Condensation on Toilet Cistern

markstev27

Does anyone know the best way to stop/reduce condensation on a toilet cistern.

We have an extractor fan in the bathroom and it is well ventilated but the cistern always has condensation on it.

Any ideas????

ariba10

The only way that I know will work is to warm the water in the cistern.

markstev27

ariba10 wrote: »

The only way that I know will work is to warm the water in the cistern.

How can you do that?

missprice

markstev27 wrote: »

How can you do that?

Insulate the cistern is easiest way.

Mojisola

We had this problem in a previous house. The cold water in the winter was very cold - other people used to comment on it - and the toilet cistern was always covered in condensation even though the house was reasonably dry. We lined the inside of the cistern with foam strips but it was years ago and I can't remember any details - whether it was made for the job or a Heath Robinson remedy. The cistern was one of the older, bigger types. I don't know if there would be enough room in the modern cisterns.

SilverSaloon

I have this problem too. We are renovating whilst living in the house so the toilet is "living on borrowed time" as it were as new bathroom is going to be built. However with 6 months-ish left to use the old one, i'd like to stop the condensation. It drips onto the floor at the back of the toilet giving the impression the toilet is leaking (which it isnt by the way)

maninthestreet

Try bubble wrap selloptaped to the outside of the cistern.

anotheruser

My niece once told me the toilet had a bit of wee on it.
She is 4 years old.
Luckily my condensation doesn't drip.

kwmlondon

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/237070

markstev27

missprice wrote: »

Insulate the cistern is easiest way.

Do you know how/what to use

I have been to B&Q today but they do not sell the sheets separately.

markstev27

SilverSaloon wrote: »

I have this problem too. We are renovating whilst living in the house so the toilet is "living on borrowed time" as it were as new bathroom is going to be built. However with 6 months-ish left to use the old one, i'd like to stop the condensation. It drips onto the floor at the back of the toilet giving the impression the toilet is leaking (which it isnt by the way)

That's the same as ours. Our cistern is only 2 years old too