Screens/filters for sap in IBC Totes

[DMF]

I am building a sap collecting trailer to go behind my tractor and I am using an IBC tote for the tank. I am using more buckets this year in addition to my tubing lines so I would like to filter my sap. Does anyone make or use any type of screens or filters that will fit in the opening of an IBC tote and still leave the threads usable for securing the cap back on? What mesh size should I look for?

[wnybassman]

I bought I large funnel with a screen in it that screws right into the 2" threading that is is on the IBC cap.

[wnybassman]

I bought I large funnel with a screen in it that screws right into the 2" threading that is is on the IBC cap.

Something like this

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Drum-Funnel-w-LID-4qt-2-Thread-Heavy-Duty-Plastic-Oil-Fuel-Chemical-Lockable/171653895666?epid=1937935560&hash=item27f75e95f2:rk:4:pf:0

[DMF]

I bought I large funnel with a screen in it that screws right into the 2" threading that is is on the IBC cap.

My IBC caps have no threading on them other than the threads that attach the cap to the tote...? Did you buy different caps as well?

[maple flats]

Like this? https://www.leaderevaporator.com/p-254-pop-on-sap-filter-bag.aspx
It also needs one of these if filtering from a mainline www.leaderevaporator.com/p-253-pop-on-filter-head.aspx
If just going into t tote, there is a stiff wire hemmed in around the mouth, that may hold it from falling in. If it looks too small. make something to hold it. You might also want a large barrel funnel to dump into rather than needing to hit a 6" hole as you dump buckets

[wnybassman]

My IBC caps have no threading on them other than the threads that attach the cap to the tote...? Did you buy different caps as well?

Mine did have one 2" opening, but I did buy a couple new caps with two 2" inch threading ports on them. I ran six or seven 3/16" tubing line into one port, and had that funnel on the second port so I could dump nearby by buckets into the tank without removing the cap.

[wnybassman]

Finally found one like I got. Ebay used to be full of them, but I can't seem to find one there at the moment.

https://bascousa.com/fill-cap-for-ibc-tanks.html

[DMF]

Very good! Thanks everyone!

[Sugarrush]

What I did on my IBC tote was used a cone pre filter and stuck it inside the hole of the tote then threaded my
Cap back on over top a bit of the filter and worked for me

I also had a barrel on my collection trailer that pumped into my IBC tote so we didn’t lose as much sap dumping buckets in
The tote hole ,.. I would put a cone filter on the end of the suction line as a screen and filter ....... just make sure you take those filters out daily rinse them or put new ones on , I rinse mine once or twice then throw them away

[Lano75]

I have been using milk filters from fleet farm for filtering sap. Cheap and sap runs through nice.

[In da bush]

I’ve been scouring the Internet trying to find the best solution for my own operation, and I stumbled upon this and I’ve made a phone call to the manufacturer to find out what kind of HDPE it is made out of, I haven’t heard back yet but I’m going to call in the morning to follow up. It’s not cheap but it would definitely make for emptying buckets a breeze. https://totetopmegafunnel.com

[In da bush]

I’ve been scouring the Internet trying to find the best solution for my own operation, and I stumbled upon this and I’ve made a phone call to the manufacturer to find out what kind of HDPE it is made out of, I haven’t heard back yet but I’m going to call in the morning to follow up. It’s not cheap but it would definitely make for emptying buckets a breeze. https://totetopmegafunnel.com

Turns out this product is made out of recycled hdpe and I’d NOT food safe. I talked with the owner and told him there could be a market if it was made out of food safe HDPE. It’s not cheap but it would be a "one and done" purchase for sure.

[Lensman]

Turns out this product is made out of recycled hdpe and I’d NOT food safe. I talked with the owner and told him there could be a market if it was made out of food safe HDPE. It’s not cheap but it would be a "one and done" purchase for sure.

Wow that would be awesome!!

[Daveg]

I use a cone syrup filter for filtering sap. The sap pours through very fast. I made a funnel (to hold the filter) out of a half gallon soda bottle. It wedged securely into the tote opening.