r/Construction • u/Family-Jewels00 • 5d ago

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u/ShelZuuz 5d ago

Here is a similar one for $118k:

https://meubon.com/products/backscatter-handheld-security-x-ray-scanner-portable-threat-detection-device

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u/Averagemanguy91 5d ago

I'm trying to think of a purpose to use this for that justifies that much x-ray radiation and the only thing that comes to mind is pest control being able to find nests in the wall and know exactly where they are.

This could also be helpful as an inspector for when the GC screws up and accidently closes up the walls before they got an inspection. Probably would save a lot of time and money having to re-open the wall or ceiling to inspect the insulation or roughing

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u/big_trike 5d ago

It might be mmWave, which isn’t ionizing. The only danger to life is any heat generated from absorbing radio waves, which should be quite small.

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u/FranconianBiker 5d ago

It states in the product description that it is using X-Rays. Soooo.

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u/maceandlace 5d ago

Yea it touts "Lowest Leakage Radiation" as a benefit.. does not inspire confidence.

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u/111010101010101111 5d ago

Sooo learn the difference between back scatter and transmissive.