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Title: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:06:07 pm
would i get it in a doblo van?i have seen one on ebay i might buy so need to pick it up to take home to store in the garden.
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 15, 2010, 10:10:03 pm
What will you do in the winter?






Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:15:27 pm
what do you mean pal?
What will you do in the winter?






Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 15, 2010, 10:25:48 pm
what do you mean pal?
What will you do in the winter?






Matt


It will freeze mate.
along with the transfer pump, if the transfer pump freezes it could mean a new transfer pump.



Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:28:41 pm
i will insulate it and box it in!
But to be honest if it freezes i will be using traditional pole!
How would you stop it freezing then?
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 15, 2010, 10:33:34 pm
I would have it in some sort of shed and insulate the shed.
I am moving my static system into the shed in our Susan's back garden tomorrow, also with it being in the shed if need be I can put a radiator in there.

Just don't want you to fork out for the static system then have a giant ice cube in winter mate.



Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: sunshine windows on August 15, 2010, 10:34:08 pm
I've got a doblo and 2 tanks in the garage. Doubtful Mate, especially if it's already got the reinforced bars and a mounting pallet on it. Will measure for you tomorrow if you like
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:37:59 pm
niceone pal thanks
it has cage and pallet on yes
cheers

I've got a doblo and 2 tanks in the garage. Doubtful Mate, especially if it's already got the reinforced bars and a mounting pallet on it. Will measure for you tomorrow if you like
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:46:50 pm
cheers pal
what do you insulate it with?
i have a spare shed i can use,so i just insulate it with loft insulation?
cheers
I would have it in some sort of shed and insulate the shed.
I am moving my static system into the shed in our Susan's back garden tomorrow, also with it being in the shed if need be I can put a radiator in there.

Just don't want you to fork out for the static system then have a giant ice cube in winter mate.



Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 15, 2010, 10:49:48 pm
I find the polystyrene/cork boards the best for insulation. the wood of the shed will help insulate it too.
I think B&Q or Focus sell insulation you can stick to the roof of the shed as well.





Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 15, 2010, 10:53:21 pm
cheers pal,i will look into that
I find the polystyrene/cork boards the best for insulation. the wood of the shed will help insulate it too.
I think B&Q or Focus sell insulation you can stick to the roof of the shed as well.





Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 16, 2010, 05:39:48 pm
Hello mate any idea if it will fit pal :)
I've got a doblo and 2 tanks in the garage. Doubtful Mate, especially if it's already got the reinforced bars and a mounting pallet on it. Will measure for you tomorrow if you like
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Sir Squeaky on August 16, 2010, 06:23:07 pm

Just don't want you to fork out for the static system then have a giant ice cube in winter mate.

You won't have entire ibc freeze. It's too big.
Maybe a thin layer of ice on top, but nothing more.

It'll be pipes and filters that freeze
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: sunshine windows on August 16, 2010, 06:31:20 pm
Just measured it mate. The opening at the back of my van is 119cm tall and my tank is 115.5cm so it might be a squeeze depending on what pallet/stand yours is on. Width and length ways, no problems even where the wheel arches are. Personally I'd go for it
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 16, 2010, 06:45:46 pm
cheers m8 i think i will,its only £30 so a decent price! ;D
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: DaveG on August 16, 2010, 07:17:47 pm

Just don't want you to fork out for the static system then have a giant ice cube in winter mate.

You won't have entire ibc freeze. It's too big.
Maybe a thin layer of ice on top, but nothing more.

It'll be pipes and filters that freeze

I agree with Squeaky...its the RO you need to protect
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 16, 2010, 08:00:23 pm
I have just moved our IBC tank in Susan's back garden, it had to go over a 6ft wall and a 10ft X 8ft shed, it was a nightmare, lifted it onto the shed then slide it along on a temporary rail made from my ladders lol then slow lowered it down the other side of the shed.




Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 16, 2010, 08:03:21 pm
how heavy are they?
I have just moved our IBC tank in Susan's back garden, it had to go over a 6ft wall and a 10ft X 8ft shed, it was a nightmare, lifted it onto the shed then slide it along on a temporary rail made from my ladders lol then slow lowered it down the other side of the shed.




Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Window Washers on August 16, 2010, 08:07:04 pm
how heavy are they?
I have just moved our IBC tank in Susan's back garden, it had to go over a 6ft wall and a 10ft X 8ft shed, it was a nightmare, lifted it onto the shed then slide it along on a temporary rail made from my ladders lol then slow lowered it down the other side of the shed.




Matt
about 30kg but are nightmare to lift
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 16, 2010, 08:20:36 pm
I still had some water left in there Ian, I think it weighed about 60KG, took 2 of us to move it over the shed lol

NEVER AGAIN! lol



Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: tomy jackson on August 16, 2010, 09:22:23 pm
well how hard to get last 30 L out  ;D ????????????????????????/
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: Susan @ MB Window Cleaning on August 16, 2010, 09:41:29 pm
Tommy i managed it (JUST) lol
A bag of cement weighs 25kg, so it was only 5 kg more as there were 2 of us lol




Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: cleewindows on August 17, 2010, 04:46:21 pm
looks like i need to measure one to see if i can get it round the back of my house!
Tommy i managed it (JUST) lol
A bag of cement weighs 25kg, so it was only 5 kg more as there were 2 of us lol




Matt
Title: Re: ibc 1000 litre
Post by: R W C™ on August 17, 2010, 05:18:25 pm
I bought 10 Ibc tanks last year and put them in the back of my van on my own (not at the same time I must add)there not that heavy when empty.