The Enduraplas 5200 Gallon Black Vertical Water Storage Tank (SKU TLV05200B) is a high-volume polyethylene vertical tank built for bulk water storage where you need real capacity in a compact 100-inch footprint. At 164 inches tall on a 100 x 100 inch base, this Enduraplas water storage tank holds 5,200 gallons and is rated to a 1.1 specific gravity, giving you margin above plain water for slightly denser stored liquids. The black exterior blocks light to discourage algae growth, which is why black vertical tanks are a common pick for outdoor, long-dwell-time water storage.
Will it work for your site?
Run the numbers before you pour a pad. Filled with water, this tank carries 43,368 pounds; at its maximum rated contents weight it reaches 47,705 pounds over that 100 x 100 inch footprint. That load drives your foundation design - this is a true above-ground bulk storage tank, not a small utility drum, so the base has to carry tens of thousands of pounds without settling. The tank stands 164 inches - roughly 13 feet 8 inches - tall, so plan your overhead clearance, fill-line height, and ladder or level-gauge access around that, and account for wind loading on the empty shell before it is filled. Use the Tank Sizing Calculator and the Tank Sizing Guide to confirm 5,200 gallons fits your draw-down and refill cycle, and review Concrete Pad Sizing for Above-Ground Polyethylene Tanks for the ACI 360R-10 framework that applies to a vertical tank of this weight class.
Fittings and plumbing
Confirm the fitting sizes, outlet locations, and gasket material against the technical drawing on this page before you order any plumbing, and call 866-418-1777 for the full fitting schedule on this model. Matching your bulkhead fitting size and gasket to what the tank actually ships with is what keeps the connections leak-free, so settle that detail up front rather than at install. The 1.1 specific gravity rating covers water and liquids up to about 1.1 specific gravity; confirm your stored liquid's specific gravity before relying on it, and do not assume this rating covers chemical service without verifying compatibility for your specific liquid.
Common uses and a mistake to avoid
This is a workhorse for rural fire-water reserves, agricultural and irrigation supply, and industrial process and reuse water. If you are sizing a private fire-protection reservoir, read Fire-Water Reservoir Tank Design for Rural and Remote Sites for NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection; for grey-water, rainwater, and HVAC condensate aggregation, see Industrial Water Reuse Tank Topology. The mistake to avoid: skipping acceptance testing on a tank this size. Once it is set, follow the Hydrostatic Test Methodology for New-Install Tank Acceptance - fill in stages, monitor the pad for settlement, and check every fitting for leaks before you put the tank into service.
Freight and ordering
This 5,200-gallon vertical storage tank ships LTL freight from the Enduraplas plant in Converse, TX, with freight quoted live to your ZIP code - never bundled into the listed price. Get your freight quote with the Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to confirm capacity, lead time, and the best route for an oversized tank to your site. Ready to order this vertical water storage tank? Use the estimator above for freight, then add it to your cart.
