Stock Tank HOT TUB DIY Guide (propane)
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2019
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The Parts:
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* (Optional) LARGER PROPANE WATER HEATER (16L): amzn.to/35P09Nc
* WATER CIRCULATION PUMP: amzn.to/2MytTGD
* 1/2” VINYL TUBING (20’): amzn.to/2Y0kYm5
* 1/2” BRASS HOSE ADAPTERS (6 Pack): amzn.to/37ViOc6
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The Tools:
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Awesome video man! as an oilfield pump mechanic in west Texas I want to give you a couple tips to make your system better! Please move your water pump as close as you can to your filter coming straight out of the tank! That’s a centrifugal pump which means it doesn’t suck, it only boost water pressure. That loud noises you’re hearing from both pumps is cavitation, pumps will be silent if your pump is right after your filter. Also, all that excess suction line is unnecessary, cut the excess off and move your pump on to the ground level to it’s not trying to pull water up! Other than that your golden!
I appreciate detailed pointers like this from a pro. thanks for sharing.
You ROCK! I've been wondering what a pump engineer/mechanic would say about this setup. I have a further question for you - that pump is rated for 5min use 10 minutes rest (or so). Do you know of a better pump solution that can work for hours and provide good psi? I just bought a continuous duty pump but its not a high out put pressure.
@@wesley4713 someone said they used the Camplux JK-4000. What pump did you end up going with? Another poster said that there was a little filter on the valve to the Camplux heater inlet that they removed and it worked better.
Can you help me and my set up!? What are your thoughts on the Camplux JK-4000?
Thanks for pointing out the improvements I can also do when I m ready to install.
This was an exact replacement for the old one that lasted about 10 years. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx7yWIKcrbA9KMHkGSfcgxW2lsjHT6B8Sh The top of my mitigation tube by my roofline was just a 90 elbow which allowed too much debris to fall down into the fan, eventually ruining it. Without this issue, I bet it would have kept running another 10 years. When I replaced this fan, I added an extra elbow joint so the top tube now it does a 180, which should solve that problem. The radon guys around here wanted to charge me a $300 diagnostic fee, then parts/labor (probably close to $600 total). I installed this all by myself in about an hour for the cost of the fan; it would probably be even easier/faster with two people. FYI the manufacturer's warranty greatly differs depending on whether you install it yourself (1 yr warranty) or have a licensed installer do it (10 yrs).
Thanks Ryan- your directions are organized , thorough, concise. The great camera work allows us to see exactly what you’re doing.
I really appreciate your videos. They’re thorough and detailed enough to make me feel comfortable doing this, without any of the superfluous stuff so many maker videos have.
I was going to make an in-ground tub. Make the floor/shell out of concrete and use your setup to heat it up. Thanks for putting this video together. Nice setup.
I was so sad that the season was over and the water was too cold to use. I was nervous to do this. But like with your other videos, it was easy and straightforward! I bought all of the parts you recommended, even went with the largest heater. It took me an afternoon to do everything! I even use a smart plug for both my filter and the heater pump and makes it easy to turn on and schedule through an app. I will say - it does go through propane pretty quickly! But works great! Went from 70f - 100f in a few hours.
How quickly does it go through propane tanks?
I really like your channel man! very easy to watch, informative, detail oriented, and great production. thanks from stafford ct!
You can actually put pipe dope on the barb fittings for the hose connections. It makes your hose clamp tightening less demanding. Anytime I repair garden hoses with new end fittings, I use pipe dope, Hercules Real-Tuff. It can be used on plastic and be put in to service immediately.
Great video ! My wife ordered all the parts today. Can’t wait to use this on a cooler evening!
How much did it cost?
Thank you so much for your easy and clear directions! I am super new to power tools and DIY home projects but your video and website gave me the confidence to take this on and build my own stock tank hot tub (6' x 2') a year ago and am still enjoying it often. I even upgraded it recently by surrounding it with 4" thick insulation and a beautiful wooden exterior and lid.
