Condensation on toilet.

malfunkshun · 30 Jan 2013 at 09:41

Biohazard said:
Chances are your water supply is unvented, aka from the mains, and it tends to be colder. Water storage tanks will bring the water temperature up a bit in relation to atmospheric temperature. It will become worse as air temp and water temp diverge, such as heating, and since the bathroom tends to be a moist room it's quite likely to happen. Keeping the room cool will help. Otherwise I wouldn't worry too much, it's only water.

Best answer (we should have one of those best answer buttons tbh)

Building Candy · 30 Jan 2013 at 10:29

Gammawolf said:
OP has a damp problem, as in there is moisture condensing that isn't wanted. It is not rising damp. This is simply caused because the cistern is cold when the water gets replaced.

This is obviously correct. The whole "rising damp" argument is ridiculous.

This time of year when its cold outside and the heating is on condensation will obviously form, same as getting a cold drink out the fridge.

Name · 30 Jan 2013 at 11:07

Sittin' on tha toilet.

jimmy321 · 30 Jan 2013 at 11:30

Can't be bothered to read the thread but if it's not already been said you need ventilation.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 12:37

Yeah probably a ventilation problem after he's had a hot bath or shower.

Because if I run my toilet for 5 minutes to get it to cool down to about 4c I don't have any condensation on the toilet at all which indicates there not being much moisture in the room at all.

If the op only gets condensation on his toilet after a shower. Fair enough but if the condensation is constantly on his toilet they he has issues.

mattyprice4004 · 30 Jan 2013 at 13:23

cheechm said:
How warm is the water going into your toilet?!

I take it science wasn't your strong point?

Blackjack Davy · 30 Jan 2013 at 14:48

Incoming water is cold and makes cistern cold, air in house is warm, condensation occurs. When the weather is warmer and hence water is warmer, it'll stop.

Simples.

Biohazard · 30 Jan 2013 at 16:07

Mickie said:
Yeah probably a ventilation problem after he's had a hot bath or shower.

Because if I run my toilet for 5 minutes to get it to cool down to about 4c I don't have any condensation on the toilet at all which indicates there not being much moisture in the room at all.

If the op only gets condensation on his toilet after a shower. Fair enough but if the condensation is constantly on his toilet they he has issues.

So not rising damp then, Mr Plumber?

Narj · 30 Jan 2013 at 16:28

It's not condensation, your aim is just really bad.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 17:56

Biohazard said:
So not rising damp then, Mr Plumber?

I don't know do I ? I haven't seen his bathroom.

Damp walls make a room damp. That's pretty clear Mr DIYer.

All the moisture in the room has to come from somewhere. Whether it be damp walls. A leak or just having a hot shower without ventilation.

I don't know the op circumstances. Do you?

Brookert · 30 Jan 2013 at 18:01

Just, live with it? First world problems yo

Biohazard · 30 Jan 2013 at 18:25

Mickie said:
I don't know do I ? I haven't seen his bathroom.

Damp walls make a room damp. That's pretty clear Mr DIYer.

All the moisture in the room has to come from somewhere. Whether it be damp walls. A leak or just having a hot shower without ventilation.

I don't know the op circumstances. Do you?

You seem to run on the presumption that our atmosphere is dry, it isn't.

I DIY nearly everything, I don't have much faith in tradesmen to know what they're talking about sadly or not to rush things and cut corners. Good, knowledgeable, ones are few and far between, and cost.

My own labour is cheaper to me than paying them, only when there is statutory barriers such as gas supply do I stop. I can read just as well or if not better than any specific trade, or ask. Plus I've always liked "fixing things" since being a child.

Anyway, that was meant lighthearted. I'll stop pestering you now.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:07

You should put more trust in them because they know a lot more than you.

If their is so much moisture in the air in all homes why don't millions of homes have this problem? Do you know?

coopersim · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:11

Mickie said:
If their is so much moisture in the air in all homes why don't millions of homes have this problem? Do you know?

Most people probably don't notice / care.

This problem will only show itself in winter when the incoming water is cold, also if the water in the pipes in the house has been static for a while it will have warmed and the problem won't be evident.

Biohazard · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:14

Mickie said:
You should put more trust in them because they know a lot more than you.

What, like you?

Mickie said:
If their is so much moisture in the air in all homes why don't millions of homes have this problem? Do you know?

They probably do, but there is moisture in air irrespective of your protests Mr Professional.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:16

I can assure you they do care if its really bad to the point of it literally dripping causing a puddle of water around the toilet. Im talking worst case. This only happens when their is a huge amount of moisture in the air. And I'm pretty sure most people just put that down to the shower even when it's not being used because they don't have a clue. Just like this DIYer

Biohazard · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:17

Ok Mickie, you know best.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:19

Biohazard said:
What, like you?

They probably do, but there is moisture in air irrespective of your protests Mr Professional.

It probably does? Pardon ?

Yes their is moisture in the air. So why the **** doesn't it happen to millions toilets. ? Man you're annoying. You can't answer the question can you.

Biohazard · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:25

Mickie said:
It probably does? Pardon ?

Yes their is moisture in the air. So why the **** doesn't it happen to millions toilets. ? Man you're annoying. You can't answer the question can you.

I can and I have. It more than likely does happen to a lot of toilets, tanks, taps glasses and so on but I'm not really sure there are going to be any statistics on it.

Mickie · 30 Jan 2013 at 19:35

Are you stupid or something. I've said I've been doing this job 15 year and most properties don't have this problem. Why try and argue against it?

If a wall is damp it makes the whole room fill up with a lot more moisture which clings to cold surfaces. If their Is a leak this also makes a room fill right up with moisture and so on with hot baths and showers.

I'm sure you'll not agree with that.

My home like so many does have a small amount of moisture in the air but not to the extent of building up a lot on a toilet even when the waters 4c inside.