“Within the last few months, I can think of a couple group friends whom I convinced to buy Ranger’s just like me!” “I’ve owned other Geiger counters for this hobby… although they function well, the Ranger was so much more ergonomic and easier to navigate with all the functions.” He continued, “It also works the best with the light-up display for my UV pictures!” Although uranium glassware does register on a handheld Geiger counter, the radiation amounts are considered negligible and on par with radiation emitted from other everyday items such as smoke. The alpha and beta radiation will both be negligible or completely stopped by the casing. I once had the chance to use one of your Ranger Geiger counters in the past and have been fascinated since.” As a stand-alone item, a Radium clock or watch is normally relatively safe assuming it’s undamaged and you don’t open or dismantle it. Michael spoke on how he first came to find our Radiation Alert® product line, “I’m a military veteran who worked in electronics with the Coast Guard.

Uranium glass became popular in the mid-19th century, reaching a height of popularity from 1880s to the 1920s. Uranium glass, also known as Vaseline glass, is glass that has uranium added to the mixture during the molten period when color is added. Do not look UV light closely for long time.) 1. Michael has a thriving eBay account where he resells uranium glass antiques. (Although the radiation from uranium atom in vaseline glasses is negligibly small, UV light is harm to your eyes. “Your products have changed how I do business totally.” Picture Book of Vaseline Glass Edition (A Schiffer Book for Collectors), 2nd Revised and Expanded Edition Sue C.

Here are some great things he had to say about our instruments: From time to time, we find customers who use our products in exciting and unique ways. Meet Michael at Patriots Antiques. Michael uses the Radiation Alert Ranger® to help detect uranium in antique glassware. Radium gives off both alpha and gamma radiation. Since it is part of the glass, the uranium cannot rub off by contact.

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