This was helpful as mine just got cloudy for the first time in a year. But I will say that the first shock you put in did its job because it killed the algae blooms and they sank to the bottom. If you watch those trendy pool cleaning videos, that's what happens...and then they vacuum it out. Harder in a smaller pool as it will just get swirled around again. I just drained mine and started over. If you're getting rust though...that I am now an expert on...I just had to sand and epoxy my whole pool. Trial and error with these things.
Yep, yep. I did a thorough cleaning of my stock tank this way without draining. I have the same filter and used the same vacuum as the ones in the video. Adding a flocculant, cleaning my filters, and upgrading my pool vacuum seemed to do the trick to removing the cloudiness. The point of the flocculant is for particles to clump together and sink to the bottom. It took a ton of vacuuming but I eventually got a clearer pool.
Hey there , I wish I could send you a picture of mine. I had it covered for the winter emptied. The cover caved in because of the heavy rain we had. Now there is wavy, rough pits all over the bottom .
Hey man, just checking in on how your pool is holding up. My wife has been locked in on pinterest looking at stock tank pools and I don't think I'm getting out of this build. Appreciate all the tips here and your inground design came out awesome so I was looking to do something similar but worried a little about drainage and rust. I see people painting theirs with pond paint and wondering if its worth the extra effort. Side note, pretty good editing on the pool uploads, programs have made it easier but you still have to put the time in and they came out great.
Hi Dave! We just recently sold that home but the pool was in good shape when we left it. The only rust spot we had was due to renters dropping chlorine tablets directly in the pool instead of using the floating dispenser. Direct contact with the chlorine tablets can cause rust pretty immediately. Outside of that, we didn't have any issues or signs of rust for 3 years of using the pool. If I were to build this again, I would likely add the epoxy 'pond paint' just to add an extra layer of protection to extend the life of the pool as eventually it would get some rust. Whether that would happen in 5 years or 10, I am not sure but it would likely happen. Good luck with your project!
@@ditchingnormal1344 great to hear and thanks for the quick reply. I will be picking one up this weekend and getting the paint now because I can’t see myself doing it next season. Really appreciate the tips, thanks again!
I think what you experienced was the galvanization being eaten away by the chemicals, rust is next. I would say line the tank with a liner, or use a rubber base coat, than pool epoxy for duration, or just redo the rubber base every few years.
I do think that's possible at some point, but I'm not sure that's what happened in this case. It seemed to have something to do with the heat wave and our solar cover preventing proper filter circulation. We will be looking into the epoxy option at some point though. Thanks for the comment!
I’ve seen similar stories which led me to start with a more powerful sand filter for our stock tank. Possible your cartridge filter wasn’t doing its thing anymore? I’m just waiting for this to happen but hopeful the sand filter setup will prevent that along with daily testing/maintenance.
Yeah. I'm starting to think that something else was going on with the pump/filter for a couple days that led to this. It hasn't happened since. I figured the extreme heat wave this year would have caused it again but so far, so good!
Hi! Great channel! We are experiencing the same cloudy issues. Draining it now, but not sure what to “clean” the tank with once it’s empty. I was going to hit it my power washer for sure. Thoughts?
Hi! Sorry to hear that but hopefully it'll be an easy fix. I didn't use any cleaning supplies after we drained it. We just gave it a good scrub with some brushes that would typically be used to wash pots and pans. ...and then sprayed the walls and bottom off again with a hose. If you're going to use a high powered pressure washer, I would just be careful around any of the stock tank seams to avoid creating any leaks. Best of luck! I would bet you'll be back floating in no time.
We only had a solar cover at the time. I believe it was a combination of an extreme heat wave and not having enough chlorine in our pool when the pool temp got above 90 degrees. A cover may have helped though, you never know!
Great video. I have 2 questions: 1. What do you use to cover your pool? 2. Where do you drain your water? I assume chlorine is bad for your lawn so I can’t just let it drain into the yard (mine is above ground).
Hi! We have a solar cover we use and also, just this last spring, I purchased a roll of mesh screen ($30 from Home Depot) , like what people use to fix a screen door, and I made a cover out of that to completely block out leaves and bigger things from getting in the pool if we go out of town or anything. ...and I did drain our pool directly into some grass last year. It didn't kill the grass but that might change due to how much chlorine you have in your pool. I would just try to find a spot in the corner of your yard that is far from any plants or trees you really care about and test it out. You could always stop adding chlorine to your pool for a couple days prior to dilute it a bit more before draining. Good luck!
How did you guys do those stones around the perimeter of the pool? What are those stones called…can you get them at home depot or Lowe’s? Are they expensive? Is that cement between them?
Hi! These are the pavers (stones) that we used www.homedepot.com/p/Mutual-Materials-5-1-2-in-x-5-1-2-in-Concrete-Paver-PV060DO66SBT/100554701?cm_mmc=ecc-_-THD_READY_FOR_PICK_UP__V1_M1_CA-_-Product_URL
and this is the material between them www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-PermaSand-40-lb-Paver-Joint-Sand-65470004/202070568?cm_mmc=ecc-_-THD_READY_FOR_PICK_UP__V1_M1_CA-_-Product_URL
Hi Pam! If it is in-ground like ours, you would need to use a pump to get the water out. You can just used the pool pump you already have but just unplug the output connection from the pool and point it wherever you want it to drain. Good luck!
I think you'll find that most stank tank pool owners either use chlorine or salt to keep the levels balanced. Both options have the potential of damaging galvanized steel eventually. We've had ours for a couple years now and so far, so good while using chlorine as far as any damage is concerned. It's tricky because you have to keep the algae and bacteria levels in check in order to make it safe enough to be in the water but in order to do that, the easiest way is to use chemicals :(
@@ditchingnormal1344 awesome thank you for your reply! That makes sense. Thanks for all the info, we are hoping to model our tank off your all's tank. Wish up some happy digging :P
This was helpful as mine just got cloudy for the first time in a year. But I will say that the first shock you put in did its job because it killed the algae blooms and they sank to the bottom. If you watch those trendy pool cleaning videos, that's what happens...and then they vacuum it out. Harder in a smaller pool as it will just get swirled around again. I just drained mine and started over. If you're getting rust though...that I am now an expert on...I just had to sand and epoxy my whole pool. Trial and error with these things.
Yep, yep. I did a thorough cleaning of my stock tank this way without draining. I have the same filter and used the same vacuum as the ones in the video. Adding a flocculant, cleaning my filters, and upgrading my pool vacuum seemed to do the trick to removing the cloudiness. The point of the flocculant is for particles to clump together and sink to the bottom. It took a ton of vacuuming but I eventually got a clearer pool.
Great advice for someone who doesn't know about regular pool maintenance.
Hey there , I wish I could send you a picture of mine. I had it covered for the winter emptied. The cover caved in because of the heavy rain we had. Now there is wavy, rough pits all over the bottom .
Love this Video! Miss you much
Looks great!!! Where’d you learn to caulk??
Hey man, just checking in on how your pool is holding up. My wife has been locked in on pinterest looking at stock tank pools and I don't think I'm getting out of this build.
Appreciate all the tips here and your inground design came out awesome so I was looking to do something similar but worried a little about drainage and rust. I see people painting theirs with pond paint and wondering if its worth the extra effort.
Side note, pretty good editing on the pool uploads, programs have made it easier but you still have to put the time in and they came out great.
Hi Dave! We just recently sold that home but the pool was in good shape when we left it. The only rust spot we had was due to renters dropping chlorine tablets directly in the pool instead of using the floating dispenser. Direct contact with the chlorine tablets can cause rust pretty immediately. Outside of that, we didn't have any issues or signs of rust for 3 years of using the pool. If I were to build this again, I would likely add the epoxy 'pond paint' just to add an extra layer of protection to extend the life of the pool as eventually it would get some rust. Whether that would happen in 5 years or 10, I am not sure but it would likely happen. Good luck with your project!
@@ditchingnormal1344 great to hear and thanks for the quick reply. I will be picking one up this weekend and getting the paint now because I can’t see myself doing it next season. Really appreciate the tips, thanks again!
I think what you experienced was the galvanization being eaten away by the chemicals, rust is next. I would say line the tank with a liner, or use a rubber base coat, than pool epoxy for duration, or just redo the rubber base every few years.
I do think that's possible at some point, but I'm not sure that's what happened in this case. It seemed to have something to do with the heat wave and our solar cover preventing proper filter circulation. We will be looking into the epoxy option at some point though. Thanks for the comment!
Helpful video thank you
I’ve seen similar stories which led me to start with a more powerful sand filter for our stock tank. Possible your cartridge filter wasn’t doing its thing anymore? I’m just waiting for this to happen but hopeful the sand filter setup will prevent that along with daily testing/maintenance.
Yeah. I'm starting to think that something else was going on with the pump/filter for a couple days that led to this. It hasn't happened since. I figured the extreme heat wave this year would have caused it again but so far, so good!
