Description
Connect your irrigation hose. Keep control at the tank.
Take water from a matching S60x6 IBC outlet into a ½-inch-bore hose or compatible 13/16mm irrigation pipe. The black plastic hosetail gives the pipe a barbed connection, while the red lever controls the supply at the tank.
A compact black cap, plated brass valve and plastic hosetail make up the assembly. It is a direct hose connection: there is no garden quick-release plug to click into.
Three components supplied. Tank, existing tank valve, hose or pipe, hose clip and sealing tape are not included.
From tank thread to hose tail
The cap screws onto a male S60x6 tank or existing valve outlet. Its central ½-inch BSP female port accepts the valve's male thread. The plastic hosetail then screws into the valve's female outlet.
Your hose or pipe pushes over the tail; it does not screw onto a thread. Use a suitable clip where required by your hose or pipe system, and support the pipe so its weight does not pull on the tank connection.
The valve gives you a manual way to stop the water without unscrewing the cap. It does not increase pressure: gravity-fed performance depends on the tank water level, height difference and the connected irrigation system.
Choose the pipe by its bore, not its name alone
½-inch hose
The hose connection is nominally ½-inch internal diameter, about 13mm. Check the actual hose bore and its suitability for a barbed connection.
13/16mm irrigation pipe
This irrigation fitting is commonly called 16mm because it is used with pipe measured at its outside diameter. The 13/16mm convention describes approximately 13mm inside and 16mm outside; it does not mean a 16mm hose bore.
½-inch BSP joints
The cap, valve and hosetail screw together using ½-inch BSP. That nominal pipe-thread size is separate from hose and irrigation-pipe measurements. It is not a direct diameter conversion.
Fit the kit and check the connections
- Check your tank outlet. S60x6 is nominally 60mm with a 6mm coarse pitch. Match the actual thread, inspect the cap washer and allow room for the lever; not every IBC uses this outlet.
- Assemble the threaded parts. Close the tank supply first. Start the valve and tail threads straight and use suitable sealing where required. PTFE tape is separate; the cap washer seals a different joint.
- Fit and support the pipe. Push compatible hose or pipe over the barbs, following its fitting instructions. If using a hose clip, choose it by the outside diameter of the fitted hose. Open the supply gradually and inspect the joints. Close the valve and release trapped pressure before disconnecting.
Hose and pipe questions
Is this for 13mm or 16mm irrigation pipe?
Those figures commonly describe the inside and outside of the same 13/16mm irrigation pipe. This kit uses a 16mm irrigation hosetail, also described as a nominal ½-inch hose connection. Check your pipe's actual bore and compatibility with barbed fittings rather than choosing solely by its headline size.
Can a garden quick connector click onto the outlet?
No. The supplied outlet is a plastic hosetail for bare compatible hose or irrigation pipe. A female garden quick connector needs a matching male quick plug, which this kit does not include.
Product information & technical details
| SKU | IBC001J |
|---|---|
| Product type | |
| BSP thread size | 1/2" |
| IBC thread size | S60X6 (2") |
| Barb size | 12.7mm (1/2") |
| Kit parts | S60x6 cap with ½-inch BSP female port, Plated brass ½-inch BSP male-to-female lever valve, Plastic 16mm irrigation hosetail with ½-inch BSP male thread |
| Colour | Black, Silver |
|---|---|
| Material | Plastic, Brass |
| Valve body | Plated brass, silver finish |
| Hosetail material | Plastic |
| Irrigation pipe convention | 13/16mm: approximately 13mm bore / 16mm outside diameter |
What is BSP?
What is BSP thread size?
BSP (British Standard Pipe) is a nominal pipe-thread size, not a direct measurement of a fitting’s bore or outside diameter. For example, a ½-inch BSP male thread measures about 21mm across its outer thread crests.
These figures are approximate outside diameters of male BSP threads, to help identify the nominal size. They are not inch-to-millimetre unit conversions:
- 3/8" BSP → 16.66 mm
- 1/2" BSP → 20.95 mm
- 3/4" BSP → 26.44 mm
- 1" BSP → 33.25 mm
- 1.25" BSP → 41.91 mm
- 1.5" BSP → 47.80 mm
- 2" BSP → 59.61 mm
- 3" BSP → 87.88 mm
- 4" BSP → 113.03 mm
All our BSP threads are parallel (BSPP, to ISO 228), not tapered.
Measure across the outside of a male thread, then check its pitch and whether it is parallel or tapered. Diameter alone does not confirm compatibility. Check the product’s stated thread specification before connecting.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.
All delivery times are estimates and not guaranteed. Orders placed before 1 pm, Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays), will be dispatched the same day, while orders placed after 1 pm will be dispatched by the end of the next working day.
If an invalid postcode or address is provided, the order will be cancelled without further notice, as we are unable to modify addresses or print labels for invalid postcodes.
Our standard delivery option is Royal Mail Tracked 48, which typically takes 3–5 business days. If you need your order more quickly, Expedited delivery via Royal Mail Tracked 24 is available, offering a 1–2 business day service.
Large or bulky items may be sent via courier at our discretion and are usually dispatched for next-day delivery. Please note that we only ship to mainland UK addresses; delivery to non-mainland locations, including the Highlands & Islands, may not be available for large or heavy items. If your address falls into one of these areas and you wish to purchase such items, please contact us with your postcode and order details before placing your order. If we cannot ship to you, you are welcome to arrange your own courier for collection.
All products, unless otherwise stated, come with a standard manufacturer warranty against faulty workmanship.
If your product fails within six months of delivery, please contact us with your order reference number, a description of the issue, and clear images illustrating the fault.
Should your item require a return for further investigation, it is your responsibility to arrange and cover postage back to us.
If we are unable to repair the fault, we may offer either a replacement or a full refund.
In cases where the item is inspected and found not to be faulty, or where damage is determined not to be due to manufacturing defects, you will not be entitled to a refund or replacement. We will then either return the item to you via standard post or dispose of it at your request.
You may return any order within 14 days of delivery. As soon as you receive your items, please inspect them carefully, taking reasonable care to keep both the product and its packaging clean and undamaged. If you discover an error or defect after 14 days, we reserve the right to decline your return. If your product fails or breaks after this 14-day time window then your order may be eligible for a warranty claim, please see our warranty information for more details.
To initiate a return, please contact us via our contact form to obtain a return authorisation and the correct returns address (different from the address on your invoice). This can also be done through your 'recent orders' page on your account if you are registered with Shop. Returns sent without prior authorisation will be discarded.
Returned items must be in the same condition in which you received them: unworn or unused, with tags attached and in their original packaging. You must include either a copy of your invoice or a slip with your order reference number inside the parcel. Please be sure not to obscure your return reference number on the label.
If you refuse delivery or reject the parcel without prior notice, we will inspect the returned package and issue a refund upon receipt. Although there is no restocking fee, we will deduct the cost of the return postage label (£3.35) from your refund.
If the returned item or its packaging shows signs of use, damage, or staining, we may deduct up to 50% of the order value, or refuse the return entirely, depending on its condition. Examples include damaged tags, stained, modified or damaged packaging, or missing components.
For faulty, incorrect, or damaged items, please contact us before sending anything back so we can attempt to resolve the issue directly. If we agree that a return is necessary due to our error, we will provide you with a pre-paid return label.
Products that have been modified or damaged through customer action are not eligible for return. This includes, but is not limited to, items that have been cut, trimmed or otherwise altered (such as a tarpaulin or pond liner resized to your specifications), or any product showing damage beyond normal inspection handling.