Stock Tank Pool DIY

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  • Опубликовано: 5 авг 2020
  • In this video I’ll show you how I turned this livestock tank into a pool. This is a fairly simple project that can be completed by one person half a day. I was able to source everything except the pump and plunger valves in local stores and I encourage you to ALWAYS support local businesses before shopping online or at big box stores when ever possible. If you are unable to find any of the items locally I have linked an online source for same or similar below.
    SAFETY WARNING:
    Pool pumps can create dangerous suction hazards. To avoid the danger I set the pump timer to only run at night when nobody is in the pool. It’s important to always follow manufacturers instructions for pool pump safety.
    Online Source for Pool Components:
    www.amazon.com/shop/urbanfarm...
    Materials List (See above for online shopping)
    Livestock Tank 8'x2' - available at most farm supply stores for $400-$500
    •Filter Pump - amzn.to/48Eds3D available at pool supply store or online. $100-500
    •Inlet and outlet fittings- amzn.to/3zbnmwL
    Optional Vacuum Manifold/ with Hose and Nozzle - Available at most hardware stores $40-$60
    As an Amazon Associate I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases.
    Pool Water Maintenance:
    Currently we are using a chlorine float but are exploring some environmentaly friendly options and will update once we discover a better option.
    Pool Safety With Children:
    Pool Dangers and Drowning Prevention―When It’s Not Swimming Time - HealthyChildren.org
    Stock Tank FAQs
    Q. Did you paint the inside of your stock tank?
    A. Yes! after two years of using the stock tank pool it still had no signs of rust, but after extensively researching the experience of others it seems inevitable that the tanks will all eventually begin to rust, so I wanted to get ahead of that issue before it begins. I use a product called Pond Shield which is linked on the materials list link. I used the product exactly as it was recommended by the manufacturer and it was quite a project, but the result was a very attractiveand durable finish that was nothing short of perfection… for the first year. Then it began to peel, almost completely in every section. I removed it all, primed the tank, and installed a pond liner which is wirki g perfectlya d seems to be the best solution (linked above)
    The pond liner was easy to install, looks good and is working perfectly so far.
    Do NOT paint the inside of your tank! Wait to see if it rusts, then prome it and use a liner if necessary.
    Q.Where can I find a tank?
    A. We were on a waitlist for months and kept being told we would get one any day but it never came. Then my wife happened to be at Tractor Supply as one was being delivered so she bought it because she was at the right place at the right time. Just luck. Everyone is out because they are in extremely high demand and shipping/manufacturing is delayed. Keep trying. I wish you luck!
    Q. Does the metal or metal rim get hot?
    A. Not really. As long as the pool is full the cold water keeps the metal cool through conducive cooling.
    Q. My vacuum hose is not working, how can I make it work?
    A. This component can be tricky. I set mine up as shown in the video and it does function as shown, but the vacuum effect is not extremely strong, so small things can reduce or eliminate that vacuum affect. There are a few ways to increase the vacuums strength:
    1. Shorten the vacuum hose length. The longer the hose, the less vacuum you'll get.
    2. Increase the size of the 1/4 turn valve to the vacuum. different valves have different internal diameters. If yours has a 1/4" opening it should be swapped for one with a 1/2" - 3/4" opening for optimal suction.
    3. Partially covering the pump strainer when vacuuming. Reducing the intake flow at the strainer will increase suction at the hose. Be sure to only do this for short amounts of time (less than a minute is what I do) and never completely cover the intake strainer. If the flow is too restricted it will cause an affect called pump cavitation which results when there is more water being pumped out than in. Cavitation will cause an audible change in the pump when it's happening and can damage a pump if it happens too often or for too long.
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  • @combustionguy
    @combustionguy 3 года назад +185

    That 1-2x4 blew the budget for this project.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +40

      I know right! 😂 thank goodness I did this while lumber prices were reasonable

    • @combustionguy
      @combustionguy 3 года назад +13

      @@urbanfarmstead yes thank goodness 😂
      You did an incredible job though. Keep it up.

    • @SATX_
      @SATX_ 2 года назад +3

      💀💀💀💀

  • @michaelwilson5387
    @michaelwilson5387 3 года назад +8

    I love farmers bc u guys feed us! Thank all of u for your love farmers!

  • @nmelkhunter1
    @nmelkhunter1 3 года назад +31

    We use to swim in a water storage tank on my uncle’s ranch that was fed by a windmill. The tank supplied water to a stock tank that was about twice as big as your tank. The cows and horses would sometimes peak over the top of the storage tank when they would hear us swimming. We use to think it was great fun except the hard water would make our hair look pretty funny. Thanks for the trip down memory lane.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Awesome! Thanks for sharing

    • @Steveanders0n
      @Steveanders0n 3 года назад +1

      Me too

    • @zanedavid1
      @zanedavid1 2 года назад +1

      me and my brother just hung out in the stock tank, holding tank
      was to high up. The horses didn´t seem to mind, but the old man
      would get pissed from time to time, cause of the water and mud
      around the tank from us splashing to much.

