Tote type 06

Parts, fittings
and the small stuff that leaks

Nine times out of ten a tote that is written off is a tote with a $14 gasket problem. We stock the parts that keep containers in service — and we would genuinely rather sell you a seal than a replacement unit.

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Short answer

Most IBC leaks are seal failures, not container failures. Before replacing a tote, replace the outlet gasket, the lid seal and the valve — about $30 of parts against several hundred dollars of container. The standard North American composite IBC uses a 2-inch outlet valve on an S60x6 (63 mm buttress) thread with a 6-inch lid, but measure rather than assume.

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Valves & fittings

Butterfly, ball, 2 inch and 3 inch, S60x6 adapters, camlocks, hose tails, reducers and how to identify a thread you do not recognise.

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Lids & gaskets

6-inch vented and solid lids, FDA-compliant EPDM, Viton, silicone and PTFE seals, tamper-evident caps and a chemical compatibility table.

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Pallets & cages

Steel, composite and timber pallets, cage sections, straightening service and what we reject at the frame gauge.

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What we keep on the shelf

Everything here ships from York by parcel carrier, generally next business day.

Accessories and replacement parts
Part	Options	Typical use	Materials
Outlet valve, 2"	Butterfly, ball	Standard composite IBC	PP body, EPDM / Viton seat
Outlet valve, 3"	Butterfly, ball	330 gal+ and high-viscosity	PP / PE body
Stainless ball valve	2", 3"	Hot product, solvents, CIP	304 / 316L, PTFE seat
S60x6 adapter	Male / female, hose tail	Thread conversion	PP, nylon, brass
Camlock adapter	A, B, C, D, E, F; 2", 3"	Quick-connect transfer	PP, aluminium, 316
Hose tails & reducers	3/4" to 3"	Pump and hose connection	PP, brass, stainless
Lid, 6"	Vented, solid, screw	Top closure	HDPE with new seal
Lid seal	Foam, EPDM, silicone	Top closure sealing	FDA-compliant options
Outlet gasket	Flat, O-ring, PTFE envelope	The usual cause of leaks	EPDM, Viton, silicone, PTFE
Dust cap	Tamper-evident, plain	Transit protection	PE
Pallet	Steel, composite, timber	Replacement / conversion	—
Cage section	Panel, upright, foot	Repair	Galvanised steel
Tote heater jacket	120 V, 240 V	Winter viscosity, freeze protection	Insulated silicone element
Insulated cover	275 / 330 gal	Frost and UV protection	Reflective PE / PVC
Spill pallet / bund	1, 2, 4 tote	Secondary containment	PE
Level gauge	Sight tube, float	Inventory	PE / PP
Transfer pump	Diaphragm, drum, 12 V	Dispensing	PP / SS wetted parts

The $14 gasket rule

We keep a tally in the office of every customer who writes to say a tote is leaking and has to be replaced. Over the last three years, 71% of those turned out to be a flattened or chemically attacked outlet gasket, 14% were a worn valve seat, 9% a damaged or missing lid seal, and only 6% were an actual bottle failure.

That ratio is why this page exists. A gasket and a lid seal together are less than a twentieth of the price of a Grade B container, and the fix takes ten minutes with a strap wrench on a drained unit. If you are running a fleet, hold a shelf of seals — it is the single highest-return thing you can do for your container budget and your diversion rate.

Diagnosing it in two minutes

Drained and dry, wipe the valve boss and the lower seam clean.
Fill a few inches with water and leave it twenty minutes on a dry floor. A puddle at the valve is a gasket or seat; a damp patch on the wall is the bottle.
Pressurise gently — a few psi only — and brush soapy water around the valve boss, the lid seat and the lower radius. Bubbles find what eyes do not.
Check the gasket itself: hardened, shiny, cracked, swollen or permanently flattened all mean replace, regardless of whether it is leaking today.

Still leaking after new seals and a new valve? Then it is the bottle, and the question becomes rebottle or recycle.

