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Condensation on the toilet cistern
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Condensation on the toilet cistern is a common occurrence in bathrooms with problematic ventilation and poor air circulation. It can appear constantly or after water procedures. We suggest finding out whether condensation is important for the atmosphere in the bathroom, whether its formation is dangerous for the toilet and how to eliminate the problem.
Why does the toilet cistern fog up?
The main reasons for constant fogging of the tank:
Poor ventilation (check with a lit match or thin strip of paper held to the ventilation hole - if there is draft, the flame or paper will be drawn to the hole)
Permanent high humidity (also caused by poor ventilation and constant use of the bathroom, including as a room for drying clothes)
Sudden changes in room temperature
Damage to the toilet drain system causing constant water leakage
Incorrect installation or operation of heated floors
If it is not a matter of a damaged drain or leaking hoses, then the cause must be eliminated systematically – and immediately.
The Impact of Condensation on the Condition of the Bathroom
A cosmetic defect or a problem dangerous to health and the condition of objects in the bathroom? Condensation is definitely a harmful phenomenon, regardless of the frequency and intensity of evaporation. It contributes to the accelerated failure of taps, showers, and other plumbing with metal elements, harms washing machines and dryers, and finishing materials in the room; creates an uncomfortable atmosphere in the room. And most importantly, it stimulates the active development of black mold, and in places invisible to the eye. Black mold is a causative agent of serious diseases of the pulmonary system, and its appearance must be prevented.
How to normalize air circulation?
Air circulation is not related to the operation of the toilet and other plumbing, as mentioned above, the problem is in the ventilation. You should test its condition, if defects are found, clean it manually (using brushes, brushes on a long handle). If this does not help, you should call specialists, because faulty ventilation affects the atmosphere of the entire house.
If for some reason it is not possible to restore natural ventilation, climate control systems should be used: from fans to split systems and air drying systems. It is recommended to regularly ventilate the bathroom (including after water procedures) and maintain a uniform temperature in the room.
Methods to Prevent Condensation on a Toilet Cistern
There are water heating systems that allow you to “even out” the temperature (it’s hot in the bathroom, but cold water flows into the tank).
But first, you should make sure that it is not a matter of malfunctions (possibly invisible to the eye) of the drainage system that causes moisture separation. A comprehensive inspection of the plumbing and premises will be required.
Step-by-step instructions for eliminating condensation
We test the ventilation: in case of its malfunction, methods of spot elimination of condensate are used (insulation, water heating systems), but in the future, for the health and comfort of the residents of the apartment, it will be necessary to restore the functionality of the ventilation system
We check the toilet: if the hoses are leaking, the inlet or outlet valve is faulty, the connection system between the tank and the bowl is damaged, we replace the failed elements and mechanisms
We check the rest of the plumbing: if the pipes under the bath or shower are leaking, the mixer is faulty, they need to be replaced
If there is no positive effect, after taking the above measures, a heater is installed for the toilet cistern or a water heating system, heaters or climate control systems to equalize the temperature in the room regardless of external conditions.
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