  • @lindamon5101
    @lindamon5101 4 года назад +12

    I like the 8ft ones so i can fully extend& if u have a hose in hose out so there is a flow you can slowly turn& unwind. Perfect man u r my new utb FAVORITE!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Yes, they work great! Thank you so much!

  • @carolmyers6678
    @carolmyers6678 Год назад +10

    Since I live in Florida farm country, I planned on a stock tank pool for this year. My son worked in St Thomas Virgin Island and recommended using elastomeric roof coating for painting the tank. He said that is what they use in the islands to coat their cisterns. Depends on brand you use ,you can get 10 to life time warranty. A gallon at Home Depot or Lowe’s costs around $30+.

  • @tuxedojunction9422
    @tuxedojunction9422 3 года назад +31

    We had a stock tank pool when I was a kid. At the end of summer we would drain it and turn it over, dig a tunnel into it and use it for a fort. Farm equipment makes such good toys (don't get me started on beet diggers).

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      That sound like a great fort!

    • @ForwardProgressUSA
      @ForwardProgressUSA 3 года назад +3

      Bears… beets.. battlestar galactica

    • @pattib1914
      @pattib1914 3 года назад

      We used stock tanks on the farm as pools also!

  • @milky1234123
    @milky1234123 Год назад +1

    I am going to be doing this for my mom as a surprised for when she gets back into town in a few weeks i already have everything and will be using this video as a guide thank you so much made this very easy to follow

  • @iain1969
    @iain1969 3 года назад +231

    That's brilliant. Although in Australia you would have to build a pool fence, get it certified, notify the Council and comply with 30000 other regulations!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +55

      What if you just said it’s not a fool, it’s a fish tank🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @mweber5459
      @mweber5459 3 года назад +4

      😲

    • @iain1969
      @iain1969 3 года назад +20

      @@urbanfarmstead I like the way you think!

    • @vickiesutherland4628
      @vickiesutherland4628 3 года назад +9

      Better have it grounded?

    • @myowndrum286
      @myowndrum286 3 года назад +7

      Really? That's crappy. I'm lucky to live on a farm in AB Canada, so we've built some crazy things including a couple different pools. Best of luck to you. The world is crazy right now without a doubt!

  • @bbranett2188
    @bbranett2188 3 года назад +41

    I did the same with a blue plastic stock tank. I added a above ground pool filter that I would run occasionally. It also fit in a screen tent to provide sun, bug protection and keep leaves and debris out.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +2

      Awesome! Thank you for sharing

    • @mailemoore5017
      @mailemoore5017 Год назад +2

      Where did you buy your poly stock tank and how big is it?

    • @macmcleod1188
      @macmcleod1188 Год назад +1

      @@mailemoore5017 Plastic stock tanks are about $1.15 per gallon. You can find sources by googling "plastic stock tank". I googled "600 gallon plastic stock tank". Plasticmart is one place.

    • @lynncombs
      @lynncombs Год назад +1

      An above ground pool made of plastic sounds good.

  • @marbellad.290
    @marbellad.290 3 года назад +21

    Not sure why YT recommended this, glad they did! It was interesting to watch. Learned a lot!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +2

      Well thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback

    • @muhammedramon9786
      @muhammedramon9786 3 года назад

      yea it is so confuccling

  • @juneramirez8580
    @juneramirez8580 3 года назад +1

    First tank pool I have seen with a pump and vacuum! Answered all my questions about choosing a simple pool like this. Thank you.

  • @m.canida96
    @m.canida96 3 года назад +2

    Awesome idea for someone who doesn't want to spend a bunch of money to cool off in the summer heat. Moving to Texas and you gave me a great idea to put in a great temporary pool until i want to "dive in" and spend the money for a built in pool for my new house !! Thanks for a great idea !!!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Thanks! Yeah that’s pretty much my situation. I’d love to have a real pool but this will do the trick until I can afford one.

  • @joanalger9103
    @joanalger9103 3 года назад +14

    57 years ago we visited my sister and her family on their Idaho farm.
    They had a stock tank under a tree in their front yard for their family to cool down.
    It was a welcome relief from the heat

    • @missunderstood8345
      @missunderstood8345 3 года назад +1

      JoAn Alger 57 years ago my Mom would fill up a #3 washtub for me to play in. When my cousin came over she would squeeze in and we would have a blast just splashing cold water on ourselves. I grew up in rural south Arkansas and summers are very hot and muggy. A stock tank would’ve been a luxury pool for us!

    • @Dasani_water_drinker
      @Dasani_water_drinker 3 года назад +3

      @Who Cares wrong. That's your existence

    • @prue8390
      @prue8390 3 года назад +1

      @Who Cares these people are just sharing their experience, you're just being rude for no reason at al.

