1500 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank - Natural White (93" x 60"): Complete Buyer's Guide
A 1,500-gallon vertical liquid storage tank from Norwesco in a low, broad profile — 93 inches across and only 60 inches high, seamlessly rotomolded in 1.5-specific-gravity polyethylene for bulk chemical storage under low overhead.
Specifications at a Glance
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Standards & Materials
- ASTM D1998 — Standard Specification for Polyethylene Upright Storage Tanks. Governs wall-thickness and hydrostatic design for vertical rotomolded poly tanks of this class.
- FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 — Olefin polymers. The food-contact regulation the FDA-grade resin in this tank is compounded to meet.
- Specific gravity rating 1.5 — the tank is engineered for liquids up to 1.5× the density of water (water is about 8.34 lb/gal). Confirm your fluid’s SG before storage.
Installation and Setup Guide
This 1,500 spreads its volume sideways — 93 inches wide and just 60 inches tall — so it slips under a low roofline and keeps a heavy load stable and close to the ground. The broad base spreads the weight, but it still calls for an engineered, level pad.
Site Preparation
Set this tank on a firm, level surface built for the load — a concrete slab is the right choice, covering the full 93-inch base and flat to within a quarter inch across the span. A broad tank punishes a slope by driving weight onto one arc of wall, so flatness matters even though the wide footprint helps. Build in containment where the chemical warrants it.
Placement and Connections
Leave three feet of clearance to walk the wide shell and reach the fittings. Plumb the outlet to your pump by the shortest run with chemical-rated flexible couplings, and spec every gasket and valve to the chemistry.
Venting
Size the vent to your fill and draw so the broad top neither sucks down nor bulges, and fit a chemistry-rated relief vent if the contents off-gas.
Maintenance and Long-Term Care
The low broad 1,500 wants the same chemical-tank discipline as any reservoir, with attention to the wide lower wall and the seals.
Quarterly Inspection Checklist
- Shell and base: walk the full 93-inch circumference for bulging, stress whitening, or weeping, hardest on the lower band where hoop stress peaks.
- Seals and outlet: check the fitting, gaskets, and valves for chemical attack, hand-snugging only.
- Foundation and containment: confirm the slab is level across the broad base and any containment is intact.
- Vent: verify the relief vent is open and doing its job.
Cleaning and Chemical Changeover
Switching products starts with a manufacturer-protocol decontamination, capturing and disposing of the rinsate per label and regulation. Perform a triple rinse with a compatible solution and re-verify the incoming chemical against the resin and seals before refilling.
UV and Weather Protection
The reflective white wall keeps contents cooler but transmits some light; the wide wall area makes shade worth considering in strong sun, both for tank life and content stability.
Alternatives and Comparisons
This low 93-by-60 build is the under-the-roof 1,500 — choose it when overhead is the constraint. The tall 64-by-116 version of the same 1,500 gallons does the opposite, saving floor space at the cost of height. A 1,500-gallon cone-bottom drains completely for batch processing on a stand. Step up to a 2,100 for more bulk in a similar broad footprint.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the 1500 Gallon Vertical Liquid Storage Tank - Natural White (93" x 60") last?
With compatible chemistry, a level slab, and use within its 1.5 SG and 120 F limits, expect 15 to 20 years. The broad footprint spreads the load, but foundation flatness and chemical compatibility still decide how long the seamless shell lasts.
What chemicals can I store in this tank?
At 1.5 specific gravity it holds agricultural chemicals, fertilizers, and industrial solutions within that range, with resin compliant to FDA food-grade standards. Not for fuels, solvents, or flammables; oxidizers and some hydrocarbons also attack polyethylene. Confirm chemical, concentration, and seal compatibility before filling.
Does this tank come with a warranty?
Norwesco backs the tank in normal use against manufacturing defects — molding, pinhole, and fitting flaws. The warranty excludes overloading, an inadequate foundation, chemical attack, and impact damage. Keep records for any claim.
Can I install this tank underground?
No. This is an above-ground design whose walls cannot withstand soil pressure; burial invites collapse and voids the warranty. Choose purpose-engineered underground tankage for any buried chemical application.
Buying Considerations
Three checks before ordering: a level engineered slab for the load across the 93-inch base (with containment if the chemistry requires it); a chemical confirmed compatible with the polyethylene and seals at or under 1.5 SG; and a freight plan suited to a wide tank — it ships by flatbed and needs a forklift to set. Give us your site details and we will arrange the delivery.
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