Communication Testing & Design
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Communication (Conncetivity) - Pressure Field Testing
and Mitigation System DESIGN

A 1-inch diameter suction hole is drilled through the basement slab (typically in the furnace room).
In opposite corners of the basement, small ¼-inch test holes are drilled.
A vacuum is then connected to the suction hole - this serves as the main extraction point.
The pressure difference between the extraction point and the small test holes is measured to determine how well air can move beneath the slab - this is referred to as connectivity.
If there is little or no connectivity, an additional extraction point may be required. This can occur when there is no gravel layer, dense subsoil, or obstructions such as footings.
This test allows us to customize the RADON fan and design the Sub-Slab Depressurization (SSD) system to match the home’s unique conditions.
At this stage, we can finalize the system design, provide the accurate pricing and contract, and - in most cases - complete the SSD installation on the same day as the communication test.
You can view the sample drawings and sample report for the Communication (Connectivity) – Pressure Field Testing.
- Sample Drawings

- Sample Report
Sample Drawings & Report for the Communication (Connectivity) Test
Subject: Radon Communication (Connectivity) Pressure Field Testing and design
Completed the Communication Testing we got the following results;
1. Pressure testing results (1st Suction)
- Suction Point (Main): at normal condition + 0.1 Pa, Suctional condition -230 Pa
- Suction Point #1 : at normal condition + 0.3 Pa, Suctional condition -3.3 Pa
- Suction Point #2: at normal condition + 0.7 Pa, Suctional condition -0.1 Pa
- Suction Point #3 : at normal condition + 0.4 Pa, Suctional condition 0.1 Pa [No Pressure drop]
- Suction Point #4: at normal condition + 0.1 Pa, Suctional condition -2.5 Pa
2. Pressure testing results (2nd Suction)
- Suction Point (Main): at normal condition + 0.2 Pa, Suctional condition -200 Pa
- Suction Point #1 : at normal condition + 0.3 Pa, Suctional condition -5.3 Pa
- Suction Point #2 : at normal condition + 0.7 Pa, Suctional condition -4.4 Pa
- Suction Point #3: at normal condition + 0.4 Pa, Suctional condition -0.9 Pa [Low Pressure drop]
3. Conclusion
- One Suction Hole at 2nd Suction hole A.