    • @prue8390
      @prue8390 3 года назад +1

      Who Cares we get it you don’t get enough attention from your parents

  • @TheNaturesdiva
    @TheNaturesdiva Год назад +10

    For cleaning…if you get in pool and run around the edge in a circle you’ll create a whirlpool. Once it settles all the dirt will settle in one small spot in bottom middle of the pool. :)

  • @trinityhunt2099
    @trinityhunt2099 4 года назад +1

    Love it!! My mom got us a stock tank pool when I was little. We loved it. I remember having my big brothers and sisters swimming around and round creating a whirlpool for me to float in. Fun fun! Watch out for that middle lip...it can cut your toes!!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Trinity Hunt thank you! We love ours! The seam in the center of ours has some sort of sealant over it so there is no lip. Thank you for that heads up though.

  • @happinesshappens6631
    @happinesshappens6631 2 года назад +1

    I can’t wait to build ours! We don’t have $50k to shell out for a typical pool and this is all we need!

  • @deborahjones2330
    @deborahjones2330 3 года назад +20

    Did this for my kids birthday hen we loved on a farm. I added pool noodles to the outside rim so they didn’t bash their heads in on the edge. Metal tanks keep the water super cold!!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +4

      That’s awesome! Yes, I think with kids that edge protection is a great idea 👍🏼

    • @KimmieNoel
      @KimmieNoel 3 года назад +2

      Does the metal gets hot? Do you have to keep it under the shade?

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +3

      @@KimmieNoel as long as it’s full of water the metal dies not get hot

    • @KimmieNoel
      @KimmieNoel 3 года назад +1

      @@urbanfarmstead okay thanks

    • @stuckgrenadepin.225
      @stuckgrenadepin.225 3 года назад

      @@KimmieNoel it’s relatively thin metal, makes a great conductor for heat/cold. Keeps it cool but also makes it a bit harder to keep heated if you run it like a hot tub.

  • @robloxvids2233
    @robloxvids2233 Год назад +8

    My friend had one of these on their deck in the mid to late '80s. We swam in it quite often. I thought it was a pool - had no idea it was a livestock tank. His dad was a contractor.

  • @mickitrujillo2943
    @mickitrujillo2943 3 года назад +1

    I had one of those tanks when I was four years old. That was many years ago. We had some great times.

  • @sophial.6633
    @sophial.6633 3 года назад +2

    I am so doing this! This is such a great idea and it actually looks nice in the yard. Nice job

  • @kennyslaughenhaupt3839
    @kennyslaughenhaupt3839 3 года назад +8

    I grew up on a farm, we actually have use a 55 gallon barrel. My grandmother would supervise us kids taking turns in the barrel. It sucked. But it worked

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Haha, that’s interesting, but functional. Thank you for sharing

  • @rob5529
    @rob5529 3 года назад +11

    Brings back great early 80's memories growing up on the farm. Our tank had a rusty bottom but running in circles makin whirlpools was epic fun.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Yes 🙌🏼

    • @amyabbott7275
      @amyabbott7275 2 года назад

      My grandpa had one 2x as big as the ones we have now days. He even had a filter system too. Wasn't deep but was big enough to make a whirlpool LOL Love it!!!

  • @kaysmith8742
    @kaysmith8742 Год назад +2

    This is by far the BEST diy for a stock tank I've seen. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  Год назад

      Glad you like it!

    • @jackpayne3996
      @jackpayne3996 11 месяцев назад

      My thoughts as well, Kay! Now if only he could two more, I can think of two people who would be interested in taking them off his hands! 😉😂

  • @catezaida8081
    @catezaida8081 3 года назад +2

    LOVE this! Thank you for sharing. I have been contemplating doing one of these and hadn't researched it yet and all of a sudden this popped up on my feed. Fate. Thanks again.

  • @sherrelynn5240
    @sherrelynn5240 4 года назад +9

    That’s the BEST video EVER!!! Sent it to my sister who has a nice space for something like this’d THANKS 🙏 😊

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +2

      Sherrelyn N thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it! I think anyone who live in a hot place and has the space should absolutely create one!

    • @Bella1neverknows670
      @Bella1neverknows670 3 года назад

      Tractor supply has the hard plastic ones.. it doesn't get as hot as a metal my friend had one and the water would be so hot after a couple of days but I guess it depends on where you live and how hot it gets the hard plastic one the water didn't seem to get quite as hot I don't know plastic didn't burn you like the metal when it gets hot

  • @SpectrumVans
    @SpectrumVans 3 года назад +35

    Don't forget to add a small piece of carpet secured over the edge in case your cat or wild animals fall in so they can get out without drowning.
    Learned that when unfortunately my neighbors beloved cat drowned in their above ground pool.
    Great video. Might make one next year.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +4

      SpectrumMan ok

    • @bethetruth6428
      @bethetruth6428 3 года назад +4

      thoughtful touch

    • @uptoolate2793
      @uptoolate2793 3 года назад +5

      So...if I built one of these, sans the carpet, maybe I could drown the neighbors cat that keeps using my garden for its litter box and spraying my terra cotta container pots.... A live trap sounds easier.

