What kind of blower do I need for a bounce house?
Generally speaking, you’ll want a higher CFM (and likely more horsepower, too) the larger the bounce house is. A smaller 12’x12′ bounce house should work with a blower with 1 HP and 800 to 900 CFM. Meanwhile, a huge commercial bounce house like the 22’x22′ Big Bubba will need at least 2 horsepower and 1000 to 2000 CFM.
Where are Bair fans made?
At the world-class B-Air® facilities located in West Chester, PA, designers and engineers are dedicated to innovation and improvement in their creation of our restoration equipment, janitorial air movers, inflatable blowers, and commercial pet dryers.
Are bounce house blowers waterproof?
High quality UL certified electric blower. Quiet, portable, waterproof and child-safe.
Do all bounce houses need a blower?
A: All Bounce Houses, Bouncers, Moonwalks, Water Slides, Obstacle Courses, etc… depend on continuous airflow. That means that you will have a blower connected and running at all times to keep your unit inflated.
How long can you run a bounce house blower?
If you are planning an event and you know that you will be running the inflatable for several hours or all day long, you can plan for small breaks in between. If you’re planning to run your inflatable all day, you can stop the blower for 10-15 minutes every 4 hours or so to allow the blower to cool down.
How many watts do you need for a bounce house?
An average bounce house will need a generator that can power a minimum of 2000 watts. (Make sure to check your specific type of bounce house before purchasing a generator to verify this wattage on your inflatable.)
Why did my fan stopped working?
This could be because the circuit breaker has tripped or is off. Check your panel to confirm this. If the circuit breaker works fine, it could be a problem with loose wiring and connections. Your ceiling fan could also stop working due to internal defects namely shot ball bearings or an overheated motor.
Can you jump in a bounce house in the rain?
A bounce house can get wet and be used in light rain or drizzle with no expected damage to the bounce house. Although many rental companies won’t want you jumping on a wet bounce house, you can still safely get away with it if you own one yourself.
Does a bounce house use a lot of electricity?
The amount of electricity a bounce house uses depends on the size blower you’re using. A small 1 HP blower will cost about $0.13 an hour, a medium 1.5 HP blower will cost about $0.15 an hour, and a large 2 HP blower will cost about $0.22 per hour. The average cost to run a bounce house for the day is about $1.28.
How much do bounce houses cost to buy?
A consumer bounce house only costs around $200 to $300, or even cheaper. Meanwhile, an equally-sized commercial bounce house can cost $1000 or more.
Can you plug a bounce house blower into an extension cord?
14 gauge extension cords will work fine for anything under 50 feet. Most outdoor outlets on a home are 20 amp outlets, and safe to use for a bounce house blower. A dedicated outlet is recommended, but not many homes have a dedicated 20 amp outlet on the outside of the house.
Can I use an extension cord for a bounce house?
Most rental companies will only allow you to use one 50 ft extension cord which they usually provide. 14 gauge extension cords will work fine for anything under 50 feet. Most outdoor outlets on a home are 20 amp outlets, and safe to use for a bounce house blower.
Which is the best inflatable blower for home use?
For high-efficiency and compact inflatable blowers, try our B-Air® Kodiak KP models of blowers, including the new Kodiak KP-1 ECO model. For more powerful inflatable blowers, we offer the Super Bear BP-2 and Koala KP models to help fit your needs for power and airflow, while also fitting the space that you have to work with.
What kind of air mover does a B air blower use?
B-Air® Vent VP-50 Air Mover: This air mover has a two-speed ½ horsepower motor, with a powerful airflow. It can be used at three convenient angles and easily stacked for storage. B-Air® Grizzly GP-1 Air Mover: This three-speed air mover has a ¼ motor. This powerful air mover can be used at four different angles.
What can you do with a bounce house blower?
Blowers are used in air dancers, large bounce houses, obstacle courses, and playpens and holiday blow-up decorations. These uses can be demanding on the blower and the inflatable so we pay attention to our blower’s designs and improve on every aspect of it.
How many horsepower does a B air Bear have?
You will find different models above like our very popular line of Kodiak models, the B-Air® Super Bear BP-2+, B-Air® line of Koalas, the B-Air® Cub ¼ CP-1, the B-Air® Grizzly GP-1, the B-Air® Big Bear III models and more. These models offer different levels of horsepower, ranging from ¼ HP to 2 HP depending on your needs.