Rainwater Harvesting.

[sandspider]

You could wrap the IBCs in something thick and black? Easier than burying them.

[NFG]

Hi

 

I recommend locating your IBCs in the shade as you will get a build up of algae in them & it can be awkward to clear or obtain black ones.

 

A tarp to cover it may help

 

Ive seen IBCs connected at the tap with similar adaptors to the ones on ebay discussed on P1 successfully

 

 

N

[njmusk]

Black IBCs are hard to get hold of, but are available , normally had the likes of orange juice in them, you can get round black tanks. Wrapping them in black silage wrap also an option.

[eggsarascal]

I used to sell a few IBC's, when I could get them. One bloke I sold some to for rainwater recycling used to Spray paint the tanks black to stop algae building up. Told me it worked well.

[renewablejohn]

Depending on what tap size you have on the bottom of the IBC you can get fittings to just screw on the tap which you can then connect together with "T" connectors and flexible pipe using jubilee clips. We have 5 linked together for polytunnel water supply covered in foil insulation to prevent algae and freezing.

 

http://www.dvcontainers.co.uk/category.asp?catID=6

Edited July 7, 2015 by renewablejohn