So I inflate using plastic trash bags (cheap, yes, easy to replace, yes) but I have only ever managed to get a good seal on them around 3 times using tape tightly wrapped around the bag neck and pipe leading into the bag. Do any of you have any ideas as to how I might be able to seal the bags better so they actually last a while?
-callum
Or a twist tie, you know on a bread bag, or sometimes the garbage bags come with them. They are larger than bread twisties, or find larger ones. Wrap the twistie around twice before you twist it. Or a hose clamp, like for a car. Most hose clamps you need a screw driver to tighten but they make some with a wing bolt that you can tighten by hand. Try the auto parts store.
Im working on a plastic welding tool for all of You
it should be ready soon
Never actually gave thought to plastic welding, seems a bit awkward to try do and the hose clamp/cable tie/twitst tie idea shall definately be given a go!
After i blow up the trash bag in my jeans i just twist the end up real good and stuff in back down the front, and it stays inflated good.
How do you even inflate with a trash bag?
Simple...use rubber bands. Either cut one and stretch/wrap where you normally tape, or just loop it as is several times until tight. Should be better than tape, and tighter.