Using a simple propane outdoor water heater from Amazon, you can turn your stock tank pool into a hot tub or heated pool in an afternoon. This setup can heat an 8’ stock tank about 5-10 degrees per hour, depending on your pool size and heater settings.These propane water heaters are designed to be placed outside and use propane from a standard 20 pound tank, the same as a gas grill!
Note: you’ll need to mount the outdoor water heater to something sturdy like the side of a house or a fence. Be sure to follow water heater instructions carefully and avoid mounting anything above the exhaust pipe.
First, the parts. Here are the parts you’ll need:
Insulating Pool Cover (highly encouraged, cut to fit)
Next, the tools. Be sure to have these handy:
Then, pick your heater size. There are three sizes of propane water heaters, varying in price from about $120 - $330.