Leak causes, 3-yr tally

Reported 'tote failures' by actual root cause
Cause	Share	Fix cost
Outlet gasket	71%	≈ $14
Valve seat wear	14%	≈ $38
Lid seal	9%	≈ $11
Bottle failure	6%	Rebottle or replace

Gasket compatibility table

Questions

Parts FAQ

What size is a standard IBC tote outlet?

The most common outlet on a North American composite IBC is a 2-inch valve on an S60x6 (63 mm buttress) thread, with a 6-inch lid on the top. Larger formats and some European-built units use 3-inch outlets, and stainless vessels typically use tri-clamp or threaded ball valves. Because there is no single universal standard, measure the thread crest-to-crest before ordering — our valve and fitting page walks through how.

Can I replace an IBC valve myself?

Yes, on a drained and depressurised container, and it is a ten-minute job with a strap wrench. Replace the gasket at the same time — the overwhelming majority of 'leaking valve' complaints are actually a flattened, hardened or chemically attacked gasket. Never attempt it on a container holding product, and never on one that held something you cannot identify.

Which gasket material should I use?

EPDM is the default: good with water, dilute acids and alkalis, most food products and glycols. Viton is for aromatics, chlorinated solvents, fuels, fats and higher temperatures. Silicone suits high-temperature food transfer but is poor with oils. PTFE-envelope gaskets handle almost everything chemically but need a flatter, better-maintained sealing face. Tell us the liquid and we will pick it.

Do you sell parts harvested from used totes?

Some, clearly labelled as such and priced accordingly — lids, dust caps, cage sections and pallets. Valves and gaskets are supplied new only. A harvested valve is a false economy: the body is fine but the seat has taken a service life of chemistry and compression set, and it will weep at the worst possible moment.

What is the minimum order on parts?

No minimum. Parts ship by parcel carrier, usually next business day from stock. For yards running a fleet, we keep a standing kit list — valves, gaskets, lids and caps in your materials — so reorders are one line.

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Valve & fitting sizes

Threads, dimensions and conversions.

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Upcycled builds

What parts make possible.

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Full FAQ

Sixty-seven answers in ten groups.

The whole shelf

Forty-one part lines, grouped and specified

Everything we stock or build, with options, materials, typical use and real availability. No minimum order; most lines ship next business day from York.

41part lines across eight groupsvalves to measurement

Noneminimum order on partssingle gaskets are fine

71%of reported “tote failures” are the outlet gasketthree years of logged reports

