Condensation on toiltet cistern

Pauls

We had a similar prolem which was caused by a very minor leak in a seal between the tank and the throne itself. We only found out as we had to remove the tank to replace the flushing mechanism and found that the rubber seal down there was damaged

loulou41

Pauls wrote: »

We had a similar problem which was caused by a very minor leak in a seal between the tank and the throne itself. We only found out as we had to remove the tank to replace the flushing mechanism and found that the rubber seal down there was damaged

That's where the drops seem to come from, but the plumber could not find any leak and he flushed the toilet a dozen time in my presence. At present, I have put some layers of tissue paper between the gap to soak the drips and removed them after a couple of days. I am also considering getting a sandwich tray to catch the drips and find it difficult to sit on the bend, I need to support the tray with something with similar height, I am using a toilet holder on each side. Greenr, do you need anything to support your tray, if yes, what to do you use? It's just bugging it looks so unsightly. I am sure nobody notices except me. Thanks.

vivaladiva

ozskin wrote: »

yes insulatedcisterns have been available for some time now

Where do I find one? Tried google got nothing - it was about as good as B&Q's website:rolleyes:?

Mojisola

We have this problem in the winter and the outside of the cisten is covered in condensation. I can't see any reason why you would only get condensation in one place so, if it's coming from one place, it's more likely to be a leak.

ixwood

If the toilet is the coldest surface, that's where the condensation will go.

Changing the water supply or using an insulated toilet is pointless, the problem will just move elsewhere to the next coldest surface (windows or external walls probably).

The problem is too much moisture in the air. Either get a dehumidifier or increase ventilation. Do you open the window when and after using the shower or bath?

vivaladiva

We do have an extractor fan, which runs on. It can be very cold with the window open, as the room is north facing. It doesn't help that we have mains feed to the cistern. We've only just realised that it's such a major problem since waterproofing the floor. The water has spent the last 9+ years soaking into the joists:eek:. Damp/condensation is a big problem throughout the house - 1930s semi with no cavity walls.

wallbash

Correct info ref post 7 , was right then and Still am.

vivaladiva

Apart from leaving a window open, would a dehumidifier help? It would be positively arctic to leave the window open all the time.

wallbash

You don't have to leave the window open all the time, just quickly remove all the wet warm air. So it would make sense to open the window wide after a bath/shower. Close bath room door. keep rest of house warm. Little while later, timing depending on size of bathroom/ window and how much wet/warm air. rush in and close window!!

Result, warm/wet air gone and you only have to 'rewarm' bathroom.

Yes a dehumidifier would help, but my way is MUCH cheaper.

vivaladiva

wallbash wrote: »

You don't have to leave the window open all the time, just quickly remove all the wet warm air. So it would make sense to open the window wide after a bath/shower. Close bath room door. keep rest of house warm. Little while later, timing depending on size of bathroom/ window and how much wet/warm air. rush in and close window!!

Result, warm/wet air gone and you only have to 'rewarm' bathroom.

Yes a dehumidifier would help, but my way is MUCH cheaper.

It's not just in a morning when people are having showers, it's a permanent problem. Worrryingly I do have an old dehumidifier which when on doesn't ever shut off. I thought it was because the sensor switch was broken, but I guess the house could really be that damp. I will try and leave the window open tomorrow and see what happens. The puddle is so bad I used to blame youngest DS!