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Water at the toilet base when the tank exterior is damp
When water shows up near a toilet’s base, what observations best distinguish condensation running down the outside of the tank from a leak at the supply connection or tank? Does moisture spread broadly over the tank, or begin at a particular fitting, and does it track humid conditions or flushing?
I’m also curious what’s most useful for narrowing down a slow leak without assuming the bowl or floor is the source. When is drying the surfaces and improving ventilation a reasonable first step, and when would you call for a plumbing inspection?
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