STEP 1
PICK A STOCK TANK
The first step in creating your cool oasis is to find your ideal stock tank. Evaluate the amount of space you have and how many people you hope to accommodate in your sitting pool. Standard stock tanks come in diameters ranging from six feet to twelve feet, but go up to 15’. The typical height is between two and three feet. When calculating your preferred size, ensure there is adequate space to move around the outside of the pool, especially if you plan to add a deck. Inside the pool, make sure there’s space to use floaties and accommodate your standard number of guests. While you’re planning out your stock tank pool, calculate how much water it will take to fill it. A small tank will hold around 300 gallons, an eight- foot tank will accommodate around 700 gallons, and a 15-foot tank with higher sides has a capacity of over 2,600 gallons. Remember you’re paying for that water so it might be a factor in your budgetary decisions, especially if you drain and refill it.
STEP 2
MAKE A DELIVERY PLAN Stock tanks are large and heavy. You can’t just throw one into the back of the Suburban. These steel beasts can weigh as little as one hundred pounds or top out over 700 pounds, depending on the size you choose. You’ll need to have your stock tank pool site prepped and ready for delivery before arrival, since you probably don’t want to have to move it again once you get it home. If you’re having a trucking company deliver your stock tank, think about any possible restrictions they may encounter. Do you have a tight driveway or limited street parking? Is there a way to maneuver the tank through side gates into the yard? Will you need a crane to lift it into place or can a few people roll it? Your stock tank will probably be delivered on a long flatbed truck so make sure your jobsite can accommodate it.
Once you’ve decided on the size and shape, you’ll need to locate one within your price range.
Stock tanks are part of a standard farming supply list, so they should be easy to find. However, the pandemic put a kink in the supply chain, making them more expensive and more difficult to source. Start with your local farm store such as Coastal Farm Supply or Wilco. If you don’t find what you’re looking for there, head to the internet. Check out Tractor Supply, Tank and Barrel, and Stock Tank Pool. Of course, you can always see what selection of stock tanks Amazon has at any given time, although they’re a better resource for other parts you’ll need in addition to the stock tank itself. After calculating all these factors, expect to pay between $500 and $2,000 for your stock tank. Remember to take delivery charges into consideration.
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June 2023
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