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Portable Baptistries

We have 3 styles of portable baptism pools:
- Fiberglass box style Model EZ-P portable baptism pool, is complete with steps and ready to use
- Wood frame style portable baptistries alllow you to customize the outer finish to best suit your church's decor. These can be finished with skirting, wooden panels, custom banners or even drywall.
- Portable units with wood cabinets serve double-duty as a communion table or altar.
Baptistries are shipped via Motor Freight and are not eligible for free shipping.
*** Click the baptistry picture below for pricing, shipping and ordering.***
This freestanding, portable baptistry is made of molded fiberglass and features a beautiful, polished finish, inside and out. No need for plumbing; simply fill this baptistry with a garden hose and drain it using a small pump (available at most any hardware store) or for full heat and drain capabilities purchase our portable heater/pump unit.
- Baptize someone up to 6'7" tall in sitting position
- 5'8" Long x 31" Wide x 36" Tall
- Uses 100 gallons of water. Weighs 230 lbs empty, 1050 lbs filled
- Narrow enough to fit through most doors
- Reinforced seat platform with skid resistant surface
- Fiberglass Steps are included and store inside unit
- Included: Fiberglass tub/box, fiberglass steps.
- Optional Items (sold separate): Cover, Heater.
- Wheels are not available for this unit.
- A drain not available for this unit. You can drain unit with an electric pump (not included) or our optional heater/pump combo.
- Baptistries are not part of our Free Shipping Program because they cannot ship by UPS. See the Zone Map below for Shipping cost.
- Shipping Times: As of October 2022 please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Our smallest portable baptistry:
- Big enough to handle most adults
- 70" Long x 30" Wide x 36" Height Empty Weight is about 170 lbs
- Uses about 100 gallons of water - weighs about 900 lbs when filled
- Fiberglass tub with polyester gel coat finish for permanent color and easy cleaning.
- CLICK Photo then SCROLL to bottom for additional pictures, option pricing and information.
- Included: Fiberglass tub, wooden frame
- Optional Items (sold separate): Top, Steps, Heater, Drain, Wheels
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
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Portable Baptistry DELUXE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Fiberglass Tank with drain, Unstained Oak Cabinet, Wooden top, Wooden steps, Cross, Drain with Rear Access Panel, Locking Caster Wheels.
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INCLUDES 120v BUILT-IN Circulation HEATER with 15ft GFCI Protected Cord/Plug for use with standard household current.
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Optional Items: Minwax Stain and Sealer, "This Do" Communion Panel, Lectern Top, Insulated Spa Cover
- Cabinet Dimensions: 32-3/4"wide x 38-1/4 tall
- Standard Version is 6'4" long
- Xtra Long version is 7'3" long
- See diagram for overall measurements with wheels and lid
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- 10 year warranty on tank and cabinet. 1 year warranty on heater and pump.
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp.
- Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page. Allow 1-3 weeks for delivery
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
- The EXTRA LARGE version of our Portable Baptistry DELUXE PACKAGE INCLUDES: Fiberglass Tank with drain, Unstained Oak Cabinet, Wooden top, Wooden steps, Cross, Drain with Rear Access Panel, Locking Caster Wheels,
- INCLUDES 120v BUILT-IN Circulation HEATER with 15ft GFCI Protected Cord/Plug for use with standard household current.
- Available Options: Minwax Stain and Sealer, "This Do" Communion Panel, Lectern Top, Insulated Spa Cover
- Dimensions: Length 7'3" x Width 32-3/4" x Tall 38-1/4"x 36" inside depth (Note: See diagram for exact msmts. Wheels add 4.5" to height)
- Holds 125+/- gallons.
- 10 year warranty on tank and cabinet. 1 year warranty on heater and pump.
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp.. Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- 2-3 week delivery
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 6-8 weeks for delivery.
Our largest portable baptistry:
- Big enough to handle even the largest candidate
- 7'-11" Long x 2'9" Wide x 38" Overall Height x 36" Deep. Empty Weight is about 200 lbs
- Uses about 125-150 gallons of water - weighs about 1250 lbs when filled
- Fiberglass tub with polyester gel coat finish for permanent color and easy cleaning.
- CLICK Photo then SCROLL to bottom for additional pictures, option pricing and information.
- Included: Fiberglass tub, wooden frame
- Optional Items (sold separate): Top, Steps, Heater, Drain, Wheels
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- These beautiful units are handcrafted using cabinet grade oak or birch ply and solid oak or birch trim.
- Standard finish is in Mahogany Stain (pictured)
- Available in other Minwax OIL STAIN colors or Unfinished (you stain or paint)
- Includes: interior fiberglass tub, wooden cabinet with access panel, top, cross and a set of 3-tread matching steps.
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Uses about 125 gallons of water
- Weighs about 1400 lbs when filled. Empty Weight about 475 lbs
- Fiberglass tub with polyster gel coat finish for permanent color and easy cleaning.
- CLICK Photo then SCROLL to bottom for additional pictures, option pricing and information.
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- Convenient and easy to use, the FUN-6PB portable baptistry is the same unit we sell in our FUN-PKG, but here you can pick and choose options "a-la-cart".
- You can fill this baptistry in about 15 minutes with a standard garden hose and roll it into place with the optional heavy duty wheel kit. Order the built-in heater and you can heat to a comfortable baptizing temperature in about 6-9 hours in most climates. When finished, simply attach a garden hose to the drain bib and drain in 30-45 minutes.
- Included with the Portable Baptistry: Fiberglass Tank with drain, Unstained Oak Cabinet, Wooden top, Wooden steps, Cross, Drain with Rear Access Panel
- Available Options: Minwax Stain and Sealer, "This Do" Communion Panel, Lectern Top, Insulated Spa Cover, Wheel Kit
- Available Heater Options: Drop-in Heater, Built In Circulation Heater
- Cabinet Dimensions: 32-3/4"wide x 38-1/4 tall
- Standard Version is 6'4" long
- Xtra Long version is 7'3" long
- See diagram for overall measurements with wheels and lid
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 4 hours depending on water temp. Longer in cold areas. Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- 10 year warranty on tank and cabinet.
- 1-3 week delivery
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 3-4 weeks or 6-8 weeks with the built in heater.
- Portable Baptistry with Wooden Frame. Self-supporting and ready to use!
- INCLUDES:
- Fiberglass Tank
- Hose bib style fill and drain valve.
- Wooden frame (you finish off by adding plywood, skirting, banner, etc.)
- OPTIONAL Items:
- Wooden Steps
- Book Rest
- Handrail
- 120v Immersion or Drop-inHeater
- 120v BUILT-IN Circulation HEATER with 15ft GFCI Protected Cord/Plug for use with standard household current.
- Dimensions:
- Standard Length 6'4" x Width 32-3/4" x Tall 38-1/4"x 36" inside depth
- Extended Length 7'3" version available-see item # FUN-6KFR-XL
- Note: See diagram for exact dimensions. Wheels add 4.5" to height
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- 160 lbs empty weight
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp. Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- 10 year warranty on tub and frame (optional heater has a 1 year warranty)
- 1-2 week delivery on this model-see zone map below.
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery (6-8 weeks with built in heater)
- Portable Baptistry with Frame. Self Supporting and ready to use!
- INCLUDES:
- Fiberglass Tank with drain
- Wooden support frame (you finish off by adding plywood, skirting, banner, etc.)
- OPTIONAL Items:
- Wooden Steps
- Book Rest
- Handrail
- 120v Immersion or Drop-inHeater
- 120v BUILT-IN Circulation HEATER with 15ft GFCI Protected Cord/Plug for use with standard household current.
- Dimensions:
- Extended Length 7'3" x Width 32-3/4" x Tall 38-1/4"x 36" inside depth
- Note: See diagram for exact dimensions. Wheels add 4.5" to height
- Holds 125+/- gallons.
