On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 23:11:19 +0100, Dada wrote:

> Please, pardon my ignorance, but...do you own one of it? and how do
> you use it? I mean, it sound to me like a difficult thing to use.
> Don't know, it's a little strange to test what you eat and what you
> drink before using it...

Their complexity depends on the model.

There's a Russian model on eBay right now that simply tells you if
you're ok or if you're in trouble. Some will actually measure the
amount of radiation.

In its simplest form, you turn it on and point it at the object of
study. If it makes a click (or a beep) every once in a while, you're
safe. If it clicks A LOT and CONSTANTLY, you've got a problem.

I used a Geiger counter as part of my laboratory checks when I was
assigned the task of "radiation safety monitor." And it was frequently
used to check the outside of packaging containing radioactive material
to see if anything had leaked in transit.

Ah, those were the days. Toxic chemicals and radioactivity all around
me.

--
Derek

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