Leaky ibc tote - AR15.COM

Posted: 7/19/2019 7:00:46 PM EDT

So looks like my tote has a slow leak from the valve. Are those replaceable?

I've put teflon tape on the thread and put the cap in. Mo joy

Also put the hose connector I built on too, still leaky leaky.

Is the whole valve replaceable? Does bleach eat away at the plastic vlave?

Posted: 7/20/2019 9:21:12 PM EDT

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Can you just add a valve after the leaking valve?

Posted: 7/20/2019 10:18:59 PM EDT

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So looks like my tote has a slow leak from the valve. Are those replaceable?

I've put teflon tape on the thread and put the cap in. Mo joy

Also put the hose connector I built on too, still leaky leaky.

Is the whole valve replaceable? Does bleach eat away at the plastic vlave?

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It looks like it's possible.

http://www.nutrac.info/2014/06/10/replacing-ibc-tote-valve/

Posted: 7/21/2019 1:44:34 PM EDT

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Can you just add a valve after the leaking valve?

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Yes, I do have another connector I made to connect up to the water hose. I am draining the tank now to make sure that is where the problem is and not a pinhole leak underneath or on the side. Cant really tell by looking at it. I covered it with black plastic to keep sunlight out and prohibit any algae growth. Takes a looooooon time to drain with a garden hose!

Also, like your avatar. The sad man...Patriot is a kick ass show

Posted: 7/21/2019 1:45:06 PM EDT

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It looks like it's possible.

http://www.nutrac.info/2014/06/10/replacing-ibc-tote-valve/

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Thanks for the link, how the heck can a basinet wrench fit on that though. Crazy

Posted: 7/22/2019 8:23:21 PM EDT

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Just closing this out. Yeah, duh I should just silicone the adapter I made onto the tote. Just need to swap out the hose fitting for a ball valve.

Thanks.

Posted: 7/28/2019 12:55:00 PM EDT

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Halfway wondering about the "plastic welding" if it is not the valve and/or threads.

Late to thread, just posting this to see if anyone has done the plastic welding on something that gets used.

Posted: 8/1/2019 7:07:27 PM EDT

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Thanks, that must be it. Sealed up the valve but still leaked. Was not coming from there. Somewhere underneath was leaking. Ended up getting a nice clean tote that used to be filled with Vivinal, which is a baby food additive. Big ass valve on this, now I;ve got to make a new connector to hook it up to a hose

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