    • @sleepyjoeisnotlegit
      @sleepyjoeisnotlegit 3 года назад +1

      @@uptoolate2793 Yes I'm doing the same. There's like 6 cats that do the same in my backyard. Omw to doing this right now.

    • @FrankA-973
      @FrankA-973 3 года назад +1

      @lilacs8282 carma is coming for you after wishing bad things on others.

  • @jareddegood8313
    @jareddegood8313 3 года назад +3

    Great video. I really enjoyed your process and you’ve really inspired me to do that in my back yard. Can’t wait to show the wife and get her on board.

  • @mrfunkybassist
    @mrfunkybassist 3 года назад +172

    Saw the thumbnail and thought “what is mark cuban doing in a stock tank pool?!?” Lol

  • @plantbuiltmami5343
    @plantbuiltmami5343 4 года назад +5

    This video is Creative, Inspiring and so well done. Thank you for being so descriptive

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      PLANTBuilt Mami thank you! I really appreciate your feedback and I’m glad you enjoyed my video!

  • @Char-Williams
    @Char-Williams 3 года назад +3

    My family done spent thousands on our pool but, I've gotta praise you. This is genius. Detailed instructions as well... My only con thought would be that the metal gets to hot in direct sunlight.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +2

      Thank you! Yeah that’s a common question, but as long as the pool is full of water the metal does not get hot.

  • @johnclamshellsp1969
    @johnclamshellsp1969 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for this awesome video. The stick tank pool is the one we are going to do, so easy and very cost effective for 10+ yr durability

  • @chopper1978100
    @chopper1978100 25 дней назад

    This was the best DIY video convinced me that I can do this...thank you

  • @jaredrrrr5074
    @jaredrrrr5074 3 года назад +25

    Pretty much everyone had these in the 80s best part is running circles in it making whirlpool

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Yes, these have been popular for a long time and I can see why.

    • @Bella1neverknows670
      @Bella1neverknows670 3 года назад

      Yes I guess because of metal my friend would have to drain hose every couple of days because it would get so hot the water would be hot horrible

  • @quinnkirby745
    @quinnkirby745 3 года назад +9

    Before I saw the cloth protecting the gate of your truck, I was sweatin thinking of the scratches! Big relief haha

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Quinn Kirby haha! Yeah, it’s a work truck but I’m not ready to scratch it up yet!

  • @33married
    @33married 3 года назад +10

    Very creative!!
    Love a man that's good with his hands!

  • @ABunnyorABun
    @ABunnyorABun 11 месяцев назад

    I just love the look of it. Kinda cool and easy to maintain.

  • @SirenaSpades
    @SirenaSpades Год назад +3

    I have a few stock tanks that I actually use for fish, a black plastic or resin. I haven't ever seen a nice galvanized one like yours! I love the idea.

  • @MP-yz6sb
    @MP-yz6sb 3 года назад +7

    What a clever idea really. I’ve thought about something like this but I have a rather small backyard. I wouldn’t mind having something smaller in diameter but slightly deeper so it’s more like a “plunge pool” that seems to be all the rage now.

  • @fintan3563
    @fintan3563 3 года назад +2

    When I was a kid we swam in a big tank like this! It was a great pool.

  • @Vile_412
    @Vile_412 Год назад +1

    Was thinking about doing a stock tank. Currently researching and immediately thought “how am I going to keep these clean”. You suggestion of installing the hose is simply ingenious. So thanks 👍🏼

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  Год назад

      Thank you. FYI, some people have reported having issues with it functioning as well as mine does, but I’m really not sure why

    • @robklein583
      @robklein583 Год назад +1

      You can also just swirl the water around in a circle with your hand from outside and all the sediment forms a blob on the exact center of the pool floor. Then use a ten foot piece of old garden hose as a siphon and suck the sediment blob out of the pool. It works well and is free except you lose maybe five gallons of water that goes out with the sludge. Then just add a bit of water and you are back to a clean pool. I have done it for years and it works perfectly. and free...

  • @jfig120
    @jfig120 4 года назад +77

    In Texas, that's a hillbilly hot tub.... lol😊 Looks great!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +12

      J fig nice! I am actually exploring options to transform it into a hot tub during winter we’ll see.

