Water Hauling Tanks

[craigb]

I'm in the process of building a cabin. We will have a cistern on the property. I was looking for a tank to haul water up to the cistern. Being that I have a half ton truck I can't haul much more that 200 gallons. While looking on craigslist I found some food grade IBC containers. These are 275 gallon food grade tanks in a galvanized frame with a 2" outlet on the bottom and a 6" fill hole in the top. The one I bought was used for corn syrup. I paid $80 for it, which was less than half the price of a regular 200 gal truck tank. Just thought I'd pass this on.


Craig

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[Ernest T. Bass]

We've had our eyes on one of those tanks for awhile, as we need a cheap means of spreading healthy liquid on parts of our land... Would those tanks need to be painted if they were kept in the sunlight?

[craigb]

We've had our eyes on one of those tanks for awhile, as we need a cheap means of spreading healthy liquid on parts of our land... Would those tanks need to be painted if they were kept in the sunlight?

Not sure, I will be keeping mine in the backyard when not in use, I will probably cover it with a tarp.

[Txcowrancher]

if you plan to leave the water in for more than a couple days then you will need to cover with a tarp or paint. doesnt hurt to put a very small amount of bleach in if it is for drinking. I use 2 of those tanks on a trailer to go to the local water dept to fill up when the rain system doesnt produce enough, they work well. a full tank is about 2300 lbs.

[Redoverfarm]

Been using one for the last couple weeks at the cabin to haul water to mix concrete and mortar.  I got a bell reducer 2" and attached and decreased it to where a standard garden hose could be used.  Remove the top cap when draining it as there is a lot of vaccum created and the water will dump faster.



If they are only about half full you get a little " chug-a-lug" motion while moving on the road but if you time it to your favorite song you will never notice it.  

[glenn kangiser]

I want one of those, John.

Where do you get those moonshine jugs anyway?

[Dave Sparks]

Yes I want one also, where?

[rick91351]

In our area craigslist.  I have noticed that around here they come in huge verities.  Such as last contained i.e. food grade product to road deicer to antifreeze to ...... oil and used oil ..... around here expect to pay $50 on up.  Finding a food grade tank at $80 would be a good buy I would think.

[ScottA]

Around here you can get them from some ranchers. They sell liquid cattle feed in the same type of tank.

[Redoverfarm]

Mine contained "soy lectin" which is used in the food industry.  Yes Glenn I wish it was full of shine.  Going rate is $8-10 a quart.  Lets see 4 qts to gallon and 250 gal = 1000 quarts X $8 = $8,000 .  But jail time should be calculated in there someplace. 

[glenn kangiser]

My grandpa always managed to get away.  I think he knew the judge too, but uncle  Con wasn't so lucky. [ouch]

[craigb]

I got mine on craigslist, make sure that the person discloses what was in them. Like I said, mine had corn syrup in it, still had some in the bottom when I picked it up. Much cheaper then the 200 gallon truck tank I was going to buy for $175. Check to make sure what fitting is on the end, there are several types, mine came with a 2"NPT thread. The original valves don't hold up very long, about 500 uses so I put a 2" to 3/4" reducer, then a 3/4 threaded coupling to a 90* fitting to another 3/4" coupler, then a plastic ball valve to a hose adapter, cost me just under $9 at Home Depot. I chose to add the 90* so it wouldn't stick out so far. Connecting the hose to my 12V pump and I'll be set!

Here's a craiglist for an IBC in modesto, check your local area on craigslist.
http://modesto.craigslist.org/for/1743236589.html

Bought mine here.
http://cozerowaste.com/catalog/

Craig