- Fill Time: 20-25 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp. Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- 10 year warranty
- 1-2 week delivery on this model. (Usually in stock but we ocasionally sell-out.)
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 2-4 weeks for delivery (6-8 weeks with built in heater)
- Available in 2 sizes!
- Cabinet available in unfinished oak or birch plywood.
- Oak is designed to be stained (by the church) to match other oak wood furniture like pews or pulpits. The birch can be stained or painted
- Standard Size B Dimensions: Length 6'6" x Width 35-1/2" x Tall 38-1/4"
- Large Size C Dimensions: Length 7'3" x Width 34-3/8" x Tall 38-1/4"
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: (with optional heater) about 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp. Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- Standard Items included with purchase: Fiberglass Tank, Unfinished Cabinet, Drain Access Panel in rear, non-skid steps, front cross and wood top.
- Available Options (Sold Separate): Casters, "This Do" Communion Panel, Spa-Type Insulated Cover, Heater
- Includes a 10 year warranty
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- AS of 1/10/2023 please allow 3-6 weeks for delivery (6-8 weeks with built in heater)
- SPECIAL STAND ALONE BAPTISTRY Can be used as a portable baptistry when large numbers of people need to be baptized.
- 9'7" x 3'11" wide x 43" tall
- Available in White, Blue, Bone and Aqua
- Baptistry available with or without window
- This unit features a steel collar that is fiberglassed into the unit allowing it to be used as a stand alone, moveable baptistry without the need for additional framing. Collar is a 1” tubular steel band around the perimeter of baptistry at the level of each step. There is also a band around the bottom of the baptistry with vertical members to support the steps
- In order to drain this unit via a floor drain, you will need to build a raised platform for it to sit upon. Platform design depends on each customer's individual needs, but will need to support a filled weight of aprox. 4500lbs (not including people)
- Alternatively, the unit can be drained with a sump pump but some water will remain in unit which will need to be scooped out.
- To move unit when empty, you can build a heavy duty dolly with wheels (must be able to support at least 1500 lbs) but will need to remove the baptisty from the dolly before filling. You can also use 6 to 8 heavy duty furniture dollies to move it but will need to remove from the dollies and place on the ground before filling and using.
- If you plan on building a heavy duty, rolling platform that the baptistry will stay on when full of water, your platform needs to support a filled weight with water and people, of 6000-7000lbs. We suggest also using chocks under the frame to take the weight off the wheels when you are baptizing.
- 525 lbs dry weight. 475 gallons capacity
- Options (sold separate) include exterior steps (42d x 27w x 37.5h), interior and exterior stair handrailings, heater, skirting. (Note stairs in picture were modified by customer to have carpeted treads. Factory steps as shipped are entirely fiberglass.)
- Simple and safe baptistry heater -No plumbing required, just hang on side of baptistry wall
- 240 volt for larger, built-in baptistries. 240v FOR POOLS OVER 150 Gallons up to 800 Gallons
- 6000 watts, 25amps and requires a 40 amp breaker
- Simply stick the bottom part of the unit in the water and turn it on
- Adjustable thermostat with range from 55° to 104° F.
- INCLUDES BUILT-in GFCI protection
- OPTIONAL low water float protection
- 5ft power cord with NEMA 6-30 plug
- NON-RETURNABLE
- AS of 12/1/22 this item ships in 1-2 days via Fedex ground
- Made in USA
Our portable baptistry heater is a complete solution to fill, heat and drain your portable or small baptistry without any plumbing. Use the included hoses to fill your baptistry then simply place the black pump in the water. The pump will circulate the water through the heater (which remains outside the baptistry) and can be used to drain the baptistery pool when finished.
- Easy to use and safe. UL listed.
- Built-in GFCI protection included
- Plugs in to standard household type 120v outlet
- Circulation heater heats baptistry water faster and more evenly than immersion heaters and saves on electricity costs.
