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Indoor Air Quality Testing

Scientific evidence has indicated that the air within homes and other buildings can be more seriously polluted than the outdoor air in even the largest and most industrialized cities. Other research indicates that people spend approximately 90 percent of their time indoors. Thus, for many people, the risks to health may be greater due to exposure to air pollution indoors than outdoors. 

In addition, people who may be exposed to indoor air pollutants for the longest periods of time are often those most susceptible to the effects of indoor air pollution. Such groups include the young, the elderly, and the chronically ill, especially those suffering from respiratory or cardiovascular disease. While pollutant levels from individual sources may not pose a significant health risk by themselves, most homes have more than one source that contributes to indoor air pollution. There can be a serious risk from the cumulative effects of these sources.

There are many sources of indoor air pollution in any home. These include combustion sources such as oil, gas, kerosene, coal, wood, and tobacco products; building materials and furnishings, asbestos-containing insulation, wet or damp carpet, and cabinetry or furniture made of certain pressed wood products; products for household cleaning and maintenance, personal care, or hobbies; central heating and cooling systems and humidification devices; and outdoor sources such as radon, pesticides, and outdoor air pollution.

Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects may show up after a single exposure or repeated exposures. These include irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. Such immediate effects are usually short-term and treatable. Sometimes the treatment is simply eliminating the person's exposure to the source of the pollution, if it can be identified. Symptoms of some diseases, including asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and humidifier fever, may also show up soon after exposure to some indoor air pollutants.

Other health effects may show up either years after exposure has occurred or only after long or repeated periods of exposure. These effects, which include some respiratory diseases, heart disease, and cancer, can be severely debilitating or fatal. It is prudent to try to improve the indoor air quality in your home even if symptoms are not noticeable.

EnviroCheck Home Test Kit l more info
	Great home screening kit to check for potential Indoor Air Quality problems. Individual tests for 6 common pollutants. Petri dishes test for both Mold and Bacteria. Spot test rooms and forced hot air heating and air conditioning systems for mold, yeast and fungus. Dosimeter tube tests for Formaldehyde, Nitrogen Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide and Carbon Dioxide. No laboratory costs and no samples to send to the lab. All tests are self evaluated. Easy to use Step-by-Step Instructions with charts to Analyze the Results and compare to air quality guidelines. Available in two sizes: Conventional kit recommended for homes under 1500 square feet provides one of each test. Executive kit recommended for homes over 1500 square feet provides two of each test for larger areas. Note: Test kit must be used immediately or refrigerated if testing is to be delayed.
Conventional Kit - one of each test Price: $69.95 Executive Kit - two of each test Price: $109.95 EnviroCheck Conventional Test KitEnviroCheck Executive Test Kit Quantity:

Continuous Air Quality Monitoring

Several gasses as a result of operating, cooking and heating the home can become very toxic and dangerous at high concentrations inside the home. Most often, excessive levels of these gases occur from faulty combustion equipment, poorly vented appliances or blocked exhaust flues, leaky supply pipes or downdrafting (a condition in which air pressure differentials between the outside and inside pull outside air down exhaust flues. A device that monitors these gasses continuously and produces an alarm at excessive levels allows for a safe home environment. The Consumer Product Safety Commission recommends that each household have at least one Carbon Monoxide detector placed in the sleeping areas of the home. The Safety Siren detects combustion gas and therefore a second detector located near appliances or equipment using combustible fuel is also recommended.

A Radon monitor is a convenient way to get constant information on your Radon levels and exposure over time. The detector/monitor is plugged in at a suitable area and Radon levels are monitored immediately and displayed within 48 hours. A continuous monitor allows you to spot check various areas around your home and also perform monitoring in several buildings without the costs of repeated single use tests. A great feature of the Safety Siren detector is that it displays both short term and long term radon levels and alarms you when excessive Radon levels are present. This is important as Radon levels can fluctuate in the home with weather and seasonal variability.

Safety Siren Multi-Gas Detector l more info
	3-in-1 detector. Senses dangerous levels of Carbon Monoxide, Propane, and Methane Gas. Two independent 85dB alarm sounds, one for CO, the other for methane/liquid propane. Every Detector has computerized calibration to help eliminate false alarms. Built-in self-diagnostics assures the unit is operating properly. Easily plugs into any standard 110-120v AC electrical outlet and consumes only 15 watts Samples the air every 2-1/2 minutes for carbon monoxide and continuously for combustible gas. Lock tab feature makes the detector tamper proof. Advanced surface mount circuitry increases reliability. 5 year warranty. Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.1" Weight 12 ounces. Made in the USA.
Safety Siren Multi Gas Detector   Price: $59.95 Quantity:
Safety Siren Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Monitor l more info
	Evaluated and approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Exceeds EPA recommended accuracy performance criteria. Specifically designed to allow the homeowner to monitor the radon level in their home with an easy to read display. Suitable for professional use as well. Easily plugs into any standard 110-120v AC electrical outlet and consumes only 6.5 watts. Numeric LED display range of 0.0 to 999.9 shows the level of radon gas in pCi/L on a short-term or long-term basis. Air sampling begins immediately with an initial reading in 48 hours. Short-term readings display the average radon levels over the past 7 days. Long-term readings display the average radon levels since powered-up or last reset with a maximum reading time of 5 years. Audible alarm sounds 4 short chirps if the long-term average reaches 4 pCi/L or greater or the short-term measurement stays above 4 pCi/L for 30 consecutive days. Alarm is repeated every hour or until the long term reading drops below 4. Alarm can be muted by user. Samples air continuously with the Radon level display updated every hour. A self-test is conducted every 24 hours with an error code displayed if there is a failure. Menu button controls 4 functions: Switch between short and long term display, conduct a manual test, mute or reactivate the audible alarm, clear and reset the memory for new readings. 10’ power cord allows user to locate detector away from walls, windows and doors. One year warranty. Dimensions: 4.7" x 3.1" x 2.1". ETL Certified to UL and CSA standards. Weight 12 ounces. Made in the USA.
Pro Series 3 Radon Gas Monitor Price: $119.95 Quantity: