IBC Water Tote Fittings – Wide-Thread and Hard to Find
What are IBC Water Totes used for?
Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC) water totes are polyethylene (plastic) containers with an integrated steel pallet base and cage. They are most commonly used in factories, on farms for fertilizer storage, or on construction sites for water. Many homeowners will also use IBC totes to harvest rainwater for their gardens.
Why are IBV Totes so popular?
IBC water totes are a popular liquid storage tank choice for a few key reasons. They’re cost effective, available for $175 including their metal cage. The integrated metal pallet and cage make them sturdy enough for stacking or mobile use in the back of trucks. Lastly, they can be used to store a range of products, from water to oil, or brine. We do recommend caution when purchasing used containers, as it can be unsafe for potable water, or may lead to chemical mixing and contamination.
What fitting options can I use?
Overall, IBC totes are extremely versatile, widely available, and affordable, making them one of the most popular liquid storage solutions. However, there is one challenge that most IBC tote owners face, finding the correct fittings for your outlet. Most IBC totes have a moulded outlet with a 2” opening, featuring a wide-thread connection. The problem is that IBC totes are just about the only liquid storage tank that uses the wide-thread instead of the standard-thread. Resulting in a very limited number of fitting options manufactured, and they are hard to find.
Below are the two fitting options available with a wide-thread:
1. 2″ Wide-Thread to Garden Hose. This is an ideal choice for home gardeners using totes for rainwater collection and watering plants.
2. 2″ Wide-Thread to 2″ Standard Thread Converter. This fitting changes the totes default 2″ outlet into a standard thread, giving you a full range of fittings to choose from with complete customization. This is perfect for totes being used in mobile applications, with pumps, or larger diameter hoses.
If you’ve got a specific outlet requirement for your project beyond a garden hose, it may be worth considering purchasing a small horizontal or vertical liquid storage tank instead. With standard-thread bulkheads in a range of sizes, you can create the perfect fitting for your needs.
For all of your liquid storage tank needs, you can explore our options, pricing, and blueprints online, give us a call or an email for customized advice, or visit in store, where we have thousands of tanks and fittings always in stock.
