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Adding more sump tanks - question!
Started by Blake Allen. Last reply by Yaacov Levi Jun 27, 2017. 14 Replies 0 Likes
Hello,I have the following IBC Tote setup (covered in another thread here) http://imgur.com/a/kU75t and I need to add another sump tank for additional water…Continue
Got my IBC system up, having a plumbing problem...
Started by Blake Allen. Last reply by Blake Allen Jun 25, 2016. 18 Replies 0 Likes
Hello! Ive just got my new system up and running and your seeing my plumping in the middle of a rework. Before I cut to many pipes and give myself a bigger headache I thought I'd ask the community to…Continue
Storing Fish Water
Started by Jeff S. Last reply by Jeff S Jun 13, 2016. 3 Replies 0 Likes
I'm planning to drain and clean my IBC fish tank but due to the amount of rain we've had I don't want to put it on my gardens right now. Is there any reason I shouldn't put in in my rain storage tank…Continue
How flexible are IBM Totes?
Started by Craig Shevlin. Last reply by Jeff S Jan 2, 2016. 7 Replies 0 Likes
I need to bring 3 totes into basement.I will be cutting off the top 1 foot.How flexible are the totes to fold back to get through a 3' door way?Would rather not take door jams apart.CraigContinue
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Comment by Jim Fisk on June 27, 2017 at 9:21am
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Yaacov, we had a hard time finding them around us in 2012 but as we tuned in to industrial parks, etc we soon found them everywhere. I.E. the oil recyclers were great at finding them and often had fresh ones they hadn't used yet and let them go around 45.00 in pristine condition and from various sources like vegi oil, etc. Almost any water based chems would wash right out as well and often much easier than vegi oil. Take a tour of local industrial parks. Soap and the like also wash right out. Avoid any that had petroleum as that can absorb into the plastic. Most start out as food based until non food was shipped in them.
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Comment by Yaacov Levi on June 27, 2017 at 6:30am
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Thanks Leo
I may have over looked what could be right under my nose. I will start calling around today.
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Comment by Leo White Bear on June 26, 2017 at 8:48pm
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also check out dairy equipment businesses they may have some for sale.
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Thanks Leo
I am right in the middle of a dairy area, I will be checking the farms out, will let you know how I make out.
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Yaacov
Check with any dairy or farm supply source, if you are willing to drive a bit, check out any dairy farms. Here in Wisconsin, most dairy farms store their calves colostrum supplement in IBC totes. I acquired 20 for 20$ each last year.
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Hi
I am looking for a source of IBCs in MI, so far have only found ones with caustic residuals, no food safe ones. I am in Harrisville, on Huron, between Saginaw and Alpena. Ideally I would like six.
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Comment by Jeff S on April 30, 2016 at 2:42pm
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Most IBCs have flat sides. This is the source for the kit theaquaponicsource.com. But you can build it yourself. Go to your local big box store and get a piece of 3/16" Lexan polycarbonate, some 5/16" stainless steel bolts, nuts and washers. Cut to the size you want and follow the video. You just have to drill the holes in the Lexan first. Don't forget the silicone. If I ever drain my tank I'll put one in mine.
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Comment by Bernie Diesen on April 30, 2016 at 10:44am
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Thanks Jeff
The video is very good - but I can't find the source for the window. Also, does the IBC Tote have enough flat space to mount a window. I am using the 330g version.
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Check out this video.
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Can an observation window be put in an IBC Tote? If so, where can I get a couple of window kits.
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