stock tank pool cover

This stock tank pool cover is made specifically for a round steel or poly stock tank. We think you’ll love our unique proprietary design. Our Cowboy Pool Covers go on easily, stay on snugly, and pack up tightly.

How do I protect my pool stock tank?

There is only one way that will work permanently to protect your stock tank pool from rusting which is a pool liner. Leaving the galvanized metal untreated or painted won’t last for a longer time period since the pool chemicals or pool salt will eventually rust the galvanized metal or eat away on the paint.

What do you do with your stock tank pool in the winter?

If you live where it doesn’t freeze for long periods of time, your best bet is to keep your tank filled with water. This comes straight from the manufacturers mouth. This is the best way to slow down the rusting process. If you choose to go this route, you do not have to keep your pump running all winter.

Do you put a liner in a stock tank pool?

Yes, you can. I have seen several people do this. We haven’t found a pool liner that’s our flavor so that’s one of the reasons why we haven’t used one. Why don’t you just get an above ground pool?

What is a cowboy pool?

Also known as a “cowboy pool” or a “hillbilly pool,” stock tank pools are made of, well, stock tanks! Stock tanks are large troughs made of metal or plastic used to provide water for livestock on farms.

How do you keep your stock tank pool from rusting?

To prevent rusting and corrosion, seal the inside of the water tank before use with a rust-proof agent like a rubber coating (e.g., Flex Seal, available on Amazon) or truck bed coating spray (e.g., Rust-Oleum Automotive, available on Amazon).

How do I stop my stock tank from rusting?

Instead of just dropping a few chlorine tablets in the pool and hoping for the best, make sure they’re carefully stored inside a chlorine float. This will help prevent the tank from corroding and rusting, Hawkins says. If you’re really serious about this, you can also seal the inside of the tank to prevent rusting.

How do you keep a stock pool tank from getting hot?

The metal tank only gets as warm as the water in the tank. So keep it filled to keep it cool! Pro tip: keep the tank filled within 4”-6” from the top rim of the tank. 2.

How do you clean a pool stock tank after winter?

Balance the water. If your pH is too high or too low, you will need to use pH minus or pH raiser to fix that. Add chlorine. If your test reads that you need chlorine, you need to add some tablets. Remove all debris. Including over the drain. Replace dirty filter. Run the pump. Wait for the pump to do it’s job!

How long do galvanized stock tanks last?

Stock tanks routinely last for 20+ years on farms, where they’re subject to abuse by livestock, tractors, and harsh elements.

Can you bury a stock tank?

We decided to bury our 8′ poly stock tank in the backyard to make it an in-ground pool or little spa really. We bought the stock tank several years ago and have been using it as an above ground pool or spa.

Will a stock tank pool rust?

The truth is the stock tank will rust with time even with regular water with no chemicals or salt in it. The goal is to catch it in the beginning and fix the problem before it spreads.

How do you seal a bottomless stock tank?

How to seal a bottomless stock tank. Bottomless stock tanks don’t have a bottom, so you will need to create a watertight barrier with the ground as part of your installation. Most ranchers either pour a concrete slab or use bentonite clay to form a watertight bottom, but a round pool liner will work too!

Are stock tank pools safe?

Pools present a drowning risk, no matter their size or depth. Children should never be left unattended in a pool, whether stock tanks or not. Even though a stock tank is 2′ shallow they still present a drowning and safety hazard. Children and adults can drown in as little 6″ of water.

What is the largest stock tank pool?

NEW The 10′ foot tank is the largest stock tank commercially available, and now you can have it shipped directly to your driveway!