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What size PVC pipe and threads for IBC tote bottom valve?

by Steve Federwisch

Sep 26, 2014

I was told the bottom valve on my IBC totes were 2" pipe thread so I went to the store and got the PVC 2" pipe female connectors thinking they would screw right on. I cannot even get them started. Is this a standard size for IBC totes or do they differ by manufacturer? Anyone have any ideas or am I missing something? What is anyone using to connect to the bottom valve?

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    Steve Federwisch

    The guy who sold me the IBC told me it was 2" pipe. Thanks for the pictures Jim, what size Fernco are using in that picture and what size PVC pipe?

    Sep 28, 2014

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    Jim Fisk

    Hmmmh not sure what happened to that pic but now I can't see it. Anyhow from post above:

    Jim Fisk said:

    I use a 2" Fernco which fits great and onto the flared end of an 1 1/2" either a 90 deg or sweep "T". I get them at Lowes.

    I only use mine as a fast drain for harvesting the trout. All other connections I use a 1 1/4" pipe thread female, an "O" ring and a 1 1/2" electrical male T for the SLO. Beyond that everything simply goes thru the top of the IBC. I don't cut the top off I just cut a lid and leave about five 1/2" "hinge" points along the back of the lid.

    Sep 28, 2014

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    Paul Anguiano

    I use a Banjo gasketed connector to convert to 2" pipe thread.  Works great and no leaks with the gasket.  I built the SLO hanging off of this.

    Here's the Banjo connector at Amazon:

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0079JTHXG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o...

    Oct 8, 2014