- 120 volt (1000 watts) will only heat the smallest baptistries up to about 200-300 gallons. Over 300 gallons we recommend going to a 240v heater. See our BAPTISTRY HEATING CHART for more details
- CLICK PHOTO for complete information
- The circulation water heater for our frame only and cabinet style portable baptistries.
- Includes everything needed for an easy installation
- This is a 1500 watt (120v) unit and only suitable for baptistries up to about 150 gallons
- Features a thermostat, heater and pump.
- Use in new or existing mall or portable baptistries. We recommend this unit for churches who will leave water in the baptistry continuously and need it ready to go at any time as you simply set the thermostat and the unit will cycle on and off to maintain the water temperature.)
- The unit does not have a timer since you will use the thermostat to control the on/off cycle.
- Includes a 15ft GFCI protected cord/plug set.
- Built in Thermostat cycles unit on and off to maintain temperature 24/7
- ONE YEAR WARRANTY
- SIMPLE TO USE
- Just plug in the portable baptistry heater
- Suspend heater in the water so bottom of heater is not touching the tank
- For safety, heater MUST be used with a GFCI protected outlet or breaker.
- Available in 120v for portable baptistries around 100 gallons (120v model does not get hot enough to heat a baptistry over 150 gallons.)
- Available in 240v for larger baptistries up to 750 gallons
- See our Water Heating Chart to help pick the right heater for your baptistry pool
- See specifications for more details.
- FREE SHIPPING by Fedex Ground!
Our smallest baptistry pool is basically a fiberglass, rectangular box. Accomodating two people, access is via a set of pool side ladder steps (sold separate) that are angled for safety.
- NOTE: This unit must be framed. It is not a true stand-alone baptistry.
- Uses 490 gallons of water - weighs about 4200 lbs when filled
- Fiberglass tub with polyster gel coat finish for permanent color and easy cleaning. 6'8" Long x 4'2" Wide x 3'6" Deep
- Available in 3 colors
- CLICK PHOTO for additional pictures and information
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- Shipping is not included. Please select Zone Shipping below. Allow 6-10 weeks delivery
This thermal blanket reduces heat loss and helps keep your portable baptistry water warm.
- Floats on top of water
- Reduce heat loss
- Keep baptistry water free of dirts, bugs and debris
- 27x83 but may be trimmed smaller if desired
- Fits our Models FUN-6 (PKG, KFR, PB) Does not fit Model EZ-P, ASB-9533x
- NOTE: This cover does not restrict access by children and is NOT to be relied on as a safety cover.
11/15/17 DISCONTINUED. Sorry, this model is out of stock and no longer available. For a similar unit see the BR-100 or the FUN-6
- Portable baptistery uses about 100 gallons of water
- Weighs 475 pounds (empty) or about 1300 lbs when filled
- Wooden Cabinet is 76" L x 35.5" W x 45" Tall
- Free standing wooden steps included
- Comes "Ready to Stain" with a BLUE tub. (Pictures showing the unit stained are for informational purposes. Cabinet and steps are unstained.)
- Included: Unstained wooden cabinet, fiberglass tub, wooden steps
- Optional Items (sold seperate): Top, Wheel Kit, Drain, Heater
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- CLICK PHOTO and scroll down for additional pictures and information.
- Allow 3-6 weeks for delivery
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
Discontinued
You can baptize people who are close to 6ft 6" in height.
- Portable baptistery uses about 100 gallons of water
- Weighs about 300 pounds (empty) or about 900 lbs when filled
- 34" W x 73" L x 38" T 300lbs dry wgt 360lbs ship wgt
- Tub Color is BLUE
- Will fit through a 36" doorway
- Free standing wooden steps included
- 3-6 Week delivery
- Included: Fiberglass tub, wooden frame, wooden steps
- SHIPPING NOT INCLUDED. See shipping choices on item detail page
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- Our most economical baptistry heater is mounted on the side of the baptistery with the included stainless steel bracket.