    • @cookiesplitter1776
      @cookiesplitter1776 4 года назад +6

      Now, if you had a small one in the back of your truck......now THAT would be a hillbilly pool or hot tub.lolol😂👏

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Cookie Splitter yes! 👍🏼

    • @alisonholmstrom
      @alisonholmstrom 4 года назад +5

      I was going to ask about adding a heater for the winter. Let us know if you find a solution!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +1

      Alison Holmstrom people definitely do that, and I might, but I’ve got more research to do

  • @normawingo5116
    @normawingo5116 3 года назад +3

    Been swimming in these since I can remember. Love this!

  • @robertgreer5229
    @robertgreer5229 Год назад

    That extra gasket blew the whole DYI budget! 😂 love it !!!! Great idea!

  • @TheHappygal43
    @TheHappygal43 3 года назад +2

    You are a genius! I love this idea and how smart you are ! Thank you so much!!!!

  • @Jamaicandoctor
    @Jamaicandoctor 4 года назад +53

    Thats all you need in life. No fear of doing something

  • @dianes4858
    @dianes4858 3 года назад +8

    Thanks for explaining everything so well. I can’t wait to build mine!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      You’re welcome! I’m so glad you enjoyed it

  • @jusmecmp
    @jusmecmp 3 года назад +1

    VERY impressive skills you got there! Love the pool and I'd imagine your household LOVES to get cooled off in it!

  • @RockinL7BuckingBulls
    @RockinL7BuckingBulls 3 года назад +2

    Many a time while filling my cattle’s stock tank on hot days I think, wouldn’t it be nice to jump in there. Now you have put yet another project on my to do list.

  • @malloryjustice2020
    @malloryjustice2020 4 года назад +3

    That's seriously amazing, I'm completely inspired! Now I'm literally working on upgrading my Intex pool pump well I'm trying at least lol thanks for the inspiration.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Mallory Justice thank you so much! It’s my pleasure to share!

    • @hubbabubba5177
      @hubbabubba5177 3 года назад

      @@davysanders4922 if it was epoxy painted I think it would be okay. Though with the added price of etching and painting, an Intex pool is probably cheaper lol

  • @theupsideofdownsizing
    @theupsideofdownsizing 3 года назад +4

    Dude, awesome video! Great information presented clearly and concisely with excellent filming and editing. New subscriber!!!👍

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      The Upside of Downsizing thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @mryvelazquez
    @mryvelazquez 4 года назад +2

    Thank you! This is a very informative video! Easy to follow as you describe everything you did nicely! Thank you for that!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +1

      Thank you! I’m glad you found it informative and easy to follow. Thank you for the feedback

  • @mjmack7353
    @mjmack7353 3 года назад +2

    had this as a kid with my 2 sibilings, keeps the water really cool

  • @hesavedawretchlikeme6902
    @hesavedawretchlikeme6902 3 года назад +4

    We got a polyurethane stock pond pool for our grandsons last year. Much better than most blow up or walled pool assemblies.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      That’s awesome! Those seem great!

    • @LadiesofPurposeTV
      @LadiesofPurposeTV 3 года назад

      I love look of metal ones but considering the poly ones too. I don’t know if the galvanized metal would leash zinc? Would love to know if anyone researched the metal ones with chemicals too.

  • @myowndrum286
    @myowndrum286 3 года назад +3

    We did that one summer for the grandkids! They had fun all summer long. The next year we went and got 150 tires that an old company let us just have to get rid of them. We stacked then into a huge oval, 6 tires high around, got a black pond liner, strapped it down with plenty of straps, filled it with water, and WA-LA.... a red-neck swimming hole! I even made a filter with a five-gallon pail and a small water pump! I turned the old stock tank into a salad garden. I only grow salad fixings' in it.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +2

      MyOwnDrum sounds cool. Thanks for sharing

    • @lina-hf4yg
      @lina-hf4yg 3 года назад +2

      Aww that sounds really fun

  • @alveygardens
    @alveygardens 3 года назад +1

    The best stock tank how to on RUclips. Thankyou!
    I wanted to do one last year. But couldn’t get stock tanks. Now not such a problem.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Thank you! I appreciate that feedback

    • @alveygardens
      @alveygardens 3 года назад

      @@urbanfarmstead I just bought a plastic 300 gallon stock tank yesterday because of your video getting me thinking about it again. prepping for summer. It gets in the 90s on the regular in late july and August and working out on the farm, a pool feels like a necessity. I am weighing the cost differences in the sand versus filter pumps. Sand pump does seem like a better deal.

  • @AliAldliy
    @AliAldliy 4 года назад +2

    You're so wonderful person... How you can be good in too many things!!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Well thank you! I just have lots of interests

  • @gardeningmadeeasy5442
    @gardeningmadeeasy5442 3 года назад +3

    💚💚💚I LOVE THIS CHANNEL! WHO ELSE LOVE THIS CHANNEL? 💚💚💚

  • @bidensucks6792
    @bidensucks6792 2 года назад +5

    I'm in Vegas, we actually use an oblong one as an outside bathtub for the dogs.
    Can't beat it for the price, in fall I'll be upgrading it to be used as a rinse shower station for the pool next summer.
    Really didn't expect it to work so well!

