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Posted: 4/1/2024 2:46:51 PM EDT
I'm thinking about getting one of these, either 150gal or 300gal, to use as a *pool* for just me. I'd figure out some kind of cover to keep it clean, but can you put bleach in these to stop algae growth and any other nastiness?
 https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/rubbermaid-structural-foam-stock-tanks-300-gal-capacity |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 3:04:36 PM EDT
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I bought a 700 gallon (8’ diameter) stock tank from tractor supply for my grandkids to use when they visit. Have all the pool stuff, treatment kit, chlorine tabs, floating chlorine tab holder, vaccuum (garden hose hookup uses water pressure), skimmer pole, and a nice little Hayward sand filter that keeps it sparkling clear a summer. Of course, I drilled out the holes for the filter in and out connections. what a great little pool! Nice and refreshing on a hot afternoon for me too!
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Posted: 4/1/2024 3:05:56 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Hillcountry]
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You can use your little “tubbby” if you want but why not go whole hog and do something better? 😊 I didn’t “need” the filter of course but I found it at a pool supply store and it fit the size perfectly…overkill, actually but I like it.
I’m moving the pool to my grandkids house this summer so her mom can deal with it. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 3:19:23 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 67Firebird]
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I don't want metal, because they rust/corrode and all that, and I want to keep it simple. I figured on having to pour a little bleach in every week (no idea how much), but I didn't know if it would damage the tank material.
Edit - The plan is to put it about where those pavers are, towards the top/right of this pic. It would be straight out from the steps.  |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 7:56:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: I don't want metal, because they rust/corrode and all that, and I want to keep it simple. I figured on having to pour a little bleach in every week (no idea how much), but I didn't know if it would damage the tank material. Edit - The plan is to put it about where those pavers are, towards the top/right of this pic. It would be straight out from the steps. https://i.postimg.cc/pddWYDsQ/2024-1-23-Ramp-Lights.jpg I would not pour bleach in that container, then crawl into it. There are a lot of reasons that's not good for you. I don't have time to type them all, and yes, "chlorine" is in our drinking water (not good for you either) and I'm a bleach user, but I don't want to take a bath in it, even dilute. 
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Posted: 4/1/2024 10:16:19 PM EDT
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I do it in my bathtub, whenever I get Poison Ivy or Chigger bites. Dries it all right up, and smells like I've been swimming.
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Posted: 4/3/2024 11:20:52 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: I do it in my bathtub, whenever I get Poison Ivy or Chigger bites. Dries it all right up, and smells like I've been swimming. Huh. I'd heard of putting some diluted bleach on the affected area, but not soaking in it. Interesting. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 12:23:28 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 67Firebird: I'm thinking about getting one of these, either 150gal or 300gal, to use as a *pool* for just me. I'd figure out some kind of cover to keep it clean, but can you put bleach in these to stop algae growth and any other nastiness? https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51036/300gal_Stock_Tank-3175679.jpg https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/rubbermaid-structural-foam-stock-tanks-300-gal-capacity |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 2:14:04 PM EDT
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So you agree that the bleach wouldn't hurt the tank, and would keep it from getting slimy? I could spend more time outside this Summer, if I had a cool place to sit.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 2:43:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Merlin]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: So you agree that the bleach wouldn't hurt the tank, and would keep it from getting slimy? I could spend more time outside this Summer, if I had a cool place to sit. Chlorine in pools is like ham and eggs or biscuits and gravy. |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 2:56:05 PM EDT
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Go to the big box store od your choice and get a 10 dollar piece of copper rod. I clean out my goats tank twice a year with a copper rod in it. Without almost weekly.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 3:05:45 PM EDT
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How big is that? I have a little bit of 1/2" copper pipe.
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Posted: 4/5/2024 3:10:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: I don't want metal, because they rust/corrode and all that, and I want to keep it simple. I figured on having to pour a little bleach in every week (no idea how much), but I didn't know if it would damage the tank material. Edit - The plan is to put it about where those pavers are, towards the top/right of this pic. It would be straight out from the steps. https://i.postimg.cc/pddWYDsQ/2024-1-23-Ramp-Lights.jpg Mine is 5 years out in the open and no rust whatsoever…you do you though… |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:30:08 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: How big is that? I have a little bit of 1/2" copper pipe. The one I got is prolly 36 inches long and 1/2 inch. I've heard I could have bought smaller and still had good results. @67Firebird |
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Posted: 4/5/2024 10:47:54 PM EDT
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If covered, would moss grow? I use copper sulfate to kill moss in an irrigation pit.
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/6/2024 8:30:51 AM EDT
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I agree about the metal tank. I learned to swim in one and my daughter learned in the same one. No rust ever.
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NM, USA
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Posted: 4/8/2024 8:43:43 PM EDT
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Dunno about how clear it would keep it sans the filtration you have with a normal pool filter thing.