- Simply plug the pigtail cord into the 120V or 240 volt outlet (see important note about GFCI), and set the thermostat to the desired temperature.
- High-limit cut off switch set 125 degrees F.
- Adjustable thermostat with range from 55° to 115° F.
- 3-Conductor cord set with polarized plug
- Indicator light and on-off switch indicate when desired temperature is reached and breaks circuit when element is not in use.
- No Cutting or modification to existing baptistry
- Completely automatic and portable using the 60" power cord (included).
- The 240V Heater will heat 60 gallons per hour (gph) to a 40 degree rise. A 750 - 1000 gallon tank will heat in 13 - 18 hours.
- The 120V Heater will heat 15 GPH to a 30° rise. Power is reduced to 1.5 KW.
- 120v not recommended for pools over 150 gallons. It will not heat them very well at all.
- Due to heat loss into the air, you should allow 24-36 hours to heat 100 gallons with the 120V heater.
- This item is Imported
- GFCI NOTE: To guard against accidental elctrocution, you must always use a GFCI protected electrical outlet around water.
Portable Baptistry PACKAGE INCLUDES:
- FREE DELIVERY !!
- Fiberglass Tank WHITE
- Unstained Oak Cabinet (this model not offered stained)
- Wooden top and steps
- Cross
- Drain with Rear Access Panel
- 4 Locking Caster Wheels
- Handrail
- INCLUDES 120v BUILT-IN Circulation HEATER with 15ft GFCI Protected Cord/Plug for use with standard household current.
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Dimensions:6'4"long x 32-3/4"wide x 38-1/4 tall
- See diagram for overall measurements with wheels and lid
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- 10 year warranty on tank and cabinet. 1 year warranty on heater and pump.
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- IN STOCK. Delivers to most parts of the country within 4-10 business days. UPDATE (AS of 1/10/22 6-10 weeks)
- THIS MODEL ONLY -Delivery to Church is Free and includes First Floor inside Delivery (Must not be any steps from truck to inside). Lower 48 States Only. Surcharge may apply to the following areas: Downtown/city center, Bronx, Boston, DC, LA, CHI, MIA, Oregon rural, Upper MI, Limited Access areas, extreme rural areas, islands,
- set of fiberglass steps only (baptistry not included)
- These are the steps that go with our model EZP portable baptistry
- For churches who need a 2nd set or have misplaced their original steps
- Available colors :Blue, White, Bone, Black, Aqua
- 33" long x 22" wide x 21" tall (approximate)
- non-skid
- Allow 2-4 weeks
- Non-returnable
- CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE
3 or 4 sided portable baptistry skirting provides a decorative look to your portable baptistry. (3 sided is recommended as you leave the back side open, which helps keeps dripping water off the skirt.) - 100% Polyester Box Pleat with Velcro. (Included Velcro tape allows you to attach skirting to the sides of your baptistry.)
- Optional Top Cover hangs down 12" on all 4 sides
- 5'8" Long x 31" Wide x 36" Tall
- Uses 100 gallons of water. Weighs 230 lbs empty, 1050 lbs filled
- Narrow enough to fit through most doors
- Reinforced seat platform with skid resistant surface
- Fiberglass Steps are included and store inside unit
- Included: Fiberglass tub/box, fiberglass steps.
- Optional Items (sold separate): Cover, Heater.
- Wheels are not available for this unit.
- A drain not available for this unit. You can drain unit with an electric pump (not included) or our optional heater/pump combo.
- Baptistries are not part of our Free Shipping Program because they cannot ship by UPS. See the Zone Map below for Shipping cost.
- COLOR:BLACK Allow 8-12 weeks for delivery of the BLACK units
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
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SPECIAL SALE! Portable Baptistry INCLUDES: Fiberglass Tank with drain, Locking Caster Wheels (4ea) Drain with Rear Access Panel
ALSO INCLUDES RED OAK STAINED Cabinet, Wooden top, Wooden steps, Cross, "This Do" Communion Panel (panel is pictured unstained but this model the panel is stained the same as the cabinet and cross) -
Includes Removable 120v Immersion Heater! (this is not a built-in circuation heater)
- Cabinet Dimensions: 32-3/4"wide x 38-1/4 tall
- Standard Version is 6'4" long
- See diagram for overall measurements with wheels and lid
- Holds 100+/- gallons.
