The Chem-Tainer 65 gallon vertical liquid storage tank (SKU TC2446IA) is a compact, free-standing polyethylene tank that holds 65 gallons in a tight 24-inch round footprint and stands 46 inches tall. Molded from natural white polyethylene, it works well as a day tank, batch tank, or a small vertical storage tank in a tight mechanical room, wash bay, or corner where a wider tank will not fit.
Will it work for your job?
This is a 65 gallon vertical tank with a 24 x 24 inch footprint and a 46 inch overall height, so it passes through standard doorways and tucks into spots a wider tank cannot reach. Filled with water it weighs about 542 pounds. What sets this tank apart is its 1.9 specific gravity rating: it is engineered to hold contents up to roughly 1,030 pounds at full volume, far above the weight of plain water. That headroom means it is not living at the edge of its rating in water service, and it can handle denser liquids - brine, some fertilizer solutions, and other heavier fluids - that a typical 1.0 to 1.5 SG water tank cannot safely carry. The Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you confirm 65 gallons is the right working volume for your draw-down and refill cycle.
Where it ships from and how freight works
This tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP code, from the Chem-Tainer plant in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania - the single origin point for this SKU. Buyers in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic generally see the most favorable freight, while destinations farther out should expect higher LTL cost, so run your exact ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator before you buy or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you.
The mistakes to avoid
First, respect the 1.9 specific gravity rating. Water at 1.0 SG leaves plenty of margin, but if you plan to store anything heavier or thicker than water, confirm your liquid's specific gravity stays at or under 1.9 - that rating is what keeps wall thickness and seam loads inside spec at the full 65 gallon level. Second, fitting and gasket configuration is not specified in our catalog data for this SKU, so confirm outlet size, bulkhead fittings, and gasket material before ordering. Chemical compatibility depends on the gasket and fitting elastomer as much as on the polyethylene wall, so for any non-water fluid verify compatibility for your specific liquid and concentration first - this is sold as a water and general liquid storage tank. Third, mind the tall, narrow profile: at 46 inches tall on a 24-inch base, a filled tank wants a level pad and may warrant strapping in wind- or seismic-exposed installs.
For installation planning, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through pad design, and if your job is rural fire-water reserve or a water-reuse train, see our guides on fire-water reservoir design and industrial water-reuse tank topology. Ready to move on this 65 gallon Chem-Tainer vertical storage tank? Get your freight number, quoted live to your ZIP, through the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to lock in your quote.
