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    Quote Originally Posted by Bricklayer View Post
    There are many options to adapt an IBC tote to a threaded connection.
    Amazon had IBC tote adaptors. I have 4 of them connected to my permeate tanks no was able to get them in 1 1/4 at the time but not sure if they have that size still.
    Some IBC tanks are threaded on the inside but still use a 2” regular camlock attachment for the outside connection. This is the best way to connect them. Easy to take off to clean.
    Google IBC tote adaptor and you will get lots of options.
    Yes, IBC totes are no problem and I've also used the quick lock style connector with those.

    This is a 425 gallon Norwesco style tank, which I've fitted a 2" bulkhead fitting to but, for some reason, I am striking out on finding the correct combination of threaded reducers, nipples, and ball valves to create a connection that I can open and close and adapt to a 1" hose line (as I would with the cam lock on my IBCs).

    I must not be doing a very good job of describing my issue because the solutions suggested have all been right on for the tanks described but not my situation.

    To be clear it's one of these style tanks...I am half-tempted to just sell it at this point as I already am collecting sap into my usual 275 gallon IBC tote: https://www.ntotank.com/425gallon-no...hoCgAYQAvD_BwE
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    2015: 8 bucket taps (7 red, 1 sugar) on DIY barrel evaporator
    2016: 13 taps (bucket and tube) on block arch and hotel pans
    2017: SAME
    2018: 25 taps on 2x3 flat pan and resurrected barrel arch
    2019: 25 taps...same setup plus DIY 3x150gpd RO filter
    2020: 50 taps, all buckets..."new" oil tank arch setup
    2021: 100 taps (50/50 buckets/3-16 tubing) on 2x4 divided pan
    2022: 150 taps (50/100 b/t) on 2x4 pan with sap warmer pan
    2023: SAME
    2024: 150 taps, added single-post 4x40 RO system

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    What fitting is on the end(s) of your 1" hoses?

    So, you're looking for 2"-1" reducing bushing

    https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-RB200-1.../dp/B0079JYBP0

    1" nipples

    https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-NIP100-.../dp/B0079JXSTK

    and 1" ball valves

    https://www.amazon.com/SuperWhole-Fe.../dp/B00PILUMQS

    I recently adapted some tanks from 2-1" and went with 1" camlock couplings. Good prices on fittings and selection here. I went mostly poly...

    https://www.camlock-fittings.com/

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    Quote Originally Posted by littleTapper View Post
    What fitting is on the end(s) of your 1" hoses?

    So, you're looking for 2"-1" reducing bushing

    https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-RB200-1.../dp/B0079JYBP0

    1" nipples

    https://www.amazon.com/Banjo-NIP100-.../dp/B0079JXSTK

    and 1" ball valves

    https://www.amazon.com/SuperWhole-Fe.../dp/B00PILUMQS

    I recently adapted some tanks from 2-1" and went with 1" camlock couplings. Good prices on fittings and selection here. I went mostly poly...

    https://www.camlock-fittings.com/
    ihave a camlock on there currently - thanks for these, i try to buy locally but may have to accept our corporate overlords for this one!
    --
    2015: 8 bucket taps (7 red, 1 sugar) on DIY barrel evaporator
    2016: 13 taps (bucket and tube) on block arch and hotel pans
    2017: SAME
    2018: 25 taps on 2x3 flat pan and resurrected barrel arch
    2019: 25 taps...same setup plus DIY 3x150gpd RO filter
    2020: 50 taps, all buckets..."new" oil tank arch setup
    2021: 100 taps (50/50 buckets/3-16 tubing) on 2x4 divided pan
    2022: 150 taps (50/100 b/t) on 2x4 pan with sap warmer pan
    2023: SAME
    2024: 150 taps, added single-post 4x40 RO system

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    Home depot or lowes will have what you need in PVC. Get a 2" male threaded fitting and then the reducers or bushings to get you to a 1" ball valve. then what ever fitting you need for your pump.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ADK_XJ View Post
    ihave a camlock on there currently - thanks for these, i try to buy locally but may have to accept our corporate overlords for this one!
    Go to a maple equipment dealer. Most all carry the fittings you need. They are just NPT, not a special thread.
    Sugaring for 45+ years
    New Sugarhouse 14'x32'
    New to Me Algier 2'x8' wood fired evaporator
    2022 added a used RB25 RO Bucket
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    Quote Originally Posted by dcast99 View Post
    Home depot or lowes will have what you need in PVC. Get a 2" male threaded fitting and then the reducers or bushings to get you to a 1" ball valve. then what ever fitting you need for your pump.
    FWIW, I have found Menards to be quite lacking in 2" stuff. Plenty of slip PVC, but very little NPT. 1" seems ok though.

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    I think I figured it out, I was able to find a 2" to 1 and 1/4" reducer at a farm supply near my work, then I found a second reducer to 1" female threaded. I have two pieces of threaded 1" PVC pipe ends and I'm going to plumb those together and screw on one of my 1" ball valves I already. Seems like A LOT of steps down to the size I need but oh well.
    --
    2015: 8 bucket taps (7 red, 1 sugar) on DIY barrel evaporator
    2016: 13 taps (bucket and tube) on block arch and hotel pans
    2017: SAME
    2018: 25 taps on 2x3 flat pan and resurrected barrel arch
    2019: 25 taps...same setup plus DIY 3x150gpd RO filter
    2020: 50 taps, all buckets..."new" oil tank arch setup
    2021: 100 taps (50/50 buckets/3-16 tubing) on 2x4 divided pan
    2022: 150 taps (50/100 b/t) on 2x4 pan with sap warmer pan
    2023: SAME
    2024: 150 taps, added single-post 4x40 RO system

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