The 160 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank from Norwesco is a natural white polyethylene vertical tank measuring 28 in. diameter by 69 in. overall height, built for straightforward liquid storage. At 160 gallons of capacity, it holds roughly 1,334 pounds when filled with water, so the pad or platform underneath it has to carry that full load. The natural white translucent wall lets you read the liquid level from the outside, which is one of the practical reasons buyers pick a Norwesco vertical tank over an opaque drum.
Will it work for your setup?
This is a vertical storage tank, so it stands tall on a small 28 in. footprint rather than spreading out, which matters when floor space is tight. With a 69 in. overall height, confirm it clears your doorway, ceiling, or trailer deck before you order, and use the technical drawing on this page to verify those dimensions and the fitting layout for your install. Plan your stand, ring, or pad for the full 1,334-pound water weight rather than the empty tank weight, since the loaded figure is what governs the structure. If you are weighing this 160-gallon size against a different capacity, run your numbers through the Tank Sizing Calculator and read the Tank Sizing Guide so you land on the right size the first time.
Stepping up in size?
This 160-gallon tank is the entry point in a Norwesco vertical ladder that runs well beyond it. If you are between capacities, it is usually cheaper per gallon to size up once than to buy twice, and the same translucent vertical design carries through the line. See the 500 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank buyer's guide and the 2000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank buyer's guide to compare the next steps up before you commit.
Freight and what to expect
This Norwesco storage tank ships LTL freight from the Fairfield, TX plant, the stocking point listed for this product. Freight on a tank this size is quoted live to your ZIP code rather than baked into the list price, so the number on the page is the tank itself before freight. Get an exact delivery cost in seconds with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we will quote it for you.
The mistake to avoid
The most common misstep on a vertical tank this size is building the base for the empty tank instead of the full load. The figure that actually matters is the 1,334-pound full-water weight, not the empty shipping weight, so set the tank on a flat, fully supported surface sized for that loaded number and you avoid bottom flex and stress cracking. The other thing to settle up front is the liquid itself: this tank is configured for water at specific gravity 1.0, so if you plan to store anything denser than water, call 866-418-1777 to confirm the rated specific gravity before you order rather than assuming it carries the same load. Fitting and outlet details are not published in this listing, so verify the outlet configuration on the technical drawing or by phone before you plumb it in.
Ready to move on this 160 gallon Norwesco vertical storage tank? Pull your freight number through the Freight Cost Estimator, double-check the fit using the technical drawing on this page, or call 866-418-1777 to talk it through with our team. For a deeper look at this size, see the 160 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank buyer's guide.
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