I also built a cool wooden DECK for our pool! Check out that video here: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gn-JtZlwlNiqoc4.html Thanks so much for watching!

40 yrs ago, when our kids were young, my husband used pvc, painted black, ran heated water into the pool. The sun heated the black pvc, which heated the water. Worked like a charm

@MakerGray

Ай бұрын

I love smart solutions!

Many, many years ago we also used the stock tank pool, the kids really enjoyed the experience. It was supplied by a Dempster Windmill and the water was very cold, you think the kids cared, I guess not. Many hours of enjoyment for very hot afternoons. 👍👍👍. 5-6-2023

Wow! I’ve watched a ton of stock tank pool how-tos and yours is the most instructional and comprehensive I’ve seen. Thank you for always producing great content, thinking of your audience and giving us pretty pictures to zoom into! Deck is outstanding too! 👏

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

That is so nice of you to say! Thank you so much! And thank you for watching :) I greatly appreciate it!

@heathermorton1963

Жыл бұрын

I've watched them ALL. This one is best :)

Love what you have done with this. Great ideas for me and many others . I am getting rid of my big pool so down sizing to this with everything you have added to it is the best way to go.

Wooohoooooo!!! Love this and love seeing ladies build! Now time to build mine. Thank you for sharing your gifts and info!!! 🙏🙏🙏

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Super great project and I really appreciate the natural approach to water cleansing. Camplux propane water heaters seem like a solid way to go for heating the water.

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! And yep, that's the direction I'm going (as of now) if I ever turn it into a hot tub.

I used your video to put mine together today and it was sooo simple! Can't wait to start on the deck!

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Yay that’s so great to hear! Enjoy the pool! And you’ll love the deck upgrade 😄 Thanks!

Great idea never heard of anyone building a pool out of this!! My hot tube is starting to be very high maintenance. I know this is not the same. But a great alternative for alot cheaper. I'm sure I could ad a heater and custom cover.

Hi! We just bought our stock tank for the summer!! Have wanted to do this for awhile!! Thanks for the great how to video! I really appreciated the comments about the sand filter and the hydrogen peroxide! Thanks for those! Cheers to cool dips in the pool this summer!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Wahoo great news! You're going to love it! So glad my video was helpful :) Cheers back!

The pool turned out great Erin, that's a sweet deck too! 😍👌🏻 Awesome work! 😃👍🏻👊🏻

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Fred! I love it!

This channel is severely underrated. I can't wait to see you blow up!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that 🙏🏼✨

Turned out great! Enjoy!!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

This will be a great idea when I get my small house 🏠 built in the future, of course the state that I live in goes through seasons including winter ❄️ so I might have to incorporate it into my backyard deck that will be a sun room or something like that.

That is so awesome, now I am going to make one of these for my wife and I! Thank you

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Great! You're going to love it!

This is awesome! Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Thank you for watching!

This is pretty cool, and a project I've thought about doing myself. It'd be cool if you made a video about the maintenance over the two years since you made this video.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks!

Such a chill spot😊

Love it!! I can’t wait to sit in that pool!!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much buddy! Can’t wait to have you!

Best video around KZread ! I'm about to start drilling my holes but wasn't sure if I had the exact amount of pieces now I do know I need to buy extra!

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped! Thanks for watching and enjoy your pool!

Yes!! Stocktanks have also reached the Netherlands (they're not used for livestock here so they don't produce them in Europe). We bought one last year imported from the U.S. and we are very happy with it. It looks so great in our garden, much better than a plastic swimming pool. We wanted to install a pump but I was a little bit scared to drill holes into it because we also have the one with the ribs and I was afraid for leakage. Thanks to your instructions I'm going to give it a try. Great video, very well explained! I'm going to follow you on Instagram. Looking forward to you turning it into a hot tub (because that's what I also have in mind for the winter) :)

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ria! I'm so glad to hear they have made it out your way! You can totally do it. The sealant really does help. I've never had a leak. Good luck, and hope to see you on Instagram!

Now, this is fabulously done! You did an amazing job on that pool. I purchased one 4 years ago for ducks to play in. I think that I will follow your lead and turn mine into this one! Thanks!! 😊👏

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much! I hope you do it!

This is awesome! I'm in the middle of researching how people do their piping because I know NOTHING about it. I know how to dig.. or fill up water.. Cutting holes sure... but when it comes to pumps I am slumped! Your video is really comprehensive though and helps me understand the process a lot more! I'm going to be building a hottub/spa onsen in my backyard cause.....why not!

