Choosing the right one - the pump for the PVC boat is electric, manual or homemade
An inflatable boat is a convenient device for mobile users. How to choose a pump for a PVC boat - electric, foot, manual or assemble your own device? The device should be lightweight and reliable. Choosing the best pump to make your rest on the water comfortable.
Requirements for the pump
Optimally, injection occurs at a pressure of 0.4 - 0.8 kg / cm2. It is convenient if the pump for the PVC boat is able to pump out air. Then the assembled boat will be packed tightly and take up little space. It is impossible to completely squeeze out the air manually.
Controlling the pressure in the chamber is an important condition that ensures:
- use of pumps with pressure gauges;
- blocking by pressure in the chamber and pump overheating;
- pressure regulator with the ability to set the task.
The choice of the type of pump depends on the presence or absence of an electrical network within walking distance. It happens that a boat is carried in backpacks into the wilderness of the taiga, with every gram of weight counting. The choice of the pump is also influenced by the overall dimensions of the boat. The larger the chamber volume, the higher the pump performance for the PVC boat should be.
Mechanical pumps
Pumps that work on muscle power are divided into foot and hand pumps. The feet are what users call "frogs". Manufacturers supply them with inflatable furniture and small boats. It is convenient to pump the camera with your foot. The devices weigh a little and are easy to repair. The devices differ in the volume of the bellows. It is important that the pump is initially made of high-quality materials - reinforced plastic fur, adapters with metal connectors. The cost of an imported pump is $ 30 - $ 65.
Hand pump for PVC boat - single or double acting piston with a working chamber of 5-6 liters. It is important that the gaskets and sealing elements are made of rubber. The stem is best made of metal. The pump is heavy for walking. It costs an average of $ 80 - $ 100.
Electric pumps
It is easy to pump up a boat using electrical energy, the main thing is that the source is available. Therefore, electric pumps for PVC boats are purchased by users who have the ability to pump up the boat and transport it to the shore. The pumps are subdivided according to the power supply from the 220 V network and from the on-board network of the car 12 V. The pumps differ in characteristics, but all models have the function of pumping out air and blocking the maximum pressure in the chamber. The choice of pump performance depends on the size of the boat. The price is influenced by:
- manufacturer's credibility;
- type of working body - membrane, turbine, piston or hybrid;
- the presence of locks and control devices.
The pump with a built-in battery is charged only from the mains. The pump does not pump up the chamber to the required parameter of 0.25 kg / m2, you will have to pump it up manually.
Advantages and disadvantages electric pump for PVC boat:
- no physical effort is required;
- providing automatic process control;
- fast execution of the operation.
The disadvantage is the inability to use the pump in the absence of a network.The high cost of the device.
Models that work from a car or their own battery have become very popular. Portable power allows the boat user to be mobile, preparing the boat and tackle on site. At the same time, a PVC electric boat pump with a battery performs the same functionality as a network device. Pumps with a built-in battery are even more mobile, you can take them with you on a trip and use them far from civilization.
When choosing a pump, you need to know that continuous engine operation is limited to 15 minutes. If you choose a low-performance model, you will have to pump up in several steps.
Pump up the boat using homemade devices
A creative person with smart hands prefers to make useful devices on their own. If you're a motorist, why not use your car's exhaust fumes? A DIY PVC boat pump will look simple:
- A rubber tube is attached to the muffler with a clamp.
- The other end of the pipe is connected through an adapter to a regular hose from the pump, which is attached to the nipple of the boat.
- filling the chamber takes 1-2 minutes, control tactilely, by pressing.
Costs are penny, the effect is excellent. The practice of many years shows that the deposits inside the chamber are insignificant and do not affect the buoyancy.
The article provides an overview of the areas of technology. The choice of pump depends on the operating conditions and the size of the PVC boat.