Thanks for getting into the technical analysis/detail you do. Really makes radon mitigation strategies make a lot more sense. This is the good stuff and not just marketing like i see elsewhere. Cheers.
As always, thanks for the great content for us DIY homeowners. Out of curiosity, why not use the sump pit as a suction point in this case, too much complexity dealing with the water/variable air flow? I’m considering adding a second point to my sump pit that’s across the house from my main suction.
Thank you. We avoid using the sump as a suction point in most cases. In this case, the sump basket only has perforations to allow water to seep in. You could only move a little air through a perforated sump basket compared to one with perforated pipe(s) entering it. Here's what the radon standards say about sump covers as suction points. Existing homes: standards.aarst.org/SGM-SF-2023/17/index.html#zoom=z New homes: standards.aarst.org/CCAH-2020-0523/10/index.html#zoom=z
Hi , thanks for your video , I have a question , I want to evacuate my radon on the roof of the house , my pipe exhaust will be near the edge of the roof 2 feet above the roof, but I have a window on that side that is 3 feet below the exhausts pipe is this a problem ? will the radon come back down and re-enter the house ? Radon gas is heavier then the air I presume ?
Thanks for getting into the technical analysis/detail you do. Really makes radon mitigation strategies make a lot more sense. This is the good stuff and not just marketing like i see elsewhere. Cheers.
Thank you for the compliment!
Good stuff, Jesse. Looking forward to the next installment!
Thank you, John!
As always, thanks for the great content for us DIY homeowners. Out of curiosity, why not use the sump pit as a suction point in this case, too much complexity dealing with the water/variable air flow? I’m considering adding a second point to my sump pit that’s across the house from my main suction.
Thank you. We avoid using the sump as a suction point in most cases. In this case, the sump basket only has perforations to allow water to seep in. You could only move a little air through a perforated sump basket compared to one with perforated pipe(s) entering it.
Here's what the radon standards say about sump covers as suction points.
Existing homes: standards.aarst.org/SGM-SF-2023/17/index.html#zoom=z
New homes: standards.aarst.org/CCAH-2020-0523/10/index.html#zoom=z
You are awesome! I wish I was up your way to use your services! Thanks for that info.
You bet!
Jesse, thanks for doing all of these videos. Where did you get that Pa to CFM chart?
You're welcome, Greg. The chart comes with the Kansas State University 2-inch pitot tube.
Great video. I studying to get my mitigation license in Illinois now.
Awe, thanks, Kyle. Danielle does a great job editing for us. Best of luck with your test!
Hi , thanks for your video , I have a question , I want to evacuate my radon on the roof of the house , my pipe exhaust will be near the edge of the roof 2 feet above the roof, but I have a window on that side that is 3 feet below the exhausts pipe is this a problem ? will the radon come back down and re-enter the house ? Radon gas is heavier then the air I presume ?
You're welcome. Check out section 6.4 of the radon mitigation standard. standards.aarst.org/SGM-SF-2023/24/index.html
Excellent job 👍
Thanks 👍