Practical guides
to IBC totes.
Short, practical articles on choosing, using and looking after IBC totes. Where a topic depends on regulations, we point you to check the current rules.
What “food-grade” means on a used IBC tote
There is no stamp that makes a used tote food-grade. Here is why previous contents matter as much as cleaning, and what to ask before using a tote for food.
Read →Sizing a rainwater catchment system with IBC totes
A simple way to estimate how much water a roof can collect, how many totes you need to hold it, and how to set them up.
Read →How long an IBC tote lasts
Totes don’t have a fixed lifespan. Here is what wears them out, and the signs that a tote should be reconditioned or recycled.
Read →Used vs. reconditioned: which IBC tote should you buy?
The difference between used and reconditioned totes, and a simple way to decide which one your job needs.
Read →Caged vs. uncaged IBC configurations
Most IBCs are caged composites, but not all. What the cage does, and when another configuration might fit.
Read →Replacing a leaking IBC tote valve
A dripping valve is the most common IBC problem. The steps for replacing one, and the safety points to check first.
Read →Handling IBC totes in cold weather
What freezing does to a tote and its contents, and simple ways to protect them.
Read →Previous contents: what to ask the seller
What a tote held before decides what it can hold next. The questions to ask, and how to read the answers.
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