HI there from NZ. Thank you for a simple, effective and to the point video that was very helpful. I watched another video where the lady did not get onto the cleaning subject until about half way through her video which was already more time than your whole video. Once again...Thanks!

@craftybynature3760

6 ай бұрын

Omg.. lmao.. I just came from that video.. I didn't even make it to the cleaning part.. talk talk talk...

One of the best succinct, simple, most helpful videos I've ever seen! 5 stars to you, Farmboy!

And this is why we NEED our farmers, to survive and thrive.

I tilt mine to the side and put a broom inside and scrubbed it.took a transfer pump and filled with water then let it drain while water fills in it.took me 30 min to clean.use a 25gpm pump works great

I'm sure you've got other videos that are better than this one. After consulting manufacturers of these I was told never dump soap or bleach or baking soda in there. A thorough cleaning with water will suffice and make sure it is dry and doesn't smell weird. Thought you'd want to know this farm boy

If you happen to be in the Chattanooga TN area, you can get food grade tanks from the Little Debby factory. This may be an option with other food companies. Their price for 275 gallon is $59 plus tax. Great quality. The 3 I bought look brand new.

Thank you! Life saver!

Once you clean it out can it be used for a chlorinator in a wellhouse?

What could we use to get the glue off on the bottom ?

I am fortunate the totes I have purchased previously contained laundry detergent or syrup so a quick rinse took care of the cleaning

@felipesalgado6347

4 жыл бұрын

I bought one that contained laundry detergent is it safe for gardening?

@royhoco5748

4 жыл бұрын

@@felipesalgado6347 most detergents are biodegradable and will not harm your plants. rinse the tote out with water and let it dry and it should be okay.

@bethouellette9915

3 жыл бұрын

Is it ok to use as drinking water?

@royhoco5748

3 жыл бұрын

@@bethouellette9915 If I were going to drink the water I would boil it for 10 minutes before drinking or use purifying tablets. I would boil about a gallon at a time then store the boiled water in clean jugs or bottles for drinking.

Did you paint it to prevent algae going forward??

Could someone please tell me why my food grade totes developed iron pieces or rust in bottom of the tank? Also why would one all of sudden start leaking. They’ve been kept inside in the dark

I have probably 40 of these and after just seeing the prices they are selling for am considering cleaning them up and putting them on marketplace

@cabbyhubby

2 жыл бұрын

Do it, we are getting really dry in Texas, im afraid my cows wont have any water , thats what i use em for

How did you get the cap. Off? Mine won’t budge

I was given a tote to make a house for my baby goats. I realized after I got it that it had contained Chlorinated liquid CIP. Could I clean it the same way and it would be safe for them? Thank you

Good info

so I've got one that has a manure smell a little bb size caked on debris on inside. I have done this up to the "all suds gone part. I am opening drain and ill see if the hose spray gets em loose. Anyone have suggestions if they don't it is hard to get in there... thx

@garyconklin3528

4 жыл бұрын

Mine had some caked on stuff inside. I used a pressure washer with a long want to clean it.

I have two 265 gln totes. Want to use one for non-potable water for when power is out (showers, flushing) and the other for gasoline. It is the same process?

@zaappp1588

5 жыл бұрын

Careful with putting gasoline in them. Some valves use EPDM gaskets that may leak over time. Some use a FFKM or Viton seal which is fine. You can buy a Viton seal for IBC valves for a few bucks online if you want to be sure. I don't know if an EPDM gasket started leaking if it would be a slow leak that you could catch or just completely let go all at once and dump all your fuel. Then again, the seal may be tight enough that it may not leak at all even if the seal dissolved. Just throwing the info out there.

Would this process work for a mobile car washing unit? I have a tank and it had yeast in it previously just wondering if I did this if it would be safe

@MilesHoppus

6 жыл бұрын

I've got the same question lol

@willsmith6510

5 жыл бұрын

No

Food grade totes are the way to go. Just rinse,fill and use.

@veek.6463

6 жыл бұрын

Not always. Some have rancid oil in them. How to clean them is buy a few bottles of seventh generation dish soap or other organic soap. Put the tote on the back of a truck with a tie down. Dump the soap in there, fill with water and drive around maybe 400 miles. Then empty that soap water onto the garden, take the tank out and rinse it a little and good to go.

