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NEW Radex RD1503 Geiger Counter Outfit, £99.50 inc. UK P&P
LOW STOCKS - MORE EXPECTED SOON
This is the most sophisticated personal geiger
counter/radiation monitor in our current range. It is extremely sensitive,
easily registering natural background radiation, and highly accurate, with the
42mm backlit LCD panel giving constantly updated and averaged readings (in 10
second cycles) of exposure to a wide range of Beta and Gamma radiation. It is
calibrated in micro Sieverts or micro
Rem per hour, switchable using the on-screen menu. This also controls the
variable volume bleeper and setup options, plus a level control which lets you
program the bleeper threshold to 0.3, 0.6 or 1.2 uSv/hr (30, 60 or 120
uRem/Hr).
The RD 1503 is sturdy, very well built, and remarkably easy
to use, with just three buttons, for switching the unit on and off, switching
the backlight on and navigating the on-screen menus. It’s compact too,
measuring just 100 x 60 x 24mm – around the size of a pack of 20 cigarettes --
and it weighs just 90 grams, so it slips easily into shirt or trouser pockets.
It is powered by one or two AAA cells, which can run the unit continuously for
up to 550 hours (over 3 weeks!).
For the technically minded the range of measurement is from
0.05 to 9.99uSv/Hr (5 – 999 uRem/hr) and the gamma range is 0.1 to 1.25MeV.
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For a limited period we will also include a
carry case* and you’ll also get one of our Radioactive Category I warning stickers. Sample for display only.
carry case design may vary from that shown
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CDV-700 6b Civil Defence Geiger Counter, £83.99 inc. UK P&P
A+ Condition, now with original headphone & maintenance manual
This is a genuine piece of Cold War memorabilia, highly
collectible and it works, too! The CDV-700 6B was made by
ENI (Electro Neutronics Inc.) of Oakland, California for the United States Civil Defence corps
throughout the 1960s. and 70s. These sturdily built instruments have recently been removed from
storage and are in excellent condition. No expense was spared in their design
and construction – they were built to survive a nuclear war, after all – but they are very sensitive and will
detect natural background radiation, as well as higher levels, up to and
including lethal doses…
The device has a chrome-plated brass probe with a rotating
‘shield’ for discriminating between beta and gamma sources. It’s detachable and
fits into the carry handle when not in use. The CDV700 has four ranges, covering 0 – 0.5, 0 – 5
and 0 – 50 mR/h (millirontgens per hour), with readings shown on the large
meter. (They have not been calibrated for some time so we’re making no claims
as to their accuracy)
An original purpose-designed headphone will be included with the unit, to let you hear the characteristic
‘clicks’ when the probe is exposed to a radioactive source.
The case is water resistant and made from tough cast alloy;
the lower cover is held in place by two toggle clips. It weighs approximately
1.5kg (ex batteries) and measures 120 x 210 x 170mm. It is powered by four standard ‘D’ type torch batteries, which last for
approximately 100 hours in normal use.
These instruments have never been issued for use – they are
‘NOS’ or new old stock – and have been in storage for a long time but they are in outstanding condition and look like new . Each one comes in its original storage box and will be supplied with a headphone, carry strap and its operating and maintenance manual. See below for details of our cheaper Grade II models.
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Extra CDV 700 manuals for sale HERE
This item
is sent via Royal Mail Standard Parcel Service to the UK, which takes between 3-5
days. A 2-day courier service costs an extra £10.
PLEASE NOTE these vintage instruments are not suitable for safety critical radioactivity measurement and do not default to a 'high' fail-safe reading in the event of a fault.
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NEW Grade II CDV-700 6 & B Geiger Counter, £65.00 inc. UK P&P
We have acquired a very small quantity of Victoreen
CDV-700 6A and 6B Civil Defence Geiger counters. These look the same and have
an almost identical specification to the ENI models (above) but they are
unboxed and the cases may have slight scuff marks or chips. Otherwise they are
in good working order, though they haven't been calibrated for some time, so we
cannot guarantee their accuracy. These units come with a copy of the instruction
and maintenance manual and stereo headphones.
