The Chem-Tainer 75 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU TC2349IC-BLACK) is a compact, black polyethylene vertical tank built for water and general-purpose liquid storage where floor space is tight. It stands 49 inches tall on a 23 x 23 inch footprint and holds 75 gallons, so it slips into closets, utility rooms, equipment skids, and the corner of a pump shed without sprawling across the room. The opaque black wall blocks light transmission into the stored water, which is why growers and rainwater users often prefer a black tank over a translucent one for storage.
Will this tank work for your job?
This vertical storage tank carries a specific gravity rating of 1.5, meaning it is structurally engineered to hold liquids substantially denser than water. Filled with water (SG 1.0) the contents weigh about 626 pounds; at the full 1.5 rating the contents can reach roughly 938 pounds. One caveat worth flagging: at 49 inches tall on a 23-inch square base, this is a tall, narrow profile (about 2.1 to 1), so anchor or strap it when it is storing heavy SG-1.5 liquid or sitting in a wind- or seismic-exposed spot. Note that the 1.5 rating covers the weight and structural side only; confirm your specific liquid is compatible with polyethylene before filling. To match 75 gallons to your real demand, run the numbers through our Tank Sizing Calculator and cross-check the Tank Sizing Guide. Full dimensions, plus fitting and lid configuration, are shown on the technical drawing on this page - confirm outlet size and placement there before you plumb it.
Siting and support
Set the tank on a flat, fully supporting surface sized for the loaded weight. For a permanent above-ground install on a slab, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks works through the ACI framework so the pad carries the load without cracking. If this 75-gallon unit is one node in a larger water-reuse or rainwater setup, the water-reuse tank topology guide covers how to sequence and band multiple storage vessels.
One mistake to avoid
The most common error with a vertical tank like this is under-building the support for what you actually store. Because it is rated to SG 1.5, it invites use with denser liquids, and sizing the stand or pad for water weight alone (626 lb) instead of the full rated load (938 lb) is how bases fail. Size the foundation for the heaviest liquid you intend to keep in it, not for water.
This tank ships LTL freight from the nearest Chem-Tainer plant - Hanford, CA or Marked Tree, AR - with the cost quoted live to your delivery ZIP. Western ZIPs generally quote off Hanford and central or eastern ZIPs off Marked Tree, so your freight scales with distance to the nearer plant. Get your number instantly with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it by phone. Have your ZIP and any liftgate or limited-access delivery needs ready so the quote matches your site.
