The Chem-Tainer 2200 gallon vertical liquid storage tank (SKU TC8696IC) is a polyethylene bulk-storage vessel built for water and general liquid service. It stands 96 inches tall on an 86 x 86 inch footprint, and its molded specific-gravity rating of 1.5 gives it weight headroom well above plain water. If you searched for a vertical storage tank, a vertical tank, or a Chem-Tainer vertical, this is the 2,200-gallon size in that line.
Will it work for your site?
This is a vertical tank with a 1.5 specific-gravity rating, which means the wall is molded to carry contents up to 1.5 times the weight of water. There are two weights that matter, and neither is the empty tank. Filled with plain water, the 2,200 gallons weigh about 18,348 lb. Loaded to the full 1.5 SG rating, the contents can reach about 27,522 lb. That is roughly a 9,174 lb spread between water fill and maximum rated load, and your foundation has to be designed against the larger number. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm this capacity fits your draw-down and refill cycle before you commit.
Dimensions and foundation
Plan around the loaded footprint: 96 inches tall over an 86 x 86 inch base carrying up to about 27,522 lb. A flat, fully supporting pad is not optional at this weight. A partially supported or uneven base concentrates load and is the most common cause of premature tank stress. Our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework so the slab is sized to the loaded weight from day one. For rural fire-water reservoir duty, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and freeze protection, and if you are aggregating grey-water, rainwater, or HVAC condensate, the industrial water reuse tank topology guide covers quality-banded storage trains.
The mistake to avoid
The common error at this size is treating a water-service specification as automatically covering a denser or chemical liquid. The 1.5 SG rating tells you how much weight the wall carries, not what liquids the polyethylene resists. If your product is anything other than water, confirm chemical compatibility for your specific liquid, concentration, and temperature before ordering. Fitting and gasket configuration is not listed on this page, so call 866-418-1777 to confirm the outlet, fitting, and gasket materials that match your service. To weigh this size against other brands, see our Snyder vs Norwesco vs Chem-Tainer 2000 gallon comparison.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in Marked Tree, AR, which is the sole origin for this size, with the exact rate quoted live to your ZIP code. Get a number in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm capacity, fittings, and delivery for your project.
