DIY: Plastic Bottle Idea for Inflable Gear - Find and Fix Air Leaks in Second

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DIY: Plastic Bottle Idea for Inflable Gear - Find and Fix Air Leaks in Second

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DIY: Plastic Bottle Idea for Inflable Gear - How to Find and fix Air Leaks in Second Without Water

In this video i tech how to make a simple device to quickly find and fix air leaks in inflable equipment without using water.

Supplies

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  1. A plastic Bottles
  2. Sterile bandage
  3. Foam balls
  4. Glue

We Mark the Plastic Lid With a Marker and Carefully Cut It Out Along the Outline

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We tilt the knife - this way the cut becomes smooth and neat, using the inner edge of the lid as a guide.

We Cut Off the Top Part of a 0.5 Gallon Plastic Bottle

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We Place the Resulting Funnel Onto the Neck of a 1.5 Gallons Plastic Bottle , Mark It, and Cut It Out

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We Connect the Bottles Together and Glue Them

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DIY: Plastic Bottle Idea for Inflable Gear - How to Find and fix Air Leaks in Second Without Water

Some steps may seem unclear or difficult. If you have any trouble, vidit my YouTube channel and watch the video where everything is shown in great detail.

We Stretch the Bandage and Tightly Close the Lid

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We Fill It With the Foam Balls and Tightly Close the Lid

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We Test It

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When a leak is detected, the foam balls start bouncing randomly in all directions!


This eco-friendly idea is perfect for large pools and other big inflable equipment that cannot be fully submerged in water to detect leaks or creative recycling projects.


Thank you for your time! Wishing you strong health and a great mood. Sending hugs to everyone!🌈💕