The Norwesco 5000 Gallon Vertical Storage Tank (SKU 40346) is a black polyethylene bulk tank rated to a 1.5 specific gravity, built for high-density liquid storage where a standard 1.0 SG water tank would be under-rated. It stands 152 inches tall on a 102-inch diameter footprint, weighs 986 pounds empty, and ships with no fitting installed and a 16-inch lid for top access. The black pigment blocks light to discourage algae growth, the resin carries an FDA-approved rating, and the shell is good to a maximum service temperature of 120°F / 48°C.
Will it work for your liquid?
This is a Norwesco 5000 gallon vertical black tank for liquid storage. It always holds 5000 gallons — the 1.5 specific-gravity rating means each of those gallons can weigh up to about 12.5 lb instead of the 8.34 lb of water, which is the whole reason to choose it over a lighter-duty 1.0 SG vertical. Full of water it carries roughly 41,700 lb of contents; at the full 1.5 SG density the shell is engineered for up to about 62,550 lb. Confirm your liquid's specific gravity stays at or below 1.5 and that its temperature stays under 120°F (no hot process water) before committing. For anything heavier than 1.5 SG, call 866-418-1777 rather than assuming a higher rating — this tank is already the upgraded-density option. To match gallons and dimensions to your site, use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide, and see the technical drawing on this page for the lid and port layout.
The mistake to avoid
This unit ships with no fitting — there is no outlet or bulkhead installed from the factory. Plan to add your outlet fitting, its gasket or bulkhead, and a gasket for the 16-inch lid before delivery so the tank isn't sitting idle waiting on parts; call 866-418-1777 and we'll spec them to your plumbing. Two more planning notes. First, weight swing: empty this tank is 986 lb, but full of water it is about 41,700 lb — roughly a 40,700 lb delta that drives your pad, rigging, and crane plan. A level, properly designed foundation is not optional at this size — our guide on concrete pad sizing for above-ground polyethylene tanks walks the ACI framework. Second, access: at 152 inches (nearly 13 feet) tall, reaching the 16-inch top lid needs a ladder or platform. If you're commissioning a new install, the hydrostatic test methodology guide covers water-fill acceptance and settlement monitoring, and for rural fire-water reservoir duty the NFPA 22 sizing discipline guide is worth a read.
Freight
This 5000-gallon Norwesco vertical ships LTL from the nearest of our stocking locations across California, Georgia, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Utah, and Washington — routing from the closest one to your ZIP keeps transit and cost down. Freight is quoted live to your ZIP: get your number on the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 and we'll confirm the 1.5 SG rating fits your liquid, size the fittings, and book the truck.
