Stock Tank Pool DIY

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
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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]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@combustionguy]

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

[@SATX_]

💀💀💀💀

[@nmelkhunter1]

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]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing

[@Steveanders0n]

Me too

[@zanedavid1]

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.

[@robloxvids2233]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome!

[@marbellad.290]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@muhammedramon9786]

yea it is so confuccling

[@joanalger9103]

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]

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]

@Who Cares wrong. That's your existence

[@prue8390]

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

[@prue8390]

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

[@iain1969]

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]

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

[@mweber5459]

😲

[@iain1969]

@@urbanfarmstead I like the way you think!

[@vickiesutherland4628]

Better have it grounded?

[@myowndrum286]

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!

[@carolmyers6678]

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+.

[@michaelwilson5387]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Michael Wilson thank you!

[@mrfunkybassist]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Jaime Jimenez 😂

[@glennfinfrock3302]

Same

[@thealigetis8827]

Ditto

[@idkwhattoputhere616]

Did you even read the title?

[@michaelreece458]

Cuban wasn't lying in a stock tank....it was a shark tank.

[@bbranett2188]

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]

Awesome! Thank you for sharing

[@mailemoore5017]

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

[@macmcleod1188]

@@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]

An above ground pool made of plastic sounds good.

[@deborahjones2330]

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]

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

[@KimmieNoel]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@KimmieNoel]

@@urbanfarmstead okay thanks

[@stuckgrenadepin.225]

@@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.

[@SpectrumVans]

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]

SpectrumMan ok

[@bethetruth6428]

thoughtful touch

[@uptoolate2793]

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]

@@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.

[@precisionboatbuilder]

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

[@tuxedojunction9422]

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]

That sound like a great fort!

[@ForwardProgressUSA]

Bears… beets.. battlestar galactica

[@pattib1914]

We used stock tanks on the farm as pools also!

[@jfig120]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@cookiesplitter1776]

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]

Cookie Splitter yes! 👍🏼

[@alisonholmstrom]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@kennyslaughenhaupt3839]

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]

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

[@lindamon5101]

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]

Yes, they work great! Thank you so much!

[@TheNaturesdiva]

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. :)

[@quinnkirby745]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@m.canida96]

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]

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.

[@milky1234123]

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

[@rob5529]

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]

Yes 🙌🏼

[@amyabbott7275]

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!!!

[@jaredrrrr5074]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@Bella1neverknows670]

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

[@kaysmith8742]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Glad you like it!

[@jackpayne3996]

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! 😉😂

[@trinityhunt2099]

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]

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.

[@Char-Williams]

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]

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

[@myowndrum286]

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]

MyOwnDrum sounds cool. Thanks for sharing

[@lina-hf4yg]

Aww that sounds really fun

[@juneramirez8580]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! Happy to share

[@josejuangarcialanderos7009]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you Jose!

[@josejuangarcialanderos7009]

@@urbanfarmstead a big hug from México

[@sherrelynn5240]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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]

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

[@hesavedawretchlikeme6902]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Those seem great!

[@LadiesofPurposeTV]

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.

[@mickitrujillo2943]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome!

[@elainesimons9079]

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]

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

[@ryjay3291]

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]

Aw that sucks

[@puppylove80110]

How can you stop that from the beginning?

[@ryjay3291]

@@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]

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]

@@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!

[@plantbuiltmami5343]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@happinesshappens6631]

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!

[@sophial.6633]

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

[@Jamaicandoctor]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

stuart blackwood exactly! 🙌🏼

[@MP-yz6sb]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! Yeah we love it.

[@catezaida8081]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share! Thanks! It works great!

[@bullhead900]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome!

[@jareddegood8313]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@SirenaSpades]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks!

[@lemonhead162]

We used a real cattle tank when we were kids. Grew up on a cattle ranch in South East Texas....No frills or fancy stuff. Dad went to the barn and got an extra tank we had, cleaned it out, filled it with water and there ya go.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Nice! Yeah that’s what lots of people have been doing for years and it works great!

[@robertgreer5229]

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

[@33married]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@bidensucks6792]

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!

[@johnclamshellsp1969]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

My pleasure. Thank you!

[@bangmo2860]

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]

Beautiful story, thank you for sharing

[@malloryjustice2020]

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]

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

[@hubbabubba5177]

@@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

[@normawingo5116]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Norma Wingo awesome! Thank you

[@ABunnyorABun]

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

[@ericfifer539]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

I think so too!

