The Bushman 165 Gallon Water Storage Tank is a vertical polyethylene tank standing 38 inches tall, built to hold 165 gallons of water in a compact footprint. It is molded from FDA-grade polyethylene (FDA-compliant resin) and carries a 1.0 specific gravity rating, which suits it to general water storage where a right-sized, easy-to-place tank matters more than bulk capacity. If you are weighing this against a larger vertical storage tank, run your daily-use and refill numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide first so you buy the volume you actually draw.
Does it work for your site?
Filled to its rated 165 gallons of water, this tank weighs about 1,376 pounds. That full-water weight is the number your pad and stand must carry, and it is also the maximum rated contents weight for the tank, so it should not be filled with any liquid heavier than water at a 1.0 specific gravity. Confirm the ground under it is level and load-bearing before filling. For concrete pad design under an above-ground polyethylene tank, our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework and where the ACI 318 boundary applies. Inlet and outlet fitting sizes vary by configuration, so confirm the fittings you need for this tank by calling 866-418-1777 before you order.
Where it fits
At 38 inches tall with a 165-gallon vertical body, this Bushman tank works for household water storage, rainwater collection, and general vertical storage where a low-profile footprint is easier to site than a taller tank. If rainwater harvesting is your use, the Bushman rainwater harvesting guide covers first-flush diverter sizing, and for private fire-protection reserves the fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection.
The mistake to avoid
The common error on a 1.0 specific gravity water tank is repurposing it for a heavier liquid. This tank is rated for water at 1.0 SG and a maximum contents weight of 1,376 pounds; storing anything denser than water exceeds that rating and stresses the wall. Keep it in water service, and if you are aggregating grey-water, rainwater, or condensate, our water reuse tank topology guide shows how to band storage by quality.
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code. Get a freight number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to confirm sizing and delivery before you order.
