Pump that fits an IBC
Hello all, I scoured for a bit on the forum to find a submersible transfer pump that I can drop through the top bung on and IBC tank, I haven’t been able to find anybody that’s listed a model that would fit through a 5 1/2 inch IBC TOP bung . Anybody have any suggestions or what they are using that will fit through would be greatly appreciated, thanks.
Last edited by In da bush; 02-26-2020 at 09:29 AM.
12 volt or 120?
1960 - 1970s 70 taps on galvanized buckets with Dad and Grandpa.
1970s - 1985 Acted crazy!
1986 - 2005 20-30 buckets.
2006- 2017 70 buckets and bags
2017-2019 100 bags and buckets
2020 Finally retired!!! 75 buckets, 50-75 on tubing. RO Bucket, New 12 X 16 Shack and a 42X42 flat pan.
2021-Adding another 125 taps along with a second RO bucket.
2022- Shooting for 350 taps, with 100 on lines.
Lots of Family and Friends and dogs named Skyy and Nessy!
Does it have to be submersible? You have a lot more options and will get much better flow rates with a pump mounted on the top or side of the tank.
2017 25 taps on buckets got me hooked 1 gallon of sweet
2018 51 taps on 3/16 tubing/ DIY oil tank evaporator 8.5gallons finished
2019 60 taps 7 gallons finished ended season short
2020 New 2x4 divided pan ready to get away from the headache that is steam table pans
2021 off year due to pandemic and projects
2022 back at it
Another option for a submersible pump..........
We now have a 1" water pump with tigerflex hose that is setup with camlocks to connect directly to the valve on the bottom of our IBC totes that we unload from the trailer. But before that we had a 1.5" PVC pipe about 4' long (to get beyond the trailer) that connected to the tank outlet with a fernco fitting. The fitting would leak a little but not much. We would open the valve part way and drain it into a bucket where we had a submersible pump placed. Our bucket was actually the bottom 3rd of a 55 gallon plastic barrel. Adjust the valve to match the pump speed and it worked good. We already had the pump so did it that way for years. Bought the 1" pump last year and it's WAY faster. Like 4-5x faster because we pump uphill. We won't go back to the submersible......
120 is ideal and a submersible would be the easiest for me. I think I found a flotec pump that should work and has a decent flow rate. I’m just trying to move it up into the loft of my garage to run the RO the drop it to the pan,15’ head max.
Depends on how much and how far you are pumping. I use a 1” gas powered pump and drop the suction line into the tank.
Last edited by Father & Son; 02-26-2020 at 02:00 PM.
12 x 16 Sugarhouse, 12 x 16 Woodshed
2 x 8 “The Mutt” Evaporator with Marcland Drawoff
Leader oil fired arch, Dallaire raised flue, Smoky Lake syrup pan and hoods with pre-heater
New Leader Clear Filter Press/Air Diaphragm Pump
5” Hand Pump Filter Press from Daryl-One of the first three! On loan to a friend.
Deer Run 250 gal/hr RO
A Very Understanding Wife
"At any time during the day you're only 10 seconds from disaster!"
Moving it about 50’ up 15kw high,aprox 2-300 gallons a crackOriginally Posted by Father & Son
Given what you are trying to do something like this would be easy to use and move the sap quickly. Its not submersible but you can just stick a suction hose into the tank the same as you would drop a pump in the tank. Its also a stainless pump housing with easy to remove drain fittings.
https://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/Red...mp/p50550.html
2017 25 taps on buckets got me hooked 1 gallon of sweet
2018 51 taps on 3/16 tubing/ DIY oil tank evaporator 8.5gallons finished
2019 60 taps 7 gallons finished ended season short
2020 New 2x4 divided pan ready to get away from the headache that is steam table pans
2021 off year due to pandemic and projects
2022 back at it
Or if it’s remote with no electricity this is what I’ve used for years.
Pumping about 150 ft with 25 to 30 ft lift.
https://www.waterpumpsdirect.com/pum...ter-pumps.html
12 x 16 Sugarhouse, 12 x 16 Woodshed
2 x 8 “The Mutt” Evaporator with Marcland Drawoff
Leader oil fired arch, Dallaire raised flue, Smoky Lake syrup pan and hoods with pre-heater
New Leader Clear Filter Press/Air Diaphragm Pump
5” Hand Pump Filter Press from Daryl-One of the first three! On loan to a friend.
Deer Run 250 gal/hr RO
A Very Understanding Wife
"At any time during the day you're only 10 seconds from disaster!"
Thank you gentlemen for all the ideas!! Now let’s get the trees turned on😁
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