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Blaine MN

Just looking for input on using an IBC as a holding tank to help warm the water. Anybody have experience doing this? Plan is to get a pump for this upcoming season. Any input on this would greatly be appreciated! Nate

3/3/2018 6:02:26 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

I have 10. All hooked to each other, I need to paint them black so it can warm the water better

3/3/2018 6:51:00 PM

Hanson Ma

Yes I have 18 of them. Will be painting 2 black to set by the patch this year. The rest collect rain water. If I can get it.

3/3/2018 7:19:05 PM

Blaine MN

How big are your growing areas if you don't mind me asking? I have roughly 1,700 square feet, so may need to invest in more IBCs

3/3/2018 7:24:28 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

I have some, but a 18' swimming pool is much cheaper. When you find a good used one cheap

3/3/2018 9:42:41 PM

Wisconsin

Yup they work well, I have 4, they are cheap or even free

3/3/2018 10:43:33 PM

Blaine MN

Thanks for all inputs gang. It's much appreciated!

3/3/2018 11:35:09 PM

Wisconsin

Hey Zacman, beings your from MN you should have a menards near by, I and some guys I know use a Barracuda 1hp lawn and sprinkler pump from Menards they are $150 regular price but they work well. I can do 400 gallons an hour through 3 tripod sprinklers. For 1700 sq 1 tank would suffice but 2 would be better for getting water warmer.

3/4/2018 7:42:45 AM

Wisconsin

Also to connect to the outlet use a rubber boot style with hose clamps to pvc pipe, then from pvc you can adapt to almost any fitting.

3/4/2018 7:45:58 AM

Lewistown,IL

What are the IBC tanks costing you guys. I see them a CL for #65 each.

3/4/2018 9:35:47 AM

Blaine MN

Just saw some on CL ranging from 60-130. Cheaper ones were used to store oils it appears.

3/4/2018 9:43:00 AM

stoughton WI

Zaman if you go to my 2015 diary you can see kinda how my tanks are hooked up and a header for my hoses.my patch is 10000 sq ft and I have 6 tanks. Mike that's called a fernco ;)

3/4/2018 12:26:11 PM

stoughton WI

Make sure not to use tanks that have had anything oil based in them.

3/4/2018 12:27:01 PM

Blaine MN

Thanks Rick. I'll check back on your diary.

3/4/2018 12:52:57 PM