Need access hole/lid for IBC

[11-Nick]

I want to cut the original hole out of top of tank and put in a larger hole so I can access/clean the tank. I've seen pictures where people have modified their tanks this way. Can anyone give me info on where you got the hole/lid to Frankenstein onto the IBC?

[SeanD]

I cut it so 4 or 5 gal, bucket can be stuffed in the opening to make a tight seal. It works like a charm on the side of my 55 gal bbls, but I did find some rain water in some of my IBC tanks this fall. That's with them laying on their side. So, the process is less forgiving with totes. Cut carefully and start small. You can always make the hole a little bigger as needed.

Sean

[Haynes Forest Products]

Your really only limited buy the size of the flat section on the top or side of the tank.

https://shop.snydernet.com/accessories/tank.asp

[Waynehere]

I have cut out a man size hole in the tops of my totes, but then fit them back in by bolting some stops along the inside edge with wing nuts so I can easily remove the cut out and clean the tanks. I don't worry about a little amount of water getting in while I am hauling if it is raining and don't get too much debris in either. I usually use the smaller hole on top to filter the sap when I am pumping the sap into the tank. I also leave the tank valve open when not in use to let any water drain out. I can take some pics if anyone is interested.

[11-Nick]

If you'd be willing to add pics, that would be great. Would be interested in seeing what you used as stops.
thanks.

[wiam]

If you'd be willing to add pics, that would be great. Would be interested in seeing what you used as stops.
thanks.

These just fit on the flat section on mine. http://www.minnesotawanner.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=60038&404;http://www.minnesotawanner.com:80/60038-16-THREADED-POLY-LID-RING-AND-CENTER-VENT-p/60038.htm=
I did two this way. I just used the ring for a pattern to draw the circle. Cut out with sawsall. I used stainless screws to attach ring.

[DocsMapleSyrup]

Go to sugarbush.info and search "twist on a tote". You will see how a Catch Cover (ebay, Cabelas) is used to create a bigger opening and the original opening used to attach incoming tubing to. This allows for a bilge pump to be dropped into the tote without removing the tubing, and for easier cleaning.

[Haynes Forest Products]

I have used the 16" poly manway covers and you can get them with a drop 16" screen that is handy if your dumping in sap from buckets will catch the big chunks.

[Waynehere]

Just took advantage of the warm weather and washed the tanks out. 151381513915140

[Haynes Forest Products]

All my cage tanks sit out side in the weather so snow and rain would get in the tank. One nice thing about the hatch on then is water or slush sitting on the tank wont contaminate the contents. I can wash my tanks and after a week its covered in dust, leaves and grunge. The after market style man ways can allow contamination of the sap if they dont seal right.

I use two of them for sap hauling and if the top doesn't seal right or is loose I can blow the top off losing a lot of sap.

[Waynehere]

Mine all sit outside as well, but I turn them on there sides to help reduce water getting in. Snow, ice and rain I don't worry about too much during the season as it will boil away. Leaves and twigs are not usually a problem, but I filter them out anyway when I pump the tank empty. I also use one to gather with, but never fill more then half full since all of mine are less then a mile away. I get some sloshing during transit, but never had a problem with overflowing. If I was able to fill them up full, I would not use this method either. My little mini-truck can't handle the weight of a full cage tank. :cry:

[Haynes Forest Products]

Turning the tanks on there side doesn't seem like a very good alternative.

[Daveg]

I suspend a lightweight cone syrup filter in the opening and that filters out the sugar flies, moths and helps extend the life of my whole-house pre-filter on my RO set-up.

[Snyder Industries]

I want to cut the original hole out of top of tank and put in a larger hole so I can access/clean the tank. I've seen pictures where people have modified their tanks this way. Can anyone give me info on where you got the hole/lid to Frankenstein onto the IBC?

It sounds like our Wide Mouth Square Stackable IBC (http://www.snyderibcs.com/Products/PlasticIBCs/WideMouthSquareStackableIBC.aspx) would be perfect for your application. Its large 18" lid opening facilitates mixing or agitating of liquids and cleaning, sanitizing or drying of the tank interior.

[sap retreiver]

How much? And how long to get to NH

[11-Nick]

Rubbermaid tote. They come in various sizes. Cut around the of the tote a few inches below the lid. Cut a corresponding (slightly smaller) hole in top of IBC. Frankenstein the Rubbermaid top into the hole in the IBC and silicone in place. Voila. I was the OP for this thread. I'm coming up on syrup season and am about to wreak havok around the house, so I've been cleaning up some odds and ends trying to score points with wife before I push her to the edge once the trees get trapped. I've been moving the same short stack of unused Rubbermaid totes around the garage for a week. The idea never hit me until now. DUH. solved my own problem.

[DocsMapleSyrup]

Pretty spendy when you can buy a once used IBC tote that is stackable, 275 gallons for $60-$120 and put a catch cover in the lid or other cover and have something similar.

[11-Nick]

I'm not buying IBC's for this project. I already have 8 IBC totes sitting in my yard that I've started scrubbing. I like using them but hate cleaning them (if they are to be truly clean). Looking for a way to access the inside more easily for a thorough scrubbing. I have the IBC's; and as I said previously, I have the rubbermaid totes/lids that were in my road. Zero expense to me at this point to put them together and get exactly what I'm looking for. They'll be way more accessible to clean. They'll be completely seal-able from rain, snow, and debris. I was looking for a solution and it was right under my nose.

[Haynes Forest Products]

I have 11 totes and the first thing I do when I start my season is fill them up with water and some bleach and let them soak for a few days. Take your power washer hose and stick it thru the valve and install one of those whirely lawn sprinklers that spray in all directions, up down all around and hook to spray hose put cover on and hook to hot water.:cool: