First Alert RD1 Radon Gas Test Kit Review. Short term test takes only 2 to 3 days in home. Charcoal test kit traps particle traces. Price includes lab analysis by an EPA listed lab and follow up recommendations. Safe and easy to use....
"Great kit - other guy is an idiot" 2005-02-05
By Galileo Galilei (Frostbite Falls, MN USA)
Here's a clue for the other reviewer: if you need to do 2 tests then you need to buy 2 kits.
Here's another clue: if you need a timely response then check before you buy. If your realtor can't help you - get a new realtor!
This kit is easy to use, simple instructions, and accurate results. The main point that I appreciate is that they don't try to nail you with extra lab costs after purchase like some other kits I've seen.
"FYI" 2007-09-17
By kristadm (Lakewood, CA United States)
Be aware that you need to put the test in the middle of the room and leave it for 2-3 days (not easy when you have toddlers). Also, it only covers that area, so you may need more than one test.
"Easy to use. Includes lab test." 2008-04-04
By Wayne (MD USA)
The kit has easy to follow instructions. You set it in an appropriate place, wait 48 hours, fill out a form, put everything in a supplied envelope, add 2 stamps, and send it out. If a few weeks your result arrives. In my case I had to call to get it but it was available on-line.
NOTE - other products want $ for the lab test. This product includes it.
"First Alert Model RD1 Radon Gas Test Kit" 2009-03-26
By Gregory Sheppard (Rockville, Md.)
I was very impressed with this test kit. I ordered from Amazon and it arrived in 5 days. I did order with some other items so I was able to take avantage of the Amazon free shipping. Very simple to use with there easy to understand instructions. I used this tester in my basement and left it for two days. The instructions was to put 3 first class stamps ($1.26) for mailing back to lab and since no stamps went to the post office. I was told it would cost me $1.34 to mail by first class. Clerk saw what First Alert said about postage and told me that they were wrong and that if I had sent it with only 3 stamps it might have gone thru or it could have been returned to me for not enough postage (at least she was honest about this). Because of the thickness of the envelope and the nature of the item was the reason for the increase postage. It took 7 days to receive my report from Md. to Tx. by way of email. You can also request your report by mail. I was very impressed also by the very detail report with additional detail information about radon gas.
"Great value" 2009-02-18
By Anthony Filardi (Allentown, PA)
Most of the Radon Kits at the local big box stores cost about $5 more than this kit PLUS you had to add another $10 for the actual test. I found this kit to be an excellent value with easy directions. The only add'l cost was for 2 postage stamps.
By Galileo Galilei (Frostbite Falls, MN USA)
Here's a clue for the other reviewer: if you need to do 2 tests then you need to buy 2 kits.
Here's another clue: if you need a timely response then check before you buy. If your realtor can't help you - get a new realtor!
This kit is easy to use, simple instructions, and accurate results. The main point that I appreciate is that they don't try to nail you with extra lab costs after purchase like some other kits I've seen.
By kristadm (Lakewood, CA United States)
Be aware that you need to put the test in the middle of the room and leave it for 2-3 days (not easy when you have toddlers). Also, it only covers that area, so you may need more than one test.
By Wayne (MD USA)
The kit has easy to follow instructions. You set it in an appropriate place, wait 48 hours, fill out a form, put everything in a supplied envelope, add 2 stamps, and send it out. If a few weeks your result arrives. In my case I had to call to get it but it was available on-line.
NOTE - other products want $ for the lab test. This product includes it.
By Gregory Sheppard (Rockville, Md.)
I was very impressed with this test kit. I ordered from Amazon and it arrived in 5 days. I did order with some other items so I was able to take avantage of the Amazon free shipping. Very simple to use with there easy to understand instructions. I used this tester in my basement and left it for two days. The instructions was to put 3 first class stamps ($1.26) for mailing back to lab and since no stamps went to the post office. I was told it would cost me $1.34 to mail by first class. Clerk saw what First Alert said about postage and told me that they were wrong and that if I had sent it with only 3 stamps it might have gone thru or it could have been returned to me for not enough postage (at least she was honest about this). Because of the thickness of the envelope and the nature of the item was the reason for the increase postage. It took 7 days to receive my report from Md. to Tx. by way of email. You can also request your report by mail. I was very impressed also by the very detail report with additional detail information about radon gas.
By Anthony Filardi (Allentown, PA)
Most of the Radon Kits at the local big box stores cost about $5 more than this kit PLUS you had to add another $10 for the actual test. I found this kit to be an excellent value with easy directions. The only add'l cost was for 2 postage stamps.
