Help plumbing dual IBC totes

[sharpmindz]

I'm wanting to set up 2 IBC totes together, with the option of adding more totes later if needed. But I honestly have no idea how to set this up. I have a single IBC now, but it only has a drop in Aerator and one of those all in 1 submersible UV and  biofilters with a fountain.... 

 

So I'm looking for help, some knowledge on how to better set up 2 totes together to run on one system. What I need to buy, and how to do it would be awesome. But any and all info, videos, links, is appreciated. Thanks. 

[Zenzo]

On 10/11/2022 at 11:25 AM, sharpmindz said:

I'm wanting to set up 2 IBC totes together, with the option of adding more totes later if needed. But I honestly have no idea how to set this up. I have a single IBC now, but it only has a drop in Aerator and one of those all in 1 submersible UV and  biofilters with a fountain.... 

 

So I'm looking for help, some knowledge on how to better set up 2 totes together to run on one system. What I need to buy, and how to do it would be awesome. But any and all info, videos, links, is appreciated. Thanks. 

I believe the biggest challenge will be moving water between the two totes. You could use large bulkhead fittings and PVC, with a submersible pump drawing water out of one tote and pumping it in to the other.

[gardenman]

IBC totes have a drain at the bottom, and you can get adapters that connect to those drains to let you plumb multiple units together. If you do an online search for "IBC Tote Drain Adapter" you'll find lots of options. Many are for 3/4" garden hoses as IBC totes often get used as rain barrels, but you can also find some for 2" plumbing for larger flow rates. IBC Totes get used for all kinds of things and lots of adapters now exist for those uses.