The Chem-Tainer 25 Gallon PE Rectangular Open Top Tank is a compact polyethylene reservoir built for jobs where you need ready access from the top - mixing, dipping, parts soaking, batch transfer, or staging a small volume of water on a bench or skid. At 25 gallons it holds roughly 208 pounds of water when full, so it sits where you put it without needing a heavy stand, and the rectangular footprint uses bench and corner space more efficiently than a round drum of the same volume. This is a polyethylene water-service tank; if you are weighing a drinking-water or any chemical use, call us at 866-418-1777 before you order so we can confirm it suits your fluid.
Does it fit your job?
This open top rectangular tank is molded in polyethylene and supplied assembled with its lid (see the technical drawing on this page for the assembled ISO view). The lid is a non-sealing cover - it keeps debris and splash out between uses but is not a gasketed or pressure-tight seal, which is the point of an open top design. The open top makes it straightforward to fill, stir, and clean by hand. Plan your placement around the full-water weight of about 208 pounds: confirm the surface under it can carry that load, and check the assembled dimensions and rim height on the drawing against your bench, corner, or skid so you know it fits and you can reach in comfortably. If you are deciding between this and a larger or differently shaped open tank, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide will help you match volume and dimensions to the space you have.
How it ships
This tank ships LTL freight from Delano, Minnesota, with the rate quoted live to your ZIP code rather than rolled into the list price. Because it is a low, open shape, it crates and travels well, but LTL cost still depends on distance and your delivery situation. Run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for a real number before you order, or call 866-418-1777 and we will work it out with you.
The mistake to avoid
An open top tank is for ambient storage, mixing, and short-term holding of water and water-like fluids - it is not a sealed or pressurized vessel, and the rim is open by design. Don't treat it as a closed container for anything that must stay covered, kept out of the air, or contained against splashing during transport; if your application needs a tight seal or a fitted outlet, a closed-top tank with a molded bulkhead is the right tool instead. One more thing to plan for: an open, low-volume water tank on a bench or outdoor skid is a freeze risk in cold weather, so site it accordingly or drain it down - our fire-water reservoir design guide covers freeze-protection engineering for cold-climate service. For larger above-ground installs, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers how to support the load properly, and the industrial water reuse topology guide shows where small open tanks fit into grey-water and rainwater collection trains.
Ready to move? Get your LTL freight quoted to your ZIP with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call our team at 866-418-1777 for help sizing and shipping this 25 gallon rectangular open top tank.