≈ $14to fix the most common leakagainst a replacement container

7outlet thread designations identifiedmeasure before ordering

8camlock types explainedA–F plus caps and plugs

Accessories and replacement parts — 41 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
2" butterfly valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton, silicone seat	PP body	Standard composite IBC outlet	Stocked
3" butterfly valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP body	330 gal+ and viscous product	Stocked
2" ball valve, full bore	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP / PE body	Slurries, pastes, abrasives	Stocked
3" ball valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP body	High-viscosity decanting	1–3 days
Stainless ball valve	Valves	2", 3"; PTFE seat	304 / 316L	Hot fill, solvents, CIP service	1–3 days
Fine-control ball valve	Valves	2", lever or handwheel	PP	Controlled pail filling	Stocked
Tri-clamp butterfly valve	Valves	2", 3"	316L, EPDM / PTFE	Sanitary stainless vessels	To order
Gate valve	Valves	2", 3"	Cast iron, PTFE seat	Legacy steel vessels only	To order
S60x6 to 3/4" GHT	Adapters	Male / female	PP, nylon, brass	Garden hose connection	Stocked
S60x6 to 2" NPT	Adapters	Male / female	PP, nylon	Pipe and pump connection	Stocked
S60x6 to camlock	Adapters	Type A, F; 2"	PP, aluminium, 316	Quick-connect transfer	Stocked
S56x4 to S60x6 converter	Adapters	—	PP	Older and imported bottles	1–3 days
Camlock coupler	Adapters	Types A–F, DC, DP	PP, aluminium, 316	Hose and pump halves	Stocked
Hose tail / shank	Adapters	3/4" to 3"	PP, brass, stainless	Hose clamping	Stocked
Reducer / increaser	Adapters	2"×3", 2"×1.5"	PP, aluminium	Matching an existing hose	Stocked
2.5" fire thread adapter	Adapters	NST / NH	Aluminium, brass	Fire-water draft points	1–3 days
Bulkhead fitting	Adapters	1/2" to 2"	PP, EPDM gaskets	Through-wall on upcycled builds	Stocked
6" screw lid, vented	Closures	One-way, two-way vent	HDPE	Pumped discharge, off-gassing, outdoor	Stocked
6" screw lid, solid	Closures	—	HDPE	Sealed transport, DOT closures	Stocked
Tamper-evident dust cap	Closures	Plain, numbered	PE	Transit protection and evidence	Stocked
Camlock dust plug / cap	Closures	DC, DP	PP, aluminium	Closing an unused half	Stocked
Outlet gasket, flat	Seals	EPDM, Viton, silicone	FDA grades available	The usual cause of a leak	Stocked
Outlet gasket, O-ring	Seals	EPDM, Viton	FDA grades available	Some valve patterns	Stocked
PTFE envelope gasket	Seals	EPDM or silicone core	PTFE	Aggressive or mixed chemistry	1–3 days
Lid seal	Seals	Foam, EPDM, silicone	FDA grades available	Second most degraded part	Stocked
Cage, 275 gal	Structure	Jig-checked, zinc-repaired	Galvanised steel tube	Rebottling, racking, fabrication	Stocked
Cage, 330 gal	Structure	Jig-checked	Galvanised steel tube	As above	Stocked
Cage section	Structure	Panel, upright, foot	Galvanised steel	Repair	1–3 days
Steel pallet	Structure	Repaired or new	Galvanised steel	Default on rebottled units	Stocked
Composite pallet	Structure	Reused or new	Moulded plastic	Hygiene-sensitive environments	Stocked
Timber pallet	Structure	New only	Softwood	Indoor, dry, cost-led	1–3 days
Spill pallet / bund	Handling	1, 2 or 4 tote	PE	Secondary containment	1–3 days
Tote stand	Handling	Fixed, adjustable	Galvanised steel	Gravity head for decanting	1–3 days
Tote tipper frame	Handling	Manual	Steel	Draining the last heel	To order
Transfer pump	Handling	Diaphragm, drum, 12 V	PP / SS wetted parts	Dispensing	1–3 days
Heater jacket	Temperature	120 V, 240 V	Insulated silicone element	Winter viscosity, freeze protection	1–3 days
Insulated cover	Temperature	275 / 330 gal	Reflective PE / PVC	Frost and UV protection	1–3 days
UV / blackout cover	Temperature	275 / 330 gal	UV-stable PE	Algae control, triples bottle life	Stocked
Level gauge	Measurement	Sight tube, float	PE / PP	Inventory	1–3 days
Temperature strip	Measurement	Adhesive	—	Freeze and hot-fill monitoring	Stocked
Stencil kit	Measurement	To your wording	—	Fleet marking, free on orders	Stocked

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Each list carries the same columns: options, materials, use and availability.

Valves — eight lines, body and seat combinations

Valves — 8 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
2" butterfly valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton, silicone seat	PP body	Standard composite IBC outlet	Stocked
3" butterfly valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP body	330 gal+ and viscous product	Stocked
2" ball valve, full bore	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP / PE body	Slurries, pastes, abrasives	Stocked
3" ball valve	Valves	EPDM, Viton seat	PP body	High-viscosity decanting	1–3 days
Stainless ball valve	Valves	2", 3"; PTFE seat	304 / 316L	Hot fill, solvents, CIP service	1–3 days
Fine-control ball valve	Valves	2", lever or handwheel	PP	Controlled pail filling	Stocked
Tri-clamp butterfly valve	Valves	2", 3"	316L, EPDM / PTFE	Sanitary stainless vessels	To order
Gate valve	Valves	2", 3"	Cast iron, PTFE seat	Legacy steel vessels only	To order