Stocks are limited so hurry!
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All units are now fitted with a 3.5mm jack socket and
come with FREE stereo headphones. If you prefer to keep your CDV-700 in its
original condition let us know when ordering.
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Please note this item
is sent via Royal Mail Standard Parcel Service to the UK, whicj takes between 3-5
days. We can also send it via
a 2 day courier service for an additional £10.
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DRSB-01 Pocket Geiger
Counter/Dosimeter. £42.00, inc. UK P&P
Built
to military spec and featuring twin Geiger-Muller tube detectors this is one of
the most sensitive models in our range, reacting to beta and gamma radiation
from 0.003 microsievert, clicking between 10 and 50 times a second in response
to background radiation. It has visual and audible indicators plus a extra red
high level activity warning LED. The case measures 150 x 65 x 22mm and a pair
of AA batteries will last for 100 hours or more. NB: card not included (display only)
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DSRB-88PC Pocket Geiger Counter with PC Interface,
£38.99 inc. UK P&P
VERY LIMITED STOCKS
Ideal for budding Nuclear Physicists and keeping watch on
your local environment. This Russian made Dosimeter or Geiger Counter is
about the size of a skinny cellphone.
It has both audible and visual
indicators; it detects normal background radiation (beta and gamma, from 0.003 microsievert) clicking and
flashing between 1 - 20 times a minute, depending on local conditions. It
has a simple on-off control and is fitted with a belt pocket clip. It measures
approximately 133 x 23 x 35mm and runs for a week or more on a single AA
battery (supplied).
This version, exclusive to anythingradioactive, is fitted
with a PC interface so you can plug it into your computer. The FREE software
from our web site turns it into a proper Geiger Counter and displays the results
on your PC or laptop screen.
The counting and data logging software shows actual counts
per minute (CPM), total count and this can be calibrated to display
milliRontgens/hr (mR/hr). The results are also presented on a customisable
real-time graph, Additionally the data can be stored, to produce a detailed
log, providing unlimited integration times, so you can measure really low
levels of activity. The program also includes a web server, so results can be
monitored remotely via a standard web browser.
The DSRB-88B comes complete with the custom PC
interface, 3 metre connecting lead, and a link to the software download. Please note the software
presently runs on PCs with Windows 95, 98, ME, SE, NT4, 2k and XP, a soundcard
and Internet Explorer v6 or later is also required; sorry no MAC, Linux or
Vista versions yet, but we’re working on it.
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BIRI-1
Key Ring Geiger Counter/Dosimeter £54.99 inc. UK P&P
Here’s
something really different and very special. It’s a tiny Russian Geiger Counter
that fits on a key ring. It’s a brilliant design, very sensitive and it
responds to background and elevated levels of ionising radiation (beta and
gamma). In normal use it ‘ticks’ quietly a couple of times each second, to let
you know that it is working and all is well, but as soon as it detects any
radioactivity the red LED on the top flashes and it emits a warning bleep.
A
simple colour-coded scale on the rear indicates the relative danger level.
Green or fewer than 12 bleeps per minute (bpm) is safe and represents normal
background levels. Yellow or between 12 and 24 bpm and this indicates caution.
Red is for 24 to 60 bpm and warns of a potential hazard and any more means danger, get out of there!
These
ingenious little devices are relics of the post Chernobyl era and are no longer
being made. They are now in extremely short supply and when they have gone there
will be no more! The few units we have for sale were made over 10 years ago but
they have been kept in storage and have never been used so they are in as-new
condition and fully working. In fact the only signs of aging are the very
slightly tatty cardboard storage boxes, otherwise they look as though they have
just come out of the factory.
They
are powered by two small button cells and they come with a pair of new
re-chargeable cells and a mains charger. These cells will keep the BIRI-1
running continuously for 50 hours or more between charges.
