what is the best way to inflate the bouncer?
1824496
I use a leafblower by connecting it to the Bongo with an old shop vaccuum hose. Then Use a little bit of duct tape to seal the the joints. Fills in less than 2 minutes.
328237
Turn the plastic valve, it will self inflate then close the valve to keep the air in.
2069864
I used an electric air pump and it took less than a minute, but you can do it with manual pump too. We inflated ours before we went to the party so there was less to do the day of. It doesn't take up that much room if you have an SUV or truck, we just put in on the top of all the coolers and transported it that way.
508185
Just unroll it , open the valve and it will inflate, then close the valve. It only inflates an inch or 2.
882290
Yeah I used an air mattress pump. It really isn't a lot of air. You can blow it up with your mouth in about ten minutes. It's super easy.
1668473
It is like filling an air mattress. The best way to fill is with a shop vac or electric inflator due to size.
939356
It has to be plugged up the whole time it is in use. It is just like the bouncers. When unplugged it deflates.
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.
418021
It comes inflated... you can put more air into it to provide more bounce but it was fine for my needs. Its just a little larger than a volleyball, but smaller than a basketball. Inflating it does not make it expand it just creates more pressure within, to create more bounce.
527560
Use an air mattress pump or an inflatable boat pump. After fully inflated this devise works great. No need to poke a hole anywhere. There has to be sufficient pressure on the valve in order to open it.
1642168
Buy an air pump that has a deflate option and it is a piece of cake. Deflated it goes in the box it came in. I bought two and my grandkids beat them to death wrestling, running on them and jumping off them for two weeks of daily abuse. Love these floats. Great buy.
1788151
Separate fill ports to inflate it. I did use a air compressor. It is pretty big.
439256
Hi Alison, The ball should have come with a plastic straw. Insert this into the ball and inflate by blowing by mouth. The ball doesn't have to be inflated beyond what you can do by mouth. Just be careful when you put the white plastic plug in the inflation hole to seal it. This is where you can loose some of your pressure. This may take a few tries until you get the technique. Be ready to cover the hole with your finger after taking the straw out. Take the straw out of the ball while you're still blowing into the ball. Good luck!!
679681
We had to use a small air compressor. I would not recommend this bouncer. Read the reviews. Ours split at the seam and I read reviews after to see if anyone else had the same problem. I found that it is an issue with nearly everyone who purchased it.
2259047
I used a portable car tire inflator. Yes, it was a bear, but only took about 10 minutes. Fortunately it seemed to hold the air well over the summer. Good luck.
1422507
You have to blow it up like a pool toy. But we bought 1 and returned it wouldnt stay inflated. They sent a 2nd one same problem . Cost more in return shipping we just gave up.
79570
I am in the same boat. Mine came a bit inflated but not enough to use. Trying to inflate with pump (not provided) I don't feel much progress is happening.