Damp patch next to WC pan, where is it coming from?

[carpstu]

i had one once a pan was leaking inside its self i took the pan out side and put it on a chair
blocked off the exit hole and filled it with a hose then left it for an hour and the water leavel
didnt change but when i turned it upside down to empty it i notised their was water inside the casting of the toilet.... so the toilet was ok for a couple of flushes and then every time they flushed it the water came out from too little blow holes that were put in the casting when the toilet was made hope this helps

 

[kay-jay]

i'd check for visible signs of drips/leaks on other pipework too. under bath/basin etc, with it being a tiled floor any moisture will be 'sucked' between floor and tiles from capillary attraction. potentially your puddle could be coming up through the grout at a low point!

something to consider/rule out!

 

[Fred Bloggs]

Thanks all for the various thoughts. At the moment, having discussed with Mrs Bloggs I think I'm just going for the nuclear option and buying a new pan. I can get one for £160 delivered and while I'd rather not spend it, I'm thinking that if I change it out I have the best chance of solving the problem in one hit with minimal hassle. Thanks again, it's been very helpful.

 

[jase158]

Thanks all for the various thoughts. At the moment, having discussed with Mrs Bloggs I think I'm just going for the nuclear option and buying a new pan. I can get one for £160 delivered and while I'd rather not spend it, I'm thinking that if I change it out I have the best chance of solving the problem in one hit with minimal hassle. Thanks again, it's been very helpful.

HOW MUCH!!!!!

pop down to wickes, £49.99

and im sure it wont cost £110 to drive to your nearest one.

 

[WHPES]

Had this happen once and found it was a through bolted cistern and the washers round the bolts weew slack. Water was dripping from the cistern and running down the back of the pan onto the floor. Have you checked its defnintely not wet under the cistern or where the cistern meets the pan?

 

[Billy Bob Bob]

had this happen a few years ago,it was my lad aim was off:smug2:

 

[Backboiler]

Someone could have dribbled mate

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i was thinking the same

 

[Fred Bloggs]

Had this happen once and found it was a through bolted cistern and the washers round the bolts weew slack. Water was dripping from the cistern and running down the back of the pan onto the floor. Have you checked its defnintely not wet under the cistern or where the cistern meets the pan?

Thanks, I thought of this, so I had the cistern off a few weeks ago and renewed the rubber washers to make sure. It made no difference. Thanks.

 

[Fred Bloggs]

had this happen a few years ago,it was my lad aim was off:smug2:

If it was a one off thing, I'd agree, but it has been damp like this for quite some time now, even when we were away on holiday.