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expired Posted by TattyBear | Staff • Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023 1:21 AM
GQ GMC-300S Digital Geiger Counter Nuclear Radiation Detector Monitor Dosimeter
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Now, off the top of my head, I couldn't tell you the difference between this one and that one -- other than at the time, that one was on a sale not unlike this model.
It's handy to have to prove to some folks that....yes -- your vintage fiestaware that's Uranium Orange/Red is actually made with actual uranium in the glaze. It's spicy, and no, not Hot Ones style.
This is a tool that you'll probably never need. It's a toy for most. I'll be blunt -- I would NOT rely on this if you're looking for precise readings or intend on using it as a life-saving device in a highly contaminated area.
But for those looking to get a baseline reading of where they live....or for those who antique and want to avoid contaminated items.....or if you flat out don't trust the government regarding nuclear plants (because let's face it, when HAVE they told the truth when stuff goes sideways?)....then this might scratch that itch.
Remember, it only detects beta and gamma sources. It won't detect alpha sources.
A common alpha emitter is your older household smoke detector. They rely on ionization, but it probably won't trigger the geiger counter at all -- as those have very little material anyways and only a tiny amount decays into gamma. Newer detectors that use only photoelectric sensors are entirely radiation free.
I did nab this deal as a "backup"/"second datapoint", in case my original detector is giving odd readings.
Alpha particles from cosmic rays or accelerators penetrate further, but are less frequent, and not something you can control.
As a fun thing to check things around you, this might be cool. But as a way to monitor your environment, less so.
This will let me test the fishes I catch on the west cot.
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Now, off the top of my head, I couldn't tell you the difference between this one and that one -- other than at the time, that one was on a sale not unlike this model.
It's handy to have to prove to some folks that....yes -- your vintage fiestaware that's Uranium Orange/Red is actually made with actual uranium in the glaze. It's spicy, and no, not Hot Ones style.
This is a tool that you'll probably never need. It's a toy for most. I'll be blunt -- I would NOT rely on this if you're looking for precise readings or intend on using it as a life-saving device in a highly contaminated area.
But for those looking to get a baseline reading of where they live....or for those who antique and want to avoid contaminated items.....or if you flat out don't trust the government regarding nuclear plants (because let's face it, when HAVE they told the truth when stuff goes sideways?)....then this might scratch that itch.
Remember, it only detects beta and gamma sources. It won't detect alpha sources.
A common alpha emitter is your older household smoke detector. They rely on ionization, but it probably won't trigger the geiger counter at all -- as those have very little material anyways and only a tiny amount decays into gamma. Newer detectors that use only photoelectric sensors are entirely radiation free.
I did nab this deal as a "backup"/"second datapoint", in case my original detector is giving odd readings.
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