[@theupsideofdownsizing]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@tf7274]

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]

Thank you for sharing your experience

[@hubbabubba5177]

God damn, your poor pump must be tired 😂

[@tf7274]

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

[@Vile_412]

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]

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]

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...

[@bumblebee7922]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@dianes4858]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@kasualbeauty309]

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]

That’s awesome!

[@j.walker3498]

Those make better pools, chemical degradation slower.

[@maxarcher]

So much better than any inflatable pool thanks

[@urbanfarmstead]

I think so too

[@kelseymariel2127]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@renee9113]

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]

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

[@TPayne-fm8ie]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@TheHappygal43]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Well thank you

[@RockinL7BuckingBulls]

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.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Haha, yes it’s quite refreshing

[@mtyhntr49]

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

[@planetaryqueen9469]

I was thinking same 😂

[@DiegoGarciaC]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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]

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

[@alveygardens]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you! I appreciate that feedback

[@alveygardens]

@@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.

[@brideosasquatch6073]

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!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! That’s great!

[@jimc3797]

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]

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]

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]

Yo that's awesome

[@suzukibn1131]

How about using bromine instead of chlorine?

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@deenaminyard3788]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes!

[@sheilaa1333]

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]

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

[@stihlguessin210]

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...

[@mjmack7353]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Nice!

[@jusmecmp]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@Beanz8907]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@elliottpeabody1287]

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

[@ashlieneevel9671]

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

[@fintan3563]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome

[@AliAldliy]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Well thank you! I just have lots of interests

[@mcnater]

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]

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.

[@ctawose]

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]

That’s awesome!

[@denisekoenig9479]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@denisekoenig9479 awesome!

[@maryannoswalt8918]

He made his way too difficult This is nothing new

[@trishcollier1175]

OMG!! We had a stock tank "swimming pool" when we were kids....that's been at least 55 years ago!!

[@kingc3521]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Great

[@acarce575]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! I’m glad you found it helpful

[@DiybyUnclenui]

😊😊😊 V e r y n i c e 😊😊😊

[@urbanfarmstead]

น้าหนุ่ยคุ้ยขยะ by Unclenui thank you

[@mryvelazquez]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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

[@BobbyCharlz]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Happy to share! Thank!

[@julierichens4218]

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]

Thanks. And thanks for the jokes haha

[@julierichens4218]

@@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]

@@julierichens4218 😂

[@jnicholson061905]

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

[@3crx3]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome!

[@debbieschmitt2921]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Awesome

[@tomcaldwellonline757]

Nice. Great idea, converting a cow water trough into a pool. Thanks for sharing.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@trace_minerals]

Every family in my town did this growing up.

[@urbanfarmstead]

George Webster awesome! They are the best!

[@ikigai47]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

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]

@@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]

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]

@@urbanfarmstead ooh good call!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Chaplin 👍🏼 happy gardening!

[@pignippleful]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@1robertinho6]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much!

[@eallen7772]

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

[@amya9597]

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

[@PeterSedesse]

Depends on your irrigation needs, but instead of using chlorine and a filter, you can just pump the water from the pool into your veggies and then refill the pool with fresh water.

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yes, you certainly could

[@Galastin]

This is true but it'll be much colder

[@janmason9425]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Nice! Yes they are great

[@TaylorZ2]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you

[@calebtodd2502]

I’m nine years old and I am sooo interested

[@urbanfarmstead]

That’s awesome! Thanks!

[@mikec7373]

“Pump needs to set on a sturdy, level surface”... While wiggling an old, cut in half pallet on dirt. Lol ! Hey, if it works!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Yep 👍🏼 this will do just fine for now, especially in this temporary location.

[@puwazatza]

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

[@urbanfarmstead]

You should!

[@sandyhathaway2144]

Best stock tank pool vid I have seen yet! Easy peasy lemon squeazy. Bravo!

[@urbanfarmstead]

Thank you so much for taking the time to share this feedback! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@sandyhathaway2144]

@@urbanfarmstead Have you painted it yet? Both inside and out? Or just one or the other?

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@sandyhathaway2144 not yet, but I have a final plan. I’m choosing not to paint the outside because I like the look now. The inside I will paint with pond liner which I have linked in the description.

[@sandyhathaway2144]

@@urbanfarmstead Just looked at it...I have not seen anyone try this. I am interested to know how it adheres to the galvanized metal. I have struggled to find something that works. (Proper prep? Which is best?) Keep me posted! I am all eyes and ears!

[@urbanfarmstead]

@@sandyhathaway2144 I’ll share an update here in the description and on IG. I found the product from a video someone else shared and it seemed to work well for their stock tank.