How much quicker does the tank warm up and how much longer does it stay warm with the insulation?
Did you make a cover for the tub with wood around foam insulation to hold in the heat as you are still heating it and to keep animals/leaves/bugs out?
@@Rick_Sanchez_C137_ I live in central coastal CA and use the tub about twice a week. Over night the water temp only drops to about 90 but since I only use it 1-2 times a week, the temp usually drops to about 70 then and takes 30-40 min to heat up to 103 (my just right temp). So averaging 1 degree per minute. I think I have the smallest of the propane heaters though. Before the insulation it took about 90 minutes. I put 2" thick insulation underneath it and then did build a lid out of wood and just glued a 2" layer of insulation to that. For the sides I used two sheets of 1" thick insulation as it is much more bendable. I then surrounded the tub with wood planks standing on end like a fence so it looks nice. I hold the wood in place by wrapping two strips of metal strapping around (wine barrel style).
@@ashleychatman744 great to know about the insultation!! what material did you use? also would love to see any pics you have as an example. im on the central coast as well and am looking at doing the exact same size 6x2 :) any problems with rusting? i was considering using flex seal internally, and possibly doing salt water instead of chlorine
@@wildwithoutasaddle1393 dont think you should do salt water with a stock tank as it might ruin galvanization. Ive even heard flex seal MIGHT be problematic.
Which bendable insulation did you use? It’s waterproof?
we did a wood fired cattle tank hot tub at a commune and put wood pallets on the bottom so you wouldn't burn your feet and we all sat on cement blocks ... super comfortable. and fun to feed the fire underneath to heat it up!!!
This is a great, simple and well presented video! Total inspiration!!!!
Glad you liked it! Thank you!
Hey! I just did this today with help from you video. I skipped the valve and siding parts just to see if I could recirculate with that pump efficiently. My water pressure in my area is pretty low (asked a few neighbors haha) and once I plugged this in? I could finally go MAX water flow and the heater was SO MUCH MORE EFFICIENT this way. I'm practicing my plumbing while I dig my in ground hot tub :3! Thanks for the inspiration and help! Its soooooooooooooooooooo NICE I cant understate that. AND QUIET!
Since the water is being recirculated from the tank, the house water pressure doesn't matter.
nice video, especially the way you organize things to make things all look very clean. Remote control idea for the pump is also excellent. Now, I am going to build one!
Great idea thanks for sharing I just got my intex hot tub I can't wait to use it have a beautiful day God bless you always
Great video. Good, clear audio and video. Lots of details. Well done, sir.
Currently looking for a heater and pump combination for my new inflatable hot tub. Camplux and SeaFlo.👍
Thanks.
Outstanding I followed along and am a successful stick tank hot tub owner now
Sweet set up! I've been trying to come up with a similar set up and stumbled across your video and glad I did keep up the good content!
Kountry Rhodes thank you, glad to help!
Looks good! Also anyone planning to do this, remember ideally you want to mount the pump under the waterline.
Doesn't matter if you use a diaphragm pump. It is self priming.
It would heat up faster if the hot water return line was on the opposite side of the tank from the cold water line. That way it would draw the hot water across the tank rather than just heating one side of the tank first.
That's not how physics works.
@@grinchyface thats exactly how heat transfer works. hes right , youre wrong. nanana boo boo, i poop on u.
Darn I wish I would of seen this idea before drilling the holes. Thanks for the help
@@grinchyface that’s absolutely how physics work. If the cold water is drawn in from one side, physicals says it has to return to the pool from the other pipe.
@@gallmanconstruction728 this makes sense, wouldn’t it also be smarter to have the hot water come in the lower valve? Since heat rises, hot water will flow up and heat the pool faster?
subscribed and gave a thumbs up. If you want a nice edge on your pool use a pool noodle sliced down one side. I use them on my loft bed for head protection because my desk is underneath my loft. I've also used them for roll bar covers on a jeep.
We've. been thinking of making ours a hot tub as well so thank you for this! Very helpful!
Thank you! Just what I wanted to do with all the detail.
