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GregS

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On Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:51:27 GMT, (Brad) wrote:

Hi,

I bought a used "Radiological Meter" (gamma radiation detector)
recently. Note: I am an electronic service technician. The instrument is in
good condition, but I have no way of knowing if it actually can detect gamma
radiation without a source.

I know some smoke detectors use a radio active "particle". Could this
"particle" be a good source for gamma radiation?

Thanks in advance, Brad

Before you type your password, credit card number, etc.,
be sure there is no active keystroke logger (spyware) in your PC.

Years ago Colmen Lantern mantels were radioactive

I have a water pitcher that is over 60 years old, orange glaze, that
reads 1000 counts per min. urainium oxide.

Uranium is the beast choice for gamma. I think with those yellow
meters, some kind of deflection should be seen if they go to .005 R.

On a side note, The house across the street was billed as the first family
fallout shelter home, with an integral underground shelter, and extra
strong house construction. They actually called it a bomb shelter.
Ever see that movie where the son came out after so many years Wasn't me.

http://zekfrivolous.com/misc/bomb.jpg

greg
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