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

This is great to hear! Thanks so much for watching and enjoy the spa!!

Hello, i'm french and i want to tell you "thank you" for this vidéo. This summer a install my pool tank and i follow yours advices. I'm so happy of the result. Now, i'm looking for a solution to warm up my pool but it's an another subject. Your channel is really really amazing. Take care. Goodbye

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

This is wonderful!! Thank you for your comment and for watching! Enjoy the pool :)

This is so thorough. Thank you very much 😊.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Yay! I appreciate you watching! Thank you

Great job, Maker Gray! Love it!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!!

Love this. I've been looking for easy instructions. Thank you

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thank you!

I want to do this. I'm thinking a smaller tank for ice baths. I'm glad I found your video. Great job.

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much!

Lots of insulation for the winter. But probably not for you in Texas. In Canada we run hot tubs all year. But there very well insulated!! Nothing better than sitting in your tub at negative 20c ,your hair freezes but your nice in warm!

You did a great job thanks for sharing God bless you always

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

That deck 😍😍😍

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Right?! The deck is a game changer!

Love this idea!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Woman, you rock!!! I wonder if I can do all this.

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! you totally can!!

Enjoyed your video. Looks like I could handle all the things required to build one.

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Thank you! I hope you do it!

Loved the vlog ty for sharing 😊

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow I’m impressed that was so informative,thanks for the video.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching.

Wife was perusing facebook as usual. I thought it a waste of time or, at best, lightly entertaining. Then! She showed me your pool set-up. Pool, deck, and umbrella. Love It! So I watched the brief vid. It's just what we need so I looked the link up on YT. I am impressed with your ability to instruct with detail and simplicity. It demonstrates experience and thinking ability. Thanks so much. Keep up your instructional videos. Not all who have them can do so with you skillful speaking ability. Thanks again. 👍😄

@MakerGray

10 ай бұрын

This is so kind and I'm so glad to hear it! Thank you so much :) Really appreciate it and much more to come!

@dennisp4395

10 ай бұрын

@@MakerGray I've subscribed. No easy task as I am critical of details and NOT interested in people who love to hear themselves talk. Not so with you. Glad to see a Real woman. One who is willing And able to get right in there and "git'er dun." Taunt my daughter power tool usage and safety. We had fun cutting up a $1500 dining room table that I couldn't sell. Surprised that you responded, especially so quickly. Oh! Btw, clamps? For me, genius. I am healthy so i level midway and Muscle first couple of lag bolts with a reach. It works, but Boy! It's break time right after. No more work. Clamps from now on. Keep up the good work. Anyone would be blessed to know you. Toodles for now. I WILL be following you channel.

Cool that looks refreshing

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

It is! It's the only way we beat the heat down here in the south

Great work and ideas, I love it. Can I suggest on the inlet add a pipe with a sprinkler with 6 hole or a small waterjet, to send water up over the air and back in the pool. This will cool the pool down and also help with bacteria control.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Great idea! I saw something like this that was solar powered. Might implement this this year. Thanks!

LOVE it!!

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Us too!

Great job, looks so inviting too 😎😎😎😎👊

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching Iain!

So flippin' cool Erin! I hope you do turn it into a hot tub...that would be extra cool!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much, Ethan!! I think we will!

@EthanCarterDesigns

3 жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray Awesome, can't wait!

Oregon USA here 💜..yaaay to girl power....nice vid...I just set up a Poly tank...like ur tip about using glass, instead of sand...now I know what to do with all my Vino, Crown Royal, n Patron bottles💯👍bwahaha...Nan in PDX 🙃

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Hey from Texas, Oregan Nan! Thanks for watching! Enjoy the pool :)

Very well done. Kudos! Gary

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Gary!

You video is awesome, thank you.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching :)

That looks amazing!!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Wow I love it 🥰 Looks great 👍

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

this is so cool!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!! I agree :)

Good job!

Well done and concise video!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

Awesome pool diy.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Love it❤

Great info/video. Thanks!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!

@mini_worx

3 жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray - Absolutely! Currently checking the local Rural King site for pricing ($399 for an 8' x 2' tank seems pretty good) and debating on building a pool or a hot tub (Or both). Weird how KZread throws you down a rabbit hole and one quickly starts putting shopping lists together 😃😅

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

@@mini_worx 😂 it sure does! Btw, $399 is a great price! If you have the room, I wouldn’t go smaller than an 8’. I vote pool and hot tub!

Loved your tank. Had once when I "was" married. Now wanna get another one and enjoy as you are. Put something up about doubling the pool as a hot tubby.. Thank You for sharing. Respectfully; Robert.