Hi, all you stock tank hot tubbers…help, PLEASE!
I practically begged my hubby for a stock tank and all the stuff that it takes to make it into a hot tub. I told him it would be super Duper easy etc. we managed to save our money, use Amazon prime days and get all the materials that are suggested in this video we studied the video, watched it over and over again. BTW, good straightforward video. we finally put it all together. We got two full tanks of propane because we did read somewhere that sometimes they freeze up, turned it all on and after about an hour the hot water pump started surging, and then our camplux heater turned off. We unplugged it try it again the camplux heater turned on, but the pump still was surging and then the heater turned off. I change the filter on the pool. We checked the filter on the pump and that looks totally clear. We called the the number on the hot water pump manufacture and they said that it’s not intended to use for this and that it’s too small. We have an 8 foot stock tank and we followed the buying instructions from the video. I see through the comments that a lot of people are having this issue and they talk about the strainer which is a little confusing for me, but is anybody using a different hot water pump that is powerful enough, so it does not surge and turn off the heater? Does anyone else have any issues with their propane gas freezing from condensation? Please help… our 40th anniversary is coming up and it would be so wonderful and healing to get in this hot tub with our kids.
Great video! Excited to get my own 6x2 stock tank pool/hot tub up and running! i was wondering if you might know how much electricity the pool filter and the hot tub pump draw? Or how often you should keep them running? Thanks for the great content here and on your site!!
You would get less noise from the pump if you mounted on a board and set in the ground
The house is a big speaker resonator
Good stuff
Came up with this 7 years with a Claw Foot tub
You hit it right!!
You should have a shield between your building the heater it could burn or blacken the outside paneling. Also if you used shark-bite fittings your pump won't struggle so much. Plus the heat coming off the heater may make black return hose your using limp over by getting hot. Just my opinion.
Thank you so much for this video! I'm very interested in one of these.
Well, the claw tub went away and replaced with a 4 foot by 6 foot cedar tub that I constructed with seating for 3 to 4. I used your same materials except for the tankless system. I used a camplux natural gas system and plumbed it into our natural gas coming to the house. Just finished my first soak. Oh my gosh, it was great
A few observations about our build. Firstly, we bought the 6’ oval tank 6’ x 2’ x 2’, 169 gallons. It’s perfect for two people. I accidentally bought the 2.11 gal/minute heater, but it works fine for the smaller tank. We alto ran a hose from the tank drain and put the same shutoff valve fitting on it so that it’s easy to drain the tank which we do after a few tubs. We were having declining performance and first thought was the collapsing hose that flattened and shut down flow when it got hot. We replaced all with braided and also brought the filter up near the pump so that it’s easy to get to. Still, we were having problems with ultra-low flow until finally in desperation we took the heater off the cart it’s connected to and actually removed the hose inlet fitting that came with the unit and discovered a tiny cup mesh filter that was totally clogged and once we removed that, all our problems were solved. We had tried so many things to diagnose the problem. So glad we discovered that little filter. If anyone makes this I’d recommend braided hose especially on the suction side of the pump and removing that filter.
Jami- do you mean the little blue nozzle?
@@fillups9 I'm not sure what you mean by the little blue nozzle. I'm talking about the water inlet for the heater. It had a little screen filter in it. It isn't needed (there's a much bigger filter) and it was terribly clogged, reducing performance.
This fixed my problem!!!
Great way to heat the tank...thanks!!!! Was very helpful!
I would probably install the spigots 180° (directly opposite of each other) to maximize cross flow and help heat the entire pool. Thanks for the video!
Not a bad idea. I just didn't want to run a hose all the way to the other side. That said, the warm water stratifies quite a bit so I end up running the filter pump to mix the water.