- 10 year warranty on tank and cabinet. 1 year warranty on heater.
- Fill Time: 15-20 minutes with a garden hose. Heating Time: About 6-9 hours depending on room and starting water temp.
- Drain time about 30-45 minutes with installed drain and a garden hose.
- SHIPPING INCLUDED. THIS MODEL ONLY CHURCH SHIPPING INCLUDED with Inside Delivery (first floor, no steps) *There may be some locations such as islands, extreme rural, congested downtowns (NY, LA, Phil, etc. here shipping surcharge has to be added. We will contact you before shipping for approval if this applies)
- Safety Warning: With all baptistries, make sure unattended children cannot access the unit, especially when it is filled with water.
- This model is in stock for immediate shipment.
- NOTE: Picture shows natural communion panel and 6 wheels, but this unit ships with a panel that is the same color as cross and cabinet, 4 wheels and a BLUE interior tub.97296
- SPECIAL STAND ALONE BAPTISTRY Can be used as a portable baptistry when large numbers of people need to be baptized.
- 9'7" x 3'11" wide x 43" tall Weight around 500lbs
- Available in White, (Inquire for Blue, Bone and Aqua)
- Features dry-minister cutout for minister to lean in for performing baptizing. Minister may also get in unit if desired.
- Includes Enhanced Gel Coat for leaving water in unit for extended periods of time
- Candidate seat permanently installed
- Includes 5.5kw Circulation Heater (not installed)
- Steel support frame so unit can be used as a stand alone model
- 1500 lbs dry weight. 475 gallons capacity
- DELIVERY NOT INLCUDED.
- This unit is on consignment at a church in Maryland and available for delivery within 1-2 weeks.
- Contact us for more information or to purchase. Price is $7720 and would be paid directly to the church.
- Exterior Steps and Skirting Not Included
How To Fill Your Portable Baptistry
Most churches typically fill their portable baptistry with water from a garden hose either from outside or attached to their hot water heater (or even an indoor kitchen faucet with an adaptor.)
Either
-drape it over the top and secure the hose so it doesn’t come out while filling or
-attach it to the drain and open the valve on the drain (not all units have a drain)
The only disadvantage to filling via the drain is you might not hear the water as well and accidentally overflow
In either case do not leave the unit unattended when filling.
We recommend that you move the baptistry into place and then fill it. Most portable baptistries weigh around 250 pounds and hold about 100-150 gallons of water. Water weighs about 8.3 pounds per gallon so figure on your full baptism pool weighing as much as 1000 to 1500 pounds so you can see that you don't want to be rolling a portable baptism pool around that is full of water.
Draining the Baptistry
Some portable baptistries have a drain and some do not. Either way, you can usually use the same hose you filled it with to drain it. Either create a syphon or use a small manual hand or electric pump from a hardware store connected to the hose to empty the baptistry. For units with a drain, you can screw the hose to the drain and let gravity finish the job as long as it is downhill to the water runout location or sewer.
Leaving Water in the Baptistry?
You will want to empty the baptistry after each use for sanitary and child safety reasons. Stagnant water will develop bacteria fairly quickly unless treated with pool chemicals and pool chemicals aren't really that good for your baptistries finish. The fiberglass interior will also hold up longer if it not exposed to water constantly. If you have ever seen blistering on the bottom of a fiberglass boat you will understand what can happen if you leave water in your portable baptistry pool without ever draining it. Sure, you can occasionally leave water in the baptistry from one Sunday to the next and maybe add a very small amount of chlorine to the water to keep it from developing bacteria but we would not recommend this as regular practice.
