Rainwater IBC Totes
About Rainwater IBC Totes
Rainwater IBC totes are used for rainwater capture, storage, and providing the collected water when needed. IBC Tanks offers 275 gallon and 330 gallon rebottled poly caged IBC totes as cost effective, durable options. They are built and certified for potable water use and ideal for rainwater harvesting projects, catchment systems, and distribution setups. These IBCs are ideal for DIY projects, gardens, food plots, community gardens, small farms, and livestock watering. A 275 gallon black IBC tote is also available to help block sunlight and prevent algae growth in outdoor applications where high sunlight exposure is expected.
When harvesting rainwater, use this equation to calculate how much water you can collect: Gallons = Catching Area (square feet) x Rainfall Amount (inches) x 0.623. For example, a single 275 gallon IBC can be filled from 7.35 inches of rain from the roof of a small, 60 ft2 shed.
Manufacturing Methods and Materials
Rainwater harvesting IBCs feature a newly manufactured inner bottle made from consumer grade, FDA food use compliant, BPA free, virgin high density polyethylene (HDPE). The inner HDPE tank meets ANSI/NSF 61 health and safety standards for drinking water purity. Harvested rainwater is safe for animals but should not be consumed by people without proper filtration and treatment.
Stabilizing ultraviolet (UV) inhibitors are added during tote manufacture to resist the damaging effects sunlight exposure can have, making these tanks suitable for extended outdoor applications. Rainwater IBC totes have translucent sidewalls that make for easy sight gauging of collected rainwater volume levels.
Design of Rain Water IBCs
Rainwater totes feature a protective galvanized steel exterior frame and integrated pallet base. For rebottled IBCs, the frame and pallet have seen prior service but have been reconditioned, inspected, and certified for continued use.
The steel frame is made of tubular, zinc-plated steel for resistance against rust, warping, physical impact damage, and environmental stress. The frame has two top support bars that can be removed for access to the inner HDPE bottle.
The single unit frame and HDPE composite pallet base increases the IBC’s overall resilience and maneuverability. Rainwater totes have 4 way cross directional pallet jack and forklift access channels. The integrated skid allows the IBC to be moved from each direction for easier organization, stacking, loading, and unloading. Empty rainwater IBCs can be stacked 3 high and are not recommended more than 2 high if holding water.
Rain Storage IBC Specifications and Dimensions
Caged rainwater totes have a 6″ screw cap made from HDPE with a removable EPDM gasket. The totes feature a 2″ ball valve with male coupler that allows easy connection to the garden hose adapter commonly used with IBC totes in rainwater harvesting.
The following are standard rainwater IBC tote measurements and weights:
- 275 Gallon Rainwater IBC Tote
- Dimensions: 48″ L x 40″ W x 46″ H
- Weight: 135 lbs
- 330 Gallon Rainwater IBC Tote
- Dimensions: 48″ L x 40″ W x 53″ H
- Weight: 155 lbs
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IBC Tanks is a leading industry authority for intermediate bulk containers, including rainwater collection totes—see our resources on IBCs and Rainwater Harvesting. Discount pricing may be available for full truck load orders. Contact us for any questions on rainwater totes, bulk order pricing, or accessories. Use the contact details or message us below.