How to pump a ball without a needle: 3 effective ways

The durability of the product depends on the correct pumping of the ball. If you had a ball lying around that was not used for a long time, it’s time to put it on alert with possible improvised means. In order to avoid a repetition of this situation, it is recommended to purchase sports equipment for the future. As a rule, the kit includes a pump, needle, silicone grease. Today we will talk about how to pump the ball without a needle in "Spartan" conditions. Consider the important aspects in order and give practical recommendations.

Method number 1. Syringe needle, bicycle pump, electrical tape

1. A positive feature of this method of pumping a ball without a needle is the relative availability of materials. You can buy a syringe in any pharmacy, electrical tape - in the hardware store, there is a bicycle pump in almost every home.
2. The negative characteristic is that it is not always at hand that the necessary pump and, all the more, a syringe can be at hand. The following guide will help you make a needle for the ball, to subsequently pump up the product with the resulting “tool”. So let's get started.
3. Take a needle from a syringe, grind it on the asphalt or curb, use a knife sharpener. It is important that the tip is blunt, not pointed, otherwise the needle will pierce the nipple, exposing the ball to damage. It should enter into it smoothly, and not drop in in an instant. If possible, use a medical needle with a wide diameter (blood transfusion system), it is strong enough, does not bend or break.
4. After turning the needle, wrap the tape on its base so that when entering the ball the air does not go back. As a rule, 10-12 layers are enough for the invention of a kind of adapter that will allow you to pump up the product quickly. You only need to insert the needle into the pump, and then proceed to the procedure.

Method number 2. Compressor

The method is especially relevant if you need to pump up a football or volleyball while on the road.

1. The advantage of the method is that in almost every locality you will find auto repair. The guys will help to pump up the ball for a nominal fee, or they will not take a single penny from you. In this case, they may find a needle of the right size, which is good news. The method is suitable if you have absolutely no tool for swapping the ball.
2. The disadvantage of the method is the possible incompetence of the service station workers, who by negligence can siphon the product. Such an oversight will lead to an explosion and damage the ball, but the risk is still worth it.
3. Many service stations pump up tires, similar services are provided by gas stations, and absolutely free of charge. With the help of a powerful compressor, air flow is released under pressure, which is what you need.
4. Hold the hose with the nozzle to the surface of the deflated ball, firmly press and turn on the device at maximum power. Swing the product until it is solid enough. If possible, perform the procedure together: the first person turns the compressor on / off, the second holds the ball and presses the cord, controlling the degree of inflation.Not superfluous will be the information that many modern compressors are equipped with a special nozzle for pumping balls.

Method number 3. Syringe

1. The technology of inflating the ball in this way is considered to be exhausting. The method is alternative to the first variant, but for its realization in reality you will need only a syringe (preferably large) with a needle and 2 hours of free time. The duration of the pump depends on the volume of the syringe, which will be the procedure.
2. Perhaps this method has no positive characteristics. Is that, ultimately, with patience, you will be able to pump the ball. A negative feature is the fact that the method is very tedious, long and unprofitable. You run the risk of spoiling the nipple, so that the ball will constantly deflate (if you do not use silicone grease).
3. The essence of the blow in this way is that air is introduced into the cavity of the ball with the help of an ordinary large-volume medical syringe. If a syringe for 20 cubes, you pump the product for 30-40 minutes, in the case of ten-cubic tools will take about 60-120 minutes.
4. To properly carry out the procedure, lubricate the nipple with silicone oil or any other alternative means. Draw air into the syringe, thread the needle into the appropriate hole, press the lever. Remove the instrument, repeat the steps until the ball is pumped to the desired state. Optionally, you can pre-grind the needle to blunt its free edge.

How to pump the ball with a needle without a pump

If you have found a needle or have made it with your own forces, and there was no pump at hand, this method is for you.

1. First you need to make an adapter. As a homemade pump serves ordinary plastic bottle from under the carbonated water. Optionally, you can replace the container with a very dense plastic bag without holes.
2. Screw the needle into the cork of the bottle or solder it with the appropriate tool. As you can see, you have an adapter, now tighten the cap, check if the air is out.
3. Lubricate the nipple with silicone-based oil, insert a homemade unit. Conveniently (with hands or feet) squeeze the air from the cavity of the tank so that it passes into the ball.Pull out the needle, inflate the bottle, repeat the previous manipulations until you get the desired effect.

There are not many ways to pump the ball without a needle, but this does not mean that the idea is a failure. Use a medical syringe, tape and bicycle pump. Ask to pump up the product in the service station using a compressor, build a nozzle on the bottle.

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