Adapters and couplings — ten lines, thread conversions and camlocks

Adapters — 9 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
S60x6 to 3/4" GHT	Adapters	Male / female	PP, nylon, brass	Garden hose connection	Stocked
S60x6 to 2" NPT	Adapters	Male / female	PP, nylon	Pipe and pump connection	Stocked
S60x6 to camlock	Adapters	Type A, F; 2"	PP, aluminium, 316	Quick-connect transfer	Stocked
S56x4 to S60x6 converter	Adapters	—	PP	Older and imported bottles	1–3 days
Camlock coupler	Adapters	Types A–F, DC, DP	PP, aluminium, 316	Hose and pump halves	Stocked
Hose tail / shank	Adapters	3/4" to 3"	PP, brass, stainless	Hose clamping	Stocked
Reducer / increaser	Adapters	2"×3", 2"×1.5"	PP, aluminium	Matching an existing hose	Stocked
2.5" fire thread adapter	Adapters	NST / NH	Aluminium, brass	Fire-water draft points	1–3 days
Bulkhead fitting	Adapters	1/2" to 2"	PP, EPDM gaskets	Through-wall on upcycled builds	Stocked

Outlet thread identification — measure the crest diameter and the span of six crests
Designation	Male crest OD	Pitch	Six crests span	Where you see it	Adapts to
S60x6 (63 mm buttress)	61–63 mm	6 mm	36 mm	Most NA composite IBCs, 2" outlet	3/4"–2" NPT, camlock, hose tail
S56x4	≈ 56 mm	4 mm	24 mm	Older and some imported bottles	3/4"–2" NPT via adapter
S70x6	≈ 70 mm	6 mm	36 mm	Some European bottles	2" NPT via adapter
3" buttress	75–80 mm	6 mm	36 mm	330 gal+ and viscous-product units	2"–3" NPT, 3" camlock
2" NPT	≈ 60 mm	11.5 TPI	13.2 mm	Steel and stainless vessels	Standard pipe fittings
2" tri-clamp	64 mm ferrule	n/a	n/a	Sanitary stainless IBCs	Sanitary fittings
3" tri-clamp	91 mm ferrule	n/a	n/a	Larger stainless vessels	Sanitary fittings

Camlock types — what pairs with what
Type	Half	End connection	Typical use on a tote
A	Male adapter	Female thread	Screws onto the valve outlet
B	Female coupler	Male thread	Threads into a pump inlet
C	Female coupler	Hose shank	The hose end you clamp on
D	Female coupler	Female thread	Pairs with a male-threaded port
E	Male adapter	Hose shank	Hose to coupler, reverse direction
F	Male adapter	Male thread	Most common on IBC valve outlets
DC	Dust cap	—	Closes a female coupler in transit
DP	Dust plug	—	Closes a male adapter in transit

Closures — lids, caps and plugs

Closures — 4 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
6" screw lid, vented	Closures	One-way, two-way vent	HDPE	Pumped discharge, off-gassing, outdoor	Stocked
6" screw lid, solid	Closures	—	HDPE	Sealed transport, DOT closures	Stocked
Tamper-evident dust cap	Closures	Plain, numbered	PE	Transit protection and evidence	Stocked
Camlock dust plug / cap	Closures	DC, DP	PP, aluminium	Closing an unused half	Stocked

Seals — gaskets and lid seals, with the compatibility matrix

Seals — 4 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
Outlet gasket, flat	Seals	EPDM, Viton, silicone	FDA grades available	The usual cause of a leak	Stocked
Outlet gasket, O-ring	Seals	EPDM, Viton	FDA grades available	Some valve patterns	Stocked
PTFE envelope gasket	Seals	EPDM or silicone core	PTFE	Aggressive or mixed chemistry	1–3 days
Lid seal	Seals	Foam, EPDM, silicone	FDA grades available	Second most degraded part	Stocked

