The Chem-Tainer 65 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC2446IC-NAT) is a compact upright polyethylene tank standing 46 inches tall on a 24 by 24 inch footprint, holding 65 gallons of water or water-based product in Natural White. Its small base makes it a practical fit for tight utility rooms, well houses, equipment skids, and other spots where floor space is limited but you still need real vertical storage. This page answers the three things that matter before you buy: whether it fits your job, how it ships, and the one detail worth double-checking.
Does it fit your job?
The tank measures 46 inches high on a 24 by 24 inch base, so plan your placement around that footprint and leave overhead room for filling and lid access. It is molded from polyethylene and carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, meaning the shell is built to hold contents up to 1.5 times the weight of water. For plain water that gives you a comfortable margin: filled to the top with water the contents weigh about 542 pounds, and the shell is rated to carry up to 813 pounds of contents at its full 1.5 SG rating. Both of those are contents-only figures — add the empty tank's own weight when you size a pad or platform, so you never under-build the foundation. The Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk through footprint, height, and weight tradeoffs if you are still comparing a vertical storage tank like this one against other capacities.
Set it up right
A vertical tank of this weight wants full, continuous support underneath. Set it on a flat, level surface that carries the entire base — not on isolated blocks or an uneven slab that leaves the bottom bridging a gap. For loads approaching the 813-pound rating, a proper concrete pad is the safest foundation; our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks covers how to size and level that base. Outlet and fitting configuration is not specified for this listing, so confirm the exact fitting locations and any bulkhead against the manufacturer's specifications and the technical drawing on this page before you order plumbing or drill anything.
The mistake to avoid
The common error on a small vertical tank is treating the 1.5 specific-gravity rating as a green light for any liquid. That rating is a structural weight allowance, not a chemical-compatibility statement. For general water storage this tank is straightforward. If you intend to store anything heavier or chemically active, confirm both the weight against the 813-pound rating and the resin's suitability for that specific product before filling — do not assume. This is a water-service listing; for chemical duty, verify compatibility first.
This vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from Hummelstown, PA, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP code — get your number with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you. Have your delivery ZIP and any access notes ready so we can dial in the most accurate rate.
