B and K Industries 109-503RP Anti-Sweat Toilet Tank Valve

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It is important to ensure you have some fresh air entering the bathroom regularly, as with every other room in the house.

Anti-Sweat Valve for Your Toilet Tank How to Fit an Anti-Sweat Valve for Your Toilet Tank

An anti-sweat valve preheats the water flowing to your toilet tank, therefore, preventing the toilet from sweating. It is installed behind your toilet and connected to the water supply line.

Next, and this is one of the most important points, turn off the cold water via the isolation valve if you have one. This should be on the pipe somewhere, normally where it enters the room or not far from the cistern itself. Condensation on a toilet cistern can be a common problem for many homeowners, particularly in bathrooms with high humidity levels. This unwanted moisture can not only lead to unsightly water droplets on the surface of the cistern but can also create a breeding ground for mould and mildew.

B and K Industries 109-503RP Anti-Sweat Toilet Tank Valve

This method does not appeal to most people. Unless you are straight out from jogging and have a meeting to catch, most people prefer spending more time in the shower with warm water caressing their bodies. This isn’t just something we came up with over a lunch hour, this is something that we have trialled in our own houses and in some customers houses and have found it to be very effective. Once the water is flowing, adjust the anti-sweat valve to regulate the temperature of the water entering the toilet tank. A toilet can sweat due to condensation, which occurs when the water temperature inside the tank is colder than the ambient air in the bathroom.The valve can be a good option for a toilet over a basement where plumbing pipes are easily accessible. Otherwise, you might have to open up walls or ceiling finishes to install the valve and link it to a hot water line. A dehumidifier can help to remove moisture from the air and improve the overall air quality of the bathroom!” Frequently Asked Questions Condensation on toilet cisterns, or toilet sweating as it’s also known and on cold water pipes in your bathroom can cause huge amounts of damage if left unresolved, in the form of rotting floors and more importantly joists. The toilet tank model number is normally stamped inside the toilet tank. Write it down and see if the toilet manufacturer has a similar model that is insulated.