RE: survey meter check sources

["Muldoon, Patrick" <patrick.muldoon@med.va.gov>]

We use lantern mantles securely taped to the sides of the instruments.
I think they were only about $1.00 or so per package of two.  We
purchased ours from a hardware catalog, but they are readily available
at sporting goods stores.  Just be careful not to by the "new and
improved" non-radioactive type.

Patrick Muldoon, CHP
Patrick.Muldoon@med.va.gov <mailto:Patrick.Muldoon@med.va.gov>  .

	-----Original Message-----
	From:	Robert R. Milwicz [SMTP:milwicz@arundel.Princeton.EDU]
	Sent:	Wednesday, June 10, 1998 9:56 AM
	To:	Multiple recipients of list
	Subject:	survey meter check sources

	Each of our survey meters have a small check source affixed to
the
	side of the instrument so that the operation of the meter can be
	easily checked before use. We presently use a small piece of U
covered
	by a metal foil but are considering other sources.

	The questions I have are:

	What do you use as your check source?


	What is the cost?


	Who sells it?


	Thanks ahead of time for the responses. Please e-mail to me
directly.
	Also thanks to the individuals who responded to our previous
inquiries
	about the use of sources in health physics operations and DOT
	training.


	BOB Milwicz
	Princeton