Tear-Aid Patches And Water Slides
Having an inflatable water slide can be one of the greatest sources of summertime entertainment and leisure you could ever have. The combination of downward thrills on the slide’s slope and the cold water provided by a nearby hose make inflatable slides one of the most essential inflatable devices you can find. However, just like all other inflatable devices, a water slide can just as easily become susceptible to an accidental tear in its fabric. All owners of a slide should know the proper way to repair their product before any other accidents may occur.
If the fabric on your inflatable device does end up accidentally tearing or ripping, there is no need to panic. Use a Tear-Aid patch to repair any damage that appears on your water slide’s surface. These patches are highly regarded in the bounce house and inflatable device industry as the best devices for repairing any tears, holes, or rips in the fabric walls. They will work just as well in repairing your water slide as they will with bounce houses. When selecting a Tear-Aid patch for your water slide, be aware that there are two types of patches: Type A and Type B. The type that you need will be determined by the materials your inflatable slide is made of. It will likely be polyvinyl chloride, necessitating the use of a Type B patch, but double-check with your owner’s manual to confirm the materials.
However, when repairing any inflatable device that also uses water, there are certain measures that all owners should be aware of. An improper repair job can actually end up hurting your inflatable water slide in the long run. Like all inflatable devices, you should deflate the slide before attempting a repair job. This will allow the patch to be applied smoothly and evenly, without any interference from the air or other elements. You should make sure that the area of the tear is completely dry before applying the Tear-Aid Patch to the torn surface. While the patch may be strong enough to hold any amount of torn fabric in place, a wet piece of fabric may cause the patch to come loose after the fact. Because of this, a smart way to go about repairing the water slide is by completely drying it off, as if it were part of a standard deflation. This way, no water can interfere with your repair job, and the process can go as smoothly as possible.
One of the most important steps during the repair of an inflatable water slide is to make sure that the inside of the slide is completely dry before sealing the tear hole with a repair patch. If the rip in your bounce house’s fabric occurred when the water slide was fully inflated and the hose was attached to the spot, sending water flowing down the device, there is a very good chance that some of that water found its way inside of the slide in the process. If a significant amount of water seeps into the slide, and the tear is sealed before the device is fully drained, then the water may begin to settle inside of the device. This can lead to the formation of mold and mildew inside of your bounce house, which is assuredly more difficult to trace and remove than particles on the outside. You may still be able to drain the water slide through the air tube that connects to the blower, but there may already be damage done. Basically, make sure that your slide is dry before repairs are attempted. It can save you a great deal of trouble in the long-term. Repairing your water slide within minutes of a tearing will save your slide from greater damage.