@@stocktankpools4980 hey, I know you made these videos like three years ago but my husband and I finally got ours all together this past month and then we ran into some problems. I’ve read through all the comments and saw that other people had the same issue, but their issue wasn’t really covered in any replies, we are 63 and 67 years old and saved up to get this together and I really need some troubleshooting help. The hot water pump seems to make a pulsating noise after an hour or so or less and then the camplux heater turns off. We also do not have the orange, hot water pump covered from the weather. But I didn’t think that that would make any difference. We were thinking that that pump is not the right pump or strength to run the 10L camplux propane heater for an 8’ pool. We are not the most handy people in the world so some of the more complex workaround’s are hard for us to understand. I know the people were talking about this enabling some timer on the camplux propane heater, so maybe that is something we need to do which I don’t know how to do. We have invested some significant amount of money and time and our 40th anniversary is coming up and I’d love to be able to actually use this hot tub. Could you give me some update information if you have any .thank you.
Disable the timer
I have that same Camplux water heater that I use for an outdoor shower. I have a stock tank and will be using it as a hot tub!
Thanks for video it help a lot I made my own hot tub
Ok this is a nice tutorial. I followed it created this with a poly tank. I have a couple of suggestions and changes I made. First since mine is poly you need to drill your holes slow not fast. Start slow until the arbor penetrates the plastic. If you start fast the bit jumps and you risk damaging your pool by gouging out more plastic. Second, do not buy the black poly hoses. They expand like a balloon after the pump and I had mine leak while going into the heater. I bought premade washing machine hoses that are female on both ends. They work great. The incoming line is blue and the outgoing heated water line going into the pool is red. The incoming blue line I had to cut into two pieces to connect to the pump. I needed so more length so I bought another set of washing machine hoses and joined them with a brass coupler. I also placed everything in a wooden box that has wheels. The pool filter, pressure pump, propane gas cylinder are all inside the box. The camplux heater is mounted the heater on the outside of the box. It is totally portable so if we move the pool it can be moved as well easily and is protected from the weather. In the winter I can wheel everything into the garage to protect it.
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Awesome video! Can you offer tips and or video for using electric instead? Which model to get etc. Thank you!!!!
Love the video and the description links. question: I have a 100 gallon rubbermaid oval stock tank. its so much smaller than the one featured in the video, and I'm curious if the pump, heater and filter could all be smaller and cheaper for such a tank. thanks!
I think those hose clamps have hex bolts as well, much easier than a flat head screwdriver.
Just ordered all the stuff thru ur links thanx
Thanks so much for the information. I especially like the link where you connect to Amazon for the parts. I am using this to turn an old claw tub into my one-person outside soaking tub. I have all the parts; so now its just putting it together. I do have one question though. Was that another filter that I saw attached to your tub? If so, what is that for and would I need it for a one-person operation like the one I just described. Thanks again
Cool video. I just got my stock tank and am leaning towards going with a heater setup like yours. Do you got through a lot of propane to get your pool heated?
Great simple instructions.
I'd put the inlet closer to the bottom and the outlet closer to the middle. Since hot water is lighter than cold water it will heat up faster. The way you have it you are hearing warm water instead of cold so it's not as efficient. Other than that not bad. Maybe plumb in some jets.
Thanks for the info. Will it keep good and hot in the winter. Thanks again
Easy to operate! Love it!
Hi I’ve connected everything per the video and it all works thank you so much.
One issue I am having is when I leave the stock tank for a few minutes and then come back it seems the heater even with a full tank of gas and the pump still ruining clicks off and is only pumping non heated water through
What gives??
Thank you!
Great video and idea!! I have bought all the parts from your list and am waiting for delivery- 2 questions:
1) Should the filter be a bit higher up in the tank so it is level and can work optimally?
2) does it matter if the pump is mounted sideways?
Thanks!!
This is so helpful! If you want to use this as a pool heater would you do the same thing but not leave it on as long?
Those hose clamps have hex bolts as well, much easier than a flat head screwdriver.
Thank you for this video going to make my life easy.loves you xoxo
I am currently preparing to add a stock tank pool into our backyard. Your set up looks like an excellent example to use as a model. Having said that, what size tank is this in your video?