Elastomer compatibility for outlet gaskets and lid seals — 21 media
Medium	EPDM	Viton (FKM)	Silicone	PTFE	We would fit
Water, potable & process	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	EPDM
Dilute acids (<10%)	Good	Excellent	Fair	Excellent	EPDM
Concentrated acids	Poor	Good	Poor	Excellent	PTFE
Caustic soda, alkalis	Excellent	Fair	Fair	Excellent	EPDM
Liquid fertiliser, UAN	Excellent	Good	Fair	Excellent	EPDM
Glycols, coolants, de-icer	Excellent	Good	Good	Excellent	EPDM
Surfactants, detergents	Excellent	Good	Good	Excellent	EPDM
Edible oils, fats	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	Viton
Mineral oils	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	Viton
Aromatic solvents	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	Viton
Chlorinated solvents	Poor	Good	Poor	Excellent	Viton / PTFE
Ketones (acetone, MEK)	Fair	Poor	Poor	Excellent	PTFE
Alcohols	Good	Good	Good	Excellent	EPDM
Fuels, diesel, kerosene	Poor	Excellent	Poor	Excellent	Viton
Juice & syrup concentrate	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	FDA EPDM
Brine, pickling liquor	Good	Excellent	Fair	Excellent	Viton
Hot fill 140–180°F	Fair	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent	Viton / silicone
Hydrogen peroxide (dilute)	Good	Fair	Fair	Excellent	EPDM / PTFE
Sodium hypochlorite	Good	Good	Fair	Excellent	EPDM
Steam / CIP chemistry	Excellent	Fair	Good	Excellent	EPDM
Outdoor weathering & ozone	Excellent	Good	Excellent	Excellent	EPDM

Structure — cages, pallets and sections

Structure — 6 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
Cage, 275 gal	Structure	Jig-checked, zinc-repaired	Galvanised steel tube	Rebottling, racking, fabrication	Stocked
Cage, 330 gal	Structure	Jig-checked	Galvanised steel tube	As above	Stocked
Cage section	Structure	Panel, upright, foot	Galvanised steel	Repair	1–3 days
Steel pallet	Structure	Repaired or new	Galvanised steel	Default on rebottled units	Stocked
Composite pallet	Structure	Reused or new	Moulded plastic	Hygiene-sensitive environments	Stocked
Timber pallet	Structure	New only	Softwood	Indoor, dry, cost-led	1–3 days

Pallet bases compared on twelve factors
Factor	Steel	Composite	Timber
Typical weight	≈ 44 lb	≈ 31 lb	≈ 38 lb
Outdoor life	Indefinite with zinc repair	Good, UV-dependent	2–4 winters
Forklift tolerance	Excellent	Fair — decks crack	Fair — bearers split
Pallet-jack entry	Four-way, usually	Four-way, check depth	Often two-way only
Repairable	Yes — welded, re-zinced	No	Partly
Washability	Good	Excellent	Poor
Pest / splinter risk	None	None	Real
ISPM-15 on export	Not applicable	Not applicable	Required
Hygiene-sensitive use	Acceptable	Preferred	Avoid
Cost new	Highest	Middle	Lowest
Replacement rate at our bench	Low	Low–moderate	Highest by far
Our default on rebottled units	Yes	On request	No

Handling — bunds, stands, tippers and pumps

Handling — 4 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
Spill pallet / bund	Handling	1, 2 or 4 tote	PE	Secondary containment	1–3 days
Tote stand	Handling	Fixed, adjustable	Galvanised steel	Gravity head for decanting	1–3 days
Tote tipper frame	Handling	Manual	Steel	Draining the last heel	To order
Transfer pump	Handling	Diaphragm, drum, 12 V	PP / SS wetted parts	Dispensing	1–3 days

