Finding the answer to the question of what to do if the

24-01-2018

Sewage

A modern person places certain requirements on the toilet, it should be comfortable, beautiful and, of course, clean. And suddenly there is a problem when, it seems, all measures are taken to create a comfortable and aesthetic toilet: the replacement of the water supply and drainage system was completed, and a new toilet was installed, but moisture was collected on it. And not just on the pipes, but on the tank, which, in theory, should serve without any interference.

If condensation has formed, you should not immediately run to the store and demand the exchange of goods, first you need to make sure that “comfortable” conditions are created for its operation.

What can we expect

Condensate on the toilet - this is initially a minor nuisance can result in a series of not critical, but rather troublesome consequences, such as:

Puddles of water on the pedestal of the toilet, and then on the floor.
The appearance of dampness, and then, as a consequence, mold, mildew and unpleasant odors.
Rusting of metal elements of sanitary equipment, for example, details of fastening a toilet bowl to the floor.

Of course, you can wipe the condensate indefinitely and substitute containers for collecting drops, but for those who need this troubled economy, it is easier to get rid of this “affliction” once and for all.

Many owners completely isolate the pipes to avoid temperature differences and, as a result, condensation.

In this article we will try to understand why the toilet bowl is misting and we will tell you what to do if there is condensate on the toilet.

Causes of condensate

If such a situation arises in the house, it is better to immediately understand for what reason the toilet bowl is sweating and eliminating it. The main factors for the appearance of "tears" on it are:

High humidity in the apartment, including the bathroom, due to:

Inefficient operation of the ventilation system.
The presence of leakage of life support systems (water supply, heating).
A large number of indoor plants that require regular watering and irrigation.
Frequent drying of laundry in large volumes, for example, at the birth of a baby, etc.

Malfunction of valves, leading to a continuous supply of cold water to the tank, which does not have time to warm up to room temperature. In this case, if the temperature difference between the water in the tank and the ambient air is 10-15 degrees, condensate will certainly appear on the surface of the drain tank.
The location of the hot water pipelines in close proximity to the cistern.

Now knowing why the toilet is sweating you can decide on the methods of eliminating the problem.

Ways to combat the formation of condensate

Let us touch each cause separately and figure out what to do if the toilet cistern in a particular situation melts.

Malfunction of the drain system

The first thing you should pay attention to is the proper functioning of the tank itself. When installing a sanitary appliance of high quality, there should not be a continuous flow of water from the tank to the toilet.

It is easy to detect:

Visually. Constantly flowing water leaves characteristic traces on the toilet bowl.

To make sure that there is no excess moisture on the toilet and the cistern - wait until the container is completely full and drain it several times in a row.

Aurally. Continuous filling of the drain tank is accompanied by noise, which in itself can already become an unpleasant irritant for the inhabitants of the home.

Attention! In addition to the above troubles, a permanent leak of water into the toilet will adversely affect the family’s finances if a water meter is installed in the house.

To cope with the repair of the drainage device with your hands on the shoulder of any man, it is enough to have a set of wrenches, fum-tape or sanitary sealant.

Insufficient ventilation

If during the examination of the toilet, no malfunctions were found, pay attention to the ventilation in the bathroom.

It is very simple to check the draft in the ventilation duct; it is necessary to bring a piece of paper to the grille at the entrance to the ventilation chamber. With proper functioning of the ventilation system, the sheet will be attracted to the grille and will be held without assistance.

Additional ventilation will help not only to get rid of the humidity on the sanitary appliance, but also speed up the process of weathering in the bathroom

Otherwise, you should take steps to troubleshoot and improve the efficiency of the ventilation.

How to do it?

First, it is necessary to continue the examination of the ventilation duct and, in case of blockage, clean it yourself, or call the staff of the relevant services.
Secondly, to provide free air exchange in the room by installing the ventilation grille in the lower part of the door. It is possible to solve the problem due to a sufficient gap between the door to the toilet and the floor.
If all measures have been taken, and the condensate does appear, it will be necessary to arrange forced ventilation in the bathroom, having installed a household fan in the ventilation channel.

Tip! It is better to entrust the selection of the model of the device of the appropriate power to the specialists

But the installation of the fan is quite an easy task, besides the detailed instructions for the unit will help to perform it in a short time, and the price of the issue will be no more than several thousand rubles.

Note! Especially important is the forced ventilation device in the combined bathrooms, where, after the adoption of water procedures, the level of humidity inevitably increases.

It is very convenient when the fan turns on and off synchronously with the lighting in the bathroom. If necessary, you can connect a relay that allows you to prolong the operation of the fan for some time after turning off the light.

Lowering the temperature in the bathroom

Establishing a favorable temperature in the bathroom can also help in the fight against condensate.

To this end, it is advisable to take out of the room:

The place where condensate is most often formed is the contact of two temperatures.

Piping hot water.
Heated towel rails powered by the heating system.

The greatest effect can be achieved by the implementation of all the above measures to eliminate condensate on the toilet cistern in the complex.

Additional measures

When choosing plumbing for the home, pay attention to the new improved models of toilets with double cistern. This means an additional plastic water tank that is not in contact with the outer ceramic. This eliminates the possibility of condensation on the surface of the drain tank.

In the photo, the problem of excessive moisture on the surface of the tank is eliminated by fixing a heat-insulating material on the inner walls of the device

Here is almost all about how to get rid of condensation on the toilet.

Conclusion

Now it remains for you, following the above tips, to perform the necessary work and we guarantee you that in the near future you will forget about the "tears" on the plumbing appliance. If this problem has arisen with the new equipment, then it is better to contact the store and return it under warranty, let the manufacturers deal with condensate.

In the presented video in this article you will find additional information on this topic.