IBC

[Vodkagirly]

I have just moved on to a yard with an IBC which is fill via the gutter on the stable. There is also mains water.
The water out of the IBC looks like pond water at the moment is this normal or has it been standing to long? The gutters were pretty blocked when I moved in.
What's the best way to clean it out?

 

[MrsMozart]

Sounds like you need to flush it out and give it a good clean.

There are cleaners you can get. Will try and find the links.

I can't find the link I was looking for. Interestingly though there are IBC cleaning services. Failing that, do you have a pressure washer?

 

[Vodkagirly]

I have a pressure washer but no electricity at the yard.
I have the sterilising tablets that I use on normal water containers, would they be any use?

 

[Melody Grey]

We used to collect rainwater in IBCs- often the sides would look green but the water inside would be fine. We cleaned ours (infrequently!) with a long handled Car wash brush- the lids are fairly big and you can manoeuvre the brush ok.

ETA: a sieve between the guttering and container is a good investment!

 

[Vodkagirly]

ETA: a sieve between the guttering and container is a good investment!

What a good idea, off to raid the kitchen ???