Ecosense Launches EcoQube – Cutting Edge , Fast , Accurate , Connected Intelligent Radon Detector
SAN JOSE , Calif ., Dec . 21 , 2020 — Ecosense , an innovator in radon gas monitoring , today announced the launch of EcoQube , an intelligent and highly accurate radon monitoring solution . This is the latest addition to Ecosense ’ s growing family of radon monitors . EcoQube utilizes Ecosense ’ s patented ion chamber radon detection technology , which provides radon measurement sensitivity that is 15 times better in performance than the industry standard required for continuous radon monitors . EcoQube is Wi-Fi connected , enabling advanced IoT communications which delivers the most accurate , real-time , and affordable home radon monitoring solution on the market .
“ At Ecosense , our mission is to ensure a safe and healthy indoor environment for everyone by developing highly accurate radon detectors that help reduce preventable instances of lung cancer . Our new EcoQube solution is the next step in our progression toward this goal ,” said Ecosense Chief Executive Officer Insoo Park . “ We are excited to bring the EcoQube to residents , families , and businesses seeking to create cleaner , safer , and healthier indoor environments .”
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that emerges from certain geologies . In North America , according to the United States Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) and Health Canada , it is estimated over 24,000 people die each year from lung cancer due to radioactive radon gas together with as many as 1 out of every 10 homes having elevated radon levels . Radon exposure is considered the leading cause of lung cancer amongst non-smokers .
While other home radon detectors can be slow and not as accurate , Ecosense ’ s real-time monitors utilize a patented ion chamber technology resulting in a high detection performance ( 30 counts per hour per pCi / L ). This superior performance can determine radon levels every 10 minutes as compared to other detectors which only report radon levels from up to 2 days of prior exposure . This means the first radon level result from the EcoQube is available in 10 minutes after its initial set-up with reliable results in just one hour .
Ecosense ’ s patented ion chamber performance has been independently validated by studies performed at the University of Michigan ( Dept . of Nuclear Engineering and Radiological Science ) and the Kansas State University Radon Chamber . Results from both studies have found that Ecosense ’ s radon detection technology performed significantly better than expected for a very affordable device , while demonstrating performance comparable to research grade devices .
In addition to industry leading radon detection performance , EcoQube is designed as a compact palm sized cube with a clean modern look allowing it to be conveniently placed discretely within the home . Keeping track of indoor radon levels is made easy and intuitive by having EcoQube pair with a user-friendly smartphone app for set-up , configuration , real-time monitoring of levels , historical trend charts , alert notifications and sharing results with trusted individuals .
Making radon monitoring easy and accurate is key to empowering more consumers to assess whether their homes are at risk while leading a healthy safe lifestyle – Ecosense ’ s EcoQube delivers on this vision .