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Radiacode

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    The most boring radiation detector ever? The Radiacode Zero - Small review & Teardown
    I bought the new Radiacode Zero and I must say that this is probably the most boring product Radiacode has to offer. I don't say it is boring as a negative term for the RC-Zero, in fact, quite the opposite. This device should be boring. It is made to be boring. I'm sure the model Zero is for zero fun. 😄 However, if you put gamma spectroscopy and a couple of other fancy bits to the side then this little device is could be worth it's weight in gold. It does what all of the other Radiacode's do (less the spectroscopy) - it counts, and that is about it. I also think it is fair to say that it is
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    Replacing the LiPo battery on a Radiacode 101
    *** Please note: Working with lithium batteries can potentially be hazardous. Damaging the battery can potentially cause fire or explosion and potentially release toxic emissions. Learn and understand the risks before performing such a repair. *** I had to replace the battery in my Radiacode 101 as it was becoming potentially dangerous. I noticed the main button on the Radiacode wasn't pressing in properly and was sticking at times, so I popped the unit open and found the battery had expanded and was putting pressure on the circuit board, and thus making the button tight. The battery hadn't