The Chem-Tainer 65 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU TC2446IC) is a compact, free-standing polyethylene tank for above-ground liquid storage where floor space is tight but you still need real volume. At 46 inches tall on a 24 x 24 inch footprint, it holds 65 gallons in a square area smaller than a kitchen chair, which makes it a practical pick for utility rooms, pump skids, equipment yards, and small water-storage builds that need a vertical tank rather than a sprawling horizontal one.
Will it work for your application?
This is a 65-gallon vertical storage tank measuring 46 in. high by 24 in. wide by 24 in. deep, molded from polyethylene with a 1.5 specific gravity rating. The 1.5 SG rating tells you the wall thickness is built for liquids up to 1.5 times the weight of water, so plain water (SG 1.0) sits well within range. Filled with water the tank carries roughly 542 lb; at the full 1.5 SG rating it is engineered to hold up to about 813 lb of contents. Note that 65 gallons is the tank's rated capacity; usable volume is slightly less once you account for fill clearance below the top of the tank. If you are not certain 65 gallons matches your draw rate and refill cycle, run the numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide for how to size a vertical tank to your application.
Mounting and base support
A vertical tank this tall on a narrow square base is sensitive to how it is supported. Set it on a flat, fully continuous surface so the entire bottom bears evenly; gaps, debris, or an undersized pad concentrate stress and can rock a loaded tank. The load is concentrated on a small area: 813 lb at the full 1.5 SG rating across the 576-square-inch (24 x 24 in.) footprint works out to roughly 1.4 psi, or about 203 lb per square foot, on the pad below. Water-only service drops that to about 0.94 psi (135 lb per square foot). Check your pad or floor against those figures. For above-ground installs on concrete, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers the ACI framework for getting the pad right.
The mistake to avoid
The biggest mistake here is treating the 1.5 SG number as permission to store anything. The 1.5 rating is a structural ceiling, not a chemical clearance; water and light liquids are fine, but before putting any heavier or chemically aggressive liquid in this tank, confirm both the SG and the chemical service first, because polyethylene tank ratings are specific to the contents. One more thing to confirm before you order: the fitting and outlet configuration is not specified for this SKU. Do not assume a particular bulkhead, lid size, or outlet is included — call 866-418-1777 and we will confirm lid size, fittings, and outlet so you do not end up with the wrong configuration.
Freight and ordering
This tank ships LTL freight from the Chem-Tainer plant in Hummelstown, PA, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP code rather than included in the list price. Get an exact number with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will quote the freight and confirm lead time on this vertical storage tank.
