We have been noticing moisture on the outside of our toilet tank and we are wondering what is causing this.It is almost to the point of dripping on the floorif we don't keep it wiped down.it's almost like it's sweating but it happens in winter and summer.Any ideas as to the reason would be helpful.
2007-03-15 06:49:58 · 4 answers · asked by honeypot0214 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
In the summer this means the tank water is warmer than the house. and it condenses on the outer of the tank.
In the Winter just the opposite. like when you shower and the air is heated it will form.
You might want to check the humidity in the house. It sounds like it si freakin' hot in the winter and Freakin' cold in the summer. I mena you don't run the house at 65 in the summer and 85 in the winter. If you do then adjust the temp and watch the water go away.
I would get a thermometer that has humidity on it. It will say dry wet or OK on the gauge. 35-45% humidity is a good range over 50% and the room colder or warmer you can adjust.
2007-03-15 07:02:50 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Red 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, in my experience, it's usually that the water in the tank, having just been replaced after a flush action, is cooler than the air outside, and if the humidity is comparatively high, either from a humdifier in the winter or just the normal humid air in the summer, then condensation is the result. There are several ways of dealing with this problem. There are insulation kits available, from home improvement stores, which consist of sheets of foam that you cut to fit and glue to the inside walls of the tank, to help keep the temperature of the tank itself from changing so dramatically when it 's flushed. Or there is a mixing valve that can be installed in the water line that allows a small amount of warm water to mix with the cold water coming into the tank to equalize the temp. somewhat and stop the condensation. Lastly, there's the old standby, drip catcher, which is a metal or plastic formed tray, that hangs under the tank and catches the drops of water then allows them to evaporate naturally. The latter should be available at most any hardware store.
2007-03-15 14:21:59 · answer #2 · answered by Corky R 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can add a tempering valve which will allow a small amount of warm water to mix with the cold water being held in the tank--beware, however, as we find that this causes the toilet to become "yucky" very quickly--I don't know but wonder if it helps bacteria grow a little quicker. I would prefer the towel underneath and take my chances. Also tried the insulation kits (sort of a styrofoam that you line in the tank)--it didn't work well and floated after a while :) If you care to purchase new--there are NEW tanks available that are ready to be installed that already have this problem taken care of with new technology. Hope it helps!
2007-03-15 18:25:27 · answer #3 · answered by BA 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've seen a lot of ballcocks spaying out the side of the top part of the valve/vacumn breaker, to cause water to hit the bottom of the tank lid then run down the outside of the tank.
Flush the toilet while watching the ballcock to see if that happens.
Let me know
2007-03-15 14:00:50 · answer #4 · answered by rangedog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