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Stinky The Clown

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4. Check the tank immediately after you finish showering. If you don't see condensation . . . .

Reply to ProfessionalLeftist (Reply #2)

Tue Mar 5, 2013, 12:08 AM

Mar 2013

. . . . at that time, you probably won't see it at all.

This was a more common problem in houses some decades ago. I recall they used to make "tank cozys" to wrap the tank, insulate it against normal condensation and absorb the heavier after-shower condensation. I haven't seen them in years and years.

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Is gray stain in vinyl flooring around toilet *always* a wax ring leak? [View all] ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 OP

I am no expert, not by a long shot... MADem Mar 2013 #1

It could be and I do have a fan which I often forget to turn on ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #2

Check the tank immediately after you finish showering. If you don't see condensation . . . . Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #4

It's such a small bathroom I think I may have noticed that if it was the case. ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #5

Are you at all handy? Do you know a handy person. A wax ring replacement is an easy job. Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #6

Just watched that video today! ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #7

Built in 2001 may mean all the problems I suggested will not be present. Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #8

Flange was cracked! ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #9

Stuff a rag in that empty hole or your house will soon **stink** (said Stinky the Clown). Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #10

It's open in the crawl cause plumber sawed the pipe down ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #11

Did the plumber seal the open end of the pipe down in the crawlspace? Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #12

No. ProfessionalLeftist Mar 2013 #13

Well, you should probably be okay with sealing the hole in the floor. Stinky The Clown Mar 2013 #14

Bummer! Hope you have another crapper--or live close to a fast food joint! MADem Mar 2013 #15

That would be my first guess, as well as gasket seals at valve/tank. X_Digger Mar 2013 #3