Bouncy Castle Repairs

MINOR REPAIRS

Most commonly repairs are due to misuse of the inflatable or accidental damage and therefore it is necessary to ensure that your inflatable is not being used by anyone over the strict height limit of the inflatable – specifically no one taller than the inside walls or adults on children’s bouncy castles etc as this all adds to the wear and tear of the inflatable causing unnecessary or more frequent damage/repairs. Its is imperative to ensure that your customer signs the hire agreement, once the inflatable has been set up and inspected by yourself and the hirer and this is to be repeated upon collection of the item. Therefore, in the event of any damage caused during the hire you can claim back the repair costs incurred from the customer.

However, if you have a minor repair i.e. a small tear there are some temporary solutions that can ensure you avoid cancelling any hires.

1. Using Glue – Premier Inflate can provide you with a repair kit which consists of PVC glue and PVC patches: –

• Deflate the unit
• Clean and dry the area making sure it’s free from dust, grease and any other substances
• Make sure the repair area is kept flat
• Cut out a patch which should always be larger than the damaged area with no sharp edges, ideally a circle. We recommend using the same colour PVC so it matches the area and still looks professional
• Apply the PVC glue to the patch and the damaged area, making sure it doesn’t spill on the rest of the inflatable
• Leave the glue for a few minutes for it to it begins to set
• Put the patch onto the inflatable and place a piece of paper or card on top of the patch with a towel on top to ensure no residue leaks, sticking to the towel. At this point add a heavy weight, applying an adequate amount of pressure and leave for an hour or two to fully bond.
• Remove the weight, towel and card and check the glue has fully bonded with the PVC

2. Tear Aids – Premier Inflate can provide tear aids which are clear strips which can be placed over a small tear

• Deflate the unit
• Clean and dry the area making sure its free from dust, grease and any other substances
• Make sure the repair area is kept flat
• Get your clear tear aid and cut it to an adequate size so its larger than the tear or rip
• Apply it to the tear or rip and add a heavy weight on top to allow it to grip well to the pvc
• Remove the weight and check the tear aid is on there securely

3. Using thread to sew – You will need some thread which can be purchased through Premier Inflate as standard household thread will not be strong enough. You will also need a large needle from a standard pack, available in most supermarkets and pliers.

• Deflate the Unit
• Bring the two detached fabrics together
• Weave the needle and thread around in a circular fashion over and under, carefully using the pliers to force the need through the material to secure the PVC together. It would be ideal to maintain the same distance between each thread insertion as the rest of the inflatable. Securely loop and tie off the end of the thread.

PLEASE BE AWARE that all the above options are only temporary solution and we would always recommend getting your inflatable properly repaired as soon as possible and to always frequently check any temporary repairs to make sure it isn’t getting any worse – if it is it requires immediate repair – Contact Premier Inflate on 01952 929393 to discuss repair quotes.

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