![]() All of this set up was based on following a tutorial online by Stock Tank Pools. I started with a simple 8’-0” stock tank (from Tractor Supply) and drilled a few holes in it to set that up with an above ground pool pump (by Intex). But, as winter approached, I rigged the tank up with a lid and propane fired tankless water heater (see image 07 in gallery above) and have been using it as a hot tub! I’m very happy with how the project turned out and have enjoyed the process along the way.Īn aside - big shout out to my best good buddy Zachary Coco for his help on the next few steps: digging the pad for the tank’s final location and building the deck. So you’ll just sit back and relax and wait for the water to heat.Initially the idea was only for a cool spot to beat the heat during the rough Louisiana summers. If you heater is connected to electricity safely, it will automatically turn on when your pump flow water through it. Turn your pump on to make sure there aren’t any leaks and everything is flowing smoothly. If you have the 1000 GPH pump, you will connect the hose to the extra piece from step 3 and then attach the heater to the plunger valve and the extra piece now attached to the hose. If you have a 1500 or 2500 GPH pump, you will completely remove the hose and replace it with the new heater section. Disconnect the hose from the lower outlet plunger valve. Turn your plunger valves to the locked position. Once everything has cured for the correct times, it’s time to attach the heater section to the pool pump. The PVC pieces will fit right into the pieces attached to the pump. Attach your PVC to the heater with PVC cement. It’s a tight fit, but I used Marine weld again to secure them to each other. I then fit the Type B Adapter into the Swimline adapter. This took some finagling but some wire cutters did the job best. I then took Type B Hose Adapter and cut off the lip on the smaller end. ![]() I took a Swimline Adapter, cut off the section with the threads with a mitre saw, then sanded the edges. ( Skip this step for 1500 or 2500 GPH pumps.) Create the extra piece for the pump hose to connect to. I followed the instructions and then put the material on the outside of the adapter and the inside of the PVC pipe and let the pieces cure. I ended up using JB Weld Marine Weld on that side. I originally used sealant on to seal these two pieces, but the water pressure was too high on one side. Attach the Type A Hose Adapters to the PVC. I used a mitre saw and my pieces are 10” each. Type B Hose Adapter (comes in a set, but only need 1) I will note how to alter for the 1500 GPH Pump or 2500 GPH Pump. Please note that these are instructions for using the 1000 GPH pump. Okay, so you probably want to know how I connected this part to our pump, and I will do my best to explain. This one is a great option as it heats more water faster than other ones and it is specifically made for being outdoors! If you don’t want to deal with electric (besides your pump, of course) you can always opt for a gas tankless water heater. You definitely don’t want to have to heat your water from something like 52 degrees every time you want to use it. This means that this stock tank koozie/jacket situation actually works and is crucial for being able to keep your hot tub water warm. We turned our heater off one evening and the water was at 102 degrees. We plan on making an insulated cover, but for now we are draping a tarp over it and it’s working just fine! ![]() However, you definitely need to do something if you actually want to use your stock tank as a hot tub. You don’t have to go this route- there are many ways that you could insulate your stock tank pool. To do that we used reflectix, a very thick wool rug pad, and flannel fabric. We decided we needed to make a koozie or jacket of sorts for our stock tank. It’s going to let that heat out almost as fast as it comes in. ![]() Let me tell you, the metal on a stock tank pool is not going to keep the heat inside your pool.
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