suggestions on inflating one of these at an outdoor music festival?
1413631
Make sure you use gloves so as to not touch the balloon with your bare hands...the skin oil from your hand will cause the balloon to pop prematurely. And...don't over inflate it or that will also cause it to pop to soon... enjoy!
1413632
I'm assuming that you are attending the music festival, rather than hosting it? That would mean that you are taking the deflated balloon in with you and can't take an electric pump or shop vac with you. It will take forever to try to blow it up without one of those. You could try cans of compressed air or maybe a foot pump or bicycle pump, but be prepared to go early.
1413633
It may be a big expense if you plan on using helium, I would price out that cost. The event we used the balloon was hung from a ceiling in a large hall. We filled it with a wet vac on low speed. No problems at all. Also customized the look of the balloon by painting it to the theme....it was one of the focal points of the event.
1907556
I believe so. I bought one a year ago and stored it inflated in my garage. In high temps don't over inflate which is fine since it is rigid at 10 psi. Inflate to about 10-12 psi and it will be fine. Just don't store in sunlight.
860512
I purchased a Coleman 120v Electric Quickpump, it was $20 at Menards. You can also find them in sporting goods stores and maybe Walmart. They are great for inflating airbeds, water floating toys, and work good for these pools. I have purchased a battery operated one but don't recommend as the air flow is not as strong, plug in ones are best.
341390
Try a bicycle pump or an air compressor. My grandsons have enjoyed this ball pit! Had to buy a new one because of a leak!
907646
No Problem. I keep it inflated for 5 or 6 weeks on location. Just need to refill it a bit sometimes. Make sure you do not inflate it to much.
2232015
Yes, you really should use a pump. It takes a lot of air and certainly possible to blow it up with breath. Once inflated you can adjust pressure as temp changes using breath.
215143
you could get in inflatable..it is about the size of a roll away cooler, but you have to blower and stakes for both..dunno if that would be allowed.
653064
Air pump from Walmart. This inflatable is a lot of fun. We used it on a lake and had a blast.
474257
Most compressors should handle the job. Portable "pancake" styles on up to large commercial units. Just don't try to use a car battery powered inflator. Obviously the smaller compressors are not as efficient as the larger ones.
1190264
well i bought a battery operated blower for $22 at walmart which is fabulous by Coleman. You just charge it and it fill up any kind of inflatable mattress in seconds.
1185409
I believe a standard tire or electric pump will work. We had no problem inflating and deflating these tubes. We really enjoyed using them too.
81795
I have a Quick Fill Electric Pump that I brought from WalMart years ago to use for air mattresses on a camping trip. That pump has a inflate in the front to blow up the mattress and a deflate in that back to remove all air completely for proper storage. This pump is small and handheld, and it was less than $20. Of course, you don't have to use that exact brand of electric pump (if it is even sold anymore), there are several small electric pumps that will do the job.
521565
I used a pump that came with my exercise ball. Otherwise its the gas station...no way I could blow this up :) Still inflated though.
839251
I simply plugged it into the electrical outlet at my camp site and pressed the button. It inflated very quickly and stayed inflated. I then did the same, in reverse, to deflate.
525153
Dear: inflatable size :155x80x45cm. no inflatable . you can put anywhere . thanks
1908689
I use an electric pump for air mattresses that I got at Target in camping section for $20. Works great and you can inflate the tubes really quickly.
663094
I tried to inflate it with an air compressor i usually use for tires & it worked a little but the hose was not the same size as the inflation valve so I could not get a good seal going on & ended up finishing blowing the thing up the old fashioned way (with my own hot air) while making a mental note to purchase an air pump made for air mattresses. I. Have 2 of these air mattresses & they have held up very well through several camping trips & sleepovers with kids jumping on them.