But there are a variety of stock tank cleaner things, both liquid and in tablet form we've used that seem to help reduce growth in the water. No promises on being healthy for you, but if it ain't bad for both the pet hay burners and the livestock, I wouldn't worry personally. That said, I do my soaking inside in a tub with a beer and a book. |
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Posted: 4/8/2024 9:36:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By haveTwo: ...I do my soaking inside in a tub with a beer and a book. I get that, but I'm inside most of the time. I'm trying to get outside more. |
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Posted: 4/9/2024 12:48:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: I get that, but I'm inside most of the time. I'm trying to get outside more. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Originally Posted By haveTwo: ...I do my soaking inside in a tub with a beer and a book. I get that, but I'm inside most of the time. I'm trying to get outside more. No judgement here... from what I've seen, if it's fine for livestock, it's fine for the people who eat livestock. Even if it ain't my jam. So hit your local feed store, and don't tell them too much at first. 
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AZ, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2024 4:00:13 AM EDT
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Get a Small filter and treat the water like a swimming pool it will be fine. Stock tanks can handle bleach or whateverAmazon pool filter
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Posted: 4/9/2024 9:36:39 AM EDT
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That all sounds good, and I appreciate the opinions and info.
 If I get one soon enough, I'll update this thread. 
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GA, USA
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Posted: 4/9/2024 11:14:43 AM EDT
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Spa chemicals will keep the water clean enough for a while, filtration would help them work better though. They can be purchased in smaller quantities than pool chemicals, they are pretty much the same thing though.
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Posted: 5/5/2024 2:06:03 PM EDT
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Tank acquired. I got a gently used 150gal from a *friend, and another friend brought it out to me today. I need to make sure the pavers are level under it, give it a good scrubbing, and buy a ball valve for the drain.
    *My friend is an elder in our church, and our congregation meets in part of his building. He bought this for baptisms, and my son was baptized in it. He wanted a bigger one, so I bought this and he intended to purchase a bigger one. Then, this past Monday, his business burned down. You can see the stock tank towards the left side. 
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Posted: 5/5/2024 6:27:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Tank acquired. I got a gently used 150gal from a *friend, and another friend brought it out to me today. I need to make sure the pavers are level under it, give it a good scrubbing, and buy a ball valve for the drain. https://i.postimg.cc/VL2mddzz/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jSNKNtjP/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jj4bgcPj/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/PqjHQ9Lc/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-4.jpg *My friend is an elder in our church, and our congregation meets in part of his building. He bought this for baptisms, and my son was baptized in it. He wanted a bigger one, so I bought this and he intended to purchase a bigger one. Then, this past Monday, his business burned down. You can see the stock tank towards the left side. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51036/2024-4-29_Church_Burned-3206147.jpg |
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Posted: 5/5/2024 10:03:25 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: Tank acquired. I got a gently used 150gal from a *friend, and another friend brought it out to me today. I need to make sure the pavers are level under it, give it a good scrubbing, and buy a ball valve for the drain. https://i.postimg.cc/VL2mddzz/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jSNKNtjP/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-2.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/jj4bgcPj/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-3.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/PqjHQ9Lc/2024-5-5-Stock-Tank-4.jpg *My friend is an elder in our church, and our congregation meets in part of his building. He bought this for baptisms, and my son was baptized in it. He wanted a bigger one, so I bought this and he intended to purchase a bigger one. Then, this past Monday, his business burned down. You can see the stock tank towards the left side. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/51036/2024-4-29_Church_Burned-3206147.jpg Oh no! Do they know what caused the fire? I hope his insurance has him covered.  Also..you're gonna need some steps! |
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Posted: 5/6/2024 3:16:54 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Kitties-with-Sigs: Oh no! Do they know what caused the fire? I hope his insurance has him covered. Also..you're gonna need some steps! They think it was electrical, in the attic. Insurance is still dragging their feet. I think a combination of pavers and cinder blocks will make nice steps for me. |
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TX, USA
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Posted: 5/6/2024 12:56:56 PM EDT
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When I clean my stock tanks, I routinely spray them down with a strong bleach mix. Let dwell for 15 minutes, and brush/wipe it down, rinse, and refill. No visible harm to tanks. UV will likely kill them long before bleach.
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Posted: 5/6/2024 1:59:09 PM EDT
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That sounds pretty good. I bought a drain valve today, so now I need to work on some type of cover. I should have it ready to go pretty soon.
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Posted: 5/7/2024 3:21:31 PM EDT
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A friend took me to a hardware store yesterday, for a drain valve. I installed it this morning, and have been doing bleach soaks, scrubbing, and rinsing, and now it's filled and ready. I'll let the water warm up before I try it out.
