[Wrekin C S]

Hi all I am looking for a connection for my ibc tank so I can gravitiy feed water into my barrels - or is there a pipe that goes on the end to fit to a submersible pump or something??

Thanks
Andy

[stevekennedy]

Hi Mate

This is the fitting you require:



The one I have is the 1" hosetail version.

[Wrekin C S]

That looks about right where can I get 1 from and how much are they?

Thanks for the prompt reply 

Andy

[stevekennedy]

I've got 2 here. I was gonna link two tanks together. Haven't got round to it yet  :
Might never LOL

I paid about £15 each for em. You can have one for a tenner if you like?

[Wrekin C S]

der i just seen the price! 

[Wrekin C S]

Is that inc postage or do you live local 2 me im in west mids?

[jeff1]

I just noticed there largest size is 2'' 50 mm?

Will the fittings from a waste pipe?like the type under your sink and available from all DIY stores not fit them as they are the same size? if they will fit, you can also get a fitting to fit inside it for a washing machine or dish washer, has to cost less than a fiver.

[Davew]

£15 pounds! you can get a submersible pump from Lidels if your quick for seventeen pounds.

[stevekennedy]

£10 and I'll pay the post.

[dave0123]

I was looking for the same thing and bought this.


hope it will work lol as its diffrent to what uv put up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220146915333&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

[jeff1]

I was looking for the same thing and bought this.


hope it will work lol as its diffrent to what uv put up.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=220146915333&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=012

That looks like a top of an odinary 25ltr container with a tap stuck on it, I got to check this fitting out, I don't like seeing us guy's get ripped off?

[dave0123]

oh no

will it fit tho?

Dave

[williamx]

Try this company they have every kind of tank and fittings

http://www.smithsofthedean.co.uk/fittings.htm

[jeff1]

Just tried the lid of a 25ltr drum and it doesnt fit it has a different thread on it.
I have also just tried a 50mm pipe and that fitted but the fittings I was on about above are too small.

There is a place around by me that use these tanks, so I'll pop in there and ask them for the lids that come already fitted to the full tank, there must be a way we could make something for a lot less cost.

[stevekennedy]

Hi Dave

You can take the other one off my hands if you need it.

Steve

[dave0123]

Hmm..


Well iv allready paid now so have to see. it does look like it wont fit tho but this is were i got the IBC tank from soo..

wait and see.

Dave

[dave0123]

Thanks steve. if this doesnt fit when it arrives il buy that one off u if thats ok mate.


Thanks.

[Wrekin C S]

ok steve thats great thanks v much have you tried fitting any pipe to that connector or does any1 know if a bit of hose pipe will go on it?

Can pay you via paypal steve

[stevekennedy]

Just tried the lid of a 25ltr drum and it doesnt fit it has a different thread on it.
I have also just tried a 50mm pipe and that fitted but the fittings I was on about above are too small.

There is a place around by me that use these tanks, so I'll pop in there and ask them for the lids that come already fitted to the full tank, there must be a way we could make something for a lot less cost.

Hi Jeff. The lid on an IBC is about 9 inches accross!

This adaptor is for the base of the tank. No lid is fitted at the base as there is a tap there.

You have to trust me. These are the fittings you need and they cost £14+VAT+Delivery when I bought them.

The one on ebay looks home made to my eye. Also it is reducing the bore of the hose to 1/2" which is going to make your flow really slow for gravity feed.

[stevekennedy]

paypal would be fine. stevekennedy@tiscali.co.uk

Make sure you include your address.

1" PVC hose fits perfect. You can get it from Machine Mart by the metre or loads of other places. The best type to go for if you can get it is the crushproof type as it never kinks. I went for the PVC stuff for my submersible. Not the best but not too bad. Just have to watch for kinks.