  • @kelseymariel2127
    @kelseymariel2127 3 года назад +2

    Awesome. My husband bought similar with plans like this. I was skeptical. Looks like I'll eat my words.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      It works great, I think y’all will love it.

  • @debbieschmitt2921
    @debbieschmitt2921 3 года назад

    Yes , we had one for our kids and we loved it.

  • @TPayne-fm8ie
    @TPayne-fm8ie 3 года назад +3

    Great Video! It makes me feel like I could really do this.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      T. Payne thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it! You can definitely do this!

  • @DiegoGarciaC
    @DiegoGarciaC 4 года назад +4

    You never fail to amaze me, your creativity is off the charts.
    As usual, GREAT JOB!!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +1

      Mad Lad thank you so much! I can’t take credit for the overall idea, but I certainly used a few original ideas with my design.

    • @jamesofallthings3684
      @jamesofallthings3684 Год назад

      It's a container with water in it....

  • @janmason9425
    @janmason9425 3 года назад +1

    My best friend used one of these things when we were kids. It was great.

  • @ericfifer539
    @ericfifer539 Год назад +1

    Thats legit honestly perfect for kids and it'd last forever

  • @renee9113
    @renee9113 3 года назад +7

    Nice truck ❤️ Cool pool 🏊‍♀️ Bummer we don’t have those kinds of stock tanks in New Zealand I’d be so keen to try this 😉👍

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Nayz Anduze that you, thank you! Oh that is a bummer!

  • @kasualbeauty309
    @kasualbeauty309 3 года назад +7

    We had one of the giant blue trofts as a kid at my grandmas house for a pool. It was about 4 ft deep and 15 ft across. We loved it. B be

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      That’s awesome!

    • @j.walker3498
      @j.walker3498 3 года назад

      Those make better pools, chemical degradation slower.

  • @bumblebee7922
    @bumblebee7922 3 года назад +1

    That is SO awesome and perfect!!! You did an excellent job!! Enjoy!!

  • @brideosasquatch6073
    @brideosasquatch6073 Год назад +1

    This was super informative thank you! Also, the new knowledge of Teflon tape is going to fix a leaky faucet I have, so thank you!

  • @ryjay3291
    @ryjay3291 3 года назад +34

    I made one just the same a couple of years ago. After a little over a year, began seeing rust start to develop. Almost a month later, the entire tank was covered in rust but only on the inside and below the waterline. Never added any chemicals aside from a small chlorine tablet float.
    Attempted draining, sanding and re-coating with pond paint but the rust would keep coming through. Just something to be aware of i guess.

    • @blupyxi5669
      @blupyxi5669 3 года назад +1

      Aw that sucks

    • @puppylove80110
      @puppylove80110 3 года назад +1

      How can you stop that from the beginning?

    • @ryjay3291
      @ryjay3291 3 года назад +4

      @@puppylove80110 pool paint right at the beginning before ever filling it up maybe. The galvanizing process on these stock tanks isn't the greatest im sure. Once some chlorinated water hits that bare steel, pretty much useless until your sandblast/grind everything down and re coat with rust prevention then a waterproof layer like pool paint or a flex seal like product.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +7

      Ry jay I’m painting the inside next spring with flex seal. It can be done the first year but many people have recommended waiting until year two based on their experience. This has no rust yet after 3 months and will be empty in winter.

    • @puppylove80110
      @puppylove80110 3 года назад +5

      @@urbanfarmstead , Foxie's getting a new pool next summer and it's not going to be a blow up pool, never thought about doing this. Pawfect Burfday pwesent June 8. She will be 9 years old!

  • @Beanz8907
    @Beanz8907 3 года назад +5

    How can anyone dislike this video?? Its simple and to the point and its awesome!! Good job sir

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Adrian Cruz thank you so much! I’ve come to the realization that some people just really enjoy hitting that dislike button.

    • @elliottpeabody1287
      @elliottpeabody1287 Год назад

      It's actually very easy. Just move your mouse over the "thumbs down" icon and hit the button.

  • @fortunateson6070
    @fortunateson6070 Год назад

    We had a stock tank pool growing up in the 90's, Dad still has it.

  • @TaylorZ2
    @TaylorZ2 3 года назад +2

    That is sooooo cool! I absolutely love it and love your creativity too.

  • @mtyhntr49
    @mtyhntr49 3 года назад +4

    Very nice, one could even stock that with fish. Take a bow 🙇‍♂️

  • @DiybyUnclenui
    @DiybyUnclenui 3 года назад +17

    😊😊😊 V e r y n i c e 😊😊😊

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      น้าหนุ่ยคุ้ยขยะ by Unclenui thank you

  • @pignippleful
    @pignippleful 2 года назад +1

    Wonderful video! Informative, clear, easy, and concise! Thank you!

