AgoristAce
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Total amateur to working with PVC here!
I am doing a 550 gallon (2 IBC Totes) rainwater collection system (see last pic) and have hit a major snag. I have all of the parts required to build the system but can't proceed without solving this issue:
One of the two Totes I purchased has what appears to be a 2" or 2 1/8 inch BSP (British Standard Pipe) and what I need is the American Standard 2 inch NPT PVC to connect to the front assembly. I am not absolutely positive that it's BSP but I haven't been able to find it online. It says Schutz G627... on it.
So my question is:
What solution can I come up with that won't require me to cut into the side of the tote and install a bulk-head fitting like my buddy helping me wants to do?
Can I in practicality replace the entire bottom valve without running into the same issue of BSP threads that the valve screws into?
I've tried to find a properly sized BSP to NPT conversion component but to no avail. Do they make these? If so, where?
I'm also thinking of just getting a 2 inch camlock to go over the male threads but not sure if that will seal properly. If the male part is slightly over 2 inches then will the 2inch camlock still fit okay?
See pictures:
The first to fourth photos are of the problem valve (I believe it's BSP).
The second to last photo of the 2" pvc female adapter socket is what I'm not able to screw into one of the two Totes valves because of the threads not being compatible. This photo is of an identical system I am copying. Same with last picture.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to provide input or come up with a solution for me!
- Joey
I am doing a 550 gallon (2 IBC Totes) rainwater collection system (see last pic) and have hit a major snag. I have all of the parts required to build the system but can't proceed without solving this issue:
One of the two Totes I purchased has what appears to be a 2" or 2 1/8 inch BSP (British Standard Pipe) and what I need is the American Standard 2 inch NPT PVC to connect to the front assembly. I am not absolutely positive that it's BSP but I haven't been able to find it online. It says Schutz G627... on it.
So my question is:
What solution can I come up with that won't require me to cut into the side of the tote and install a bulk-head fitting like my buddy helping me wants to do?
Can I in practicality replace the entire bottom valve without running into the same issue of BSP threads that the valve screws into?
I've tried to find a properly sized BSP to NPT conversion component but to no avail. Do they make these? If so, where?
I'm also thinking of just getting a 2 inch camlock to go over the male threads but not sure if that will seal properly. If the male part is slightly over 2 inches then will the 2inch camlock still fit okay?
See pictures:
The first to fourth photos are of the problem valve (I believe it's BSP).
The second to last photo of the 2" pvc female adapter socket is what I'm not able to screw into one of the two Totes valves because of the threads not being compatible. This photo is of an identical system I am copying. Same with last picture.
Thank you in advance to anyone willing to provide input or come up with a solution for me!
- Joey