Hi, Ryan. The pump you linked is no longer available. There are other options on amazon. What size should I be aiming for? 8 ft. stock pool. Thanks for your time! BTW Your videos are super helpful. Making me feel brave enough to do this on my own. Everyone thinks I'm nuts but I've got this!
FYI I have a similar style gas boiler it is a different make and without a exhaust flue the flame will fail due to a sensor in the exhaust outlet....this might be why at half a tank the flame reduces as you say the pressure drops which might be why the boiler will not to heat properly it can't get rid of the burnt gasses fast enough without the flue ....it should be able to turn right down to keep warm....hope helps and fixes the problem...also I'm sure you have seen home made wood heaters for the pool which you could plumb into the pool filter to also maintain temp after heater has done its work......good luck, I'm doing something similar myself so watching others all info helps...love the remote idea..nice video.... also FYI the second type of pump you have is a diaphragm pump which is why its quieter than the other one which from the sound is a gear or impeller style..... if you attach the new pump to solid piece of wood and then to your shed it will reduce the sound greatly too.
NIGHTLAMP12345678 I appreciate the comment because it turned me onto diaphragm pumps. His Seaflo is a 3-chamber 33 series. I saw they make up to a 5 chamber series with their 4-chamber model including a variable flow rate option. Supposedly the more diaphragm chambers the quieter the operation, assuming proper mounting.
Wow great video, great explanation, i have a silly question, i finished my stock tank pool a week ago, but mine is a poly tank, is that a no on tryng to heat it up like this? Thanks in advance.
Thanks so much for the great content!
Glad you enjoy it! Thanks for the kind words!
Thank you
Hi, I enjoy watching your videos on stock tank pools! Recently, I bought a 150 gallon stock tank. What size Intex pool filter and Camplux hot water heater do you recommend? Thanks.
thanks, Ryan, you are genius, what an inspirational project and well-done video, enjoyed all also read all the various ideas comment in this video and got almost all my questions answers what a great forum. now just waiting on my poly tank 1300 gallons here @ ATL to start the projected in the middle of my back deck. most people with big pools don't like how expensive is to maintain it, that's why I like so much this idea ")
I'm doing same with ploy tank. How's it going so far?
Thinking about doing this but connected to a whole house NG water heater to fill it, and a wood fired coil heater to maintain heat while using it. I’m on well water, so draining/ refilling is not an issue.
Love this setup, just have 1 question, anyway to get jets in the tube, to get that jacuzzi effect?
I had the same issues with the pump. I do like the SeaFlow as well. my SeaFlow had the filter right on the side in-line. Have you had any issues with the gas? I found a 2 stage regulator worked best. But now I’m having issues with the flame going out after about 5 minutes. So I think it needs some sort of adjustment. Which I’m not sure what that is yet…
This is pretty cool...
Question, do you keep your pump going during the times the temp goes below freezing and keep the propane off, to avoid freezing lines.
Awesome info, thank you
Nice video. Why not directly via the filterpump that is already installed on the bath?
Interesting. Do you think you should have have the inlet come from the bottom because heat rises? Also the service look off of the pump had a gravity restriction. That tube probably should be mounted. What about water freezing in the lines when the system is not in operation?
I installed base on your great instructions. The heater i have has a shut off valve and shuts off after 15 min, do you know a way to by pass or a heater that does not have a shut off valve. min.
Hello. Will the heater automatically turn off if the recirculating water going back to the heater is 100 degrees or more? Thanks for such an informative video!
Now that summer is coming up it's time for a follow up video! Let us know how this worked through the winter.
Yes! I'm planning to provide an update at some point! It's been working great though! The biggest thing I've noticed is that I really only use it to heat it to pool temps (80F-85F), as opposed to hot tub temps (95F-100F) because there's a temperature big loss between the two.
@@stocktankpools4980 Awesome! I look forward to seeing it.
Good detail....thanks
Hello, do these gas boilers have some kind of 20min timer? Or do they run as long as you turn them off?
