We have one of these contraptions plumbed from the basement sump crock all the way to above the first floor gutters. Some of you readers may have something similar in your own home.
Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is a radioactive byproduct of radium. Beginning with uranium 238 it naturally decays with a half-life of 3.8 days as alpha particles are emitted. Over a period of time it decays to polonium, bismuth, and lead.
The gas that finds its way into your home foundation comes from deep in the soil. Breathing radon over time increases your risk of lung cancer making it the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
Radon mitigation systems operate continuously and actively suck radon gas from under concrete slabs, sump pump pits and crawlspace liners. Moisture vapor and other soil gases also travel up through a radon system, since they both are present in the soil.
Among the many benefits of having a radon removal system is that it pulls the moisture vapor and soil gases out from under a building, resulting in lower relative humidity, reduced odors, and cleaner air. The only downside of a radon system drawing out moisture vapor is the potential for icing and clogging during cold winter months.
No worries however. If you break-off one of these icicles you can enjoy a delightfully refreshing radioactive frozen treat.
Suck on enough of them and your might find yourself gently glowing in the dark.
Just kidding. Suck on the icicles from the opposite side of the house where the birds poop.....
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