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[[File:Ss ibc.jpg|thumbnail|right|550 Gallon 304 Stainless Steel Tank]]
'''Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC)''', is an industrial container designed for bulk storage of liquids. These bulk containers come in polyethylene plastic and stainless steel. Intermediate Bulk Containers can be used for fermentation and are rentable and relatively affordable to buy.
==Manufacturers==
===Steel IBC Totes===
* [httphttps://custom-metalcraft.com/transtore-intermediate-bulk-container-ibc/ Metal CraftCustom Metalcraft.] (Reported to have a better designed manway than Hoover <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1805626866132186/?comment_id=1805652676129605&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D Chase Healey on MTF. Discussing better manway options for IBC Totes. 08/29/2017.]</ref>.)
* [http://www.hooversolutions.com/products/rental/ibc-rental.html Hoover Container Solutions (rentals).]
* [http://www.schiercompany.netcom/schierIndex.asp?action=item&id=73277 Schier Company Inc.]
* [http://www.thecarycompany.com/containers/drums/ibc The Cary Company (steel and plastic).]
* [http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/default.aspx?catid=601 United States Plastic Corp.]
* [http://www.lexingtoncontainercompany.com/275-Gallon-IBC-Totes.html Lexington Container Company.]
* [http://www.flextankusa.com/ Flextank.] (Higher end, better oxygen control. Reported by Ehren Schmidt to be able to age beer for longer periods of time. <ref>Ehren Schmidt. Milk The Funk Facebook group (link unavailable). Flextank info. 07/26/2017.</ref>)
==Adapters and Lids==
* [https://www.brewershardware.com/Tri-Clover-X-NPT-Adapters/ Tri clover clamp adapters for various IBC tote fits.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1736548143040059/ MTF thread on finding the right adapter.]
* [https://www.rekubik.de/ibc-zubehoer/deckel/deckelueberlauf/ibc-deckel-mit-1x-1-aussengewinde IBC lid with threaded opening for a blow off.] For an example implementation, see [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2480005952027604/ this MTF thread by Benedikt Koch].
==MTF Threads==
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1975197595841778/ Various cleaning and CIP tips.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1770502506311289/?comment_id=1770505676310972&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R%22%7D Debate over the different qualities of different IBC tote types and using them for aging beer on fruit.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1005317196163161/ Various tips on suppliers, fittings, usage, etc.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1286697628025115/?comment_id=1287637221264489&comment_tracking=%7B%22tn%22%3A%22R0%22%7D IBC Tote usage tips from Jeff Porn.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1186697904691755/ Raymond Wagner maxes fruit in a plastic IBC Tote.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1365305123497698/ Stacking IBC Totes discussion.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1404580429570167/ Tips on pressurizing and using fruit.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1403935222968021/ Tri clover adapter tips.]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/1980838275277710/ Discussion on doing primary fermentation in an IBC Tote.]
===Grundy Tanks===
Similar to IBC totes. See the [https://beerandbrewing.com/dictionary/JmJ2GrY8WW/ Beer and Brewing definition].
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/MilkTheFunk/permalink/2099766713384865/ MTF tips on using grundy style tanks for primary fermentation and fruiting.]
==References==
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