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the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

[The Natural Philosopher]

wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Either maneuver if you are a septic, or manoeuvre if you are UK, or
manoeuver, if you want the verb I think

Is this to stop the cistern getting condensation? **** less, or feed it
from the hot tap :-)

[terry]

On Nov 2, 6:08*pm, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoeuvre found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoeuvre?

Either maneuver if you are a septic, or manoeuvre if you are UK, or
manoeuver, if you want the verb I think

Is this to stop the cistern getting condensation? **** less, or feed it
from the hot tap :-)

Over here we used to be able to buy a kit of foam pieces and glue to
line the inside of an older toilet tank.
It was only partially successful because by the time one got around to
doing it the inside surface of the tank was usually a bit grungy and
even though glued, cold water would get in 'behind' the foam liner
pieces. Nowadays however most toilets (Except perhaps very, very cheap
ones?) come with the foam moulded in place!
Our present one does and it minimizes condensation, although we still
get a small amount of dew forming on the cold water delivery pipe, in
very humid weather. Again however since in Canada many months require
some heating and the colder the weather the dryer the air tends to be,
humidity is only occasionally a problem.
Have never seen it done but also apparently there is a special valve
that allows some hot water to be added to the cold toilet supply; so
that temperate (but not outright hot) water does not allow
condensation to form. Too hot water might also melt the wax seal below
the bowl!
But btw is the bathroom very humid? Although ventilation should be
adequate because of the fan? Cos dampness can equate with mould/rot.
Good luck.

[TheOldFellow]

On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:08:02 +0000
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Either maneuver if you are a septic, or manoeuvre if you are UK, or
manoeuver, if you want the verb I think

Is this to stop the cistern getting condensation? **** less, or feed it
from the hot tap :-)

If the water HAS condensed on the cistern, THEN it is not IN the air,
and can't condense anywhere else. Fit a drip tray under the cistern
with a drain to the bowl (or wipe it off, and take the cloth away).

R.

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On Nov 3, 8:37*am, TheOldFellow wrote:
On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:08:02 +0000
The Natural Philosopher wrote:

wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Either maneuver if you are a septic, or manoeuvre if you are UK, or
manoeuver, if you want the verb I think

Is this to stop the cistern getting condensation? **** less, or feed it
from the hot tap :-)

If the water HAS condensed on the cistern, THEN it is not IN the air,
and can't condense anywhere else. *Fit a drip tray under the cistern
with a drain to the bowl (or wipe it off, and take the cloth away).

R.

or reduce the RH in the room


NT

[Rod]

wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Is the extractor fan actually at the same end as the door? I just have a
suspicion that the room is 'long and thin', and that the air flow is
simply not occurring at the far end. That is, the humidistat/fan is
keeping the near end well aired and yet the far end never has so much as
a zephyr. In conjunction with the 'far end' being a cold outside wall, I
think that could cause problems.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

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On Nov 3, 9:02*am, Rod wrote:
wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Is the extractor fan actually at the same end as the door? I just have a
suspicion that the room is 'long and thin', and that the air flow is
simply not occurring at the far end. That is, the humidistat/fan is
keeping the near end well aired and yet the far end never has so much as
a zephyr. In conjunction with the 'far end' being a cold outside wall, I
think that could cause problems.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Thanks all replies. Yes, the cistern is against the cold outside wall
so with cold water entering it and hot showers adjacent plus washing
drying on the landing outside is I think keeping it dripping damp in
some weathers. Yes, thanks, but the humidistat is on the outside end
so should be doing its best. Drip trays and wiping with a cloth sound
like hard work - still no ideas on what underwater glue to use for the
yoga mat? Don't want to go to the trouble and then have it floating
off and fouling the cistern
Thanks for suggestions...
Peter

[BigWallop[_2_]]

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On Nov 3, 9:02 am, Rod wrote:
wrote:
the plan is to reduce condensation in my bathroom - it's very small
with a large window and the cistern makes the o/s wall it is fixed to
mouldy. I already have a humidistat controlled extractor fan and
heated towel rail, so this is the next anti-damp manoevere found on
the web - to line the cistern with foam. Any ideas as to what glue to
use? And how do you spell manoevre?

Is the extractor fan actually at the same end as the door? I just have a
suspicion that the room is 'long and thin', and that the air flow is
simply not occurring at the far end. That is, the humidistat/fan is
keeping the near end well aired and yet the far end never has so much as
a zephyr. In conjunction with the 'far end' being a cold outside wall, I
think that could cause problems.

--
Rod

Hypothyroidism is a seriously debilitating condition with an insidious
onset.
Although common it frequently goes undiagnosed.
www.thyromind.info www.thyroiduk.org www.altsupportthyroid.org

Thanks all replies. Yes, the cistern is against the cold outside wall
so with cold water entering it and hot showers adjacent plus washing
drying on the landing outside is I think keeping it dripping damp in
some weathers. Yes, thanks, but the humidistat is on the outside end
so should be doing its best. Drip trays and wiping with a cloth sound
like hard work - still no ideas on what underwater glue to use for the
yoga mat? Don't want to go to the trouble and then have it floating
off and fouling the cistern
Thanks for suggestions...
Peter


You could try burning a candle or a small oil lamp in the room, which will
keep the air warmer and prevent the moisture from gathering. Also, have you
tried just folding a towel over the cistern? Some simple lagging may be
enough to stop condensation forming. If any does gather, then the towel
will soak it up.

In the mornings, try opening the window a little at the top and draw the
moist air out and stop it from gathering in the room.