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

The durability of the product depends on the correct pumping of the ball. If you have a ball lying around that you haven’t used for a long time, it’s time to put it into combat readiness with possible improvised means. In order to avoid a recurrence of such a situation, it is recommended to purchase sports equipment for the future. As a rule, the kit includes a pump, a needle, silicone grease. Today we’ll talk about how to pump the ball without a needle in “Spartan” conditions. We will 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 the ball without a needle is the relative availability of materials. You can buy a syringe in any pharmacy, electrical tape - in a hardware store, a bicycle pump can be found in almost every home.
2. A negative characteristic is that it is not always at hand that the right pump, and even less the syringe, can be found. The guide below will help you make a ball needle to subsequently pump the product with the resulting “tool.” So let's get started.
3. Take the needle from the syringe, grind it on the asphalt or curb, use a knife sharpener. It is important that the tip is blunt, and not pointed, otherwise the needle will pierce the nipple, exposing the ball to damage. She should enter it smoothly, and not jump 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 tape on its base in such a way that when entering the ball the air does not come back. As a rule, 10-12 layers are enough for the invention of a kind of adapter, which will allow you to pump the product quickly. You only need to stick the needle into the pump, and then proceed with the procedure.

Method number 2. Compressor

The method is especially relevant if you needed to pump a soccer or volleyball ball while on the road.

1. The advantage of the method is that in almost every locality you will find a car service. The guys will help pump up the ball for a nominal fee, or they won’t take a dime from you. At the same time, they may find a needle of the right size, which cannot but rejoice. The method is suitable if you have absolutely no tool for pumping the ball.
2. The disadvantage of the method is the possible incompetence of car service workers who, through negligence, can pump the product. Such an oversight will lead to an explosion and damage to the ball, but it's still worth the risk.
3. Many car services pump up tires, gas stations provide similar services, moreover, for free. With the help of a powerful compressor, the air flow comes out under pressure, this is what you need.
4. Bring the hose with the nozzle to the surface of the deflated ball, press firmly and turn on the device to maximum power. Download the product until it is hard enough. If possible, carry out the procedure together: the first person turns on / off the compressor, the second holds the ball and presses the cord, controlling the degree of inflation. Not be superfluous information that many modern compressors are equipped with a special nozzle for pumping balls.

Method number 3. Syringe

1. The technology of blowing the ball in this way is considered to be exhausting. The method is alternative to the first option, but for its implementation in reality it will only require a syringe (preferably a large one) with a needle and 2 hours of free time.The duration of the pump depends on the volume of the syringe that will be used for the procedure.
2. Perhaps this method does not have positive characteristics. Unless, ultimately, with patience, you can pump the ball. A negative feature is the fact that the method is very tedious, long and unprofitable. You risk spoiling the nipple, as a result of which the ball will constantly deflate (if you do not use silicone grease).
3. The essence of inflation in this way is that air is introduced into the cavity of the ball using a conventional large volume medical syringe. If the syringe is for 20 cubes, you pump up the product in 30-40 minutes, in the case of ten-cube instruments, it will take about 60-120 minutes.
4. To carry out the procedure correctly, grease 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. Take out the tool, repeat the steps until the ball is inflated to the desired state. Optionally, you can pre-grind the needle so that its free edge becomes dull.

How to pump the ball with a needle without a pump

If you found a needle or made it yourself, but there was no pump at hand, this method is for you.

1. First you need to make an adapter. As a home-made pump, an ordinary plastic bottle of sparkling water acts. If desired, you can replace the container with a very dense plastic bag without holes.
2. Screw the needle into the bottle cap or solder it with the appropriate tool. As you can see, you’ve got an adapter, now tighten the cover, check if air is coming out.
3. Lubricate the nipple with silicone-based oil, insert a home-made unit. In a convenient way (arms or legs), squeeze the air out of the cavity of the container so that it passes into the ball. Pull out the needle, inflate the bottle, repeat the previous procedures until the desired effect is obtained.

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, electrical tape and a bicycle pump. Ask to pump the product in a car service with a compressor, build a nozzle on the bottle.

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