How to Blow Up a Balloon Without Using Your Mouth
Balloons are a great decorating addition to birthday parties, weddings or any other celebration. They create fun play toys for children, and clowns use them to make a variety of animals and hats for children at events and fairs. However, for many people such as asthmatics or people with other breathing problems, balloons can present a problem when it comes to inflating. Luckily, using your mouth to blow up balloons is not your only option. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Hand Pump
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Stretch the opening of the balloon and place it over the nozzle of the hand pump. Roll up the edges to make sure the balloon is completely secure on the nozzle.
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Pull the plunger of the pump out and then push in for the first inflation. Continue with this process until the balloon has an adequate amount of air in it.
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Remove the balloon opening from the valve and tie it closed.
Battery Powered Pump
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Stretch the opening of the balloon over the nozzle of the battery powered pump. Make sure the balloon is completely secure on the nozzle end.
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Hold the end of the balloon on the nozzle and press the "ON' button to start the air flow. Continue filling the balloon until it has an adequate amount of air.
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Remove the balloon end from the nozzle and tie it closed before the air can escape.
Electric Air Compressor
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Set the air compressor to pump at 50 pounds per square inch, or PSI.
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Place the balloon opening on to the compressor hose and inflate to the desired size. Be careful not to over-inflate the balloon.
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Remove the balloon and quickly tie the end closed.
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Tips & Warnings
Which technique you use will depend on your location, space and budget. While hand pumps are less expensive, they require more coordination and physical excursion. The battery operated pump and air compressor can be noisy and are not recommended for indoor use because of the noise level.
References
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