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Title: IBC Repairs
Post by: smudger28 on December 13, 2011, 20:52:46

Hi Guys has anyone tried to repair their 1000lt IBC?

The reason I ask is I have sprung a leak from the butterfly valve.  This is the valve that connects directly to the main tank with the open/close handle.

I have tried to unscrew this valve but I cannot get it off!!  It needs repairing as water is leaking out and disappearing under the shed...

Thanks

Paul

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: rugbypost on December 13, 2011, 21:20:23

You have either got a build up of dirt and grit that is keeping the valve from fully closeing if you can isolate the valve you should be able to remove and clean or replace. It would be a better idea to install a inline valve before the tap this would enable you to do all the work without empting your water drum ;D

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: bionear2 on December 13, 2011, 21:26:18

I have found that the main valves often begin to leak, probably because they are not made for frequent use indefinitely.
My solution is to cut a hole in the blanking cap, and "engineer" a bib-thingy tap into it, properly sealed. The cap is then screwed back onto the tank, using LOTS of sealant in the threads. to ensure it does not leak. A hose can then be attached to the tap if required.

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: smudger28 on December 13, 2011, 21:27:54

Thing is I cannot even unscrew the whole valve.  I have tried but it won't budge...

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: bionear2 on December 13, 2011, 21:29:48

Oh how I hate these stupid word censoring devices! A  "bib-thingy" tap for gods sake! Lets just say that it will have to be expressed as a "Bib - male chicken" tap.
Grrrrrrrr..........

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: smudger28 on December 13, 2011, 21:33:07

Hahaha a Coc@ ....

I understand that but the leak is from a crack on the plastic just behind the butterfly valve and rear of the ON/OFF handle.  My problem is it won't rotate to unscrew....

How do you get the blinking things off!!!!!

Cheers

Paul

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: rugbypost on December 13, 2011, 21:38:03

Empty the barral clean it get someone or something to clamp the inside nut while you turn the outside tap thats the only way ;D Good luck ;)

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: smudger28 on December 13, 2011, 21:43:32

Thanks did not realise there was a nut inside ???

Paul

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on December 13, 2011, 22:33:20

Quote from: bionear2 on December 13, 2011, 21:29:48

Oh how I hate these stupid word censoring devices! A  "bib-thingy" tap for gods sake! Lets just say that it will have to be expressed as a "Bib - male chicken" tap.
Grrrrrrrr..........

You mean a bibcock tap?

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: bionear2 on December 15, 2011, 21:12:54

Robert, you just showing-off now! lol

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: cornykev on December 16, 2011, 17:23:30

Go to your profile Bioear2 and uncensore your posts.   ;D

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: pumkinlover on December 16, 2011, 18:05:26

I never realised that you could do that!!Thanks CK. That explains why Aces' (Brilliant) snowman joke was on my screen with it's uncensored punchline!

Title: Re: IBC Repairs
Post by: smudger28 on December 17, 2011, 20:30:41

Hi Guys here are a few pics of my damaged valve.  I think it's moulded and won't come off.

As you can see in the first pic there is a huge crack.

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/smudger280/IMAG0115.jpg)

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/smudger280/IMAG0114.jpg)

(http://i510.photobucket.com/albums/s349/smudger280/IMAG0113.jpg)

Paul