I love this idea, but have a question. This summer I made a soaking tub in the backyard out of a small stock tank (2' wide by 3.5' lenngth by 2' deep). I beleive that's about half the size of the one in your video (and maybe even more than 1/2 the size). Because it is much small, can I get away with a smaller capacity heater like possibly the 5L 1.32 GPM heater put out by Camplux? Please reply ASAP if possible, since I want to surprise my wife with this hot tub for her birthday this coming week.
When drilling a hole through metal and attaching any fitting using a rubber grommet(seal) it is beat to file down any sharp edges left from drilling. Naturally occurring expansion and contraction of the metals will, over time, wear to the point the seal needs to be replaced. Simply adding silicone may help short term but ultimately, filing each side of the hole smooth is all that is needed.
Hi! What do you use to file metal with?
@@kaylacampbell6028 A file.
Hey man great video. In the spring I’m going to do something real similar with a 6’ tank. Couple questions. How many times can you heat up the tank from a single tank of propane? And how hot will it get? Thanks for the great content
Good deal Michael! For the temperature, I've left it running too long once and it got all the way up to 110 F, which is too hot! As for propane use, it really depends on the starting temp of your water and how often you use it. I only use it when I need it (otherwise it would use way too much propane to keep it hot all the time). I mostly use it in the spring and fall to add 10-20 degrees F (to take the edge off), and I'll usually use 1-2 twenty pound tanks in a month.
Those pumps get very hot with continuous use. Keep in mind they are designed for use in Boats and camper trailors.
Install a 120mm computer cooling fan over the pump to keep it cool. A simple screw through the side of the fan surround will keep it in place. Wire it in parallel with the pump so it spins up when pump is on.
I was looking at this project and found this exact problem. The rating on that pump is 5 minutes of use 15 minutes of rest. Thats a fire hazard in the wrong spot at worst and a quickly broken pump at best.
Are you referring to the Sea-Flo pump? Do you have a different pump recommendation? My Camplux keeps shutting off after 20 minutes or so which makes me think that I’m not getting even flow of water which may be from the pump!!
@@wesley4713 Installing a computer cooling fan next to the pump keeps it cool.
@@fillups9 I used a chinese copy of an Obart fl40 pump purchased on ebayy. It is 12 volt 17 litres per minute. A 12 volt computer fan next to the pump keeps it cool under continuous use.
All of these boilers have a 20 minute shut off timer. I used a 12 volt timer module and a small relay to reset the boiler every 15 minutes, thereby bypassing the 20 minute shut off timer.
@@AndrooH Too expensive. There are cheap chinese copies of the Obart FL40 pump. It delivers enough pressure and flow to operate these boilers. It is only 12 volt so it is also very safe to use. A simple computer fan keeps them cool.Do not, under any circumstances use a 210 or 240volt pump. It is very dangerous. If you get a pump malfunction . It could easily cause death. I once had a 240 volt garden pool pump malfunction and it electrocuted all my fish. These hot tubs have 12 volt circulation pumps as standard. The water heating elements are 240volt but they are sealed ceramic heaters.
Nice! I think I will build one like this for sure. What was your total cost if you don’t mind? Great video!
How long does the propane tank last? Are you thinking about adding jets?
Did anyone else notice that kink in the looped hose of the pump (top right)? That should be cut and connect it in an "S" shape it into the pump.
If I get the seaflo pump that has the little filter on the side of it do I have to get another filter for my blow up hot tub set up.Im goibgvto grab most of these items here just unsure about the filter. Please Help
So I have this exact same set up, but instead i'm using the 8L, 2.11 gpm camplux tankless hot water heater. I have 1 inlet about 1 inch from the bottom of my pool/hot tub on one side and almost directly across I have the supply half way up about 6 inches from the pool pump jet, so that I can circulate the hot water faster. My question is. Since I have a split outside of my hot water outlet going into the hot tub, I want to add a second outlet with the same fitting 5 ft from the first. In theory, more water outlets equals less time to warm up. Will I still have my little 2.11 gpm from both supplies?
