I know this comes up periodically, but I am looking to buy one more 1027 if anyone has one for sale. I would like to buy one from another inspector if they are getting rid of one. If not will buy a new one from Sun Nuclear.

I have found very few bargains on monitors. E-Bay prices seem to run almost as much as a new one, then add in the calibration fee and you might as well buy a new one. Of course, sometimes they throw in the printer too.
Good luck with your search.

I have found a couple of 1027's and I have a rule of thumb when I'm looking at buying a used one.
1. It needs to be less than 3 years of age
2. It needs to look like it is in good condition.
3. I will not pay more than $250 for it. The last one I paid $210 for a 2 year old machine.

With calibration costing around $100+- a few dollars, and then postage and insurance you will spend on the average $150 to get a used machine calibrated. At last check you could by a new 1027 for around $500. I don't care much about the printers as I use a computer to read and print the report.

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Scott Patterson
Spring Hill, TN
http://www.traceinspections.com

I agree with Scott, I don't use the printers with the monitors anymore as the computer gives a much cleaner report that works with the software. I just dump it into a word document and email the client directly.

Are the Sun Nuclear 1027 Models easy to use? How long do they have to be placed? What are all of you charging? Where does most of your business come from? I am very curious because I do not perform any Radon testing and have been looking into getting into the market in my area and feel that a system such as the 1027 would be more cost-effective in the lung run. Any input would be much appreciated. Thank you!!

I have found pretty much every radon monitor I have seen easy to use.

All radon test equipment follows the same EPA protocol.

What I charge may not have any bearing in your area. You need to charge whatever it takes for you to make money. If I said $19.95, would you then charge that?
I'm not trying to be a smart ass, but what I charge in East TN may be much higher, or much lower than someone charges in PA, or CA, or..... If it matters, call around your area and see what those guys charge.

If you decide to get into the radon testing business, I suggest you get some training, and take the test.

I'm sure your typo was an accident. "lung run"?

Yes, it was a typo. Thanks for the input though!

Jack-Which test are you referring to?

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John Thompson
Shelterworks Home Inspections
Missoula, MT

Randy,
As mentioned in above post, if you are considering Radon monitoring, get training first from the NRPP (use one of its approved extension courses). Not "all" radon monitors meet current EPA, there are still monitors out there, CRM types, that do not take hourly readings and would not meet the minimum standards for real estate transactions. That being said virtually all new monitors do meet current EPA standards and protocols. Ebay does occasionally offer the older versions that do not. There are several types, and methods to radon testing and the protocols vary by type used. I would not get into marketing Radon until you have been thoroughly trained and tested; you are playing with lives here. Too many in our field fail to test appropriately and give customers, or sellers, failed results.
"Radon, Nature's way of getting even!"

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I thought that was what "Death" was ... if you've made it through life that far ... that's your reward.

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Jerry Peck
Construction / Litigation Consultant www.ConstructionLitigationConsultants.com
Ormond Beach, Florida

"Lung Run" This is what you do when you see a reading over 200 on your 1027!

Did the run twice myself. Got a reading in the mountain above Boulder of 225 Picocuries and then another reading of 325 in the foothills where they had radon in the water.


//Rick

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Rick Bunzel
WWW.PacCrestInspections.com
360-588-6956

Environmental Solutions Association offers a good course on Radon Measurement. Depending on your state requirements, they also have a correspondence course. I purchased a 1027 and it's simple to use for sure but of course knowing how to use the CRM is only part of offering this ancillary service. Being able to educate your client on Radon requires some form of education on your part. The one thing I don't like about the 1027 is the short battery life of 20 hours. If the power goes out for more than that you have to do the test over.

Anyone know of a battery backup for these CRM's?

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WOW 325, highest I have heard of is 225 in Lake George, CO. No wonder there is no fish there.

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Paul Kondzich
www.altitudehomeinspection.com