Self-Supporting Frameless Portable Water Tanks
Husky® Self-Supporting Water Tanks, also called onion tanks or pumpkin tanks, are the perfect solution when storage and manpower are a concern. One man set-up frees up personnel, and because these tanks are frameless, there is no assembly required and they are easy to transport and store. They are also designed to work better on slopes than any other open top tank on the market. Husky® offers both low and high side models.
Husky® Onion Tanks are also ideal for use in forest fire operations. The high side models are used for bucket dipping and snorkeling operations. The US Forest Service has trusted Husky® Portable Containment water tanks for over ten years.
Most common sizes of our low side, self-supporting frameless water tanks can be quickly deployed and filled by one person. Husky® Pumpkin Tanks may also be utilized as a dump tank in water shuttle operations. The heavy-duty foam collar will rise as the water level increases.
Husky® Self-Supporting Water Tanks include our exclusive "Easy Lift Handles" (US Patent No. 8,746,478 and US Patent 10,518,967 ) making Husky® the easiest to handle water tanks on the market.
Features
Specs
Options
Accessories
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Features
- Easy setup. No assembly! Just unfold & go!
- No framework means less weight with the same capacity and allows for easier storage
- Self-rising sidewalls
- Great for oil spill clean up, chemical or fuel storage, potable or wastewater storage
- Chemical & fuel resistant materials. Potable NSF 61 approved materials.
- The ultimate portable firefighting tank
- EXLON® or Vinyl Liners
- Easy Lift Handles
- Unique Floatation Collar
Lifetime Warranty on all Welds and Welded Seams
Husky® Portable Containment was the first portable tank company in the fire equipment industry to offer a lifetime warranty on all welds and welded seams on Husky® firefighting products.
Quality is not just a word at Husky®, it is the foundation on which we build our business. We want you to know that when you buy a Husky® Portable Tank, you are purchasing a product that is built to last a lifetime. Husky® will repair or replace any tank if a seam or weld comes apart or breaks. You can feel secure and safe with your portable tanks. Put a Husky® on your team today!
Read the Husky® full product warranty for more information.
Specs
- 250 - 20,000 Gallons. Custom sizes available!
- Optional Air collar (comes with tire valve, pressure relief valve, & boat check valve)
- All air collar tanks come with an emergency field repair kit
- Low side models are 33" tall when filled
- High side models range from 40" to 96" when filled
- Heavy-duty, self-rising foam collar is standard
- Durable EXLON® material is available
- Durable 30 oz. floor is standard
- 2 1/2" NST female flange is standard
- 1 1/2" - 6" male or female flanges available
- Camlock and Storz adapters available (2 1/2" - 6")
- Ground Covers and Top Covers are available
- Available in XR-5, XR-5B, XR-3PW, all Urethanes, PVCs & PVC/Urethane blends, EXLON®
- A storage bag is included
Liner Material Options & Colors
- Vinyls: 22 oz., 22 oz. sides with our exclusive 28 oz. floor, and 30 oz. Colors Available:
22 oz.: Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, Green, White, Black, and Lime Green
30 oz.: Red, Yellow, Blue, Orange, and Black - EXLON: 22 oz.: Red and Yellow
Standard Dimensions (Low-Side Tanks)
| Capacity Gal. (Liters) | Base Diameter Std./Meters | Top Diameter Std./Meters | Height (Filled) Std./Meters | Weight lbs./kg | Folded Dimensions (Approx.) Std./Meters |
