The Norwesco 5000 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank (SKU 42010, white polyethylene) is a 5,000-gallon vertical tank built for straightforward bulk liquid storage. It stands 152" tall on a 102" diameter footprint, weighs 1,135 lb empty, and carries a 1.9 specific gravity rating and FDA-approved resin. This is the "without fitting" configuration, so you spec the outlet and hardware your application actually needs rather than paying for a fitting you won't use.
Will this 5000 gallon vertical tank work for my job?
The tank measures 152" high with a 102" diameter and a 16" lid, and it's rated to a maximum contents temperature of 120 F / 48 C. The 1.9 specific gravity rating is the number that matters most: it's the heaviest liquid the tank walls are engineered to hold. Filled with water (SG 1.0) the contents weigh about 41,700 lb; at the full 1.9 rating the tank is built to carry up to roughly 79,230 lb. Stay at or below 1.9 SG for the liquid you plan to store — if your liquid is heavier than that, this tank is not the right choice and you should call us at 866-418-1777 before ordering so we can point you to a higher-rated shell. Because this ships without a fitting, decide your bulkhead outlet size and location before install so your plumbing and containment line up on the first pour. If you're weighing this against a 2000 gallon vertical or another footprint, the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide help you match capacity to your pad and liquid weight.
Foundation and load — plan the pad first
A full tank is a serious point load. At 41,700 lb of water on a 102" diameter footprint the pad carries roughly 9 psi; at the full 1.9 SG rating (about 79,230 lb) that climbs to roughly 18 psi. Engineer a level, continuously-supported pad rated for the full contents weight of the liquid you're actually storing — not just the water figure — and support the entire base, not the perimeter. A tank set on an uneven or undersized pad concentrates stress on the shell and is the failure most people never see coming.
The mistake to avoid
The most common misstep on a 5000 gallon vertical white tank is treating the "FDA Approved" resin as a potable-water certification. FDA-compliant resin governs the raw material; it is not the same as an NSF/61 potable-water listing, so if you're storing drinking water confirm the certification your jurisdiction requires before you buy. The other trap is specific gravity and temperature: storing a liquid heavier than 1.9 SG, or running contents hotter than 120 F, works the shell beyond its design. Confirm your liquid's specific gravity and service temperature first, then size the tank to it. If you're planning a fire-water reservoir or cold-climate install, the NFPA 22 fire-water reservoir guide covers sizing and freeze-protection discipline for this class of tank.
At 1,135 lb empty and over 12 feet tall, this is an LTL freight shipment. This SKU ships from California, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Washington, so we route from the plant nearest you to keep transit and cost down, and freight is quoted live to your ZIP rather than bundled into the list price. Get a rate now with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm outlet options and lead time before you order.
