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--- guides:fill_tube [2012/03/18 20:03] – rocketboy
+++ guides:fill_tube [2013/08/10 13:40] (current) – Added valve connection chrisstubbs
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 ====== Fill Tube ======
-This is a minimal filler tube - its made from 40mm PVC waste water tubing about 75mm long.  A shallow grove is cut all the way round.
+This is a minimal filler tube - its made from 40mm PVC waste water tubing about 75mm long.  A shallow grove is cut all the way round. The loop of nylon cord allows weights to be tied on.
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-Shot showing internal spacer - about 15mm thick super-glued to both the outer and inner tubes.
+Shot showing internal spacer - about 15mm thick super-glued to both the outer (PVC Waste) and inner (clear braided flexible fill) tubes.
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 Balloon Neck pushed over the filler tube - Totex balloons are a tight fit.
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 And secured with a cable tie that sits over the grove.
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 For Hwoyee balloons fold the neck over and tie.
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 The grove and the cable tie ensure the neck is well secured.
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+Depending on the diameter of hose used you should be able to attach it to the "Balloon inflation valve" BOC/airproducts provide by heating the pipe by a hairdyer and pushing it as far as it will go over the valve. Wrap with a little insulating tape after for a better seal.
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