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| 250 (946) | 5'10" / 1.8 | 3'7" / 1.1 | 28" / .7 | 27 / 123 | 22" x 22" x 16" / .6 x .6 x .4 |
| 500 (1893) | 7'0" / 2.2 | 4'10" / 1.5 | 33" / .8 | 39 / 17.7 | 25" x 25" x 18" / .7 x .7 x .5 |
| 1000 (3785) | 9'5" / 2.9 | 6'11" / 2.1 | 33" / .8 | 54 / 24.5 | 25" x 25" x 22" / .7 x .7 x .6 |
| 1500 (5678) | 11'8" / 3.6 | 8'8" / 2.7 | 33" / .8 | 67 / 30.4 | 28" x 28" x 22" / .8 x .8 x .6 |
| 2000 (7570) | 13'0" / 4.0 | 10'0" / 3.1 | 33" / .8 | 75 / 34 | 30" x 30" x 22" / .8 x .8 x .6 |
| 2500 (9463) | 14'4" / 4.4 | 11'2" / 3.4 | 33" / .8 | 84 / 38 | 34" x 34" x 22" / .9 x .9 x .6 |
| 3000 (11355) | 15'8" / 4.8 | 12'3" / 3.7 | 33" / .8 | 99 / 45 | 34" x 34" x 24" / .9 x .9 x .7 |
| 3500 (13248) | 17'0" / 5.2 | 13'2" / 4.0 | 33" / .8 | 105 / 47.6 | 36" x 36" x 24" / .9 x .9 x .7 |
| 4000 (15140) | 18'0" / 5.5 | 14'2" / 4.3 | 33" / .8 | 114 / 51.7 | 38" x 38" x 24" / 1 x 1 x .7 |
| 5000 (18925) | 19'8" / 6.0 | 15'10" / 4.8 | 33" / .8 | 125 / 56.7 | 38" x 38" x 28" / 1 x 1 x .7 |
| 6000 (22710) | 21'6" / 6.6 | 17'8" / 5.4 | 33" / .8 | 143 / 64.9 | 38" x 38" x 32" / 1 x 1 x .8 |
| 10000 (37850) | 26'9" / 8.2 | 22'11" / 7.0 | 33" / .8 | 200 / 90.1 | 42" x 42" x 36" / 1.1 x 1.1 x .9 |
Standard Dimensions (High-Side Tanks)
| Capacity Gal. (Liters) | Base Diameter Std./Meters | Top Diameter Std./Meters | Height (Filled) Std./Meters | Weight lbs./kg | Folded Dimensions (Approx.) Std./Meters |
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| 500 (1893) | 6'9" / 2.1 | 4'0" / 1.2 | 40" / 1.0 | 39 / 17.7 | 25" x 25" x 18" / .6 x .6 x .4 |
| 1000 (3785) | 8'6" / 2.6 | 5'6" / 1.7 | 44" / 1.1 | 54 / 24.5 | 25" x 25" x 22" / .7 x .7 x .5 |
| 1200 (4542) | 9'8" / 3.0 | 5'10" / 1.8 | 44" / 1.1 | 59 / 26.8 | 26" x 26" x 22" / .7 x .7 x .6 |
| 1600 (6056) | 10'8" / 3.3 | 6'10" / 2.1 | 44" / 1.1 | 67 / 30.4 | 28" x 28" x 22" / .8 x .8 x .6 |
| 1800 (6313) | 11'0" / 3.4 | 7'3" / 2.2 | 46" / 1.2 | 72 / 32.7 | 30" x 30" x 22" / .8 x .8 x .6 |
| 2000 (7570) | 11'9" / 3.6 | 7'9" / 2.4 | 48" / 1.2 | 75 / 34 | 30" x 30" x 22" / .8 x .8 x .6 |
| 2500 (9463) | 12'8" / 3.9 | 8'6" / 2.6 | 48" / 1.2 | 84 / 38 | 34" x 34" x 22" / .9 x .9 x .6 |
| 3000 (11355) | 14'2" / 4.3 | 9'2" / 2.8 | 48" / 1.2 | 99 / 45 | 34" x 34" x 24" / .9 x .9 x .7 |
| 4000 (15140) | 16'2" / 4.9 | 11'0" / 3.4 | 48" / 1.2 | 114 / 51.7 | 38" x 38" x 24" / 1 x 1 x .7 |
| 5000 (18925) | 16'2" / 4.9 | 10'6" / 3.2 | 60" / 1.5 | 125 / 56.7 | 38" x 38" x 28" / 1 x 1 x .7 |
| 6000 (22710) | 17'4" / 5.3 | 11'8" / 3.6 | 60" / 1.5 | 172 / 78 | 38" x 38" x 32" / 1 x 1 x .8 |
| 8000 (30280) | 18'0" / 5.5 | 12'0" / 3.7 | 70" / 1.8 | 230 / 104 | 40" x 40" x 34" / 1 x 1 x .9 |
| 10000 (37850) | 20'6"/6.3 | 13'6"/4.1 | 72"/1.8 | 299 / 135 | 42" x 42" x 36" / 1.1 x 1.1 x .9 |
| 14000 (52990) | 23'9"/7.3 | 16'9"/4.9 | 72"/1.8 | 368 / 167 | 44" x 44" x 40" / 1.1 x 1.1 x 1 |
| 20000 (75700) | 27'9"/8.8 | 20'9"/5.8 | 72"/1.8 | 499 / 226 | 48" x 48" x 48" / 1.2 x 1.2 x 1.2 |
Options
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Easy Lift Handles
Here at Husky® Portable Containment, we work hard — and we know you do, too. Husky® Easy Lift Handles* (US Patent No. 8,746,478 and US Patent 10,518,967 ) are part of our patented liquid storage tank and are designed to make your job easier. With the heavy-duty handles attached to the floor of our folding tanks, tank tear-down not only takes less effort but also saves valuable time and manpower.
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Reflective Edge Liner®
The Reflective Edge® is an innovative optional addition to your tank that dramatically improves its nighttime visibility. Adding this option increases the safety and longevity of your Folding Frame Tank.
