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Default Using a reconditioned IBC as a water tank

"Marland" wrote in message ...

Tim Lamb wrote:


IBC containers of my experience had wooden supporting pallets built into
the frame. Convenience for handling as they are intended for multi-trip
use. These rot readily on contact with garden soil. Current construction
may have moved to plastic.


Ours has the base made from galvanised metal as part of the frame .


GH


Beware of UV degradation. Mine went all crumbly on me after about three
years

Andrew