@wilsq30

5 жыл бұрын

@@veek.6463 400 miles???

@klj2382

5 жыл бұрын

The ones I buy are used for industrial soap !

@TrentJ202007

3 жыл бұрын

Yea out here I can get food grade totes for 150$ or non food grade for 20$ so that's a big reason for me lol

@kansasgardener5844

3 жыл бұрын

@@TrentJ202007 I get that, just be careful about what was stored in them and how long the chemicals might leach.

I hv a barrel which I wanna use for drinking water propose bt it has very unpleasant smell of chemical which previously it has. Now I washed it with bleaching powder, salt , detergent bt the smell is same. Anyone knows how will we remove this smell so I cn use it for further purpose, if anybody knows thn plz help me

How do I keep my 200 gallon drinking water tank clean while not in use or things growing in it. I would appreciate any knowledge about this. Thank you.

@59Alaskan

Ай бұрын

Hope you found an answer by now, but...chloroquine, the same stuff they use for pools, basically bleach. Paint it black, cover with a black liner, tarp, cut to fit, garbage bags. To keep the sun out!

I’m looking to buy one that previously had molasses. Is there any way to clean it out without using 275 gallons of water? Or can it just be hosed down since it’s only molasses?

@gallmanconstruction728

2 жыл бұрын

He filled it 3 times in this video. That’s almost 600 gallons total.

@winstonsizemore2385

2 ай бұрын

Any decent pressure washer would clean it a lot quicker

Hey What's the amount of baking soda you used for the cleasing? Any experience of mixing it up with vinegar? I'm using a small combination of those to clean frying pans and such at home Greetings from Germany

@hamster1169

Жыл бұрын

2 lbs of baking soda. I'm buying a tote n rinsing it with baking soda just to be sure

How does one break the seal and remove the big cap on top? Smaller on in the bigger is loose.

@bradycato9758

Ай бұрын

Sorry, my comment is 2 years late lol, but I used a $10 oil filter wrench on mine. Sucked ripping it off initially, but now I can screw it by hand so it works great. Hope this helps bud!

How to rid tote of paraffin wax?

the blue-green could be from the glysophate contents as roundup is blue

@DavidFuller1

2 жыл бұрын

Lol, it was the bottle of dawn dish soap the dude put in there. I use roundup all the time and none of it is blue.

How best to clean tote that has residual silicone. Want eco friendly. Hi ping to cut top off and use for coal storage. Thanks!

How to drain this tank

just got one with old sunflower oil, gurny caused it togunk up and coagulate. Any advice on how to get it out with the gurny without contaminating the plastic with solvents??? much appreciated.

@andrewhutson8299

2 жыл бұрын

Did you figure anything out? Mine is in the dame shape.

@angrysalamanders

2 жыл бұрын

@@andrewhutson8299 Havnt tried yet, was thinking about organic solvent, thought about filling and soaking but probably not ideal, more concentrated, in the gurny a bit maybe, scrub it with a broom. finish and neutralise with vinegar perhaps.. going to give that a go.

@dilletanteproprietor

Жыл бұрын

Dawn..cleans grease out of your way! Lol!

How tall is it

How do you tie into shut off Valve to attach a pump

@bmhanson2004

6 жыл бұрын

I use a rubber hose fitting (with reducers if needed) with two screw clamps. Works great and no leaks.

@zaappp1588

5 жыл бұрын

The valve he has is a Quick Connect. You can buy 2" fittings online with male or female thread or Tractor Supply or probably other farm supply stores. They slip on and have a lever on either side that you squeeze in that locks them in place. If the end has a course thread, it's called a buttress thread. It's a European hydraulic thread. You can find those online by googling IBC buttress thread fitting. Some come with standard pipe thread on the valve but those are usually less common. The Quick Connect ones will also have a few threads of pipe thread on the end that's used for a dust cap that comes on them. You can screw on to those but you can generally only get about 2 to 3 turns on the thread.

Have you ever tried a Freedom IBC Liner? So much easier and guaranteed interior surface.

@lassenrvresortcampground

Жыл бұрын

We just ordered a couple of these, they look great!

yo, are you still farming?

