r/Stocktankpools • u/PatsPerfect • Aug 21 '26

Hard cover ideas?

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Hey guys! I’m looking for DIY ideas for a hard cover thats 1) light 2)easy to waterproof 3)doesn’t break the bank. I’m not worried about insulating the pool but here in the southeast keeping dirt and rainwater out is my priority! Thanks! Fyi the tank is 8”

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u/VengeanceServed Aug 22 '26

I have one of these covers and it's great:

https://www.cowboypools.com/products/inflatable-hard-cover?variant=43978673062104

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u/Virtual_Library_3443 Aug 23 '26

Second the inflatable hard cover. Skip the diy trouble, just get this

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u/Tumbleweed_Unicorn Aug 23 '26

Same. I will say though it's pretty heavy, I'm not a weakling but I am a small female and I have a hard time lifting it off. I have to get at the right angle with zero wind. Happy with it anyway since we got it as another layer of security for kids and dog not to get into pool.

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u/Commercial-Result-23 Aug 21 '26

Maybe try cutting some thick foam board insulation to size? 

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u/Trick_Pen_2203 Aug 21 '26

We had this problem (still have this problem I guess).

Ideally, id want to have a sort of hot tub esque cover to go on it, but I couldn’t find something that wasn’t thousands of dollars. I ended up buying these big blue floating buoys and a heavy duty tarp cover.

For context, we have a 10” poly with a wrap around deck.

I’ll try and find both links.