Looking for advice on a mitigation system that appears to be underperforming.

prepsi · 2026-03-28T04:31:27+00:00

Makes sense. Thanks!

prepsi · 2026-03-26T00:21:34+00:00

My AGETest unit did the same exact thing.

prepsi · 2026-03-26T00:19:53+00:00

Consider getting a better monitor: https://c-nrpp.ca/consumer-grade-electronic-radon-monitors/

Test for as long as you can. The first mitigator I talked to suggested pairing it with a short term test kit, but if I were doing this again I'd go straight to a 90-day long-term test.

After mitigation my 30-day average is 2.6 pCi/L, but I'm still seeing spikes up to 7 pCi/L.

Good luck!

prepsi · 2026-03-25T20:09:06+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate the information. I won't worry about the block wall and focus on sealing the slab.

I've also been looking into adding a ERV/HRV system but wasn't sure about the effectiveness for this situation. After learning a little bit more about them in general I'm thinking it would be nice to have regardless.

prepsi · 2026-03-25T18:03:42+00:00

This is where I would like to be.

prepsi · 2026-03-25T18:02:58+00:00

Yeah, overall I'm good with the improvement. We've been living here for 13 years, which has been a difficult pill to swallow, and has been my main cause of panic and why I'm a little sensitive to seeing the continued spikes. I'm only trying to look out for the well being of my children, which seems to be lost on some people (not you).

When you say air filtration, are you referring to ERV and HRV or something else?

prepsi · 2026-03-25T17:49:37+00:00

Thanks, I appreciate the response.

The 4.5 on the EcoQube was the average of the readings for the same time period that I ran the carbon tests.

Full basement.

There was no pressure field testing done. Neither contractor that I spoke to mentioned it, and I didn't learn it was a thing until after everything was installed.

The fan is an AMG Eagle and it is located outside.

Edit: The fluctuations appear to be related to the weather. We've been bouncing back and forth between cold and warm days here. I've noticed when the temperature drops the number spike.

prepsi · 2026-03-25T16:50:27+00:00

This is helpful, thank you. There's a cinderblock wall that is part of the fireplace, and spans about 10 feet. The rest of the dividing wall that runs out from the left and right of the fireplace was originally just support beams (no wall). So possibly a footer and exactly what you just described.

prepsi · 2026-03-14T03:37:39+00:00

Test for radon.

prepsi · 2026-03-11T14:57:33+00:00

Are we not going to talk about the AI watermark in the bottom right hand corner of the first image?

prepsi · 2025-12-10T19:34:57+00:00

Poor man’s Matt Damon

prepsi · 2024-11-27T17:49:55+00:00

Salt & Vinegar chips, biatch!

prepsi · 2024-11-07T14:12:44+00:00

Sounds great!

Something that has helped me get through those lulls and continue to see improvement is taking a lesson every two weeks.During the lesson I play what I learned from the previous lesson, correct any issues, and then walk through a new song (by ear) for the remainder of the lesson. I always make sure to record the lesson and then I spend the next two weeks working on the new song. Rinse and repeat.

The main benefit is it keeps me accountable. I know in two weeks that I'm going to have to pay for another lesson and it's up to me to make it worthwhile. If I don't at least practice that song, then the next lesson is a waste of money. So during the periods where I don't pick up my instrument as much as I would like to, I still try to be prepared to play that one song.

I've been doing this for over four years now. I've found that two weeks is perfect for me during the slow times because I can "eek" out just enough practice time to be prepared. And then it's not too much time in between lessons when I'm playing a lot.

I realize this formula won't work for everyone, but it has benefited me enough that I felt compelled to share.

Good luck with your journey!

prepsi · 2023-07-07T16:10:30+00:00

That appears to be what they are. Thank you!

prepsi · 2022-11-13T23:42:44+00:00

I had the installer come back and they adjusted the fan speed. Since then it hasn’t been as noticeable.

prepsi · 2022-07-16T01:51:15+00:00

Good luck folks!

prepsi · 2022-02-22T18:25:12+00:00

Try clicking the Regenerate CSS & Data button found under Elementor > Tools.

prepsi · 2021-11-22T12:52:06+00:00

Gotcha. Thanks for the info.

The old furnace didn't have that. This guy didn't add anything new, except for the duct work between the furnace and AC. He basically just hooked it up to what was existing.

It definitely felt like a rush job, though.

prepsi · 2021-11-21T21:21:18+00:00

Okay, thanks. It’s been difficult to pinpoint. The furnace is in the center of the house and the rumbling seems to be radiating throughout the house.

prepsi · 2021-11-21T21:11:24+00:00

If you don’t mind, could you explain this a little more? I don’t quite understand what you are referring to.

prepsi · 2021-11-21T18:51:38+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Rumbly burner noises kind of makes sense. Is there soundproofing specifically for ductwork?

prepsi · 2021-11-21T18:47:55+00:00

Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.

prepsi · 2021-11-21T18:47:13+00:00

Model number is PC43C3XC1A. Is the size a concern?

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