posted on May, 18 2012 @ 02:28 AM
Originally posted by AriesJedi
Does anyone know what type of radiation these alarms detect?
Is it any type of ionising radiation?
If so, then there is a source right in front of the sun-a stellar mass black hole.
you can make your own radiation detector.
see youtube videos.
only takes 5 minutes.
also NAKED solar cells can be used as detectors for radiation.everytime a particle hits it will increase conductivity,or voltage/current.
just cover the solar cell so zero light gets in...then to test it bring it near a smoke alarm which has a small radioactive source in it to test.
use the blueish solar cells that are Not encased in plastic for maximum sensitivity.use a digital $3 volt meter or current meter.
solar garden lights solar cells can be used too.
remember to cover it with a good light blocking thin cover of some kind.