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Author:
coopns
I have noticed under the toilet the grout is a bit damp on one line of the grout. Must be a little leak would there be? It does dry up but then couple days later I notice it again. The toilet is 2 years old but I did have a bit of a battle installing it, wasn't quite level. Did you a big thick wax ring with flange. Kohler it was about 220 or so at Lowes.
Probably should take it off eh? I bought a new wax ring at HD just in case. Any thoughts?
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Author:
jimmy-o (CA)
Before you go taking it up..... is the wet area in the front? Any possibility a male user is "missing" the bowl? HAPPENS ALL THE TIME!
Problem is, if the leak is under the toilet, you may see in on the downstairs ceiling before anywhere else! If it is first floor...who knows?
If you decide to pull it, post a photo of the flange so we can see if there are any issues.
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Author:
coopns
No, one male one female, hitting the target. It is on the first floor and I can get to it/see it from basement but feels dry. I feel like I have to pull it up.
Should I definitley use a new flange? I bought one just in case.
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Author:
cvcman
i had this same thing last year, it turned out to be condensation,there was never any puddling water just different colored wet looking grout.
On day we had the ac on NOTHING, on days I noticed it I also noticed condensation on my tank bottom and sides.
remember there is a trap in a toilet holding that cold water...does your seem humidty related ?
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Author:
hj
A "wet grout line" does NOT give us any information to make a diagnosis, but taking up the toilet and changing the flange, without some indication of the cause, is a bit Draconian.
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Author:
coopns
Good thinking with the humidity. We don't have a fan...yet...but it has been humid. Can't remember if it happens in the winter. Will observe for some time with different humidity levels.
Thanks for the advice/tips.
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Author:
Wheelchair
Open up a full size paper grocery bag and place it behind the toilet so if any condensate falls, the paper will catch it and reveal the general area of the drip or drops. If condensate is the cause, there are a number of resolves.
Best Wishes
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Author:
cvcman
It might NOT be coming off the tank but rather from under the toilet where the water is held in the trap.
Open the window on a dry low humidity day. I know mine ONLY looks like that when it real humid.
If it was leaking from the flange I would think you should see SOME wetness Around the pipe in the basement right under the toilet
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Author:
RWP (SD)
Sometimes the leak is between the tank and bowl and runs down the back of the bowl. Dry the rear of the bowl and flush 3 or 4 times then feel the top rear of the bowl for water. Your description sounds more like condensation. Set a glass of heavily iced water on the counter an see how much condensation collects. It is a lot. Put cold water in the toilet tank and then take a hot steamy shower and the same thing happens.
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Author:
coopns
Yeah, the bowl does sweat in the summer but I think it is near that trap as noted.
I probably shouldn't try to contain the moisture with caulking on the front side of the toilet should I? Again, it is on the front two grout lines not near the back anywhere.
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Author:
cvcman
yup same exact place as mine..its cool here today and the furnace came on, its bone dry
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Author:
bobsmith00 (NJ)
It looks that your septic tank needs pumping, so you call a septic services expert. Your toilet is coming because of septic is full of waste material.
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