Can you overinflate?

[mikeya4]

Hi, I have a 9' inflatable which came with bellow style foot pump, it has no pressure gauge so i don't know when it gets up to pressure, can you over inflate with these foot pumps or should i just inflate until it becomes to difficult, the pump I have has no place for a gauge and I cant seem to find anything over here that fits my valve, any ideas?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Can you overinflate?

they usually come with marks on the rubber hull, and a measuring instrument. you check the too items until they match. that is when it is inflated properly. air pressure cause the tube to stretch. then in the heat of the day, the pressure goes up, and at night it goes down. all it is a fancy balloon. too much pressure and POP.

 

[bayman]

Re: Can you overinflate?

One thing to watch with inflatables is the temperature. If you inflate it on a cool morning and then it's sitting on a scorching hot beach at noon things can change and you may need to let a little air out....especially if you have a dark colored inflatable.

 

[TOHATSU GURU]

Re: Can you overinflate?

Depending on the pump...You probably will have a hard time reaching full pressure anyway. If you have a 2-stage pump with a low pressure side just use that side.

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Can you overinflate?

You will never be able to over-inflate it with a foot pump .....

 

[MrBill]

Re: Can you overinflate?

Yes....when it goes KaBooooooooooom...you have over inflated. Sorry, I couldn't resist

 

[nthrngrayling]

Re: Can you overinflate?

I agree with "DJC". With a foot pump I haven't managed to get up to 3 lbs in the tubes. I run my Zebec at 6 lbs (cold) and have never had a problem. Check with the manufacture to see what pressure the tubes are tested and go from there.
ng

 

[sunaj]

Re: Can you overinflate?

I just bought a zoom Zodiac from Iboats, kinda suprised they don't sell a pressure device that will fit in the hole, seeing how overinflating will void the warranty

 

[deejaycee_2000]

Re: Can you overinflate?

I made my own pressure device from an pvc garden fitting .... works perfectly ...

I just bought a zoom Zodiac from Iboats, kinda suprised they don't sell a pressure device that will fit in the hole, seeing how overinflating will void the warranty

 

[Capt Ron]

Re: Can you overinflate?

I made my own pressure device from an pvc garden fitting .... works perfectly ...

Would you care to share the details/pictures of your pressure guage?

Thanks,
CaptRon

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: Can you overinflate?

Ribshop in the uk (google them) sell a pressure gauge that fits.