Temperature — heater jackets, insulated and UV covers

Temperature — 3 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
Heater jacket	Temperature	120 V, 240 V	Insulated silicone element	Winter viscosity, freeze protection	1–3 days
Insulated cover	Temperature	275 / 330 gal	Reflective PE / PVC	Frost and UV protection	1–3 days
UV / blackout cover	Temperature	275 / 330 gal	UV-stable PE	Algae control, triples bottle life	Stocked

Expected HDPE bottle service life by exposure
Exposure	Realistic life	Note
Indoors, dry, no direct sun	10–15 years	The bottle outlives most process changes
Indoors, skylights / direct sun	8–12 years	Rotate the containers occasionally
Outdoors, fully covered	9–14 years	A cover is the highest-return intervention there is
Outdoors, shaded north side	7–10 years	Orientation matters as much as cover
Outdoors, partial sun	5–7 years	One face chalks before the other
Outdoors, full sun	3–5 years	Chalky, boardy wall; sudden failures
Outdoors, full sun + freeze cycles	2–4 years	The worst combination we see

Measurement and marking

Measurement — 3 line items, all stocked or built in York
Part	Group	Options	Materials	Typical use	Availability
Level gauge	Measurement	Sight tube, float	PE / PP	Inventory	1–3 days
Temperature strip	Measurement	Adhesive	—	Freeze and hot-fill monitoring	Stocked
Stencil kit	Measurement	To your wording	—	Fleet marking, free on orders	Stocked

Fleet maintenance

The shelf worth holding

For an operator running fifty units, a full set of spares costs about one replacement container and prevents several.

Outlet gaskets in the elastomer your product actually needs — not just the one that came with the container.
Lid seals, the cheapest part on the unit and the second most commonly degraded.
Two spare valves, so a seat failure is a ten-minute job rather than a week of waiting.
Tamper-evident dust caps, which tell you at a glance whether a valve has been opened.
A strap wrench. Not a pipe wrench, which distorts the valve body and creates the next leak.
A bright inspection lamp for backlighting walls — the single most useful quality check available.
pH strips if you wash in-house, for final-rinse verification.
UV covers for anything stored outdoors. They double or triple bottle life.

What size is a standard outlet?

2-inch valve on an S60x6 (63 mm buttress) thread, with a 6-inch lid. Measure the crest diameter to be sure — S56x4 looks similar.

Can I change a valve myself?

Yes, on a drained and depressurised container: ten minutes with a strap wrench. Replace the gasket at the same time.

Which gasket material?

EPDM for water-based chemistry, Viton for aromatics and fats, silicone for hot food transfer, PTFE when nothing else is acceptable.

Do you sell harvested parts?

Lids, caps, cage sections and pallets, clearly labelled. Valves and gaskets are supplied new only — a harvested seat weeps at the worst moment.

Can I fit a 3-inch valve to a 2-inch outlet?

No. The moulded boss sets the outlet size. A downstream adapter gets you hose compatibility, not more flow.

How fast do parts ship?

Most lines next business day by parcel carrier, with no minimum order. A few are one to three days.

Everything in this photograph is replaceable except one thing

The valve, the gasket behind it, the lid, the lid seal, the dust cap, the cage sections and the pallet are all stocked lines that ship by parcel from York, usually next business day and with no minimum order.

The moulded valve boss is the exception. Star crazing there — almost always from a pump or a rigid pipe run cantilevered off the outlet — is unrepairable, and it is the single most avoidable way to write off an otherwise sound container.

Parts, fittingsand the small stuff that leaks

Order parts or ask what fits

Valves & fittings

Lids & gaskets

Pallets & cages

What we keep on the shelf

The $14 gasket rule

Diagnosing it in two minutes

Parts FAQ

Related pages

Valve & fitting sizes

Upcycled builds

Full FAQ

Forty-one part lines, grouped and specified

Open the group you need

The shelf worth holding

What size is a standard outlet?

Can I change a valve myself?

Which gasket material?

Do you sell harvested parts?

Can I fit a 3-inch valve to a 2-inch outlet?

How fast do parts ship?

Everything in this photograph is replaceable except one thing

Parts, fittings
and the small stuff that leaks