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To inflate a swimming pool with a vacuum cleaner, follow these steps:
1. Attach the vacuum cleaner hose to the pool’s air valve.
2. Make sure the vacuum cleaner is set to blow mode instead of suction mode.
3. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and allow the air to flow into the pool.
4. Monitor the pool’s inflation level and adjust the airflow as needed.
5. Once the pool is fully inflated, turn off the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the hose.
6. Close the air valve to prevent air leakage.
7. Enjoy your fully inflated swimming pool!
An inflatable swimming pool is a great way to stay cool during hot summer days without the hassle of maintaining a permanent pool. To inflate an inflatable pool, you can use a regular vacuum cleaner as a compressor. You won’t need any special equipment, just a few household tools and supplies. The vacuum cleaner will not be modified or damaged in any way.
Things You’ll Need
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Outdoor-rated 25-foot extension cord
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Plastic 16-ounce water bottle
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Pencil
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Utility knife
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Duct tape
How to Inflate a Swimming Pool With a Vacuum Cleaner
Step 1: Prepare for Inflation
Find a spacious area in your backyard to place the inflatable swimming pool. Bring the vacuum cleaner outside and remove the front cover, if necessary. Make sure to twist off the vacuum bag from the nozzle inside the vacuum cleaner and dispose of it. Put the cover back on.
Step 2: Connect the Vacuum Cleaner to a Power Source
Detach the flexible hose from the back of the vacuum cleaner and plug the vacuum cleaner’s power plug into an outdoor-rated extension cord. Connect the extension cord to an AC outlet on an outside wall or inside the house if there is no outside outlet.
Step 3: Test the Vacuum Cleaner
Point the end of the hose away from you and turn on the vacuum cleaner to check if air is being blown through the hose. Turn off the vacuum cleaner.
Step 4: Attach the Hose to a Plastic Bottle
Position the end of the hose against the bottom of a plastic water bottle. Trace the outline of the hose on the bottom using a pencil. Use a utility knife to cut out the outlined shape and dispose of the excess plastic. Insert the end of the hose into the hole in the bottle’s bottom. Secure the hose with duct tape to prevent it from falling out.
Step 5: Start Inflating the Pool
Remove the cap from the nipple on the side of the inflatable pool. Place the open end of the bottle against the nipple. Turn on the vacuum cleaner and press on the sides of the nipple while holding the bottle in place. Remove the bottle once the pool is fully inflated and turn off the vacuum cleaner. Put the cap back on the nipple.
Step 6: Disconnect the Vacuum Cleaner and Clean Up
Unplug the vacuum cleaner from the extension cord. Replace the vacuum bag with a new one, and put the front cover back on. Remove the bottle from the hose and return the hose to its original position on the vacuum cleaner.