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Thanks Robert!

I grew up on a ranch in Runnels County, TX. We had 10 stock ponds on our property and each had a windmill and a galvanized steel stock tank that the windmill pumped into. The overflow went out into the ponds which were made by bulldozing a dam across a natural gully. The metal tanks were always brim full of cold, clear well water. I skinny dipped in those tanks MANY times on hot Texas days after working in the pastures. The horses and cows didn't mind. 😜 Enjoy it!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

I love this story! Sounds so refreshing and natural :) Thanks!!

Awesome job

@MakerGray

Ай бұрын

Thanks!

I am with everyone else, your videos are so easy to follow. Now I have the confidence to build my own. But man of man, I am struggling to find the intake valve. I purchased the Intex SX 1500 pump. I love the idea of using the Hydrogen Peroxide instead of chorine, hoping it will hope up to these Florida summers.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and for watching! Re: the intake valve, did you check out the links I have in the description? I'm hoping those might help you find what you need

I am interested in hearing about the hot tub conversion.

Rock and Roll!

Yessssss, hot tub ❤

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Yes!

Nice job!

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

WoW! I watched your outdoor shower build video then this one and hit the subscribe button. You are a natural born teacher! I hate videos that just can't get to the point with waaaay too much yapping! LoL. Your editing is excellent and the camera is always in the right spot. Much thanks from Louisiana! Please keep sharing your knowledge with us.

@MakerGray

11 ай бұрын

Thank you very much! Really appreciate it :)

@LaLadybug2011

11 ай бұрын

@@MakerGray You're welcome! ⚜️

Great job 💯🙏👏👏👏👏🥰❤️☝🏼👏

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 🤗

You don’t need the nylon tape, with the sealant, no water should ever get to the threads and if it does it will leak anyway because there’s no sealant on the nut. Otherwise great video!!! 👍🏻👍🏻

Nice job 🤙🏽

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

This is a great video.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it

Can you make a pool enclosure for it? Maybe one of those 10x10 gazebos or a greenhouse?

Just ordered my 6 foot stock tank..really excited and motivated thanks to your video. Just wondering if you find the 6 foot a little small? Just looking to cool off with the wife. We do have 2 small kids but don't have the space for an 8 foot. Thanks for posting this video, very helpful ✌

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Yay! You're going to love it! The 6' will be fine for you. Of course, bigger is always better, but we have found the 6' to be great and way better than nothing. Definitely gets the job done for floating around for one or sitting and chilling for a few adults (or a family). Excited for you guys!

This was our pool when I was in grade school (minus the filter) in the 60s...

What a great idea, Erin! We bought an eight foot round tank for our kids to use as a pool when they were young, since we hated throwing away those silly plastic pools every year (they never seemed to last much longer). It was strictly country, not nearly as nice as you have made yours, but they loved it and we sold it about fifteen years later for the same price we paid for it!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow Tim! I love that story!

I’m here because of April. Excellent video

@MakerGray

2 ай бұрын

Oh that's wonderful to hear! Thank you and welcome!

Wow I want one, I have a huge patio I could put it on but I doubt my husband would go for it then I'd need the HOA to go for it. No one would see it in my back yard, so maybe if I put in as a hot tub they would.

Love it! It’s a perfect temp pool while we dig and build our natural recreation pond. I’m wondering if Tesla purple plates would kill enough of the bacteria which could be hidden inside the pump. Great job.! 👍🇦🇺

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And natural recreation ponds are so cool!

@elwood212

2 жыл бұрын

@@MakerGray they are. I’m building yr wood store today. Great design for my little shed.💕🙏🇦🇺

Poler Goods!!!

I thought it was great I neeed to get a stock tank when I move down south in Florida and Texas.

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Yes I highly recommend it!

That's awesome~! Maybe I'll fill in my pool with concrete and replace it with this. ;-)

Great for practicing canon balls

GREAT instruction thank you. How often do you find you have to run your pump, and for how long?

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I usually do about 4 hours in mid morning and then another 4 or so in the afternoon, every day. Seems to work fine! Mine is on a timer and takes care of itself.

I’ve been wanting to make a hot tub

Thanks for this thorough overview. Appreciate. I few questions. 1) Why is the inlet above the outlet? I would think the opposite would be needed to fully drain the pool. 2) Can the pump be located remotely and you bury PVC up to the tank, making the final connections with the flexible hoses you show in the video?

