So a few months ago I got a Bunch O Balloons pump, but have only just had chance to look at re-engineering the straws to take bigger balloons.
This is my first attempt and to be honest it's shit but works. Using wine corks whilst cheap isn't the best option as they are a pain to drill and hot glue the straws, the glue got so hot is nearly melted a few straws. I need to find a better solution for these that doesn't cost a lot of money. I have some ideas and possibly a 3D printer soon.
Today as a test we hooked it up to 8 x Belbal 14" balloons, all but one popped on the machine (it was leaking air due to my poor gluing). They popped SO LOUD, like gun shots and got huge necks. I'm pleased with the result but can't scale it up to the full 40 balloons using corks.
This is my first attempt and to be honest it's shit but works. Using wine corks whilst cheap isn't the best option as they are a pain to drill and hot glue the straws, the glue got so hot is nearly melted a few straws. I need to find a better solution for these that doesn't cost a lot of money. I have some ideas and possibly a 3D printer soon.
Today as a test we hooked it up to 8 x Belbal 14" balloons, all but one popped on the machine (it was leaking air due to my poor gluing). They popped SO LOUD, like gun shots and got huge necks. I'm pleased with the result but can't scale it up to the full 40 balloons using corks.
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