The Chem-Tainer 160 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC2866IC-NAT) is a natural white polyethylene vertical tank sized for straightforward water and liquid storage. It stands 66 inches tall on a compact 28 by 28 inch base, so this white vertical storage tank tucks into pump houses, equipment sheds, and tight corners where floor space is short but you still need volume overhead. The translucent natural wall lets you read the liquid level at a glance without opening the lid.
Will this vertical storage tank work for your job?
Filled with plain water, this 160 gallon tank carries roughly 1,334 pounds of contents. That is the number to plan around for water storage, rainwater capture, or a reuse train. The polyethylene wall also carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, which is structural headroom, not a hint to store dense chemicals: at full 1.5 SG the tank can bear up to about 2,002 pounds. Size the volume to your draw-down and refill cycle with our Tank Sizing Calculator or the Tank Sizing Guide before you buy, and if you are aggregating grey water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide covers how to band and sequence storage.
Foundation and anchoring
At 66 inches tall on a 28 inch base, this is a slender vertical tank with a roughly 2.4-to-1 height-to-width ratio, so a continuous, level foundation under the full base is non-negotiable and wind or seismic anchoring should be sized to the loaded worst case near 2,002 pounds. A properly sized concrete pad pays off here; our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework. Refer to the technical drawing on this page for dimensions, and call to confirm the fitting configuration for your plumbing before you order.
The mistake to avoid
Do not read the 1.5 SG rating as chemical approval. It tells you the wall can carry the weight, not that the polyethylene resists a given liquid. For water and reuse service you are well within spec; for anything else, confirm resin compatibility first rather than trusting the weight rating alone.
This tank ships LTL freight from our Hanford, CA plant, quoted live to your ZIP, which is a real cost advantage for West Coast destinations. Wherever you are, pin down the exact number early with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will size the tank, confirm fittings, and quote freight in one call.