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there, the inlet valve is *lower* than the outlet. I did this because particles in the water tend to sink and having the inlet lower gives it the ability to clean more water. Then it pumps fresh out on top. I don't use the inlet to drain the pool but instead I use the threaded drain hole in the bottom side. I can thread on a hose and let it go. I'm not sure about locating the pump remotely but I'm thinking no. the closer it is to the pool, the stronger it is. Thanks!

Is the outlet valve that comes with the waterway filter compatible with the inlet valves for Intex (Or do I need to get separate parts if we go with that pump)

I’m using chlorine with my stock tank. What are the disadvantages that you mentioned. I’m curious and open to the product that you showed.

Hi hope u get this. Going to give this a try but I can't find where u got your tank and pump. Its not showing me the links to find it. I looked on the Market Place but they did not pop up.

Could you stack 2 tanks on top of each other to make a deeper pool?

I grew up swimming in stock tanks although we called them water troughs and most the time the cows would come drink while we were swimming in them.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Bonus cows!

Smart going without chlorine.

Looks great, please keep an eye on very young children who are drawn to water and may get into trouble.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

For sure. Thanks!

You didn't put the black basket on? Does the Marine sealant just replace that?

niceee

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi, I was going to buy one but I chickened out because I read that the zinc in galvanized steel is bad for you. What do you think?

Dang algorithms. Only finding this now through your post on Insta... SMH. Might have to do this at the inlaws in VA. TFP!

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Dang algorithms! Thanks for watching :)

Hi! Wonderful instructions! I think I’m going to see if I can do it. One quick question though, I see you didn’t use a liner. How is the stock tank holding up after having hydrogen peroxide and water in it?

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Really well! The hydrogen peroxide doesn't have any effect on the tank or have the potential to cause rust. Third season in and it's holding up great and super clean. Thank you!

Apply teflon tape in string form in between the threads first before using the scotch tape method, it'll last longer

Make it look easy

This is excellent! Maybe this is a silly question, but what would be the top recommendation for covering this when not in use? A tarp? Some sort of lid?

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great question. We usually leave ours uncovered with no issues at all. They like to be uncovered and breathe. I've see a lot of different options, but this is what we use when we need it! amzn.to/3mKRvsz

@markb8954

11 ай бұрын

Ive seen people use simple square tarp that is secured on all four corners. Keeps a lot of debris out.

Big plus to glass as opposed to sand is that this glass is anti-microbial.. Safer..

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Interesting! Thanks for sharing that

Love this! I do have one question, my apologies if it’s a dumb one lol is there a way to keep the water in it cool? Or will I just have to empty it a bit and refill with cooler water? Thanks!

@MakerGray

3 жыл бұрын

Not dumb at all! Mine is mostly shaded throughout the day, so it stays nice and cool. You can also buy solar covers that will reflect the sun when you are not using them. Fresh water needs to be added from time to time anyway, due to evaporation. It doesn't get as hot as expected though :)

Thank you so much for this amazing video! I did exhaustive research before building my stock tank pool and your video was by far the best resource. I've also decided to use hydrogen peroxide in lieu of chlorine. I'm curious whether you tested and balanced water pH before adding the h202? Every article or tutorial I read mentions this step before adding chlorine but I couldn't find any information about pH levels or water chemistry if you're using h202. I'm also curious whether you also incorporated an oxidizer and/or anything for algae?

@MakerGray

2 жыл бұрын

Hi there! So happy to hear it - thank you for the feedback! No, I did not test the water ph beforehand. I just used my test strips and add about a half cup until the proper level is achieved. I really don't put a ton of thought into it and I really don't have to add too much, too often. After a good use, I'll check it and add a little. But if you have kids or lots of people in yours, you'll need more. It really is pretty easy :) Thanks again and enjoy!!

Hey There, This is an excellent video. What you forgot was a proper GFI electrical connection. And would it not have been more efficient if the inlet and outflow were almost 180 degrees seperate? Overall, very neat work.

@MakerGray

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment! Great point about the GFCI. I have it plugged into a GFCI connection (not shown - several things have changed since this video). 180 degree separate flows would be just fine. However, the hoses are not long enough for that reach. Also, the way I have it now works great! This setup really creates the movement needed and especially helps that the inlet is slightly lower. Cool water from the bottom flows in and then back out the outlet on the top. Thanks again!

@abigailjones3591

10 ай бұрын

@@MakerGray do you think running the pump off an extension cord is a bad idea? We just bought a stock tank and I want to get it set up for a heat wave coming our way! it's too far from any outlets though, so I'd need to use an ext. cord.

more holes more pumps insulate outside wall add heater and hot tub!