10 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank

The 10 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank from Norwesco (part N-44844) is a compact, white polyethylene vertical tank built for tight-footprint liquid storage where space is limited. At 26 inches tall on a 12 x 12 inch footprint, it fits on a bench, in a cabinet, on a skid, or in the bed of a truck while still holding a usable 10 gallons. The tank carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, so it is built to handle liquids up to 1.5 times the density of water within its rated capacity.

Will it work for your application?

This is a true vertical storage tank, not a tote or a day tank, and its dimensions are the first thing to check against your space. The shell itself is light enough to handle as a one-person lift when empty, while the tank and contents weigh about 83 lbs full of water, and the polyethylene is rated to carry contents up to 125 lbs at its 1.5 specific gravity limit. That weight headroom is what lets you store something heavier than water in the same 10 gallons without overloading the wall, so you are paying for 1.5 SG capability whether you use it today or switch to a denser liquid later. One thing to plan for: a narrow 12 x 12 inch base under 26 inches of height makes a full tank top-heavy, so secure or strap it if it can be bumped or vibrated. The molded openings are a flat spot prepared for a fitting plus an opening sized for an 8-inch lid, giving you a fill and access point on top and a place to add a bulkhead or threaded fitting where you need it. Exact fitting locations and the lid opening are dimensioned on the technical drawing on this page, so confirm them against your plumbing before you order. If you are not sure 10 gallons is the right volume for your draw-down or supply interval, run the numbers in our Tank Sizing Calculator or read the Tank Sizing Guide.

How it ships

This Norwesco vertical tank ships LTL freight, with your quote pulling from the nearest stocking plant; for most orders that is Sheldon, IA, and Norwesco also molds in Mississippi, so southern ZIPs may originate closer. Freight is quoted live to your ZIP code. Because this is a small vertical tank, freight is the single biggest variable in your freight cost, so get an exact number for your address up front using our Freight Cost Estimator or by calling 866-418-1777.

The mistake to avoid

The most common error on a small tank like this is treating the 1.5 specific gravity rating as a guarantee for any liquid. The rating tells you the tank can structurally carry contents up to 1.5 times the weight of water, but it says nothing about chemical compatibility between your liquid and the polyethylene shell, the lid, or any fitting and gasket you add. The 8-inch lid opening and the molded flat ship bare, so you supply and verify the lid gasket, the bulkhead or threaded fitting, and the gasket material for your specific liquid; polyethylene compatibility does not extend to those add-on seals. Verify your liquid's density against the 125 lb contents limit, and if you are setting this tank on an elevated surface or stand rather than a flat slab, support the full 12 x 12 inch footprint so the loaded weight is carried evenly. For above-grade mounting and pad detailing, our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks through the framework.

Ready to spec it in? Pull a live freight quote to your ZIP with the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 to talk through fittings, lead time, and delivery on this Norwesco vertical storage tank.

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