Hi! Great channel! We are experiencing the same cloudy issues. Draining it now, but not sure what to “clean” the tank with once it’s empty. I was going to hit it my power washer for sure. Thoughts?
Hi! Sorry to hear that but hopefully it'll be an easy fix. I didn't use any cleaning supplies after we drained it. We just gave it a good scrub with some brushes that would typically be used to wash pots and pans. ...and then sprayed the walls and bottom off again with a hose. If you're going to use a high powered pressure washer, I would just be careful around any of the stock tank seams to avoid creating any leaks. Best of luck! I would bet you'll be back floating in no time.
Do you put a cover over the pool when not in use? I wonder if this would help to keep the pool clean.
We only had a solar cover at the time. I believe it was a combination of an extreme heat wave and not having enough chlorine in our pool when the pool temp got above 90 degrees. A cover may have helped though, you never know!
How long do you keep the pump on? All the time? I just built one myself!
We have ours on a 2hr per day timer. Enjoy your new pool!
@@ditchingnormal1344 THANKS!!
What did you scrub it with? Any special cleaner to get that calcium off?
Hi! Nope, just a firm scrubbing brush that we'd normally use for the bathtub or shower.
Once it settles to the bottom you vacuum it out
Great video. I have 2 questions: 1. What do you use to cover your pool? 2. Where do you drain your water? I assume chlorine is bad for your lawn so I can’t just let it drain into the yard (mine is above ground).
Hi! We have a solar cover we use and also, just this last spring, I purchased a roll of mesh screen ($30 from Home Depot) , like what people use to fix a screen door, and I made a cover out of that to completely block out leaves and bigger things from getting in the pool if we go out of town or anything. ...and I did drain our pool directly into some grass last year. It didn't kill the grass but that might change due to how much chlorine you have in your pool. I would just try to find a spot in the corner of your yard that is far from any plants or trees you really care about and test it out. You could always stop adding chlorine to your pool for a couple days prior to dilute it a bit more before draining. Good luck!
@@ditchingnormal1344 Great. Thanks for the response. I'll consider all of those things.
Hi! Wondering how it's held up a year later
We sold this home last fall but it held up great for the 2 years we had it!
How did you guys do those stones around the perimeter of the pool? What are those stones called…can you get them at home depot or Lowe’s? Are they expensive? Is that cement between them?
Hi! These are the pavers (stones) that we used www.homedepot.com/p/Mutual-Materials-5-1-2-in-x-5-1-2-in-Concrete-Paver-PV060DO66SBT/100554701?cm_mmc=ecc-_-THD_READY_FOR_PICK_UP__V1_M1_CA-_-Product_URL
and this is the material between them www.homedepot.com/p/SAKRETE-PermaSand-40-lb-Paver-Joint-Sand-65470004/202070568?cm_mmc=ecc-_-THD_READY_FOR_PICK_UP__V1_M1_CA-_-Product_URL
@@ditchingnormal1344 thank you so much for this info!
Maybe a dumb question. We are doing pretty much the exact same set up as you guys - how do you drain your pool since it’s in ground?
Not a dumb question at all! We use our smaller pump (the one carrying water to the water heater), to drain the pool.
@@ditchingnormal1344 awesome thank you!
How do I drain the stock tank pool
Hi Pam! If it is in-ground like ours, you would need to use a pump to get the water out. You can just used the pool pump you already have but just unplug the output connection from the pool and point it wherever you want it to drain. Good luck!
Everything I’ve read says you can’t use chlorine on an aluminum stock tank so now I’m confused ??
I think you'll find that most stank tank pool owners either use chlorine or salt to keep the levels balanced. Both options have the potential of damaging galvanized steel eventually. We've had ours for a couple years now and so far, so good while using chlorine as far as any damage is concerned. It's tricky because you have to keep the algae and bacteria levels in check in order to make it safe enough to be in the water but in order to do that, the easiest way is to use chemicals :(
How do you drain yours since it is in the ground and the drain spout is buried?
Hi! We use the smaller pump...the one mounted on the fence that carries water to the water heater...to pump out the water. It's super quick and easy!
@@ditchingnormal1344 awesome thank you for your reply! That makes sense. Thanks for all the info, we are hoping to model our tank off your all's tank. Wish up some happy digging :P
Title: how to clean stock tank pool. Video: just drain it and start over. K
Why didn’t you simply go to a pool supply store for guidance and directions instead of searching Internet forums?
Ph levels! Chlorine won’t work if Ph is too high….