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I bought this pump to make a 'hillbilly' hot tub in my yard. It worked out great and this little thing really pumps out some water! I spent about $500 total and propane is about $16 and lasts a few weeks. The only other cost is the electricity while running the pump and the cost of the water, (which can be used for a few days without chemicals). You'll need: - Metal stock tank (I used a round 5ft diameter/2 ft deep tank which holds about 300 gallons of water - PowerFit PF31089 Garden Hose Inlet Filter (MUST HAVE) - (2) Camco 22763 TastePURE Drinking Water Hose (1/2"ID x 4') - Lead Free - Eccotemp L5 Portable Tankless Water Heater and Outdoor Shower - (2) Gilmour 7FHS7FH Double Female Swivel Brass Connector, 3/4-Inch by 3/4-Inch - Regular garden hose - Propane tank and batteries for the water heater TIPS: 1. You really need the inlet filter. The water heater has a tiny mesh screen that gets clogged up even with just tiny clothing fibers. The inlet filter saves the day. You'll also need to get two of the short hoses to connect the inlet filter. 2. Take the time to securely connect all hoses to/from the water heater. If anything is leaking, the heater stops working. 3. I haven't addressed the 15 min heater cut-off. I just set a timer and turn it back on after a few minutes. 4. The inlet assembly has been leaking a little, even after I adjusted it, so I just put the inlet filter in the water instead of letting it hang outside. Problem solved. 5. You can be in the tub with the pump running. It's built to be submerged and is totally fine. When filling the tub: 1. Set up and connect the heater per instructions. Water hose from house goes into the heater, outlet hose goes in the tub, gas hose goes to the propane tank. Follow instructions on how to tighten each hose! If anything is off the heater won't stay lit. 2. Turn on the gas, turn the heater power switch on, and turn the water hose on. When the water is running through the heater it'll click and light. HOT water will start flowing from the outlet hose into the tub. Adjust the temp to your needs. It takes about 45 minutes to fill my ~300 gallon tub. When reheating a cold tub: 1. Connect the inlet filter to both small hoses referenced above so that it's in the middle. 2. Disconnect the house water hose from the heater and connect the hose/filter assembly. Connect the other side of the hose to the pump. 3. Put the pump and inlet filter in the tub. 4. You should have the pump connected to a short hose, to the inlet filter, to another short hose, to the water hose inlet on the heater. The rest of the connections aren't changed. 5. . Turn on the gas, turn the heater power switch on, and plug in the pump. When the water is running through the heater it'll click and light. HOT water will start flowing from the outlet hose into the tub. I leave the heater temp and water pressure on the highest setting when reheating the water. It takes about 1.5 hours to reheat ~300 gallons of water in the tub. Other stuff: 1. I often sit in the tub alone after work and I've decided it's pretty big for just one person. I'm going to get an oval 2.5 ft wide/2 ft deep/6 ft long for when I'm relaxing alone and keep this one for when friends come over. 2. The water stays fresh for a few days without any chemicals if it's covered. You can add a small amount of chlorine if you wanted to. 3. Please use a cover. Squirrels can jump in but they can't get out. I learned the hard way. I LOVE LOVE LOVE it!