Photo Album: One-Point Radon Mitigation System Installed in Southington
This Southington home tested at 7.0 pCi/L and received a one-point radon mitigation system with an RP145 fan. The extraction point is located near the sump pump, with piping routed out through the left side of the house. Gravel beneath the foundation supports soil-gas movement toward the extraction point. Proper sump cover sealing and follow-up testing are important steps in evaluating the home’s radon control.
Exterior Air Conditioning Unit and Foundation
The outdoor air-conditioning unit sits beside the home's foundation, showing the surrounding exterior layout near the area where the radon mitigation will be installed.
Covered Sump Pump and Pipe Connection
The sump pump is fitted with a cover and connected to piping near the basement floor, highlighting the area that needs proper sealing to help limit soil-gas entry.
RP145 Radon Mitigation Fan
The exterior fan is connected to the PVC vent piping and electrical conduit, providing the suction needed to draw radon from beneath the foundation and vent it outdoors.
Interior Radon Extraction Piping
The PVC extraction pipe rises from the basement floor and runs vertically along the foundation wall, connecting the collection point beneath the slab to the exterior mitigation system.
Completed Exterior Radon Vent System
The exterior piping runs up the home's siding and extends above the roofline, with the fan mounted near the foundation and the route positioned along the left side of the house.