my son helped a little)

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Dec 02, 2019

New Sump Cover Installation

Caulked and in place

Val, You might not remember me. I called you a few times in preparation for an order that I placed in late October. I had a old sump pump lid that needed

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Dec 02, 2019

Interesting Facts About Radon Gas

Do you know the facts about radon gas? Radon fact... it's a naturaly occuring radioactive gas that builds up inside of our homes and causes lung cancer

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Nov 27, 2019

EPA Radon Map: Assess Your Radon Risk

US Radon Map

A radon map of the US. What are the average radon levels in your county?

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Nov 27, 2019

Radon Test Kit Information

A do-it-yourself radon test kit is great and inexpensive way to determine the radon level in your home. Learn what they are and how to get one.

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