How To Make GARDEN HOSE ADAPTER For IBC Tote Ball Valve (275 Gallon) for Rainwater Harvesting Use
The IBC Tote (275 Gallon) that I installed for rainwater harvesting had a ball valve pre-installed. The output of the ball valve has a 2" NPT fine thread connection. This is how I made the garden hose connector:
▼ WHERE TO BUY PLUG & PLAY PREMADE ADAPTERS:
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▶ FINE THREAD IBC Tote Adaptor 2″ NPT(F) x 3/4″ Hose
▶ FINE THREAD 275 - 330 Gallon IBC Tote Tank Drain Adapter 2" NPT Fine x Brass Garden Hose
▼ WHERE TO BUY PLUMBING PARTS TO DIY ADAPTER:
▶ 2-in x 2-in dia Adapter Adapter PVC Fitting:
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▶▶ HOME DEPOT - https://www.homedepot.com/p/NIBCO-2-in-PVC-DWV-Hub-x-FIPT-Female-Adapter-C4803HD2/100345928
▶▶ LOWES - https://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-2-in-x-2-in-x-2-in-dia-Adapter-PVC-Fitting/3371580
▶▶ ACE - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/pipe-fittings/plastic-fittings/43115
▶ 2-in x 3/4-in dia Bushing PVC Fitting:
▶▶ AMAZON - https://amzn.to/3IJOuTC
▶▶ LOWES - https://www.lowes.com/pd/LASCO-2-in-x-2-in-x-3-4-in-dia-Bushing-Bushing-PVC-Fitting/3373004
▶▶ ACE - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/pipe-fittings/plastic-fittings/46188
▶ 3/4 in. MHT x 3/4 MIP or 1/2 in. FIP Brass Multi Adapter Fitting
▶▶ AMAZON - https://amzn.to/3pBmutI or (5 Pack) https://amzn.to/3KhChGf
▶▶ HOME DEPOT - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-4-in-MHT-x-3-4-MIP-or-1-2-in-FIP-Brass-Multi-Adapter-Fitting-801709/300095988
▶▶ LOWES -
▶▶ ACE - https://www.acehardware.com/departments/plumbing/hoses-and-tubing/hose-connectors/47037
▼ WHERE TO BUY TOOLS
▶ Knipex Plier Wrench (Best pliers ever)
Here's a good reference for the types of connections on IBC totes.
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