The Chem-Tainer 1550 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC8765IC-BLACK) is a black polyethylene vertical storage tank built for bulk water and liquid storage where a wide, stable footprint matters more than height. It stands 65 inches tall on an 87 x 87 inch base and carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which tells you how heavy a liquid it is engineered to hold - well above the 1.0 of plain water. That combination of a low-slung profile and a heavy-duty wall rating makes it a workhorse black tank for storage duty rather than a tall, narrow column.
Will it work for your site?
Filled with water at its 1,550 gallon capacity, this tank carries roughly 12,927 pounds of contents. Because the walls are rated to 1.5 specific gravity, the practical ceiling for heavier solutions is about 19,390 pounds of contents. Confirm your pad or slab is engineered for that loaded weight before you set the tank; the 87 x 87 inch footprint spreads the load, but the base still needs a level, structural surface. Because these are the dimensions on record, cross-check the height and diameter against the technical drawing on this page before final layout. To match capacity to your draw and refill schedule, use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and see our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks for the slab detail.
Common uses and the mistake to avoid
This is a general-purpose black vertical tank suited to bulk water storage, water reuse, and rural or remote reservoir duty - the topics covered in our industrial water reuse tank topology guide. The mistake to avoid: do not read the 1.5 specific gravity rating as clearance to store any liquid. That number is a weight-loading limit, not a chemical-compatibility statement. Before storing anything other than water, verify the specific solution against Chem-Tainer's chemical-resistance guidance and specify compatible fittings and gaskets when you order. If you are weighing brands at storage scale, the Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer comparison is a useful brand reference.
Freight and ordering
This tank ships LTL freight from Chowchilla, CA, with the cost quoted live to your ZIP code based on your delivery location. Heavier liquids up to the 1.5 specific gravity rating mean a heavier loaded tank leaving California, so run the numbers before you buy with our Freight Cost Estimator using your delivery ZIP and your intended liquid. Or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you - have your ZIP and any site-access limits ready so we can line up the right service.