How many times would you say you can start it up in the afternoon and enjoy it in the evening per tank? I have a hard time trying to estimate how much propane I would be using with this kind of setup. Wondering if you have any comments on the rate at which you use propane with your experience?
So we did this set up last year and purchased off your shopping list. The pump keeps over heating any suggestions??
It could be possible if you can do this to What's Left of an inflatable hot tub after the liner is pretty much gone. Just get the hot tub liner and the hose and just rigged it up to the stock tank.
Great video! Any concerns on the chemicals in the water damaging the propane heater? I know that Rinnai strictly recommends against it for their propane heaters.
Not sure... Mostly chlorine which most municipalities run through your water anyway.
I think its safe to assume this is hard on the heater. Hard water is also hard on these and will impact heating output/efficiency over time. MFG recommends to increase water flow and decrease temp. Eg - its better for the heater if you don't max the heating output. So if you want to raise from 70degreese to 104 - setting the water output temp to 104 would give increased life span.
Can confirm: chlorine corrodes copper. After a little over a year of use, my Camplux heater failed with multiple leaks from internal corrosion.
Is there any water jets in there to get a little back relief?
This is awesome. Do you find that the water can be too hot during the summer? Any thoughts on making the water cool without adding ice?
dont turn the heater on
Very Good!!
I'd so recommend insulating it. Metal is a great conductor, and heat will bleed out of that so fast.
Just bout an 8 ft stock tank to use as a pool / jacuzzi will this setup support this I’d want to use it as a pool in the summer and a hot tub in the winter ?
How quickly does the temp drop from say 100F to say 30-40 in the winter? Would a thicker insulated cover similar to a hot tub help hold the heat in more? I have natural gas, I am sure I could get a heater like yours that uses natural gas. I’m interested in doing this for sure!
You can use water off your pool pump there is plenty of water pressure to run the water heater . Just add a t fitting with a valve so you can control the amount of water going to your heater . And When you close the valve the heater will cut off.And there is no nosy electric pump
i see you have a pool pump and filter would it work insted of using that pump you mounted on the house?
How many hours of operating time do you get while running this full bore out of 1 20lb propane tank?
Wait it only heats up to 35 c ? I was planning on using this set up for my blow up hot tub essentially trying to find the correct tankless heater for best results hence watching you video. I was sold on camp flux till I seen that . Do you have an update ?
So I've purchased the propane heater but I am curious about the pump. I have read where some people indicate it gets very hot 15 15-30 minutes of continual use. Since the time of this video. Are there other pumps that could be ran for a longer period of time that are quiet? Also. My solution has me (for now ) just having an inlet and outlet hose going into the tub.
Any updates to this set up? Did you notice your intake hose collapsing under the suction of the pump? Mine is, but doesn’t seem to be causing any problems yet. Thinking about looking for a reinforced hose.
I love this ty do you have any help or feedback for adding Jets and a spa pump? Or anyone on here have any thoughts on how to do that? Would love to see a video of it being done
Good question! I haven't tried that yet!
Jets are just return lines from the pump that do not have a diffuser. Some have air added for more turbulence.
hose with holes at bottom edges, with air mattress pump. Just like coleman.
You can get a spa-pump and plumb it for jets.
I have the 16L, 4.23 GPM Thermomate heater. I also have a 10’ round stock tank. My water gets up to about 90° then shuts off on the lowest setting. I over road the temperature controller and it boils so I have to shut it off. I’m under the assumption that all hot water heaters made for shower/sink have this controller. Any ideas on a heater that can get a 10’ stock tank up past 105°?
Fuck yea, man. Great video. Hope that hot tub worked out for you over the winter!
Thanks! It's been an awesome addition and has extended our pool season! 🙌
Can you please tell me what kind of hoses your using? Im using the black pond tubing, my issue is when my water pressure pump goes on the pond tubing that is connected to the heater is the part that’s getting sucked up all the way too much pressure where it stops sucking and the water pressure pump gets heated up, thens turns off the heater because there’s no water going through the heater. I feel like I’m not using the proper hoses. Can you please help?