A 10500 gallon black vertical tank for water, rainwater and irrigation storage
The Norwesco 10500 gallon black vertical storage tank, part number 47638B, is a rotomolded polyethylene tank 130 inches in diameter and 202 inches tall, weighing 2150 lb empty. It is the standard duty tank, rated for liquids up to 1.5 specific gravity: water, most liquid fertilizers and many common chemicals. Full of water it holds 87570 lb. The outlet is a 3 inch polypropylene female NPT bulkhead fitting with a 2 inch reducer, and the top opening is a 16 inch threaded vented manway. The resin is FDA compliant per Norwesco, Norwesco lists its water tanks under NSF/ANSI 61 (the listing names no models), the service limit is 120 F, and the warranty is 3 years. Black keeps sunlight out of stored water, which is what keeps algae out of a tank that sits outside.
Is this the right size for the job? Add it to your cart at the top of this page, get LTL freight to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777. The listed price is before freight.
Water storage on a smaller footprint
At 130 inches across, this tank takes less pad than the wider Norwesco tanks of similar volume and makes it up in height at 202 inches. That suits a site where ground is tight but the sky is open: a pump house yard, an irrigation header, a roof catchment on a shop or barn. For rainwater, the first flush diverter sizing note covers what goes between the downspout and the tank. For a fire reserve beyond the hydrants, the remote site fire water reservoir guide explains how the volume and the draft connection are set. A reuse system puts a tank this size at the aggregation point; see the reuse storage train article. The slab carries 87570 lb on a 130 inch circle, so read our slab guidance for above-ground polyethylene tanks before pouring. Check the volume with the sizing calculator and the sizing guide.
Openings and fittings
- Outlet. A 3 inch polypropylene female NPT bulkhead fitting low in the side wall with a 2 inch reducer fitted. Pull the reducer for a 3 inch pump suction or leave it in for a 2 inch valve. Support the valve and the first length of pipe so the tank wall carries liquid, not hardware.
- Manway. A 16 inch threaded vented manway on top. It takes a fill line and a float and gives a hand and a brush access for cleaning; it is smaller than the manway on some sibling tanks, so if you need to climb in, say so and we will point you to the right version. Keep the vent open.
- Heavier liquids. This is the 1.5 tank. Fertilizer and chemicals heavier than 1.5 times water go in the heavy duty version linked below.
- Clearance. 202 inches tall, plus the manway lid and the lifting gear.
- Drawing. Norwesco's drawing for 47638B, linked under Technical Drawing on this page, gives the outlet height and the manway position.
Other versions of this tank, and sizes nearby
Same tank in white, for reading the level through the wall: 10500 gallon white vertical tank, 47638. The heavy duty 1.9 version for fertilizer and heavier chemicals comes in blue, 47640 and black, 47929. Sizes either side: the 10000 gallon black heavy duty tank, 43130B and the 11000 gallon black heavy duty tank, 44011B. The swatches above the price switch between the versions of this tank.
Shipping and receiving
The tank ships LTL at freight class 300 from Norwesco's Albertville, Alabama plant, 130 by 130 by 202 inches and 2150 lb, on a flatbed. Have a crane or a telehandler at the site and a clear route to the pad. The listed price is before freight; the freight cost estimator gives the lane cost to your ZIP. At the site, check the part number against 47638B on the bill of lading, look over the wall and the outlet before signing, and fill it with water the first time.
Questions before you order? Call 866-418-1777.
Freight and documents
Ships from: Albertville, AL. LTL freight is quoted to your ZIP with the freight cost estimator or by phone at 866-418-1777. The listed price is before freight.
Technical drawing (PDF) for Norwesco 47638B.
See this tank
Interactive 3D model with live fill. This tank has an interactive 3D model built to its manufacturer dimensions. Rotate it, and set a fill level to see how much liquid it holds at any height. Open the 3D view on the product photo above. Download the 3D model (GLB).
Ready to order?
Add it to your cart at the top of this page, get LTL freight to your ZIP, or call 866-418-1777. The listed price is before freight.
