Toilet Sweat

mcdude · 07-31-2018, 06:44 AM

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......

On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this?

brk-lnt · 07-31-2018, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......

On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this?

Warm the water to minimize the temp differential. An electric instant water heater, set to only come on at certain temps, would take the chill off of the incoming water and reduce the problem.

Or, insulate everything that is sweating to prevent the cold/moist outside air from contacting these plumbing components.

rozbeezer · 07-31-2018, 08:07 AM

There are two things you can do:
1. Add a mixing valve and use some hot water to fill the tank.
2. Buy an insulated toilet tank. They have foam installed inside the tank keeping the outside of the tank from getting so cold.

You can buy a plastic tray which will fit under the tank on most toilets to catch the water. This doesn't solve the problem, but keeps the floor dry.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-31-2018, 08:41 AM

After reading the post I understand, my mind went all over with the title.

I would start with insulating the pipes to see if it helps, pretty cheap and easy to do.

swnoel · 07-31-2018, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcdude

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......

On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this?

Dehumidifier for the basement and mixing valve for the toilet.

SIKSUKR · 07-31-2018, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

After reading the post I understand, my mind went all over with the title.

I would start with insulating the pipes to see if it helps, pretty cheap and easy to do.

Exactly the opposite actually. The water is too cold now.

HellRaZoR004 · 07-31-2018, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by SIKSUKR

Exactly the opposite actually. The water is too cold now.

For the toilet, yes. For the pipes in the basement that would keep the moist air off them. Sounds like a multi-pronged approach.

Bear Islander · 07-31-2018, 11:06 AM

Toilet tank insulator kit from Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/Keeney-K836-2...70_&dpSrc=srch

You can use pipe insulators for the sweaty pipes.

donmac · 07-31-2018, 11:21 AM

Had that problem at my place in CH, mixing in some hot water resolved the issue.

The Real BigGuy · 07-31-2018, 12:39 PM

Had the problem once. I drained the tank, cleaned the walls and installed thin styrofoam sheeting along the walls and bottom. Was a pain to cut & keep trimming until it fit but it worked. Took me most of a day. If I had to do it again I’d just buy an insulated tank or a new toilet that had one.

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upthesaukee · 08-01-2018, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by rozbeezer

There are two things you can do:
1. Add a mixing valve and use some hot water to fill the tank.
2. Buy an insulated toilet tank. They have foam installed inside the tank keeping the outside of the tank from getting so cold.

You can buy a plastic tray which will fit under the tank on most toilets to catch the water. This doesn't solve the problem, but keeps the floor dry.

Can't help myself with this one

.

Back in the early '80's, when remodeling the bathroom, to eliminate this problem, they did number 1. (Sorry, it begged to be said

). It did in fact eliminate the problem.

Dave

ApS · 08-01-2018, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this?

Install a pump, and draw water from the lake?

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kauriel · 08-01-2018, 07:50 AM

We are having similar issue with other pipes in our house and earlier this week plumber told us to run AC when it is humid. Thankfully we can remotely control it so now I just need to setup humidity sensor.

ApS · 08-01-2018, 08:08 AM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this?

Aim a small "muffin fan" ($10 new) at the tank to elevate the temperature of the water inside.

rozbeezer · 05-25-2019, 04:13 PM

We installed insulated tanks which solved the problem when we switched from lake water to a well. Available for Toto. Not sure about other
Brands.

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dpg · 06-14-2019, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by kauriel

We are having similar issue with other pipes in our house and earlier this week plumber told us to run AC when it is humid. Thankfully we can remotely control it so now I just need to setup humidity sensor.

An AC will fix the sweating problem but you do not remotely have to run it if your not at the house. It will only start sweating when you are there flushing it introducing cold water into the tank. If the toilet has sat un-flushed on a 90 degree humid day it won't sweat the water inside it will be warm already.

Top-Water · 06-14-2019, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mcdude

They say there are no dumb questions so here goes......

