Youre only limited by your imagination (and the size of the tank).
Careful consideration must be taken when choosing the correct equipment and maintaining a DIY stock tank pool.
Here’s our guide to everything you oughta know to make a stock tank pool in an afternoon.
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It should not be near where water runoff could undermine the stability of your pool.
Water weighs 8.33 pounds per gallon.
If your stock tank holds 300 gallons, the water alone will be 2,500 pounds.
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Never put a stock tank pool on a deck or a roof.
If your 300-gallon stock tank pool is 8’x3', or 24 sq.
foot, which far exceeds the maximum load for most decks and roofs.
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Always use proper protective gear such as gloves andgoggleswhen using power tools, and be aware of your surroundings.
No matter what material your pool is, use adrillwith a hole saw.
This will ensure the water stays clear and is always ready for swimming.
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It’s so easy there’s really no excuse not to do it.
With proper set-up and maintenance, a stock tank pool can last for years.
It’s also a low-risk way to see if owning a pool is right for you.
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Yes, you’re able to use a stock tank for a pool.
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