The Bushman 150 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in black is a polyethylene water storage tank on a compact 30-inch round footprint that stands 58 inches tall, putting 150 gallons of vertical storage where floor space is tight. Black walls block light to discourage algae growth, which makes this size a practical fit for rainwater storage, hauled-water holding, fire-water reserve, and general bulk water storage where you want a tall, narrow tank rather than a sprawling low-profile one.
Will it work for your water
This Bushman vertical storage tank carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, meaning it is rated for water and water-weight liquids up to the density of fresh water. Filled to capacity, 150 gallons of water weighs about 1,251 pounds, which is the maximum rated contents weight the tank carries on its 30 x 30 inch footprint. Size your pad and stand for that loaded weight, not the empty shell. The only fitting documented for this tank is a 16-inch twist lid up top for fill and inspection access; see the technical drawing on this page for its placement. There is no factory-plumbed outlet or bulkhead shown, so plan to add and specify any drain or outlet fitting and its gasket separately before you set your plumbing. To confirm capacity, height, and draw rate against your space, run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide.
The mistake to avoid
The 1.0 specific gravity rating is the line to respect. This is a water storage tank rated for fresh-water-density liquids. Filling it with a heavier-than-water liquid loads the walls past what the 1.0 rating covers, so keep this tank on water and water-weight service. If you need to store a chemical or higher-density liquid, choose a tank with a higher specific gravity rating instead. Also confirm your stand or pad is level and fully supports the 30-inch base, because a tall, narrow vertical tank concentrates that 1,251-pound full load over a small footprint.
Putting it to work
For rainwater capture, this size pairs well with first-flush and gutter-fed setups; our guide on Bushman rainwater harvesting and first-flush diverter sizing walks through sizing the diversion ahead of the tank. For a remote or rural fire-water reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and cold-climate freeze protection. For greywater, rainwater, and condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse tank topology guide.
This 150-gallon vertical water tank ships LTL freight from the Fairfield, Texas plant, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact freight number through the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote the haul and help you confirm this size is right for your site.
