The Chem-Tainer 55 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC2038IC-BLACK) is a compact polyethylene vertical tank standing 38 inches tall on a tight 20 x 20 inch square footprint. Its narrow 20-inch diameter and opaque black wall make it a practical fit where floor space is limited but you still need real reserve capacity - tucked into a pump house, along an equipment skid, or inside a shed. Below are the three things that actually decide whether this tank is right for your job: how it performs, how it ships, and the one mistake to avoid before you buy.
What this 55 gallon vertical tank does
This is a 55 gallon vertical storage tank rated to a 1.5 specific gravity, molded in polyethylene with a black exterior. At 55 gallons of plain water it carries about 459 pounds of contents; because the shell is rated to 1.5 specific gravity, it can hold up to roughly 688 pounds of heavier-than-water contents at full volume. The opaque black wall blocks light transmission into the stored liquid. The 20 x 20 inch footprint and 38-inch height keep the center of gravity low and the base stable, and its size makes it easy to reposition. One thing to confirm before you order: our data does not specify the outlet or fitting configuration on this SKU, so verify port size and location against the OEM technical drawing on this page or by calling 866-418-1777 before you rely on a particular fitting.
Sizing and siting
Plan your stand or pad for the loaded weight, not the empty tank. Figure roughly 459 pounds full of water and up to about 688 pounds if you fill it with a denser contents at the 1.5 specific gravity rating. Any above-ground poly tank needs continuous, level support under the full base - not point loads on a few boards. If you are placing this on a concrete pad, our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the framework, and the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you confirm 55 gallons is the right reserve for your draw and refill cycle.
Freight: how it gets to you
This tank ships LTL freight from Chem-Tainer's Hanford, California plant, quoted live to your ZIP. Because it ships from California, your rate depends heavily on distance to your delivery point, so get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator before you order, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. The listed price is the tank only, before freight.
One mistake to avoid: do not assume the 1.5 specific gravity rating means this tank is approved for any liquid. That number tells you the shell can structurally carry contents up to 1.5 times the weight of water - it says nothing about chemical resistance. Because we list no fitting or gasket materials for this SKU, chemical service means you must specify and verify every wetted component - the bulkhead fitting body and the gasket or o-ring elastomer - against the OEM chemical-resistance chart, concentration and temperature specific; the tank shell rating alone is not enough. For plain water storage, this 55 gallon black vertical tank is ready to go. Questions on fit or freight? Call 866-418-1777 or start with the Freight Cost Estimator.
