IBC/TOTE valve size?

[Slatebelt*Pa*Tapper]

Hi got this tote/ibc for free from a friend, it had corn syrup in it and he didn't want it, so i took it. however i can not figure out what size valve is on this thing.. the outside needs a good cleaning but the inside is nice and clean.
maybe 3" or 3.5" but unsure.

what id like to do is get a reducer of some sort if i can figure out what to look for.

anybody got any thoughts on this one..

Here the cap that covers the valve opening
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/hinkjc/Maple%20syrup%20Making/toteibc001.jpg

valve its self..
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/hinkjc/Maple%20syrup%20Making/toteibc011.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v185/hinkjc/Maple%20syrup%20Making/toteibc010.jpg

[Flat47]

I think it's specific to IBCs.

Easiest to use a FernCo fitting from the hardware store (black rubber with hose clamps) and then a pvc fitting to adapt to whatever size you like.

[Maplewalnut]

Second the fernco suggestion, dont waste your time looking for fittings that will cost a lot more than a fernco to PVC connection.

[Slatebelt*Pa*Tapper]

Ok Fellas thanks, will look into FernCo fittings

[NH Maplemaker]

I use alot of these tanks with the fernco and PVC ,never had a problem ! Jim L.

[Slatebelt*Pa*Tapper]

Good to know no problems with these fittings. think a 3.5" or 4" fitting would work and fit over the treads on this?

[jcb]

I think what you are looking for is a butress thread, you can find them online, here is a link http://www.jmesales.com there is tons of sites just do search. I've done the fernco thing it works great to