Quote:

Originally Posted by HellRaZoR004

After reading the post I understand, my mind went all over with the title.

Some people call them ass gaskets.

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Originally Posted by ApS

Aim a small "muffin fan"

Good thing you added the word "fan" to the sentence or this would be begging further explanation.

Wifi-1 · 06-14-2019, 06:28 PM

Here I am, waiting for FLLs suggestion to save water and not flush it

joey2665 · 06-14-2019, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Wifi-1

Here I am, waiting for FLLs suggestion to save water and not flush it

And him suggesting wrapping the plumbing with foam noodles.

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Barney Bear · 06-14-2019, 09:42 PM

If properly installed on the pipes, foam noodles should help do the job!

07-31-2018, 06:44 AM	#1
mcdude Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Rock Haven Lake - West Newfield, ME Posts: 5,367 Thanks: 374 Thanked 1,055 Times in 494 Posts	Toilet Sweat They say there are no dumb questions so here goes...... On these muggy days, the water coming up from the well is so cold that it causes the toilet (and some pipes in the basement) to sweat profusely leaving a puddle on the floor. Any ideas on how to minimize this? __________________

07-31-2018, 08:07 AM	#3
rozbeezer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	fix toilet sweating There are two things you can do: 1. Add a mixing valve and use some hot water to fill the tank. 2. Buy an insulated toilet tank. They have foam installed inside the tank keeping the outside of the tank from getting so cold. You can buy a plastic tray which will fit under the tank on most toilets to catch the water. This doesn't solve the problem, but keeps the floor dry.

07-31-2018, 11:21 AM	#9
donmac Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Center Harbor Posts: 47 Thanks: 17 Thanked 12 Times in 9 Posts	Had that problem at my place in CH, mixing in some hot water resolved the issue. __________________ 'Believe me, my young friend, there is NOTHING— absolute nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.'

05-25-2019, 04:13 PM	#15
rozbeezer Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 24 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Toilet Sweat We installed insulated tanks which solved the problem when we switched from lake water to a well. Available for Toto. Not sure about other Brands. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

06-14-2019, 09:42 PM	#20
Barney Bear Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 962 Thanks: 495 Thanked 273 Times in 174 Posts	Good Suggestion If properly installed on the pipes, foam noodles should help do the job!

07-31-2018, 08:41 AM	#4
HellRaZoR004 Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Litchfield/Gilford Posts: 828 Thanks: 233 Thanked 224 Times in 131 Posts	After reading the post I understand, my mind went all over with the title. I would start with insulating the pipes to see if it helps, pretty cheap and easy to do.

07-31-2018, 11:06 AM	#8
Bear Islander Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bear Island Posts: 1,762 Thanks: 32 Thanked 440 Times in 207 Posts	Toilet tank insulator kit from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Keeney-K836-2...70_&dpSrc=srch You can use pipe insulators for the sweaty pipes.

07-31-2018, 12:39 PM	#10
The Real BigGuy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,306 Thanks: 125 Thanked 467 Times in 285 Posts	Had the problem once. I drained the tank, cleaned the walls and installed thin styrofoam sheeting along the walls and bottom. Was a pain to cut & keep trimming until it fit but it worked. Took me most of a day. If I had to do it again I’d just buy an insulated tank or a new toilet that had one. Sent from my iPhone using Winnipesaukee Forum mobile app

08-01-2018, 07:50 AM	#13
kauriel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Laconia, N. MA Posts: 290 Thanks: 119 Thanked 62 Times in 44 Posts	We are having similar issue with other pipes in our house and earlier this week plumber told us to run AC when it is humid. Thankfully we can remotely control it so now I just need to setup humidity sensor.

06-14-2019, 06:28 PM	#18
Wifi-1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Moultonboro, NH Posts: 213 Thanks: 196 Thanked 87 Times in 57 Posts	Here I am, waiting for FLLs suggestion to save water and not flush it