 I still need to figure out a better cover for it, so I don't get wasps/mosquitos/etc in there.     |
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Posted: 5/7/2024 7:09:53 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: A friend took me to a hardware store yesterday, for a drain valve. I installed it this morning, and have been doing bleach soaks, scrubbing, and rinsing, and now it's filled and ready. I'll let the water warm up before I try it out. I still need to figure out a better cover for it, so I don't get wasps/mosquitos/etc in there.https://i.postimg.cc/3r9mhJtn/2024-5-7-Stock-Tank-1.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/kX48g3Z9/2024-5-7-Stock-Tank-4.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/TY4byNMb/2024-5-7-Stock-Tank-6.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/T35Dnjf4/2024-5-7-Stock-Tank-7.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/xdrb5kdT/2024-5-7-Stock-Tank-8.jpg  
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Posted: 5/7/2024 8:55:59 PM EDT
[#30]
I'll have to check the measurements, because mine is 150gal, but I imagine they have that size too. That would certainly be easier than trying to build one. Thanks.
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Posted: 5/8/2024 12:47:17 PM EDT
[#31]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: I'll have to check the measurements, because mine is 150gal, but I imagine they have that size too. That would certainly be easier than trying to build one. Thanks. T |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 12:30:58 AM EDT
[Last Edit: Kitties-with-Sigs]
[#32]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 67Firebird: They think it was electrical, in the attic. Insurance is still dragging their feet. I think a combination of pavers and cinder blocks will make nice steps for me. Ahhh, man. I think some adhesive is in order. Maybe just concrete blocks with holes facing the sky...and a bunch of longer rebar driven in at all four corners inside so they can't move, then pavers tacked with a masonry cement (NOT MORTAR) on top? I'm not trying to be a wuss, but knowing you have walking issues...wondering if you are ever less-than-stead on your fee going up steps. (Just guessing--I don't know). One wobble left or right means disaster for you unless the steps are REALLY stable. There are ways to get stability for unattached pavers without digging out a foot of dirt and doing the whole patio thing. Totally okay to say, "nope I don't need that." Cuz I'm being a total worrywort here.  I apologize. I can't help it. |
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Posted: 5/10/2024 12:46:20 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 67Firebird]
[#33]
That's a definite issue, which is why I have it so close to the wall. It gives me more to hold onto, and also something to bounce off of if I start to fall. Anything to break the fall, because sometimes I have real trouble getting back up. Once I get a cover, if I find that there's space I may mount a grab bar on the top edge.
Edit - I can't drive anything into the ground there. It's very close to where our electric service goes under the house. |
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Posted: 5/11/2024 2:37:14 PM EDT
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I ordered the TSC 300 gallon Rubbermaid tank, 1/2"x60' copper tubing and a 1/2 hp pump from Lowes today. I'll pick them up tomorrow.
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Posted: 5/11/2024 5:16:27 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Merlin: I'm bidding on a 300 gallon version as we speak. I'm pretty sure I'm gonna make up a redneck hot tub up in here shortly! Originally Posted By Merlin: I ordered the TSC 300 gallon Rubbermaid tank, 1/2"x60' copper tubing and a 1/2 hp pump from Lowes today. I'll pick them up tomorrow. Cool1 Please post pics here. I'd like to see that. |
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Posted: 5/12/2024 10:03:41 AM EDT
[#36]
Bleach won’t hurt that tank one bit.
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Posted: 5/14/2024 1:02:49 AM EDT
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Pics of the 300-gallon Rubbermaid stock tank. It was on sale for $224; it was $320 a couple weeks ago.
  Non-drain side. Note the flat walls; perfect for bulkhead fittings.  Concrete block platform for it to sit on so I don't feel I'm sitting the ground while using it:  Any recommendations to fill these voids for insulation and extra support?  Pump arrived today, but I didn't get a chance to look at it. Thanks for looking! |
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Posted: 5/14/2024 8:47:32 AM EDT
[Last Edit: 67Firebird]
[#38]
That looks good. For filling in the bottom, what about using expanding foam and then cutting off the excess with a putty knife after it cures?
Edit - I just ordered the 150gal version of the cover you posted, along with a couple 12" grab bars, that I plan to mount on the top edge of my tank. |
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Posted: Yesterday 3:06:27 PM EDT
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We are in the process of putting a deck around our recently constructed 9' stock tank pool (I hate Pintrest). We just leveled out the ground as best we could and put some sand down for it to sit on. I bet if you put sand under that one it would fill the voids and be good to go.
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Posted: Yesterday 11:10:27 PM EDT
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Got it done. WOW!
25 minutes to fill. 73 degrees, started the fire, was at 90 in 40 minutes, then the fire died down to the middle of the barrel (I did a top-down fire) - and then the water really got hot! We got in at 4:30 PM, didn't get out until almost 7:30. I feel like a wet noodle. Max temp was 108, then we started adding cold water. Got it down to 97-98 and it stayed there for a good hour and a half. Pump isn't nearly as loud as I thought it would be. Pics tomorrow, too tired today! |
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