Radon Gas Fan Installation

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Radon gas fan installation.

This radon fan is designed for moderate to good air flow working most effectively with sub slab or sub material conditions ranging from about 4 in. Fan curves tell you how much cfm you re moving at a given resistance or suction measured in inches of water column pressure. If you have a radon level of around 4pci l the level of radon being pushed out of the exhaust side of the fan can be many times higher even into the 100s of pci l. American national standards addressing radon in new construction.

All radon mitigation installation standards require that the radon fan be located outside the living space of the home. The radonaway rp145c radon fan is built to resist moisture and can be mounted inside or outside on a 3 in. However with radon fans you re at the mercy of soil conditions sub slab fill suction pit sizing and much more. Reducing radon in new construction of 1 2 family dwellings townhouses homes.

The reasoning for this is that if a leak was to occur above the fan your house could have a really high radon level. An odorless gas radon is the result of the nuclear decay of naturally occurring uranium in the earth. Meet the fan curve. The location of the radon fan.

But in some cases a second suction point where pipe enters the floor is the solution. Schedule 40 pvc vent pipe using 3. If that test shows you still have high levels of radon contact the company you bought the fan from. With the fan running a simple gauge installed in the pipe in the basement lets the homeowner verify that the system is working.

After installing your radon system do another test. Fans placed in attics garages and outside locations will keep you safe. The purpose of a radon fan is to draw radon from out of the soil below the home and release it safety above the house. Chances are you ll need to install a more powerful fan.