Unfortunately I've just aquired one with gallons of latex paint ...suggested reuse and paint disposal suggestions ?

@mrbradsmedicalcannabis1355

4 жыл бұрын

If water based, do this procedure but agitate with a brush. Or if you can, remove the top and scrub well.

@poochie49

2 жыл бұрын

Mine also had some latex type paint or something like that. I use mine for overwintering my Koi. I cut the top off of course . I found that alcohol worked best. You do have to scrub pretty hard to remove the latex but it did work well for me.

Is it good for human consumption

Can you keep water stored outside in these and for how long also how much do they weigh empty.

@ivanhmunguia5576

3 жыл бұрын

You can store water in these for a good 4 months but keeping the totes in a clean cool storage away from sunlight etc. 97- 100 lbs when empty & around 2,000lbs or so when full with water.

Does is unstick value to the take

BTW .... the totes i get need a 2" cam lock fitting ,$15.00, and some pvc fittings to adapt a water hose to

Hello, I have a container that had diesel in it for a few days , would this work? Or any suggestions? Thanks an thumbs up from Belgium. Groeten Pascal

@galehess6676

5 жыл бұрын

nope, diesel can get in the pores and migrate in the plastic, it is a lost cause for drinking water, but could use it for bulk driveway sealant or soemthing nasty. btw, petroleum products often have carcinogens in them that actually travel faster than water they are in, learned that at a township meeting one time, lady had fuel oil dumped in her french drain not knowing tank was gone, and it caused mayhem

@pascalwallaert485

5 жыл бұрын

@@galehess6676 thanks for the quick reply, you confirm what I thought, I know it can weaken plastic, and the smell won't get out. it was for the garden. Don't think I will use it. Cheers from Belgium.

@rubymedina7716

3 жыл бұрын

@@galehess6676 what about ultra low sulfur diesel antigel formula? can i rinse it out and store rain water in it to water garden with? thanks in advance!

I have two of these that were used to store a water based glue. They both have a faint chemical smell, but I've only rinsed them out with some water. Does anyone know if they would be safe to use for rainwater catchment for my garden?

@duanenavarre7234

3 жыл бұрын

find out the name of the glue, then look up the MSDS for it, if it is super toxic I'd not risk it.

@denastewart8299

3 жыл бұрын

@@duanenavarre7234 I wonder if you could have the water tested after you clean it to see if any chemical left behind.

@JonEhBee

Жыл бұрын

I also have a water based glue one I got for cheap. I'd use it for plants but not really risking using it for much else, especially animals.

The best water tote to get are the ones that have had food grade in them .. the best way to go and save yourself the trouble 😀

@AM-lz2jr

4 жыл бұрын

How do u know if its food grade?

@TrentJ202007

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, but food grade containers here are 150$ while non food grade are 20$ lol

Scott did you hear him say anything about saving rain water? If people would only focus on focusing and stop being so critical.

@wilsq30

5 жыл бұрын

Focus on focusing?

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

@@wilsq30 Yes. Stay on topic. Pay attention. Listen. Remember. Don't inject things they did not say.

What if tote was used for paint before? How could I remove all the paint?

@jasonboi7466

4 жыл бұрын

Water based paint strippers are available which have less harsh chemicals, then same process as farmboy after you’ve got rid of all the paint. It will be a long and arduous job tho and you’d need a scraper on a pole and a jet wash at the least to get the paint off. Best to find one that’s not got paint in it pal!

I have hydraulic oil in mine. Could this with on mine to where I could use it for my wife's green house? Thank for your time.

@rubymedina7716

3 жыл бұрын

I have a tote that in a way similar. what did you end up doing with yours?

@shfin8329

3 жыл бұрын

No

@chriscogsdell6805

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubymedina7716 haven't done anything with it yet. Lol

I just got an empty tote that had fuel additive in it how do i go about cleaning it out? help

@galehess6676

3 жыл бұрын

to use for what? Maybe simple green. But at any rate, don't drink/eat the product you put in the tote later.

@rubymedina7716

3 жыл бұрын

@@galehess6676 I want to catch Rain water in it and use for my garden would that be a bad idea?

