IBC Tote Container use

[77Mini]

So recently picked up an IBC container and am modifying the cage into a not so OSHA approved man lift for my tractor. I have had lots of feedback ranging from super sketch to neat idea so lets not go there...common sense will play a big factor in its limited use.

My question is what can I do with the plastic container that came out of it. Its clean (maybe even new). I feel like there has to be a ton of great uses for this but haven't landed on any that strike me as something I would want to do. Any suggestions for what to make out of it?

 

[cvairwerks]

Rain water collector.

 

[mike93lx]

I don't think the container is going to be super useful for liquids outside of the cage unless you bury it so the sides get support.

 

[jblnut]

I have one at each end of my barn to throw net wrap and twine into basically using them like giant trash cans. Pick them up with pallet forks and dump into dumpster. Stab them somewhere and pick them back out.

They’re really flimsy if you’re wanting to put anything flowable in them. I have the bottom 18” of a few set on pallets used for raised planters I built a 2x4 ring around them about a foot up to hold them together. It works quite well.

 

[Fixr]

Soaking tank for rust removal/electrolysis, etc.

 

[NUTTSGT]

I don't think the container is going to be super useful for liquids outside of the cage unless you bury it so the sides get support.

That's only going work if it remains full, otherwise, the earth will collapse the sides in.

 

[Firebrick43]

Others could use it to preserve your corpse when the real thin and compromised IBC cage rails fail with minimal pressure and you plumet to your death?

I am not sure common sense is involved in any way.

 

[mike93lx]

That's only going work if it remains full, otherwise, the earth will collapse the sides in.

Depending on soil conditions. With the clay we have here, I feel like I could have saved a lot of money on my pool by stopping after excavation.

 

[mike93lx]

Others could use it to preserve your corpse when the real thin and compromised IBC cage rails fail with minimal pressure and you plumet to your death?

I think I would rather just stand on the forks than climb in a IBC cage

 

[Firebrick43]

I think I would rather just stand on the forks than climb in a IBC cage

It would prevent one from being impaled by the buckled rail that broke off?

 

[Kaizen]

most ibc used for water need special fittings to get down to a usable 3/4 npt or such. you can get them on amazon. just fyi gonna be a little bit of a hassle.

 

[Fixr]

most ibc used for water need special fittings to get down to a usable 3/4 npt or such. you can get them on amazon. just fyi gonna be a little bit of a hassle.

What? You don't keep 2 inch buttress thread adaptors laying around? (At least, I think that's what they were. Been 15 or 20 years).

 

[Monza Harry]

most ibc used for water need special fittings to get down to a usable 3/4 npt or such. you can get them on amazon. just fyi gonna be a little bit of a hassle.

I thought those were 2"NPT threads, been awhile since I've dealt with one though (on the bottom drain). Harry

 

[NUTTSGT]

I thought those were 2"NPT threads, been awhile since I've dealt with one though (on the bottom drain). Harry

I thought the same, and same as a 55gal plastic drum. IIRC.

 

[Firebrick43]

I thought those were 2"NPT threads, been awhile since I've dealt with one though (on the bottom drain). Harry

They can come with both. Also 2” bspp and straight up cam lok.

It can be maddening!

 

[Kaizen]

What? You don't keep 2 inch buttress thread adaptors laying around? (At least, I think that's what they were. Been 15 or 20 years).

That took a lot of googlefu to figure out when i did it. plus it was only like 4 threads.

 

[Fixr]

That took a lot of googlefu to figure out when i did it. plus it was only like 4 threads.

I just remember from the specs when I bought a few.

 

[Badhabit]

I have found that there are actually about 3 different thread styles on those totes. I have an industrial supply place that stocks "banjo" products and they have the different adaptors.

 

[American Locomotive]

I don't think the container is going to be super useful for liquids outside of the cage unless you bury it so the sides get support.

I think you could just build a wooden frame/cage around the bottle. Should stop it from blowing out.

 

[mike93lx]

I think you could just build a wooden frame/cage around the bottle. Should stop it from blowing out.

Metal would be even better...

 

[dogdog]

make bio diesel from used cooking oil

 

[dogdog]

Metal would be even better...

they usually comes with a metal cage I think... at least all the craigslist ads usually have them but never had the means of transporting it back home... would be weird to put it on top of my Honda and drag it home that way...

 

[mike93lx]

they usually comes with a metal cage I think... at least all the craigslist ads usually have them but never had the means of transporting it back home... would be weird to put it on top of my Honda and drag it home that way...

I know... That's the irony. Removing the cage to use it for something crazy, then building reinforcement for the liner.

 

[Walkers]

Cut the top off and throw aluminum cans in it to go to the recycler.

 

[dogdog]

I know... That's the irony. Removing the cage to use it for something crazy, then building reinforcement for the liner.

That logic …..

 

[Crazyjake8493]

The plastic bladders are great for rainwater collection but they do need the support that you've just removed from it.

The only time I've ever seen the plastic liner used outside of the cage was a guy at work that cut up the cages for firewood storage to move with his tractor - he cut the plastic cube diagonally and used that as a "roof" to cover the firewood bin.

 

[ericm]

The only time I've ever seen the plastic liner used outside of the cage was a guy at work that cut up the cages for firewood storage to move with his tractor - he cut the plastic cube diagonally and used that as a "roof" to cover the firewood bin.

I have a bunch of those but cut the bladder so it provides more coverage from our sometimes horizontal rain. Works great.

 

[triwings1]

IBC threaded fittings are available from grainger.

 

[dogdog]

saw this while searching for something else... IBC aquaponics...

IBC Aquaponics - Build Your Own Freedom - HowtoAquaponic

Do it yourself IBC aquaponics can be very rewarding. In this article, you will learn how to make your IBC aquaponics system from scratch. Including fish and plants.

www.howtoaquaponic.com

 

[Renegade1LI]

I have a dozen I use for firewood, they work great. I was trying to figure out what to do with the bladders, hate to waste them. Put them on market place for 10$ and everyone sold. I still have one lady asking if I'm getting more, probably should have asked 20$
I would never consider using a gage like that as a manlift basket, they are easy too flimsy. Plus I see fork baskets advertised for a few hundred $$$, they have to be better than an ibc tote.

 

[Renegade1LI]

If you really want to use your grantor as a manlift look at this.

https://www.amazon.com/BestEquip-Forklift-Man-Basket-Double-Chain/dp/B07C7G614X/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[danielbuck]

I have a dozen I use for firewood, they work great. I was trying to figure out what to do with the bladders, hate to waste them. Put them on market place for 10$ and everyone sold. I still have one lady asking if I'm getting more, probably should have asked 20$
I would never consider using a gage like that as a manlift basket, they are easy too flimsy. Plus I see fork baskets advertised for a few hundred $$$, they have to be better than an ibc tote.

I wonder what people are using the containers for? storing rain water?

 

[bluedog225]

Fill with water, a little fertilizer, and slow water stuff during the summer.

And having 300 gallons of freshwater put back just in case it’s never a bad idea

 

[Walkers]

I wonder what people are using the containers for? storing rain water?

I have been meaning to make one into a weed spray rig with a gas drive pump and a hundred foot hose to more easily reach all the places on my property.

 

[mike93lx]

I have been meaning to make one into a weed spray rig with a gas drive pump and a hundred foot hose to more easily reach all the places on my property.

But just the tank without a cage?