The Chem-Tainer 75 gallon vertical liquid storage tank (SKU TC2349IA) is a compact, free-standing polyethylene tank built for water and general liquid storage where floor space is tight. It stands 49 inches tall on a 23 x 23 inch footprint, and that 23-inch width clears a standard 30-inch doorway, so it moves into pump houses, utility rooms, and equipment sheds without consuming a wide pad. What sets this vertical storage tank apart from a basic water tank is the wall rating: it is built to specific gravity 1.9, giving it the structural reserve to hold liquids substantially heavier than plain water.
Will it work for your job?
Filled to its rated 75 gallons of water, this tank holds roughly 626 pounds of contents. Because the wall is engineered to a 1.9 specific-gravity rating, it carries reserve capacity for denser liquids up to about 1,188 pounds of contents, well beyond the weight of water. That margin is a real differentiator if your application may shift to a heavier liquid later, though with any denser service the gasket, seal, and outlet materials become the limiting factor, so confirm those against the manufacturer spec before you fill. If you are matching this 75 gallon vertical tank to a daily-use or reserve-storage requirement, run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide before you commit to a size.
Siting and support
A vertical storage tank this size belongs on a flat, fully supported foundation. For an above-ground polyethylene tank, a properly sized concrete pad gives you a stable, long-lived base; our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the ACI framework so the slab carries the full contents weight without movement. If this tank is feeding a rural water supply or a private fire-protection reserve, the fire-water reservoir design guide covers sizing discipline and freeze protection for cold-climate service. Reusing greywater, rainwater, or condensate? The industrial water reuse topology guide shows where a tank this size fits in a quality-banded storage train.
The mistake to avoid
Do not under-build the base. The common error on a small vertical tank is treating 75 gallons as "light" and setting it on gravel or an undersized platform. At its full 1.9 specific-gravity rating the contents can approach 1,188 pounds, far more than the 626 pounds of water alone. Support the entire 23 x 23 inch footprint on a level, continuous-bearing surface, and confirm fitting and outlet locations against the manufacturer spec before install. Refer to the technical drawing on this page for dimension details.
This 75 gallon Chem-Tainer vertical tank ships LTL freight, quoted live to your ZIP from Hanford, CA or Marked Tree, AR, whichever serves your location. Get a freight quote in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and our team will quote it and help you confirm the right tank for your application.
