Need a Granite Countertop Tested? We Might Have A Member Near You
Over the past few months, we have been able to get homeowners in contact with either SSA members or members of Radiation Measurement Enthusiasts clubs. Most of these guys will charge a small fee for their time, effort, and travel costs, but it will be far less than a professional firm will charge.
In some cases, testing by a professional firm is the way to go, especially if the granite is found to have a high level of radiation after an informal test. But even if the informal test shows little radiation, having the peace of mind and something in writing (an email will do just fine) that says their granite is a low level radiation for when they sell their home.
If you need a test done, contact us at al@solidsurfacealliance.org and we will try to find someone nearby with a proper meter. We leave the details up to the two of you, but feed back would be nice on how the test went.
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on August 4th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Hi;
I’m buying a converted condo and was looking for some one who
can test the slabs prior to install.
After reading these articles it got me thinking, it
is probably better to find out before it is
installed, as to weather it has issues. Because
dealing with it after the fact is very expensive.
Basically the condo developer, picks the granite,
cuts and installs it. I do not get to choose the
slab. I get to choose between two types of granite.
I’m trying to get the developer to let me test it
prior to install, and they will get back to me. I
don’t see why they should not let me test it prior
to, but I want to make sure I have a meter or some
one lined up to help me when they approve.
I tried to get them to let me switch to cambrian,
even if I was paying and they are resistant to the
idea. So, I figure as long as the granite they
install emits less than 20uR, assuming a background
radiation of 4 to 7uR, I’m ok with it, based on what I have
been reading.
The next invention will have to be lead lined cutting boards
on August 4th, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hello,
Has anyone tested the common Uba Tuba (Verde Labrador) or Ocre Itibira (Brown Itibara) granites from Brazil? Does anyone have a geiger counter near Mount Vernon, WA? Thanks.
on August 4th, 2008 at 12:57 am
Yes we have tested a few Uba Tuba granite slabs. The Ocre itibira are a new one, that hasn’t been tested yet. Some times the trade names are changed to prevent shopping around, might be another more common granite.
Uba Tuba is usually low level, around 12 or 13 uR/hr before background. Of little concern, around 5 or 6 uR/hr after backround. At 2 x background, I wouldn’t worry much.
We always say that regardless of the previously tested slabs being quiet, one should always test THEIR slab anyway. We thought Crema Bordeaux was always low level till we found one at 120 uR/hr, the usual level being 25 uR/hr (18 uR/hr after background is stripped).
We are looking for a member near Mount Vernon. Will contact you when we find someone in your area.
Beautiful country by the way, we have family in Vancouver WA and have fished some of the streams in your area.
on August 4th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Ray,
we are looking for someone in your area to recomend. A lot of these big jobs are done using China blanks, precut slabs that just need cutting to length and sink holes cut in. Lots of controversy over exactly what China allows to be exported, some say no Class A granite can be exported, but the importers claim it is mostly Class A (low radiation).
Not a lot of the China blanks in our area, will be interesting to find out the truth of the matter.