Why does condensation appear on the toilet cistern? How to get rid of it?

Small droplets of moisture on the toilet cistern can cause serious damage. However, condensation is not always a consequence of a malfunction of plumbing engineering, because even the microclimate can affect it. Today we have to figure out why the tank is sweating, and how you can deal with it.

Reasons for the appearance of condensation on the surface of the tank

First you need to understand what the concept of "condensate" means. If you delve into physics, "sweating "devices causes a sharp change in temperature. This phenomenon is often observed after taking a shower, when the mirror "sweats". With good ventilation and no problems, water evaporates quickly.

If moisture begins to collect on the walls of the tank and drip down - this can be the "first call" indicating a system malfunction. Experts identify the following reasons:

1. Frequent use. The water accumulated in the tank does not have time to warm up to room temperature. This problem can often be found in large families.
2. Breakage of the drain. Constant leakage fills the tank with cold water, making heating difficult.
3. High humidity in the room. Many people dry things at home, which creates a greenhouse effect.
4. There is a heating device next to the tank. As an example, we can highlight the presence of a dryer passing through a pipe with hot water.

These are the main issues that need to be addressed first. As practice has shown, many of them can be solved on their own.

Do I need to clean it up? What are the consequences "threatening" a new appearance?

Any moisture must be dealt with. When it comes to condensate on the tank, experts highlight the following consequences:

• the accumulation of sediment in small cracks can lead to the appearance of chips on the enamel of the toilet;
• due to the constant stagnation of water, mold occurs, which negatively affects the respiratory system of households;
• unwanted bacteria appear;
• metal elements begin to be destroyed by corrosion.

If you do not immediately start to deal with excess moisture, then in a few years, you will have to make a major restoration of the entire bathroom. For the average citizen, such spending can negatively affect well-being.

How to get rid of condensation?

Before proceeding with the elimination of the problem, you need to study the main causes of its occurrence. For each case, there is an individual instruction, which can be found below.

Forcibly change the microclimate

Very often the cause of condensation is poor ventilation. For starters it's worth check its clogging. This problem is relevant both for apartments in new buildings, where construction dust and materials often accumulate, and for Khrushchevs, which have not been cleaned by utilities for years.

An effective way to control humidity - installation of an automatic hood. However, before that, you can check the hole itself for clogging by holding a match or a lighter to it. If the ventilation is in order, then you can install a portable dehumidifier that will normalize the microclimate.

Heat water

As noted above, heavy sediment accumulates due to the high difference between the temperature of the water and the room itself. Raising the temperature of the liquid to normal will help get rid of an eternal leak.. There are several ways to solve the problem:

• insulate the pipeline, it is important for owners of a private house. The simplest method is polyurethane foam;
• lead warm water to the tank;
• install a heating system - boiler room;
• create conditions for heat exchange; alternatively, an apartment riser is installed;
• half drain. This is when cold water will be diluted with hot water.

Difficulties can arise if you use too hot water. Limescale forms an unpleasant crust inside the cistern, which can also cause even more problems. The average water temperature should be equal to the indoor microclimate.

Repair the drain

You can also repair the drain with your own hands. It is enough to remove the reservoir lid and find the cause of the constant leak. How nodes interact:

• the filling valve regulates the amount of water in the tank. As soon as the float in it reaches the desired level, the water supply stops;
• the plastic float works like a rocker. Very often, due to poor-quality water, it collapses. If this happens, you need to make a replacement;
• the drain valve in modern models is regulated by a button. Often it sticks or does not reach the desired level;
• overflow prevents water from reaching the top level.

Most often, the linkage breaks (associated with the button). Water slowly penetrates through the drain, cold water refills the tank. You can solve the problem with condensate by repairing the drain tank fittings. Just 10-15 minutes of working with tools, and you can forget about excess moisture. Additionally, you can fix the joint with a sealant.

Reduce waste water volume and air humidity

The less water in the tank, the faster it heats up. Moreover, reducing consumption will help save money, since the meter also reacts to a set of water in the bathroom. As an alternative to the cargo that citizens often place inside the tank, an additional tank can be used. The distance between the walls and the new plastic tank should be 3-4 mm. It is recommended to install a seal to avoid leakage.

Experts recommend purchasing to citizens improved models with double faience. Then you can forget about the regulation of the microclimate. Their cost is 20-30% higher than the usual option, however, citizens return their funds by reducing water consumption and the cost of future repairs of the entire premises.

By the way! Forced ventilation can also reduce the level of humidity. The cheapest and most effective way is to connect it to work with the lights on. This will significantly reduce energy consumption and allow you to control the level of humidity without overdrying the room.

How can I prevent it from occurring?

There are several relevant recommendations to eliminate the appearance of unwanted drops. For example:

• monitor ventilation: clean in a timely manner, check the quality of work with a match or a lighter;
• often ventilate the room, try not to dry things in the house with closed windows;
• monitor the condition of the plumbing: if the drain button sinks, fix the problem;
• prevent a large jump in temperature: install the toilet farther from the heating devices;
• reduce the water supply level.

If you plan to repair the entire premises, it is advisable to replace a regular toilet with a "no tears" option. Then you don't have to spend money on buying an additional reservoir, sealant and worry about the flood from your neighbors.

Install a "double" tank

Installation of a double tank does not require special knowledge and a lot of time. Experts have highlighted step-by-step instructions that allow you to make the modernization on your own. Moments:

1. Simply unscrewing the single button and screwing on the two-standard will not work. All fittings will have to be changed.
2. The costs of the mechanism of two drainage modes will be fully paid off by the absence of smudges and saving water. It will be consumed in two modes - "semi-draining" and "standard". Semi-draining allows you to mix cold water with the one that has already been heated.

Stages:

• after buying a new mechanism, the water supply is shut off;
• the rest of the water is drained from the tank;
• old fittings are dismantled;
• the entire tank is removed;
• a new system is being installed;
• then the tank is reinstalled in its place. Particular attention is paid to "lambs". With the help of them, you can properly fix the tank, because even the smallest deviation can cause noise or leakage.

At the end, a double button is twisted and a valve for water supply opens. The whole procedure will take only 20-30 minutes.

Check ventilation regularly

Faced with the problem of ventilation, experts recommend paying attention for the entire microclimate in rooms and non-residential premises. As an alternative to an automatic system that intersects with light, we can highlight:

1. Installation of holes in doorways. To make them look natural, you can insert a grill or special hoods with a filter mesh into them, which will eliminate the transfer of dust and small particles due to the formation of an air flow.
2. There are special dehumidifiers that are installed in the ventilation hole.
3. Salt can be a budget option. By placing a small amount of scented bath salt in all rooms, you can partially get rid of excess moisture.

The reason for the accumulation of condensate can be hidden not only in the malfunction of the plumbing. Often the problem is initiated by neighbors who regularly heat up other citizens. For example, when installing stretch ceilings, you may be faced with the fact that the neighbor will simply hide the fact that there was a leak. The unpleasant smell of mustiness and dampness for no apparent reason can be the first call to check the walls.

The second popular problem is violation of the tightness of pipes. Even the PFC system, which ranks high in plumbing engineering products, has a lifespan.

The third reason may be covered in the eyeliner itself, which quickly breaks down due to impurities in the water.

Any repair should begin with an analysis of the situation. Putting a rag under the tank or regularly removing drops from the surface of the tile is not an option. Neglect can lead to poor health and unnecessary costs for finishing the entire room.