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Why Does The Toilet Sweat (and how to stop it)

DIY Answer Guy — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 03:30:58 +0000

No one likes a sweating toilet.

So it’s not surprising that a common do-it-yourself question I’m asked is; “Why does the toilet sweat?” and how do I fix it?

I’m glad you asked because after many years of repairing sweating toilets, I will show you how to stop a sweating toilet.

Read my full DIY how-to article “Sweating Toilet Tanks”.

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Why Does The Toilet Sweat (and how to stop it)

Sweating Toilet Tanks

DIY Answer Guy — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:30:45 +0000

Simple Solution for Sweating Toilet Tanks

Are you having a problem with the toilet tank sweating and dripping all over the floor? Well don’t feel alone as many people have this irritating problem.

First, the reason your toilet tank sweats is that the water entering the tank has a temperature of around 45 degrees and the room temperature is typically higher. So when the warmer room air comes in contact with the cooler toilet tank the air condenses, causing the tank to sweat and drip on the floor.

To resolve this problem you need to install an anti sweat valve.

The anti sweat valve takes a bit of hot water, from the hot water supply, and mixes it with the cold water supply to the toilet. This increases the temperature of the water in the tank just enough to stop the room air from condensing, thus solving the problem.

Anti sweat valves cost about $20–30 dollars and are easily installed. Watch this easy how-to video.

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Sweating Toilet Tanks

Rouge Faucets, Fixing the Leak

DIY Answer Guy — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 05:46:03 +0000

A simple solution to rouge faucets and stuck spouts.

Are you having trouble with a faucet in your house. Maybe it’s leaking, the water isn’t flowing well, or squirting out to the side funny. This is usually caused by mineral build up in the faucet’s aerator screen.

Repairing a rouge faucet can be a pretty simple project, that is, if you can get the spout unscrewed without scratching or completely destroying it.

Here’s a quick and easy solution to help you successfully unscrew a stuck or overtightened spout.

You’ll need the following Do-it-Yourself supplies;

Adjustable pliers
Small rag
Old toothbrush

Easy Method for Removing a Stuck Sink Spout

First, to prevent scratching, wrap the rag once around the spout. Adjust your pliers and apply them to the rag around the spout.

Next, slowly and carefully turn the spout clockwise and it will come loose.

Now unscrew the spout with you fingers, being careful not to loose any parts.

DIY Tip: Make sure you close off the sink drain. If you don’t and small parts fall into the sink, you’ll run the risk of losing parts (or even your ring) down the drain. Trust me on this!

Now that you have the spout removed you can use the toothbrush to clean out any debris in the screen, rinse the screen (and the other parts well) and then reassemble in reverse order. Remember to use the rag again when you tighten the spout with the pliers — and don’t over tighten, it only needs to be snug.

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