2006-07-31 07:26:50 · 13 answers · asked by beaumooney@rogers.com 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
That is the humidity in the air condensing on the cold porcelain and metal pipes. air conditioning or a de-humidifier will do the trick.
2006-07-31 07:29:54 · answer #1 · answered by uncle bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The sweating is occurring because the water inside the pipes or toilet is much cooler than the outside air. That causes the humid outside air to condense on the surface of the cooler porcelain or copper. To stop it, do one of two things. Either lower the humidity in the air by using a dehumidifier in the bathroom, or raise the water temperature in the bathroom bowl.
2006-07-31 14:32:39 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably because the water in your toilet is very cold compared to the the air in the bathroom. You can get a mixing valve put on the pipes that will bring in a little hot water, which will help, or you can buy a kit to insulate the toilet tank on the inside, or you can crank up the A/C in your bathroom (colder).
2006-07-31 14:30:22 · answer #3 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds more like a leak to me, if you're underwater.
"Sweating" is simply condensation because the pipes are cool and moisture in the air condenses on them.
If it's really condensation, then consider insulating your pipes with plastic or foam. Any part that is cold and exposed to the air will sweat.
2006-07-31 14:29:08 · answer #4 · answered by Z33K Zmorphod 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pipes you can insulate. The sweating comes from humid air coming in contact with the cold pipe and condensing.
The toilet you might have to deal with.
Also, you could enact measures to reduce the humidity of your house, such as use air conditioning.
2006-07-31 14:30:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If all it is, is that the toilet is sweating, then you might want to consider installing a mixer on the water line to it. But you will have to also run a hot water line also for it to be effective.
I did this in my house and my toilets don't sweat anymore...
2006-08-01 00:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by salembog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to cut the air temperature and humidity in the bathroom to solve the problem.
2006-07-31 14:30:55 · answer #7 · answered by m.allen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a toilet with an insulated tank, and insulate the pipes, or air condition your house
2006-07-31 14:30:42 · answer #8 · answered by bikeguy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to run the fan in the bathroom, or at least open a window.
If that doesn't work, try a dehumidifier.
2006-07-31 14:30:17 · answer #9 · answered by Joe Rockhead 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your bathroom is underwater then you have a leak not sweating.
2006-07-31 14:30:36 · answer #10 · answered by Angela T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