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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 07:53:44 am

Title: How do you pump....
Post by: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 07:53:44 am

..... water out of your IBCs? I have just bought one and have a submersible pump, but wonder if there is a better way using the tap outlet as I will have to cut out a big hole.

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Paul Coleman on October 15, 2013, 08:05:59 am

Quote from: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 07:53:44 am

..... water out of your IBCs? I have just bought one and have a submersible pump, but wonder if there is a better way using the tap outlet as I will have to cut out a big hole.

I'm puzzled.  Surely there is already a lid hole in the top through which to lower the pump?  :)

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Panorama on October 15, 2013, 08:06:03 am

The pump is the best option, if the outlet of the pump is 1 inch, then purchase the hose and petrol pump style trigger that pure freedom sell, a fab piece of kit

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Mike #1 on October 15, 2013, 08:08:50 am

Their is no better way really your pump will fill your tank far quicker . I know a fellow windy who's 100 ltr ibc is 2-3ft of the ground and he fills his 350ltr flat tank from the tap with some 1/2" hose and it takes about 45 mins . Mike

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 08:11:43 am

Quote from: Paul Coleman on October 15, 2013, 08:05:59 am

Quote from: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 07:53:44 am

..... water out of your IBCs? I have just bought one and have a submersible pump, but wonder if there is a better way using the tap outlet as I will have to cut out a big hole.

I'm puzzled.  Surely there is already a lid hole in the top through which to lower the pump?  :)

Not big enough to get the pump in.

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: 8weekly on October 15, 2013, 08:14:34 am

Quote from: Panorama on October 15, 2013, 08:06:03 am

The pump is the best option, if the outlet of the pump is 1 inch, then purchase the hose and petrol pump style trigger that pure freedom sell, a fab piece of kit

That is what I have, but it doesn't fit.  ???

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: rah on October 15, 2013, 08:24:53 am

I had to slice open the top of the tank to squeeze thepump in, but it's not ideal, tank is out side and keeping it contaminant free is the easiest.

Guy who now works with me has said a torpedo type pump will fit, just trying to locate one now at a sensible price.

Rob .

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: dannymack on October 15, 2013, 08:55:53 am

Just cut the plastic then heat seal it

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Smudger on October 15, 2013, 01:58:35 pm

I use my booster pump you can buy caps with hose lock fittings connect hoses to pump, that and gravity pump water out at 100 ltrs per min

Darran

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Michael Peterson on October 15, 2013, 03:14:03 pm

just cut it, you can cover it or leave it, ive had mine outside for two years and ive never had a problem at all

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Panorama on October 15, 2013, 04:33:00 pm

I done the same as Michael, connect hose to pump and place it on top of ibc, get a marker pen, and draw a semi circle around outlet of the pump to whatever size you disire, get hacksaw and saw where you've marked . The hose is permanently connected to the pump, when producing water I leave pump in a suitable size bucket , hope this helps

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Frankybadboy on October 15, 2013, 04:53:58 pm

you can get ibc with bigger lids on ;)

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: matthewprice on October 15, 2013, 05:05:18 pm

My system came with an in line pump 1. Inch hose to the ibc tap / 1 inch hose to van fills 500l in about 10 minutes

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: Dave Willis on October 15, 2013, 05:14:22 pm

There is a better way - wait 'till lidel have their sale on - they do a brilliant suction pump for about £65. Mine sits on top of my IBC with one inch pipe feeding and delivering. Goes like a jet engine - superb.

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: robbo333 on October 15, 2013, 05:29:08 pm

Submersible pump (from water butts) with 1inch hose. Quick as you like.  ;)

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: davids3511 on October 15, 2013, 05:46:45 pm

Just get a bilge pump. Will fit, does the job and cheap.

Title: Re: How do you pump....
Post by: traps7 on October 16, 2013, 11:06:56 am

I just use an external pump connected to the ibc tap:

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/051012200