The Norwesco 160 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank in natural white is a polyethylene vertical tank measuring 28 inches in diameter by 69 inches tall, holding 160 gallons. It carries a 1.5 specific gravity rating, meaning the wall is rated for liquids up to one and a half times the weight of water. As a straightforward Norwesco vertical storage tank, it is a practical pick for water and general-purpose liquid storage where a small footprint and upright profile matter.
Will it work for your job?
The numbers do the talking here. Filled with water, this tank carries roughly 1,334 pounds; at its full 1.5 SG rating, plan for up to about 2,002 pounds of contents. That load rests on a compact 28-inch-diameter footprint, so your pad or stand needs to be rated for a fully loaded tank and dead level before you fill. The tank comes with an 8-inch threaded lid for fill access and a molded flat for adding a bulkhead fitting. The flat is a blank landing area, so no outlet is pre-installed; you add the bulkhead and gasket where you need the draw. For matching tank volume to your draw rate and refill schedule across other sizes, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide walk you through it. Check the technical drawing on this page for exact fitting and lid locations before you plumb anything.
Getting it to you
This is a large-format tank, so it ships LTL freight rather than parcel. Norwesco molds it at both Sheldon, Iowa and Lancaster, Ohio, and it ships from whichever plant is closest to you, which keeps transit short whether you are in the Midwest or the eastern half of the country. Freight is quoted live to your ZIP and is not bundled into the list price, so you see the real cost for your exact address. Run your ZIP through the Freight Cost Estimator for a number, or call us at 866-418-1777 and we will quote it by phone.
One thing to get right
A common mistake is reading the 1.5 specific gravity rating as a green light to store anything heavy or reactive. The 1.5 SG figure is only the maximum density the polyethylene wall is rated for; it is not approval for a specific chemical. For water and similar light liquids you are comfortably within spec. The catch on this tank is the hardware you add yourself: because you install your own bulkhead fitting and gasket at the molded flat, the gasket and seal material is the real compatibility gate for anything beyond water, not just the PE wall. Before you put anything denser or reactive in it, confirm the contents stay under the 1.5 SG limit and match both the fitting and gasket materials to the liquid.
Ready to move? Get a freight number through the Freight Cost Estimator or call 866-418-1777 for a live LTL quote from the closest Norwesco plant. For a deeper walkthrough of this size, see our 160 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank buyer's guide.
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