I know what I am doing, and have done at least a 1000 radon systems; and in my state the code requires a schedule 40 pipe!! So I don't think you should say "the guys that don't know what they are doing use the schedule 40 pipe" maybe your state codes are different
Hi , thanks for your video , I have a question , I want to evacuate my radon on the roof of the house , my pipe exhaust will be near the edge of the roof 2 feet above the roof, but I have a window on that side that is 3 feet below the exhausts pipe is this a problem ? will the radon come back down and re-enter the house ? Radon gas is heavier then the air I presume ?
It's a very common question. The answer is : that it doesn't! It's just like the plumbing pipes coming out of the roof of your home. water simply drains out under the slab of your home. no big deal. 😀
Does the fan have to be outside of the house or can it be inside where it's protected from the elements? Also do you have to put a "hat" on the top of the pipe?
Hi Jeff. Ha! I totally regret making that comment. Since making this video, I have seen a competent mitigator or 2 using schedule 40 PVC throughout the system and things turned out fine. However, I still think the thin gauge looks cleaner and passes more easily as downspout at a glance. I also like the hubbed end at the top that can only be obtained with the thin gauge pipe.
I think maybe you need to go back to radon mitigation school and learn again about the proper pipe and what they say about critter gaurds that are unnecessary
Hi Corey. Since you are so experienced and knowledgeable, perhaps YOU should actually create some content. Since there are so few out of the box videos from radon mitigators, we should be cheering each other on rather than nitpicking and slamming. My 30+ videos to date have helped people, and I've asked for nothing in return. Sorry you got your feelings hurt for something that I actually apologized for addressed IN THE ONLY OTHER COMMENT. Warm "regaurds," Scott, The Radon Man. PS. My customers love the peace of mind knowing nothing will block up their airflow by applying a critter/ leaf guard. One has nothing to lose by doing so.
This comment is so typical. Usually it comes from electricians that always insult people for doing things themselves. They think if you don't pay their exuberant prices you're an idiot. They never want to tell you what was done wrong, just that it sucks and you're a fu◇tard for not paying one of their cronies to do the job. Turns out running some Romex isn't rocket science. I've been doing my own electrical for years and never had an issue. It would be great to see people offer help to people instead of this childish behavior. Evidently the goobers in the radon business are just as big of sh•tbricks as those in the electrical trade.
