Picking the Best Vertical Tank For Liquid Fertilizer Storage
Fertilizer storage is one of the most common uses of vertical liquid storage tanks, especially on Ontario farms. One of the most important considerations for farmers is tank selection. Reviewing tank capacity, dimensions, lifespan, and specific gravity ratings are all critical parts of the process. For this article, we’re going to focus on the more technical aspects of this research, such as chemical storage options, certifications, and specific gravity. These are the most important factors when using a tank for storing liquids other than water.
Chemical Properties and Tank Certifications
The first step of the process is to plan what liquids you’re going to store, and review their chemical properties. You can then use the chemical resistance data on this PDF to ensure your chosen liquid can be stored safely without leaching, structural challenges, or other issues.
All vertical tanks available at Ontario Agra conform to the requirements of NSF/ANSI Standard 61 for drinking water systems. Tanks are manufactured from medium or high-density polyethylene with U.V. inhibitors. They also have a specific gravity rating of 1.7 or greater. You can review the full list of tank certifications here.
Understanding Specific Gravity and Its Impact on Your Tank
Specific gravity is the ratio of a substance’s density compared to the density of a standard reference substance. Water is used as the standard reference when measuring the specific gravity of liquids, and is given a 1.0 rating to compare with.
Liquid fertilizer is denser than water, with most common farm fertilizers ranging between 1.26 and 1.4 specific gravity. This means that most fertilizers have a density and relative weight ranging from 126% to 140% of water.
Prolonged storage in a tank that is not rated for fertilizer can lead to tank malfunctions and drastically reduce the lifespan of your tank. If a failure occurs, it can create costly emergency situations and wasted product. That’s why all of our tanks have a minimum of 1.7 specific gravity. Ensuring that you don’t have to worry about the safety of your farm input costs.
How to find the perfect tank for your needs.
You’ll find everything you need to make an educated decision throughout our website.
Tank drawings, pricing, and dimensions can be found by selecting your desired tank size on our vertical tank product page. Below you’ll find a few of our most popular and best valued tanks our farmers rely on.
Vertical Liquid Storage Tanks
The VST-1575 AG is a 1400 US Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank. 80″ Diameter x 79″ Height. 2″ bulkhead. Approved for agricultural purposes including water, fertilizer, and more.
Vertical Liquid Storage Tanks
The VST-2500 NAT is a 3000 US Gallon WHITE Vertical Liquid Storage Tank. 90″ Diameter x 121″ Height. 3″ bulkhead. Approved for agricultural purposes including water, fertilizer, and more.
Vertical Liquid Storage Tanks
The VT5000-102 is a 5000 US Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank. 102″ Diameter x 156″ Height. 3″ bulkhead. Approved for agricultural purposes including water, fertilizer, and more.
Order Tanks Online, By Phone, or By Email
We’ve done our best to make ordering your tank as fast and easy as possible. Orders can be placed online 24/7 with shipping calculated at checkout. There’s even a custom “request a shipping quote” option for those who are outside our regular delivery area. Additionally, you can call (905) 386-1744 to talk to our team of experts, or email sales@ontarioagra.ca.
Investing in a high-quality liquid storage tank will save you time and money. You can secure your farm input costs by safely storing your fertilizers for longer periods, or by stocking up ahead of price increases. By choosing a strong tank with a high specific gravity rating you will reduce your long-term labour, decrease ongoing maintenance and increase the lifespan of your tank.
