Norwesco Large Storage tanks

[ps2cho]

I've had my Norwesco 65gal vertical storage tank for about 4 years now, came out today and its seeping out the bottom.
Seems super strange - these Polyethylene tanks are supposed to very durable and chemical resistant (so since its only ever seen DI water, definitely no chemical degradation!). I dont see any water coming out the fitting either. Looks like it must be from a seam in the bottom.

Anybody else who runs a large PE storage tank ever ran into any issues?

 

[JCTReefer]

That is indeed strange. Been using the same 65 gallon tank for about 3 years with no issues.
And then another 125 gallon norwesco for about 10 years with no issues. That’s crazy it’s leaking.

 

[JoshH]

I've had my Norwesco 65gal vertical storage tank for about 4 years now, came out today and its seeping out the bottom.
Seems super strange - these Polyethylene tanks are supposed to very durable and chemical resistant (so since its only ever seen DI water, definitely no chemical degradation!). I dont see any water coming out the fitting either. Looks like it must be from a seam in the bottom.

Anybody else who runs a large PE storage tank ever ran into any issues?

Could it be some form of condensation?

 

[Billldg]

I just purchase 2 100 gal tanks for my mixing station build. It could just be a issue with that single tank that could have happened years ago, maybe in production or shipping and such, who knows.

 

[ps2cho]

Could it be some form of condensation?

No it’s dripped down the side of the stand. Definitely not that.

half the water is drained and it’s clearing up, must be all the weight filled up. Going to do do a big water change in the tank as it’s needed anyway then drain the remaining 30g left and remove it to take a close look at the seams

 

[JoshH]

No it’s dripped down the side of the stand. Definitely not that.

half the water is drained and it’s clearing up, must be all the weight filled up. Going to do do a big water change in the tank as it’s needed anyway then drain the remaining 30g left and remove it to take a close look at the seams

Interesting... Could be a poorly molded seam but my thoughts are why hasn't it just outright failed and spilt if that's the case. Definitely curious on what you find when you drain it.