[lukeg]

I have an ibc with a 6 inch lid.

what transfer pump would fit through or should i use an inline pump

Would a pond pump do the job with a petrol type trigger on the end

[Spruce]

We use a Clarke 41 litre per minute pump from Machine Mart. In our case the pump is higher than the IBC tank and we run the suction hose through the vent of the IBC filler (the vent has been removed - we have wrapped a cloth around it the prevent dirt getting back in. The pump is in a cupboard above the tank.)  We also have a foot valve on the bottom of the suction hose in the IBC tank.

Some have carefully cut the top of their IBC tank and 'peeled' the plastic back to put a submersible pump inside. they have then 'sealed' the cut with silicone.

There is a picture of a diagram someone put up on here once, possibly a few years ago which will be worth doing a search for.

Edited: sorry I can't find the diagram that I was referring to, but someone cut an 'H' in the top of his ibc tank with his Stanley knife that was large enough to put his pump though.

Another idea was to make a diagonal cut through the tank opening and one down at 90 degrees to that (east to west and one cut toward south of a compass if you see what I mean.) This  will allow you to open the filler size and put you sub pump in. It will then close back. The tank lid should hold it in place. and then seal the cuts with silicone.

Obviously you will have to cut other holes for the power cable and the outlet hose.

Spruce

[Window Washers]

Wicks transfer pump about £40 cut the ibc lid get some 2inch delivery hose I don't recommend lay flat as it is crap and kinks this takes a bashing daily so good quality or you'll be dealing with leaks hoses

If your tank is indoors no need to mastic it up that's just for vanity and impedes should you need to fix it quickly

I used to use ibc tanks and this is what I did with out problems and filled 650 tanks in under 10 mins, used to connect the four together, now use 1000 upright tanks much tidier and tank lids bigger (vanity and space

Hope this helps

[richywilts]

we use a clarke pump from machine mart not sure what model but its a chrome one quite slim in build ideal for ibc and its a stronger capacity than ones u get in garden centres really powerful

[lukeg]

Thanks everyone for your ideas, dont really want to cut the ibc, so think i will get one from machine mart.