had a 2 min google. and now going to look. what is a good/best/affordable ball pump?
have heaps at home but they all broke and disappeared
ball pump - looking for quality ball pump
ilove on 04/10/2020 - 08:56
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PVC or organic balls?
lol. composite leather
Get a pump from a bike store, not those cheap Kmart ones
Edit - https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Genuine-NIXEYCLES-High-Pressure-…
I bought this one about 3 years ago (was about $20)
How often are you pumping balls? I've had a cheap Kmart one for years and haven't had an issue with it yet - mind you it probably only gets used once or twice a year, so…
As they say - if you need a new tool, buy a cheap one. If you wear it out, buy a better one. If you don't, then you saved yourself the cost of the expensive one/s.
The plastic ones all suck. I spent $40 on a Pro Bike Tools mini pump cause getting stranded with a flat tyre and a broken pump is no fun.
There doesn't seem to be much middle ground between Chinese plastic and fancy expensive ones.
oh I see.
bump it in the petrol station?
set it to low psi and put the needle in?
Yes, you just need to feel the toughness of the ball. i think 15 psi would do.
you can pull the needle out if there is too much air.
Or something like this: https://www.amazon.com.au/doublesmt-Portable-Inflator-Extens…
I have this one for car tyre, bike tyre and balls: https://www.amazon.com.au/Xiaomi-Mijia-Electric-Detection-Mo…
This is ozbargain, we should be saving money where we can. A ball pump is a simple device which should not cost lots.
A ball is low in air volume and low in pressure. Buying big pumps is overkill unless you also need it for bikes with 700c x 23 tyres.
I have a $10 Rockbros one from ebay and has lasted years. Just take care of it. Even cheap ones can handle the 'force' required to inflate a football.
i do have a pump but it not working properly. took me 1/2 hour to inflate a ball to half inflation
you can use a balloon and a needle as a option too
What ball are you inflating?
basketball.
@ilove: I have multiple size 7s. It takes 2 mins from flat. Your needle is either not inserted properly into the air valve or the pump is leaking air
Cold air or hot air pump?
I know some good ball pumps.