  • @kingc3521
    @kingc3521 3 года назад +1

    Nice. I've been thinking of doing this for a couple years now. Now I'm definitely going to get to it.

  • @tf7274
    @tf7274 3 года назад +4

    I run almost 700 feet of black 1 inch poly hose in my back yard on a fence. Any amount of sun and my pool is hot. May thru August it can get to be 104 degrees by the evening. Peeling the cover back at 10pm can reveal 100 degree water at night. The ticket is the 1 inch outdoor blue Styrofoam underneath. This guys pool will be cool in the evening no matter how hot it gets during the day. Love his setup...just insulate it from the ground which is always cold underneath. You go from tin foil, to a thermos.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      Thank you for sharing your experience

    • @hubbabubba5177
      @hubbabubba5177 3 года назад +2

      God damn, your poor pump must be tired 😂

    • @tf7274
      @tf7274 3 года назад +1

      @@hubbabubba5177 grundfos circulation pump. You want a very slow circulation. 4 years so far.

  • @acarce575
    @acarce575 3 года назад +3

    I've learned alot with the installation of the sand filter pump! Very informative video

  • @puwazatza
    @puwazatza 3 года назад +1

    this is such a brilliant hack. I want to try this to build a hot tub for this winter!

  • @BobbyCharlz
    @BobbyCharlz Год назад +2

    Thanks so much for this brilliant tutorial and home upgrade idea!

  • @ashlieneevel9671
    @ashlieneevel9671 3 года назад +3

    I have no intention on building this I just watched it to see you with your shirt off lol. Your wife is lucky

  • @deenaminyard3788
    @deenaminyard3788 3 года назад +10

    This would be great as an in-ground Koi pond, too!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      Yes!

    • @sheilaa1333
      @sheilaa1333 3 года назад +1

      When I was a kid (30+ years ago - yikes!) we had a stock tank pool too - which my father later turned into a koi pond. 😂

    • @trishhinkle7076
      @trishhinkle7076 3 года назад

      Isn’t the galvanized metal toxic to koi and other fish?

    • @stihlguessin210
      @stihlguessin210 3 года назад

      Yep...
      Zinc lead tin nickle....
      Bury it, & it will rust,
      even if you paint it !
      You'd need a rubber or vinyl liner...leave it above ground and stand plants n shrubs all around it...
      Trellis way over it...

  • @bullhead900
    @bullhead900 Год назад +1

    My dad got us one of the galvanized stock tanks back in the 70's. We swam in it until the water got dirty, then dad watered the garden with it.

  • @josejuangarcialanderos7009
    @josejuangarcialanderos7009 3 года назад +2

    I cant understand everything, my english is bad but I like the work and he sense of humor. Like a big child. Very nice job

  • @jimc3797
    @jimc3797 3 года назад +38

    Just a heads-up: too much chlorine will eat away the zinc galvanization and rust will start to show up. Once it does, it’ll spread quickly. We’re preparing to apply a coat of epoxy this week so we can get back in the pool we love and enjoy so much. ✌🏼

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +12

      Thank you! I know, but still appreciate the info. So far no rust and I do use very little chlorine. That said I have the epoxy paint and will be painting it soon. I’m using the pond liner epoxy. It’s linked in the description. Which are you using?

    • @edplunk600
      @edplunk600 3 года назад +3

      just fill it up and play in it that's what we did in the 60s. this is not new to make a pool from. it's not as complicated as it seems-fill, play, drain, refill, play, etc.

    • @darrinsantiago3110
      @darrinsantiago3110 3 года назад +1

      Yo that's awesome

    • @suzukibn1131
      @suzukibn1131 3 года назад +1

      How about using bromine instead of chlorine?

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      @@suzukibn1131 bromine is only for hot water like hot tubs, but thank you, I did look into it

  • @julierichens4218
    @julierichens4218 3 года назад +9

    I love it!! Thanks so much! I'd bought an 8 ft. stock tank for my grandkids to play in several years ago out here on our farm, but I never thought of doing all this, so we had to deal with a fair amount of yuck. What a great idea! You give terrific instructions! I think I'll get on it.....the grandkids are grown, but gramps and I are enjoying our second childhood, so it'll work fine, lol! 🙂 🤣😊
    P.S. Gramps wants to know where he can get a hot babe to go with the pool?? 🤣🤣😡

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +2

      Thanks. And thanks for the jokes haha

    • @julierichens4218
      @julierichens4218 3 года назад +5

      @@urbanfarmstead You're welcome 😊 Least I could do.
      We went out to look at the stock tank, and discovered I was wrong....(now there's a first 🤣🤣).....it's a 12 footer, not 8!! I guess size really does matter, lol!
      Gramps says that's ok.....more room for girls, haha!! 🤔🤔🤨

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      @@julierichens4218 😂

    • @jnicholson061905
      @jnicholson061905 2 года назад +2

      Tell gramps I'm on my way! 🤣🤣 mine is only a 6 footer, so a 12 footer sounds perfect! 😂

  • @teresatocco
    @teresatocco 3 года назад +1

    We had one when I was a kid. It was awesome!

