The Chem-Tainer 1200 gallon vertical liquid storage tank (SKU TC8652IC) is a low-profile polyethylene tank built for bulk water and liquid storage where you need real volume on a compact 86 x 86 in. footprint and limited overhead clearance. It holds 1,200 gallons and carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so it handles heavier-than-water liquids — brine, liquid feed, mild process solutions up to 1.5 density — without exceeding the tank wall's design limit. That 1.5 rating is the real spec advantage here: a standard 1.0 or 1.1 SG tank can't carry those denser contents safely.
Will it work for your storage?
This is a 1,200-gallon vertical storage tank standing 52 in. tall on an 86 x 86 in. base — a squat, low-profile geometry that suits sites with height restrictions or where stability on a wide footprint matters. Filled with water it weighs about 10,008 lb; at its full 1.5 specific gravity rating the contents can reach roughly 15,012 lb. Design the pad and any anchoring to the 15,012 lb max-rated load if you'll ever store anything denser than water — that is the load-path number to engineer against. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and our Tank Sizing Guide to confirm 1,200 gallons matches your draw-down and refill cycle.
Setting it up right
The biggest mistake on a tank this size is the foundation. A full vertical tank puts five to seven and a half tons on the ground in a tight footprint, so it needs a flat, continuous, fully supporting pad — never blocking, gravel humps, or partial bearing under the 86 x 86 in. base. Review our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks before you pour. If you're standing this up for rural or remote fire-water reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide walks through NFPA 22 sizing and freeze protection, and for greywater, rainwater, or HVAC condensate aggregation see our water reuse tank topology guide.
Fittings and configuration
Outlets, bulkhead fittings, gaskets, and lid are configured per order on this vertical tank, so don't assume a layout from a stock photo. See the technical drawing on this page for reference, then call us at 866-418-1777 to confirm outlet size, bulkhead and gasket spec, and lid before you buy — especially the gasket material if you're storing anything other than water. If you're weighing Chem-Tainer against other brands, our comparison of how Chem-Tainer stacks up against Snyder and Norwesco covers the trade-offs across these vertical storage tanks.
This 1,200 gallon vertical tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in Marked Tree, AR, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code. Get an exact number from the Freight Cost Estimator before you order, or call 866-418-1777 and we'll work out the best routing for delivery and offload. Listed before freight — tell us your ZIP and we'll quote freight to your location.