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Valves & Fittings
Husky® has a wide array of fittings to offer for your portable tanks, bladder tanks, etc. Husky® uses only the highest quality fittings available, from Banjo polypropylene fittings, top of the line brass and stainless steel ball valves, to the exclusive line of 6061-T6 aluminum fittings. Husky® Firefighting Couplings and Flanges are machined from aircraft quality aluminum and can be ordered with virtually any thread specification. There is also have a complete line of NSF 61 approved fittings for drinking water and food-grade products. Husky® has fittings for any requirement, whether it's gray water, black water, potable water, all fuels, or chemicals.
Material
Polypropylene, Schedule 80 PVC, PVC, 6061-T6 Aluminum, Brass, Stainless Steel, Urethane
Type
Rigid female threaded flanges, rigid male threaded flanges, female threaded swivel couplings with flange, bulkhead fittings, RF weld on flanges and fill ports, large access plates with nipple or coupler, camlock fittings, Storz fittings, Bauer fittings, ball valves, gate valves, aluminum and PVC vents, pressure relief valves, flame arrestors, garden hose valves, and fittings. Special order fittings are available.
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Husky®-Tough Liners
EXLON®
Husky® Portable Containment is proud to introduce the new EXLON® folding frame tank liner material, which has been designed to replace DuPont's discontinued Hypalon liner material. EXLON® was designed with UV resistance, heat resistance, abrasion, puncture resistance, and excellent cold cracking qualities in mind allowing Husky® to offer the best folding tank liner material on the market. EXLON® has incredible strength as well; it can be used in tanks up to 10,000-gallon capacity. EXLON® comes with a ten-year warranty against UV and weather elements.
Vinyl
Vinyl Self Supporting water tanks come standard with a durable 30 oz. floor. In addition to standard vinyl, they are also available in NSF 61 approved 30 oz. potable material and in chemical and fuel resistant materials that are great for oil spill clean-up or petroleum storage.
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Customize Product
Husky® Portable Containment continually strives to meet our customers' needs. If you have a custom product request we are here to meet your challenge and can design and build what you may require. We don't limit ourselves to "standard" products. With our vast associations in the manufacturing industry, we can locate any type of material, fitting, valve, etc. required for your order. Custom orders generally have a quick turnaround and we can expedite your order if it is required.
Accessories
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Strainers
Husky® Portable Containment Strainers are durable and strong yet lightweight, so they are easy to handle. Husky® Strainers will meet or exceed flow rates of any other strainers on the market and we stand behind Husky® Strainers with a three-year warranty, so you can be assured you are buying a quality product that will last. Husky® offers two types of strainers — floating strainers and low-level strainers, so there is a Husky® brand strainer for virtually any application.
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Hard Suction Hose Stands
Husky® Portable Containment offers Hard Suction Hose Stands for use with Husky® Self Supporting Tanks. This stand allows you to place your suction hose in the “saddle” of the stand to eliminate any collapsing of the side of the tank. Husky® Hose Stands are fully adjustable.
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Drain Connectors
Husky® Drain Connectors attach two or more Folding Frame Tanks together using durable, aircraft-quality aluminum.
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Quick Fix Field Repair Kits
Husky® “Quick Fix” Field Repair Kits are designed for emergency field repairs and can immediately repair small holes, rips, or tears in vinyl or EXLON®. There is no gluing necessary—just peel and stick to the damaged area and keep your tank in the game.
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Standard Field Repair Kits
Husky® “Standard” Field Repair Kits are the best solution to repair holes, rips, or tears in vinyl or EXLON®. Each kit comes complete with PVC cement, one pair of scissors, approximately 9 sq ft of PVC material, a seam roller, instructions, and a carrying pouch.
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Ground Tarp
Husky® Ground Tarps go underneath your tank so that you can use your tank on all types of terrain.
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Top Covers
Husky® Top Covers have a 6” drop around the perimeter of the tank and are supplied with tie-down straps to protect the liquid stored in your tank.
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Drain Tube Clamps
Husky® Drain Clamps work in unison with Husky® Drain Connectors. They are designed for clamping the 10” drain in your Folding Frame Tank liner to shut off the supply of water from one tank to the other.
Downloads
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SELF-SUPPORTING TANK INSTRUCTIONS (DOC)
Learn more about setting up, draining, and storing your Husky® Self-Supporting Tank.
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Bulkhead Fitting Installation Instructions (PDF)
Learn how to install a standard bulkhead fitting for a Husky® tank.
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Flange Kit Instructions (DOCX)
Download instructions to install a flange on your new Husky® tank.
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Husky Firefighting Brochure 2021 (PDF)
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"We purchased Husky Portable Onion Tanks to help us implement a whole new approach to naturally improving lakes and ponds. The tanks have performed way beyond our expectations. They are easy to set up, easy to work with, and very durable. Husky has made it possible for us to easily and effectively implement a new program for our customers."
- John Tucci
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