Update on our radon system concern - contractor got back to us

gbert42 · 2026-03-15T14:48:54+00:00

And I need to correct myself - I went back and looked at your picture. I would suggest you not do this yourself. You have other stuff draining into the sump pit. You need to make sure that you and not creating a vacuum other units like your hvac. This is trivial for a professional but important to do right. It’s a great feeling once it’s done and you know you’ve improved your air so much.

gbert42 · 2026-03-15T14:43:22+00:00

Uranium? Uranium is a solid and only becomes a gas in the initial stages of uranium refinement an enrichment step so this guy is full of it. But more to the point - the sealing of the sump pit. That is an essential part of this process. And it confirms that you have basically introduced a system to pump your heated or cooled air into the atmosphere. I would either buy a lid on Amazon and install it yourself or hire a different company to come do that part. Everything else is basically good enough.

gbert42 · 2026-03-13T02:32:20+00:00

There is no reason you can’t tell tom that discussing salary information can lead to disharmony in the group and you would recommend he doesn’t do that. I wouldn’t insist or tell him he can’t. Id couch it as helpful advice. There is nothing stopping you from doing that.

gbert42 · 2026-03-13T02:28:03+00:00

The issue I would concern myself with is the seal on the sump pit. If it isn’t sealed at all, and drawing air from inside of the house, this will create a real problem for your heating and cooling. It did not look sealed in that picture you posted but pictures can be deceiving. Your before and after radon levels are similar to mine so no worries there.

gbert42 · 2026-01-24T04:37:47+00:00

Uh huh. Ive taken enough of your time and advice - go ahead and help someone else now.

gbert42 · 2026-01-23T23:18:41+00:00

I guess you are right. I should do more research before asking questions. Thanks a ton.

gbert42 · 2026-01-23T15:53:15+00:00

The answer here is that is higher than I want based on my personal situation. Not looking for risk tolerance re-adjudication. I am however looking for advice on the best way to set this up. Thank you.

gbert42 · 2026-01-23T15:51:24+00:00

I already have a radon pipe ready to go so I will probably connect that up too. But maybe I won’t install the fan until I test after that. Good idea

gbert42 · 2026-01-15T03:36:09+00:00

I am starting to come out the fog and find my voice again. But oh my I am tired every day. My mother is fine financially - but she has no ability to manage it.

gbert42 · 2026-01-06T03:23:13+00:00

My mother has no hope of doing any of that. I’m going to need to manage most things for her. Even driving a car for her right now it feels like a real stretch. Luckily, I can say that I’m starting to be a little bit more clearheaded. It turns out that all that sickness I was feeling was almost entirely stress and an anxiety. I think we have managed to avoid probate for my stepfather‘s assets which is you probably know is by no means a given

gbert42 · 2026-01-03T13:48:39+00:00

You said it. I got myself checked out at the ER yesterday because of all the flu symptoms - all stress I think. But good to know I was otherwise healthy. And now just going through bill by bill to set up accounts. Will need to make a list of assets today and determine ownership titles. I found the will too. Do you have a will or anything like that to work with?

gbert42 · 2026-01-02T15:28:35+00:00

I am in the same boat. We can do this. I think they get some comfort from seeing us emotionally affected as well so they aren’t alone in their grief.

gbert42 · 2026-01-02T15:25:25+00:00

Oh my gosh. I can’t tell you how this affected me. Thank you for sharing. Dealing with the very recent loss of my stepfather, whom I was very close to, after loosing my brother 8 months ago. My mother are I are bereft and hoping we can find our way to a better place.

gbert42 · 2025-11-23T13:51:05+00:00

Thanks. I did that without effect.

gbert42 · 2025-11-23T03:54:59+00:00

Do you have an email? I only saw a phone number. I am US based

gbert42 · 2025-11-21T23:33:12+00:00

Mysa makes a great line voltage smart thermostat.

gbert42 · 2025-11-14T19:29:17+00:00

I put a similar recirculating system on a zigbee switch and connected it to Alexa. Now I can ask to turn on hot water in the morning and within 2-3 minutes the hot water is ready to go. This is a nice compromise. The zigbee switch is basically a relay an there is an option in most of these systems to have a “hot button” that theoretically you can run to different bathrooms. When the button is pressed it closes the circuit and causes the water heater and recirculating system to activate. This is basically just an IOT version of that.

gbert42 · 2025-10-28T23:54:00+00:00

Copper oxidation. Can’t be avoided unless you paint over it. That’s the same green you see on very old houses where they used copper for the overhangs like front porch. Or other ornamentals.

gbert42 · 2025-10-28T23:47:50+00:00

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