WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank
For a household that wants a ready-to-use 55-gallon emergency tank with a spigot, at a premium over a bare drum.
Amazon $319.99$319.99
The WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank rates 3.6 among 50 gallons and up water storage tanks; the Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank rates 2.1 among 25 to 49 gallons ones. The Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank costs $30 less ($289.99 vs $319.99).
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Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank
For a 45-gallon flat-bottom utility tank with a 1 in. drain, at a fair price per gallon.
Amazon $289.99$289.99
Scores side by side
These two sit in different size classes (50 gallons and up and 25 to 49 gallons), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own size peers. How we rank explains each factor.
| Factor weight | WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank | Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3.6/5 | 2.1/5 |
| Value 40% | 40 $5.82 per gallon ($319.99, 55 gal) | 35 $6.44 per gallon ($289.99, 45 gal) |
| Potable claims 25% | 100 NSF certified, food-grade, BPA free | 0 no NSF, food-grade or BPA-free claim published, scored as none |
| Features 20% | 100 spigot included, stackable, UV resistant | 20 1 in. outlet fitting |
| Warranty 15% | 0 1-year warranty | 0 warranty not published, scored as none |
Specifications
| WaterPrepared 55 Gallon Stackable Tank | Norwesco 45 Gallon Flat Bottom Utility Tank | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | ||
| Total capacity | 55 gal | 45 gal |
| Containers | 1 tank | 1 tank |
| Size (each) | 22 x 28 x 30 in | 38 x 18 x 22 in |
| Water safety | ||
| Material | HDPE | Polyethylene |
| NSF certified | Yes | - |
| Food grade | Yes | - |
| BPA free | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Spigot or outlet | Included | 1 in. outlet |
| Stackable | Yes | No |
| UV resistant | Yes | - |
| Made in USA | Yes | - |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 1 year | - |