The Snyder Industries 8000 Gallon ASTM Black Heavy Duty Vertical Storage Tank is a full-size bulk water reservoir molded from high-density linear polyethylene, standing 186 inches tall on a 120 x 120 inch footprint. It holds 8,000 gallons and carries a specific-gravity rating up to 1.9, which makes it a workhorse for rural fire-water reserves, irrigation supply, and industrial process and reuse storage. The black resin is UV-stabilized and blocks light through the wall, keeping algae from taking hold in a stored-water reservoir that may sit full for long stretches.
Will this vertical storage tank work for your site?
Filled with plain water, this vertical tank carries roughly 66,720 pounds of contents, and its 1.9 specific-gravity rating allows a maximum rated contents weight of about 126,768 pounds for denser liquids. That load has to land on properly engineered ground. Size and pour your slab for the full loaded weight and the 120 x 120 inch footprint before the tank arrives, and confirm your capacity math against the Tank Sizing Calculator and Tank Sizing Guide. For a poured base, our concrete pad sizing guide walks through the ACI 360R-10 framework for above-ground polyethylene tanks.
Fittings and access
Per the technical drawing on this page, this Snyder vertical tank is configured with a flange outlet, an 18-inch PE threaded and vented top fitting, and a manway with 15-inch access for interior inspection and cleaning. Reference the drawing for exact fitting elevations and orientation, and call 866-418-1777 if you need to confirm placement against your plumbing before you order.
Sizing for fire and reuse service
An 8,000-gallon black vertical is a common reservoir size for private fire protection and quality-banded reuse trains. If this tank is feeding a rural fire system, our fire-water reservoir design guide covers NFPA 22 sizing discipline and cold-climate freeze protection. For grey-water, rainwater, and HVAC condensate aggregation, see our industrial water reuse topology guide.
This tank ships LTL freight from the Snyder plant in Chowchilla, California, quoted live to your ZIP. At 186 inches tall and roughly 66,720 pounds when full of water, it needs a crane or heavy forklift and a clear offload path, so plan your equipment before delivery day. Get a freight number in seconds with our Freight Cost Estimator, or call 866-418-1777 to arrange offload for a tank this size.
