Fixit; Insulate the tank to cure summer toilet sweating.(VARIETY)

From: Star Tribune (Minneapolis, MN) | Date: July 11, 2000 | Copyright information

Q: In the summer, the outside of my toilet tank collects water and it drips onto the floor. How can I prevent this?

A: You've described a sweating toilet tank. When moist, warm air meets the cool surface of the water in the toilet tank, the moisture condenses and the tank is said to be sweating.

It's a common problem in the summer, especially with toilets that have a thinner glaze. Higher-quality (often higher priced) toilets usually have a thicker glaze and are less prone to the problem. Also, toilets served by well water - usually much colder than city water - tend to ...

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