Most importantly, when ever a baptistry is filled with water it MUST be safe-guarded so that small children cannot climb or fall into the unit and drown.
What's the best Way to finish off the baptistry ?
Depending on the look you want and how much of a project you are willing to tackle there are a couple of good ways to finish the baptistry exterior. One option is to use table skirting and velcro. You can order table skirting in a variety of colors with velcro tape sewn into the back of it. By applying velcro tape to the exterior of your baptistry, you can then simply "hang" the skirting across the front, sides and rear if necessary to make an attractive presentation that is easily removed.
Another option is to make a cabinet from furniture grade plywood. Some baptistries, like our model 9533 come with a factory installed wood 2 x 4 frame that you can easily attach panels and trim to give your portable baptistry a custom finished look. Other models are available with factory made wood cabinets and accesory tops so your unit can double as a communion table or even a pulpit.
Here's a beautiful example sent in by a customer showing our Model FUN-6KFR before and after they covered it in synthetic stone. (Note that the church also made the steps

What about wheels for moving the baptistry?
We recommend if you are moving the baptistry often, you consider purchasing the wheel kit. Available on our "FUN" models, the wheel kit is a heavy duty metal frame with locking wheels that can be used to move a filled unit. For our other units that don't have wheel kits, we suggest using a couple of furniture dollies to move the unit around. Be sure to remove the unit from the dollies before filling with water.
How should we heat the water?
Ideally, you can either fill the baptistry with warm water from a regular water heater (using a garden hose) or you can use one of our Protable Baptism Heaters. Immersion heaters are available in either 120v or 240v plug in models. The 240v will heat 60 GPH with a 40 degree rise in temperature. The 120v will heat 15 GPH so while the 240v will heat a portable baptistry in about 2 hours or less, the 120v model will require about 6-9 hours. We suggest attaching the heater to a 2x4 that simply lays across the top of the baptistry and is removed before use. Be sure to use a GFI protected outlet with your heater and as with any baptistry, remember to take precautions to prevent small children from playing in or near the baptistry.
We also offer a removable heater with pump that can be used to drain as well as heat the unit. Our "FUN" models are available with an optional built in circulation heater for ease of use.
How much is shipping on a baptistry?
If you click on the picture of the baptistry above, you will go to the ordering page. At the bottom of the ordering page you will see the shipping charge which is based on zone.
How do we order a portable baptistry?
If you decide to order, you would do so online.
Click on the picture of the portable baptistry model you want.
You can then select the color and any desired options
At the bottom of the page you will see the shipping charge based on various zones.
Select the Zone you are in and the price will be updated at the bottom of the page.
After you place your order you will receive a confirmation email.
When your order ships we will email you.
Once the shipment arrives in your town, the freight company will call to schedule delivery.
Frequent Questions
...Our pastor recently saw a portable baptismal that came from your company and I am hoping to ask a few questions regarding it's portability. We begin a special weekly service at a local baseball stadium this summer and need a better baptismal set up. However, we need to set it up and break it down each week for this service. Can you advise what portable baptismal's you have that are best for this purpose...
I think the “frame only” models are best for your situation because they are the lightest weight and there is not an exterior shell or casing to get damaged in transit and handling.
We have 3 sizes and they are shown in the portable baptistry category. You can see pricing and shipping options by clicking on the baptistry picture.
For heating you can either use the immersion heater or the portable heater which has a pump, otherwise you can drain them with a hose.
Pastor wants to know if you ship the portable baptistries to Canada?
- *No but he can have shipped to a US border state and pickup at the freight terminal.
- *He will need to track it closely and call them as soon as it arrives at the terminal
- *He must pickup within 3 days of it arriving or pay storage fees of $50/day or higher
- *There is no warranty coverage outside US
- *He must inspect for damage at the freight terminal.
- *If there is any damage in transit, we do not ship any repair materials outside the US.
- *We do not provide any customs paperwork. The only thing we can provide is the Sales Order he gets when he places the order.