You've seen all of those beautiful stock tank pools all over the internet (if you haven't, you must not have a Pinterest) and probably considered making one yourself.
Well today, I'm going to show you the best way to make one so you can stay cool this summer (or hot if you convert yours into a hot tub).
Check out the video of this Stock Tank Pool build HERE: https://youtu.be/E8NTfay4BUM
The trickiest part about this project is getting the materials, but luckily I have the materials here. Intex assumes you already have a pool with the intake - so they don't provide it for you.
Stock Tank - you can get it from a Tractor Supply Co. or other outdoor store.
Intex Pool Pump
2 Plunger Valves
Intake Attachment
Step 1: Flatten out and level the ground
You're going to need to level the ground before you put the pull down and fill it with water, otherwise your pool will remain crooked for the life of the pool (1,000 gallons of water is kind of heavy). Obviously you can drain the pool and re-level, but just try to hit this right off the bat. Once level, go ahead and lay the stock tank down on the level ground.
Step 2: Drill out holes for the intake and outtake hoses
The perfect size hole for these hoses, is 2 3/4". So you'll need a hole saw to cut through the galvanized metal on the tank. Cut one hole towards the bottom side of the pool. This one will be the intake that pulls in the dirt and cold water from the bottom of the pool and into the pump.
Then drill out a 2 3/4" hole towards the top side of the pool for the outtake (or jet) which will throw the cold water back on top of the water.
The pump is extremely important to help keep out the dirt, as well as preventing mosquitoes and other nasty things that love still water.
Once the holes are cut, go ahead and attach the intake and the outtake pieces. They have a rubber gasket on them which will help keep some of the water from leaking out, but for most stock tank pools (especially the ones that have ribbed sides) you will need to put as much clear caulk around these fittings as you can to make a water tight seal. Wait 24 hours for the caulk to dry before filling with water.
Step 3: Connect the pieces
Now you can go ahead and connect both plunger valves to the end of the intake and outtake pieces, twist the ends to the lock position, and then connect the provided hoses to each one.
For the Intex pump connections, hookup the intake hose to the shorter dome section and hookup the outtake to the taller cylinder section.
After everything is set and connected, go ahead and fill the pool up with water. Check for leaks after the first inch of water has been filled into the pool. IF you find a leak on the outside of the pool, you will have to drain the pool, apply some caulk or Flex Seal, and then retry. I did not have a problem with any leaks on mine.
If there are no leaks, continue to fill the pool and check for leaks once the water gets to the intake piece and then when it gets to the outtake piece.
Step 5: Cannonball!
The last thing to do is jump in! Or rather, walk in!
To maintain the pool, you'll need to keep it chlorinated by having it float in a chlorinating floater. If the chlorine tablets sets on the base of the metal stock tank pool, it can create rust.
A little net to collect leafs is the only other mandatory piece you'll need here and you are good to go with your long lasting stock tank swimming pool!
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