Zipper IBC Tote Cover 275 Gallon for 420D 1000L Outdoor Water Tank Protective Cover(Black)

Great fit and quality

Great way to cover my IBC rainwater collection tote. Much better than a black plastic sheet I used previously. The zipper is a great feature so you can check the water level. Our IBC sits under our deck so there isn't enough room to pull the cover upward to check, so the zipper is a must.

Used this for my 275-gallon IBC tote. Easy to install and the zipper is high quality. The base of the cover goes below the spigot, helping to keep dirt and snow off it. The only thing that would make it even better is having a way to hold up the sides when unzipped, like maybe a little spot of velcro to hold it open when trying to use the spigot. Otherwise, it works great.

This is one of those, "is it good enough for the price" questions. Fundamentally, does it function, yes. Does the velcro close, yes. Does the zipper zip, yes. Does it fit well, yes. Is it made of questionably thin material that may only last a couple of years, also MAYBE yes. In short it does the job, the value for the price is there, I just expect I'll be buying some more in a few years to replace them as they take a beating in the weather and sun.

Finally had the chance to start preparing my totes for the rainwater collection system. I took the time to separate the tote from the support cage as I want to sandwich the cover between the tote and cage to protect it from wind damage. The cover comes in a cute little zipper bag of the same material. Not sure why, but it does as this is an install and forget cover. However, it could make for a nice little parts bag for something else, so thanks to the manufacturer. Sizing, the cover slipped loosely over the tote as I believe it’s designed to go over the entire tote assembly. I deliberately did this to protect it from wind gusts. Obviously too large to use the 4 provided buckle straps so instead I simply used some cord to tie all 4 corners before I reinstalled the cage. Haven’t tried to install the cover over the fully assembled tote, but will test fit in the next tote and update the review to ensure fit and ability to use the buckle straps to secure it. Durability. Was a little disappointed in the light weight of the material and the single stitching of the seams. Installed in the cage so it’s protected from whipping winds and shielded from direct sunlight with a secondary cover I think I’ll get 3-4 years from it. Can’t confirm, but I don’t think it’ll hold up under direct UV exposure. The zippered side makes access to the discharge easy and I can still unzip it to inspect the inner tote. The zipper isn’t the best, but neither is the material or stitching but the way I installed it I’m not expecting it to see extreme stresses. The filler cover is well positioned to align with the fill cap. It fashioned of Velcro and should hold up. One thing that does stink, my tote has two top cross members that I can’t reinstall without cutting into the fabric, (still debating how I’m gonna handle this, but that’s a me issue) Value: Overall, it’s a decent price for the money, if you’re looking for a long life in harsh conditions, forget it useless you take precautions to protect it.