By: FIRST ALERT
Discover the FIRST ALERT Radon Gas Test Kit, RD1 – the perfect solution for easy and accurate radon gas detection. Our test kit is designed for easy setup and features a high-quality build and compact size. With our kit, you can be sure you’re getting the best gas detection and alarm system available. Shop the FIRST ALERT store today and get the peace of mind you deserve.jyll: Easy to use, good instructions, and fast results.
United States on Nov 10, 2023
Michael Weber: I purchased the Radon test and paid for next day service. Received next time spot on. I used their test 2 x before. 6.7 2021, 6.5 after some sealing repairs. Note: I did pay $299 for the fro 7 day test, came in 6.6 so test results spot on. My wife is now working from home so we need 4.0 or better. I hired SWAT Radon Reduction System for a standard system. FYI about $1600 for a standard system. As a retired Licensed Appraiser, Broker and Inspector, this will be the best investment in your home. I will purchase 2 more kits and test side by side after the Mitigation system in installed.
United States on Oct 30, 2023
Murray Bell: Did not get a response from the lab in 4 months.
Canada on Apr 27, 2021
Debbie Lee Wesselmann: This test couldn't be easier, and I had results in my inbox in just eight days after sending it in. All you do is open the bag around the test charcoal container, place it in a central location on the lowest level of your home, usually a basement, wait at least 48 hours, and mail it in along with a questionnaire about testing, including start and end times. I supplied an email address for quick delivery, but you could also select to have it mailed to you, although that would delay your receipt of the results.
The only reason I give this First Alert radon test four stars instead of five is because they provide a mailing envelope but not prepaid postage.
The results report is clear and easy to understand. You get your radon level, plus recommendations on whether you should remediate it. It's a good idea to recheck levels, as I did, every few years to make sure radon hasn't built up in your house.
-- Debbie Lee Wesselmann
United States on Jul 28, 2018
Josh: You are buying a charcoal kit, return envelope, and lab analysis of the charcoal. Unfortunately the envelope and lab forms in this kit are only for a Texas lab. Shouldn't be for sale outside the USA as posting it by air mail etc is not included in the price and will most likely ruin the test results anyway.
United Kingdom on Feb 15, 2014
Dangs: Chances are if you are reading reviews for a carbon-based Radon test kit, you already have a general idea of how they work and what they test for. This test kit comes in a small box, it contains a sealed tray of a charcoal-like substance that you sit in the spot where you want to run the test for 48-72 hours. After that time, you put the kit back into the included envelope along with a completed information card, seal it up, and mail it away for testing to a lab. Simple enough.
To sum it all up, I was very satisfied with this product from start to finish. Here is my review, focusing on a few key areas that I feel need to be addressed based on reading the product information and other customer reviews:
Ease of Use:
I found this kit to be as simple to use as it could possibly have been. The only contents of the box are exactly what is necessary. The instructions are short, but thorough enough that they provide you with everything needed to maximize your chances of a successful and accurate test. It goes over the basics of how to use the kit, recommended places to place it, conditions your house needs to be in, etc. Once you've run it for 48-72 hours, you just record...
United States on Jan 21, 2013
Easily Test for Radon Gas in Your Home with the First Alert Test Kit | EG Y201 Combustible Gas Leak Detector; Portable Gas Sniffer to Locate Propane and Natural Gas Leaks | Techamor Y201 Portable Natural Gas Leak Detector for Methane, Propane, and Combustible Gases | |
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B2B Rating |
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Sale off | $4 OFF | $4 OFF | |
Total Reviews | 278 reviews | 638 reviews | 531 reviews |
Date First Available | June 27, 2007 | July 23, 2018 | March 21, 2018 |
ASIN | B00002N83E | B07FSVCSSL | B07BM1XWB8 |
Batteries Required? | No | Yes | No |
Country of Origin | USA | ||
Item Package Quantity | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Item Weight | 3.2 ounces | 9.9 ounces | 8.8 Ounces |
Warranty Description | As Labeled | ||
Style | Radon Gas Test Kit | modern | |
Item model number | RD1 | EGD-YZ1 | Y201 |
Customer Reviews | 4.3/5 stars of 8,715 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 8,724 ratings | 4.4/5 stars of 5,646 ratings |
Best Sellers Rank | #1,693 in Tools & Home Improvement #2 in Gas Detectors & Alarms | #9,217 in Tools & Home Improvement #11 in Gas Detectors & Alarms | #11,560 in Tools & Home Improvement #14 in Gas Detectors & Alarms |
Included Components | First Alert RD1 Radon Gas Test Kit | Gas Detector, User Manual, Protective Bag | |
Batteries Included? | No | No | No |
Alarm | Visual | Audible | Audible, Visual |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | No | No |
Product Dimensions | 8.38 x 6.5 x 8.38 inches | 5.9 x 2.7 x 1 inches | 8.86 x 5.12 x 1.77 inches |
Number Of Pieces | 1 | ||
Part Number | RD1 | Y201 | Y201 |
Brand | FIRST ALERT | EG | TECHAMOR |
Power Source | Gas Powered | Battery Powered | Battery Powered |
Size | Test Kit | 22.5*12.7*4.5cm | |
Manufacturer | First Alert | No | No |
AMS: Ordered to test radon levels on ground floor of home (didn’t expect any issues but better safe than sorry). Instructions were clear and more or less open it and leave it alone for a few days. Registered the kit online and mailed it back - got a confirmation of receipt a few days later, and emailed results pretty quickly after. So all seemed as described and thankfully no radon issue.
United States on Nov 30, 2023