@galehess6676

3 жыл бұрын

@@rubymedina7716 Shouldn't result in cancer in my opinion, but I'm not a chemist. I would highly doubt it would be a problem, but some stuff is very toxic and only a little will get you and it's not worth the risk. Maybe could clean it a couple times with Dawn, and maybe simple green one time, rinse it a couple times and alternate warm/cold water. I'd think it would be safe enough to garden with. I can get a new tote for $20 at an auction near me, so if you can find one food grade/clean, use that if possible. Ask at food manufacturing plants for food..? Bottom line, it's not worth it to risk it. Good luck.

@rubymedina7716

3 жыл бұрын

@@galehess6676 I think you are right thank you.

@justintegtmeier

3 жыл бұрын

@@galehess6676 - Where abouts are these auctions? Lol I need ten of these totes.

Will this method work for totes that held petroleum based products?

@bmhanson2004

7 жыл бұрын

I'm not 100% sure. My tank had farm crop chemicals in it and it cleaned up fine. Good luck and worth a try.

@jasonluhmer4792

2 жыл бұрын

Dawn dish soap will cut the oil like nothing else, may have to do it a few times

Audio problems?

@QUIX4U

4 жыл бұрын

Nah - silly sausage only had his fingers over the mic hole - obliterating / muting his voice - and as he kept "shifting' his fingers around his phone camera - his audio came up to sound sharp & bright - then dimmed down to become a softly muted - almost impossible to hear sound (as his fingers covered the voice-mic hole) & thus we kept hearing his vocal sound levels - going up & down (like a jack-rabbit on heat)? Maybe the next time he uses his phone for a video - he'll remember to keep ALL of his fingers - away from the microphone hole - or risk screwing up the audio again.

All totes are MSDS (materials safety data) compliant. So it would be advisable to call the phone number which should be visible on the side of the specific tote, as the company should be able to also provide some health/safety related guidance on re-use of their totes.

I don't think a slip and slide would be a good idea even after washing out the chemicals.

How to clean alcohol out of a 275 gallon tank

So if the tank is ok to water your animals is it ok for us to use for drinking water?

@shfin8329

3 жыл бұрын

No

If you use this process I advise you to NOT thereafter use the cleaned tank for live fish (like koi or tilapia).

@jacobklassen113

5 жыл бұрын

Why not

@larrybrandonii269

5 жыл бұрын

Charles Benninghoff what method do you recommend?

@born2fightt

4 жыл бұрын

I think because he used detergents which can be harmful to fish

@poochie49

2 жыл бұрын

I disagree. I bought a tote and cleaned it out very well. My Koi spend the winter in it. They are doing just fine.

Darn is there nothing better you could have done with the waste water??

If you say so

Here in Middle Georgia, we sit on top of a huge underground water aquifer. Water that hits the ground goes right back into the aquifer, eventually, after it filters through. You can catch that gray water if you want, and dilute with fresh water, DIY filter with small rock, sand, charcoal, etc., and use for your garden. Also, when using an IBC tote, no one is stopping you from using a house drinking water filtration setup. For those who say this is wasteful, find a method to recycle, or/and move from your location. Californians, specifically, are screwed over by the government they've elected. There is documented waste, and the direct diverting of water into the ocean. Water is available in California, the government there has chosen to deny people so they can control them and bleed them financially. Tough break for those who didn't elect these morons and criminals; it's too late to fix it, you have to move or be destroyed. Believe me, your politicians will not do without, and most will survive quite nicely, unfortunately, unless citizens get their hands on them when all falls apart.

Zep

That's a lot water ur waiting instead use a jet wash and a spray bottle to spray the liquid in it all over then jet wash it out a copple times . Then use big carb and lemon juice . Cleans it properly

@markrodgers1965

2 жыл бұрын

What is big carb

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

What? What if he doesn't have a "jet spray"...also known as a pressure washer.

@russianlisteningandreading2570

Жыл бұрын

baking soda

Would not advise anyone to use a non food grade tote. The plastic in these totes is very porous and can hold chemical for a long time. Many farm pesticides are highly concentrated with use rate of 1 ounce per acre. You are playing with dynamite if you reuse these containers.

@zuutlmna

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! -Did a web search, and found very cheap used food grade rated 330 gal. ICB's with free shipping, for under $70.00.

