Snyder Industries 250 Gallon ASTM XLPE Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank

Where this tank earns its place

Three things set it apart from a plain water tank: the cross-linked wall, the 1.9 rating and the black colour. Together they suit a bulk tank for a treatment chemical, a brine or a liquid fertilizer that sits outside in full sun, where a translucent tank would grow algae or let the product degrade. At 40 inches across it stands on a pad not much bigger than a pallet, and at 69 inches tall the top is within reach from a step stool for filling and inspection. The trade-off of black is that you cannot read the level through the wall, so plan a sight gauge, a float or a dip stick from the start. Our note on when crosslinking matters for chemistry duty explains how to pick between a cross-linked and a high density wall. Before anything other than water goes in, check it in our chemical compatibility guide, and remember the 140 F limit applies to the liquid as well as the weather.

A full tank puts close to two tons on a 40 inch circle, so the base matters more than people expect. It needs a flat, level, continuous surface with no stones or bolt heads under the floor. Our concrete pad sizing guide for above ground polyethylene tanks covers how to size the slab. Size the volume against your use with the tank sizing calculator and tank sizing guide.

What to check before you buy

1. Fittings. The outlet and lid for this tank are not listed on this page. Tell us the outlet size, position and connection you need, and we will confirm what comes on 5730100N48 before you order.
2. The liquid. Give us the chemical and its strength. The 1.9 rating covers weight, not every chemistry, and the wall material is the second half of the answer.
3. Potable or listed service. If a spec or an inspector calls for a listing, ask us for the written statement for this exact part before you buy.
4. The drawing. The technical drawing for 5730100N48 is linked under Technical Drawing on this page. Use it to plan the pad, the pipe run and the clearance overhead.

Sizes and versions nearby

The non-black XLPE twin, for when you want to see the level: the 250 gallon ASTM XLPE heavy duty tank, 5730100N42. The black version without the XLPE designation: the 250 gallon ASTM black heavy duty tank, 5730100N51. Other 250 gallon heavy duty tanks: the 1008100N42, the 1008100C26 and the black 1008100C34. One step down is the 210 gallon heavy duty tank; one step up is the 275 gallon ASTM XLPE heavy duty tank. Compare diameters and heights on their pages, because the shape changes between part numbers even at the same volume.

Shipping and receiving

The tank ships LTL at freight class 300 from Marked Tree, Arkansas, as a 40 by 40 by 69 inch load weighing 79 lb. Two people can stand it up off a liftgate; no forklift is needed. 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. At the tailgate, check the part number against 5730100N48 on the bill of lading, look over the base and the top for transit damage, and fill it with water the first time to check every fitting before the chemical goes in.