Re: Revigorator

[JMUCKERHEIDE@delphi.com]

> 
> On Thu, 19 Jan 1995 12:32:10 -0500 JEW1%LRN%DCPP@bangate.pge.com 
> wrote:
> The Revigorator was a device designed to instill radon emanations 
> through water as it was felt to be more healthful for the water.  

...of for the person drinking the water :-)

> The 
> stuff you are picking up is likely radon daughters and such.  I cannot 
> remember what the actual lining is but it was designed during the 
> period when radiation was a fad and it was felt to be beneficial to 
> drink water that had been exposed to this.  

Actually, not just exposed, water that had built up an inventory of
radon/daughters. Do you have any idea of the concentrations that would be
achieved? Would it compare to high natural concentrations (that would also
include radium)? 

As a "fad", there are numerous places in the world (Misasa Japan, Austria,
China, Russia) where radon spas continue to have large followings, with more
actual medical "prescription" patients in recent years in addition to
individuals seeking the health benefits (with some recent studies confirming
benefits, at least in the short term), while studies of local residents and
workers show no long term negative effects (who are much more exposed than
guests/patients). 

>I have seen this device in 
> books but never in person.  Any dose rate on the outside of the jar?  
> If there is and it is significant, I would not recommend anyone use it 
> for anything.
> 
What is "significant"? Would you expect a higher source than Fiestaware? Why
not use as a vase? 

> 
> Regards,
> Peter J. Fundarek