@bigdog3204

2 жыл бұрын

@@zuutlmna can u send the link please or name of the company so i can buy some? Thanks!!!

@jasonluhmer4792

2 жыл бұрын

@@zuutlmna No you didnt, that doesnt exist stop exaggerating

@zuutlmna

2 жыл бұрын

@@jasonluhmer4792 Yea.. I'm so full of shit, huh.

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

@@zuutlmna where!

Proper CIP procedures don't use 10% of the water you used. It is much more effective as well. Simply filling and draining is not enough for biofilms. What you've done is helpful, but not enough for future food use.

You have a soft spoken tone. Speak more into your microphone and stop turning away for your Mike.

So, the totes are used to capture (save) water yet you use 270 gallons of water to clean it? Seems like you're defeating the purpose of saving water.

@bmhanson2004

7 жыл бұрын

Scott Campbell , that is not the only purpose for the units. I am using it to water my pigs. Never been interested in the storage of water.

@scottcampbell3973

7 жыл бұрын

Got it! Since I live in SoCal I"m not used to seeing a hose running with all that water just going right into the grass. Water is like gold here :0

@bmhanson2004

7 жыл бұрын

Makes sense. I guess I never considered that...

@nedflandersdittlie

7 жыл бұрын

He's using it for pigs and such. Hence the running hose in the entire video. I'm in Oakland and yes water is good but you got do this or just are asking for issues. Used or free are the best. !!!

@zipzippery

6 жыл бұрын

Didn't think of that - we have wells - so never think about water conservation (I am my own water utility!)

ridiculous Waste of water but hey clean tank

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

It went back into the ground. Maybe they should drink out of it like it was instead of "wasting" the water to wash it out.

@dereckjtbear2175

2 жыл бұрын

Nothing more gets up me nose like imbeciles wasting precious resources taken for granted 😢

I can’t hear a word you’re saying brother

@AmeriRentEquipment

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry man

Geez that is a massive waste of water. There has to be a better way to do this. I have 4 of these totes, this would be stupid amounts of water.

What a waste of water! Not even having a nozzle on his hose....just let it flow away.

@howtoanddiychannel2387

5 жыл бұрын

Jim Nielsen who cares you gotta remember it’s his money not yours

@felipesalgado6347

4 жыл бұрын

It’s going into the grass I wouldn’t say it’s a waste

This process make NO SENSE to me. Putting soapy water in this container did nothing to really clean out agricultural chemicals. This is like doing dishes by dipping them in soapy water.

This is a bit useless video. I have food grade ibc tote tank that is fighting coming clean. First tank cleaned great fast, second tank is really fighting me. Food product caked in tank. Dawn dish soap is great stuff but not a cure for everything alone. My second tank has been filled, soaked days, and pressure washed several times all with dawn. I have several tanks so can recycle the water and add more soap as needed. Beware that not all farm products are food safe! Many bug killers, weeds killers, fertilizers are safe for plants but not people. Animals also may not be harmed by some things that kill us! Ever here about the farmer that caught a mess of Mercury contaminated fish and fed them to his hogs? Pigs/Hogs did fine, but he and most his family died eating the mercury fed pigs/hogs. Dawn is great stuff but does not do everything

@AaronMuertterOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

Maybe that's why you shouldn't eat pigs

This is not the proper way to clean a tote.

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

Enlighten us.

*how to waste 550gallons of water

@allpurpose4353

4 жыл бұрын

I don't know about FarmBoy's set up, but we're on spring water. Anything we use goes through the house and into the septic on its way to the creek; anything we don't use goes into our overflow directly down to the creek. Use it, don't use it, it doesn't make a difference. This is MIND BLOWING to this girl who grew up in Southern California. Yes, water is a precious commodity that should be protected... But it isn't scarce everywhere! 550 gallons of water being filtered by the land, back into the water table, vs a big hunk of plastic and metal unusable because it isn't cleaned.... It's a no brainer.

@brenda324

2 жыл бұрын

It went into the ground.

Steam it. Cold water and no agitation does zilch to clean it out. What a waste of water, and you just dumped a thousand litres of junk on the ground next to a crop in the field. Total fail.