IBC tank - tap adapter

redser7

Hi - just wondering if anyone knows where I could get one of these. I think paddy got one before but can't find the thread?? Looking for one with the snap-on end for standard garden hoses.
Thanks a lot

ponddigger

hi r ,is this what your looking for:Dponddigger:D

civdef

Searching for "IBC tap" on Ebay normally does the trick, several different suppliers.

redser7

Not exactly the one I was thinking of ponddigger, paddy147 had one without the brass, just the plastic bit attached directly to the cap. But I imagine that would do the job royally. Thanks. Do you know where I could get one?
Thanks, civdef, I did look on ebay and saw some but was hoping to get one locally if possible. They seemed a bit pricey.
Cheers

ponddigger

hi r, made it myself.used cap of 5 gallon drum connected a self tapping tap to plastic cap:Dponddigger:D

redser7

Thanks, now to find a 5 gallon drum

paddy147

redser7 wrote: »

Not exactly the one I was thinking of ponddigger, paddy147 had one without the brass, just the plastic bit attached directly to the cap. But I imagine that would do the job royally. Thanks. Do you know where I could get one?
Thanks, civdef, I did look on ebay and saw some but was hoping to get one locally if possible. They seemed a bit pricey.
Cheers

Any farmers co-op should have them.:)

redser7

Cheers Paddy

paddy147

redser7 wrote: »

Cheers Paddy

Ponddiggers method of making it yourself is also just as good too though.:)

redser7

ponddigger wrote: »

hi r, made it myself.used cap of 5 gallon drum connected a self tapping tap to plastic cap:Dponddigger:D

5 gallon cap aquired Sorry to be dim, but what exactly is a 'self-tapping' tap and how does it go on? Would you also put silicon around it? First time for everything and all that

paddy147

redser7 wrote: »

5 gallon cap aquired Sorry to be dim, but what exactly is a 'self-tapping' tap and how does it go on? Would you also put silicon around it? First time for everything and all that

The metal water stop lever can be bought in any builders providers of plumbers merchants for about 3-4 euro.15mm diameter is what you want.


Drill out a hole with a drill bit or hole saw,to the same diameter as the fitting you have aqquired.

Then screw,thread the metal water stop fitting through the hole in the cap.

Install and tighten up the lock nut onto the water stop fitting and apply a layer of Tech 7 silicone sealent to each side.Tech 7 is instantly waterproof and is safe to use,its also aquariam/fish safe too.:)

You can then get a brass hose connector fitting that you can screw onto the water stop lever.

Job done.:)

redser7

Brilliant, thanks a lot Paddy

ponddigger

hi p147,well written about tap :Dponddigger:D

redser7

bugger, the cap doen't fit. The tank has a fine thread and the cap has a thick thread. Back to the drawing board.

CCMYPLAYMATE

any way of connecting these to plastic piping that i already have around the place with taps on walls etc !!!