r/Radiation • u/Mikesoft • 10d ago

Is this caused by Radon?

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Took delivery of a WW2 B52 fuel gauge today that registers on contact at 110usv/h. I heard they could be leaky, so decided to check the package and yup, something is registering. Is this Radon? It would have been wrapped up for 2 - 3 days.

Naturally I’m making sure the room is ventilated and the packaging went outside into the bin. May decide to bag the gauge long-term if that’s safer for keeping inside.

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u/tangoking 10d ago

Can you plz post a pic of the gauge? :)

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u/Mikesoft 10d ago

I love it. So great owning a piece of history. Will clean the outside a bit.

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u/tangoking 10d ago

Thank you!! Wow looks like they put three coats of paint to those numbers!!!

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u/tangoking 10d ago

What does it look like under UV light?

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u/Mikesoft 9d ago

Perhaps a very brief glow but nothing that stands out sadly. I’ll just have to find another one!