Adam F Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I have bought a new Alderney Bouy for OOTB, but it came deflated (for postage reasons) Now, I thought that it would simply be case of a football type needle adaptor and a handpump, but the needle doesnt seem big enough? The value has a plug which unscrews and I dont want to puncture the buoy by forcing the needle too far.. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afishionado Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 I guess a phone call to a friendly chandler will tell all. Mad Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alun j. Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Not fishing today then, Adam?? Tomorrow ?? Alun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reg Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If you know of anybody that has a electric pump for inflating lilo's they have two valves anyone of them will do to inflate you bouy. as they are large and cone shaped. Reg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newboy Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 If you have a car footpump or a power station with inflator then one of the adaptor will work, I think you have to uncrew the valve before you can inflat it, that was what I had to do to my Alderney buoy when I first got it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plaicemat Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 With mine, Adam, I undid the screw and use my airline with a standard trigger operated gun on the end and pushed that into the hole to make a seal. The air pressure is enough to open the valve and inflate it. You don't have to push anything through the valve. Terry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieannear Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Is this any use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
great white Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 We have a compressor and attachment at work Adam If you are in this area pop it in, or if you launch at Baitor during the week come into the Haven Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam F Posted March 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Thanks guys - if I dont make it to the garage during the week, Ill pop into the haven on Thurs Charlie. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Moore Posted March 5, 2007 Report Share Posted March 5, 2007 Help with inflating my bouy! And not one double entre, Mike, Fred, Duncan, you're loosing your touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedger Posted March 6, 2007 Report Share Posted March 6, 2007 (edited) Adam, I have bottled 'N' with airline here if you're passing. T Edited March 6, 2007 by Wedger Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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