  • @elainesimons9079
    @elainesimons9079 3 года назад +1

    Great idea...we had one of these when I was the tender age of 7. I'm now 69! Folks in the south with livestock had these things! Cows and horses drank...and an extra one made for a pool! 🤣

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      That’s awesome! Yeah people have been using these as pools for as long as they’ve been used for livestock

  • @mcnater
    @mcnater 4 года назад +3

    I just did this in my backyard. Great job. I do like the vacuum addition. Could you maybe blog about or break that down a bit more in detail? The steps for that? That would be greatly appreciated.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад +3

      Nate Brunner Awesome! Thank you! I don’t have a blog but I would be happy to answer any questions about it that you have. Sorry I wasn’t able to illustrate it more thoroughly in this video.

    • @arkansasunpluggedlife
      @arkansasunpluggedlife 21 день назад

      @@urbanfarmstead
      Yeah man I need to make one of those vacuums too but don’t really understand it. We have a 6’ stock tank pool and a sand filter pump. Sweet vid dude!! Gotta stay cool.

  • @3crx3
    @3crx3 3 года назад +5

    Hell, everybody in Missourri does this! Infact my friend has one made out of that hard plastic you can buy now at tractor supply.

  • @1robertinho6
    @1robertinho6 3 года назад +1

    Great job there my man 👏 👏 👏.. I’m in the pool business (Maintenance and repair) learning how to build pools is my next goal..

  • @NadiiaTsaryk
    @NadiiaTsaryk 4 года назад +1

    Love the beginning of the video!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      NT thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. I’m proud of how it turned out.

  • @ctawose
    @ctawose 3 года назад +12

    My husband grew up in the 60's playing in one of these. We just got one for our granddaughter. It has a drain plug so we just drain and refill when it gets dirty.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад +1

      That’s awesome!

    • @denisekoenig9479
      @denisekoenig9479 3 года назад +2

      Had one growing up and my kids had one until we bought a house that had a pool

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      @@denisekoenig9479 awesome!

    • @maryannoswalt8918
      @maryannoswalt8918 3 года назад

      He made his way too difficult This is nothing new

  • @trace_minerals
    @trace_minerals 3 года назад +3

    Every family in my town did this growing up.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  3 года назад

      George Webster awesome! They are the best!

  • @bangmo2860
    @bangmo2860 9 месяцев назад +1

    My son jumped into a pool when he was 2 years old. He sank to the bottom of the pool but thank God I was able to get him out immediately. I enrolled him in swimming lessons and by the time he was 3 he was swimming like a pro. When he was about 7 years old he and others from his class went to a nearby creek after school and he saved one of his classmates from drowning. Teaching your kids how to swim is essential, it gives you one less thing to worry about and it could save your kid's life.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  9 месяцев назад

      Beautiful story, thank you for sharing

  • @Deliasdream
    @Deliasdream 3 года назад +1

    I love that pool! Awesome video! Thank you!

  • @ikigai47
    @ikigai47 4 года назад +2

    That's actually a great item for a raised bed.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Chaplin these tanks do work great for raised beds, and I know someone who made one with a large one like this but i think this size is too large because it’s difficult to reach into the center.

    • @ikigai47
      @ikigai47 4 года назад +2

      @@urbanfarmstead - Excellent point. You'd have to maybe arrange things as a circle. Nothing DEAD center, just a circle of plants near the center, then a bigger circle near the edge. Maybe a decorative statue in the middle or something. I'd still love to try it since it's attractive.

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Chaplin yes! Maybe something to attract bees or other pollinators in the center, like a water fountain, a bee hive, or just a bunch of native flowers.

    • @ikigai47
      @ikigai47 4 года назад +1

      @@urbanfarmstead ooh good call!

    • @urbanfarmstead
      @urbanfarmstead  4 года назад

      Chaplin 👍🏼 happy gardening!

  • @eallen7772
    @eallen7772 3 года назад +15

    Damn he is fine. And very clever to build this.

    • @amya9597
      @amya9597 3 года назад

      Lol, yes. 😍 To me, he resembles Luke Bryan a bit. That’s a good thing.😉

  • @wigglypaw
    @wigglypaw 3 года назад +1

    I love this! The setting up of all the hoses and connectors worry my abilities. In the meanwhile. I dunk in our horse troughs -delicious!

  • @ThePentUpAngler
    @ThePentUpAngler 3 года назад +1

    Awesome video and great idea!! Well done.
    That looks like a heck of a spot to enjoy and relax. Cheers!