Snyder Industries 6000 Gallon ASTM Black Vertical Storage Tank

6,000 gallons where ground is scarce

A 102 inch footprint holds 6,000 gallons by going up, so this tank suits sites with more height than ground: a rainwater tank tucked against a commercial building, an irrigation reserve at a nursery or greenhouse, a wash water tank inside a fenced yard, or a fire reserve on a small lot. Water and liquid fertilizers up to 1.5 specific gravity are what the wall is built for; for heavier liquids, compare the heavy duty black version of this shell, which we also list. Several Snyder 6,000 gallon tanks carry similar names, so order this one by part number, 7430000N49, and by its 102 inch diameter. The black wall blocks light, which is what keeps algae out of stored water. The site needs three things. Height: 188 inches plus the fill pipe and vent, so look up before you order. A pad: full of water, 50,040 lb bears on a 102 inch circle, so pour it level and in full contact with the base, sized with our concrete pad sizing guide. Anchors: tall, narrow and 1,650 lb empty, it can be pushed over by wind before it is filled, so tie it down the day it is set.

What to check before you buy

1. The volume. Check 6,000 gallons against roof area, daily use or refill time with the tank sizing calculator and the tank sizing guide.
2. The outlet. The manway is the only opening listed. Tell us the pipe size and what the tank feeds, a pump, a hose bib or a drip system, and we will confirm the outlet fitting before anything is drilled. Use a flexible connector to the pipe.
3. The fill. The 18 inch threaded vented manway is 188 inches up. Most owners run the fill pipe up the side and keep the manway for inspection; screen any rainwater inlet.
4. The drawing. Snyder's drawing for this tank is linked under Technical Drawing on this page.

Other 6,000 gallon tanks, and the sizes nearby

Other Snyder tanks at this volume: the 6000 gallon XLPE vertical tank 7140300N40, the 6000 gallon black vertical tank 7000000C37-BLACK and the 6000 gallon black heavy duty vertical tank 7000000C34. Smaller: the 5600 gallon XLPE vertical tank 5250000N40. Larger: the 6200 gallon black heavy duty vertical tank 8220000C34. For a fire reserve, the fire water reservoir design guide covers sizing and freeze protection, and the industrial water reuse tank topology article covers rainwater and grey water.

Shipping and receiving

The tank ships at freight class 300, 102 by 102 by 188 inches and 1,650 lb. With three plants making it, we confirm the ship-from plant for your ZIP when you order. It travels on its side as a long load. The listed price is before freight; the freight cost estimator gives the lane cost to your ZIP, and if it cannot price a tank this size, call us and we will. Lift with straps around the body. At the tailgate, check the part number against 7430000N49 on the bill of lading and look along the wall for damage. Fill it with water first and check the base and outlet after a day.

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.