However,
in our opinion the charger units are a little crude. Whilst not electrically
unsafe, they are fitted with an integral continental 2-pin plug, which will fit
into a 2-pin shaver socket but requires an adaptor to be used on a standard
3-pin UK mains socket. Nevertheless, we advise against the use of the
charger facility and suggest instead that you use readily available
single-use button cell. Two will be supplied with each unit. On average these
will run the unit non-stop for 4 - 5 days, or several weeks or even months with
intermittent use. We can supply larger quantities of these cells at competitive
prices if required. Dimensions
70 x 40 x 18mm. Weight (ex batteries) 50g.
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DRGB-90 Geiger Counter £59.99 inc. UK P&P
This is an advanced pocket Geiger Counter/Dosimeter with both visual and audible
alerts, plus a meter readout showing accumulated exposure to beta and gamma
radiation in both microsieverts per hour (uSv/h) and microroentgens/hr (uR/h).
The device has two operating ranges of 0-3 uR/h and 0-30 uR/h, selected
by the x1 and x10 switch. The meter scales are colour coded with green
representing normal background levels of radiation; yellow indicating elevated
levels and red indicating potentially harmful levels. Measurements are made continuously and the integrated dose rate
will be displayed after approximately 60 seconds. Other controls include
switches for a meter backlight, audible indicator mute and ‘Dump’ which resets
the meter. The unit has a built-in battery check and it is powered by three AA
cells, which will give approximately 300 hours of continuous operation. The
case measures approximately 70 x 30 x 140mm.
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Original manual for the CDV 700 Civil Defence Geiger Counter (CDV001)
£3.00 inc. UK P&P
If you feel in need of a spare,we have a limited number of original instruction and
maintenance handbooks for the ENI CDV 700 (model 6b) civil defence Geiger
counter for sale.
Dating from the 1960s they are collector's items in their own right and feature
everything you ever wanted to know about this device: how it
all works, maintenance, operation, storage etc.,plus a detailed circuit diagram, printed circuit board design and layout and full
component list. In fact, all the information you need to build your very own
Geiger counter (we may even be able to help you with some of the parts)
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FREE STICKER
For a limited time, all our Geiger Counters will be sent out with a free Category 1 warningI sticker, measuring 100 x 100mm.
About the CDV-700
The CDV-700 is a true Geiger Counter, displaying an accurate count (when properly calibrated) of beta and gamma jsources. This particular model was manufactured for the Civil Defense Corps by serveral companies in the US, including ENI, Victoreen and Lionel Electronic Laboratories (who also made toy trains). They were produced in fairly large numbers throughout the 1960s and 70s in preperation for expected nuclear conflict.
These devices are based around a 6993 Geiger Muller tube, driven by a simple high voltage circuit producing around 1000 volts. The output from the tube is processed by a transistorised pulse shaping network and integrating circuit, to operate the moving coil meter; a simple audio amplifier drives the supplied headphone. Many different types of geiger counter were produced during this period but the CDV-700 6b is one of the most popular due to its high sensitivity, rugged construction and legendary reliability.
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About the DSRB88
The DSRB-88 is really small, not much larger than a pocket pager.
There's a
belt/pocket clip on the back and it is powered by a single AA cell that
lasts
for ages -- it will run for a week or more on an alkaline
battery. It's really simple to use, the only
control is an on/off switch on the
front. On the top there's a bright red indicator lamp and a tiny speaker that
emits a 'click' when the dosimeter detects radioactivity. All of the panel
markings are in Russian but it comes with a set of English operating
instructions.
It is very
sensitive and reacts to natural and background radiation on average emitting
around 20 to 30 clicks per minute.
It's not a serious scientific instrument or safety
device.
Nevertheless, it is a great little gadget, a real conversation piece
and it
will alert you to the presence of normal and dangerous levels of
radioactivity. Use it to monitor your environment, your food and
anything or anyone
you come into contact with.
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About Geiger Counters
The DSRB-88 and
BIRI-1‘dosimeters’ are designed to detect the presence of ionising radiation. The
actual detector is a small device called a Geiger Muller tube. A high voltage
(400 to 1000 volts) is applied to the tube; inside there is a mixture of gasses
,which react to the presence of radioactive particles, generating a brief ‘pulse’.
An electronic circuit amplifies the pulse - producing the
characteristic ‘click’ or 'bleep' -and making the indicator flash.
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