Though inflating a ball may come across as very simple, it may demand various methods and tools depending on the kind of ball and equipment available. This guide will take you through the process of inflating a ball using different ways.
Inflating a Ball with Water
When you want to inflate your ball with water, start by confirming if it is completely deflated. Place the deflated ball on top of water which is contained in a basin. The ball will float so do not attempt to push it down. At this point be patient: normally it takes about one hour for a soccer ball to fully inflate with water.
Inflating a Ball with a Valve
To inflate your ball using valve that allows you to adjust the pressure according to your need find the valve mostly located at the back of the ball. Before inserting needle into valve, moisten it first to prevent damaging anything. Then gently insert needle into valve and start pumping air into the balloon.
Inflating a Ball without Helium
For example, if you need to inflate a balloon without helium you can use things such as vinegar and baking soda which are readily found in homes. You need 500 ml plastic or glass bottle, funnel, baking soda and white wine vinegar. Fill about 1/3rd of bottle with vinegar. With help of funnel put two or three spoons full of baking soda inside balloon then mix them thoroughly together using this reaction produces carbon dioxide making balloon get inflated without needing helium.
Tools for Inflating Balls
A needle serves perfect tool for inflating different kinds of sports balls such as soccer balls, basket balls, volleyballs rugby balls handballs yoga balls etc. Needle provides accurate way of introducing air inside game making it applicable in all sorts sporting gear.
Inflating a Ball without Needle
If there is no needle; manual pump or electric pump can be used to blow up the balloon alternatively . Although using an instrument mainly pressure gauge guarantees that the right amount of air has been blown into it. This makes sure that the ball is having accurate pressure as per the recommended specification.
With these techniques and using the right tools, you can successfully blow up different types of balls so that they are ready for playing and maintain them well.