help repairing 2014 game pieces

[Jmulderig]

Has anyone repaired or know the best way to fix a popped ball....we had an oops. Yes we have looked at and seen all the google methods for exercise balls. We just want to know if anyone as actually performed the procedure.

[cmrnpizzo14]

So we might all learn, how did you pop the ball?

[Calvin Hartley]

I have seen talk of duct tape working, although we haven't needed to yet. Gaff tape might work even better too.

For a more robust fix you might try a bicycle tire patch. I don't know if it would work any differently because of it being a different material, but I imagine that it would work. I'm interested to hear if you try any solutions that have not been discussed yet.

[Jmulderig]

So we might all learn, how did you pop the ball?

Pretty easy....1"Aluminum angle catapult arms...ball bounced back off wall and hit the exposed non-filed corner at the end of the arm. Was a prototype so did not make the ends all nicey nice

[Jmulderig]

I just emailed SPORTOGO if they dont give me the "we dont recomend reapiring" speech i will post their answer.

[Hallry]

I just emailed SPORTOGO if they dont give me the "we dont recomend reapiring" speech i will post their answer.

Our head coach emailed Sportogo, and their response was something along the lines of "There is no adhesive that can repair a ball that is less than 36 inches in diameter."

[MrForbes]

Our head coach emailed Sportogo, and their response was something along the lines of "There is no adhesive that can repair a ball that is less than 36 inches in diameter."

Sounds like a job for Gorilla tape

[goofy173]

rubber cement, and then duct tape over that. I've repaired a lot of waterbed and airbed bladders like that and it "usually" works. Give it a couple of hours to set, or more.

[lgphoneeric]

I don't know if you have a Costco in your area, but they have the exercise ball there for sale. So as long as your fabric is still good, you could just get a new ball.

[Ether]

Our head coach emailed Sportogo, and their response was something along the lines of "There is no adhesive that can repair a ball that is less than 36 inches in diameter."

Nonsense.

Try Shoe Goo (http://www.chiefdelphi.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=15862&stc=1&d=1390073000) if you can find it. It sticks to everything* and remains flexible.

Try this:

Cut a patch of denim,

Rub Shoe Goo into the patch and on the tear,

Press the patch onto the tear,

Put several layers of newspaper over the patch**,

Put a heavy object on it to hold the pressure, and

Give it 24 full hours to cure.


* I repaired the torn seat of my (heavily used)yard tractor with it. It was split open and the foam as bulging out. That was 2 years ago.

** to allow the VOCs to escape

[Ether]

Our head coach emailed Sportogo, and their response was something along the lines of "There is no adhesive that can repair a ball that is less than 36 inches in diameter."

I emailed Sportogo about repairing one of their 40 inch balls, and their response was "There is no adhesive that can repair a ball that is less than 72 inches in diameter."



(just kidding)

[loyal]

Well I own swimming pool service company and I would use a pool liner repair kit. I have been successful using them to patch tire tubes. Just be careful because the glue might melt the rubber ball. If you get the patch to stick put duck tape over it put it in the cover and fill with air. Try it what do you have to lose you all ready killed it.

[Donut]

Our ball has a pin prick size hole that is causing a slow leak in it. Someone bought a patch kit and attempted to repair it yesterday, but we haven't tried to re-fill it with air since. We meet again Tuesday and if the repair was successful I can post info on what repair kit was used.

[MrForbes]

The web page (http://www.sportogo.com/2565cmbladder.aspx) says the bladder is made of PVC. Isn't that what the pool liners are made of?

[gracie.]

We found a tiny hole in our ball caused by a splinter that was causing it to deflate rapidly. Patched with regular old duct tape and holding air fine again.

[rsisk]

The web page (http://www.sportogo.com/2565cmbladder.aspx) says the bladder is made of PVC. Isn't that what the pool liners are made of?

If made of PVC, maybe PVC pipe cement would work

P.S., tried t bicycle tire patch today, no luck

[MrForbes]

I would rather try a pvc patch kit, than PVC cement. The cement might dissolve too much

[Gdeaver]

We used a bicycle repair kit and so far it is holding up. Very small hole.

[loyal]

The web page (http://www.sportogo.com/2565cmbladder.aspx) says the bladder is made of PVC. Isn't that what the pool liners are made of?

Pool liners are made of vinyl. The glue and patch material used will stick to PVC but it is the expanding of the ball that might make it come apart. I would put duck tape over the patch or gorilla tape to hold it in place. Again what do you have to lose.

[loyal]

Was just thinking. If you can get a pool patch to work then put a second larger one over the first one then the tape. Also always make your patch with rounded edges even if it is a long rip cut an oval shape.;)

[loyal]

And again one more. A hot glue gun. I have been successful using one to repair an air mattress. Cut patch out of vinyl put thru glue on the ball then put on the patch. Double it up if it looks like it will hold and then tape.
Good luck.

[Tottanka]

We had a hole with about an inch diameter.
Tried lots of stuff till it was fixed - what ended up working was a regular rubber pool patch, with some rubber glue (nothing special, the one that came in the KOP should do). Also - we put a piece of rubber on the inside of the hole, being somewhat larger than the hole itself - so the pressure inside isnt all put on the tear, but more spread...
We did it on week one, and the ball is ok ever since...

[PiKman]

You can buy replacement bladders from Sportogo. $24.95 each plus shipping. I bought 3 replacement bladders as soon as we got our first damaged ball. This will put you back in business if you are having trouble getting official FIRST balls.

[Bryce Paputa]

Shoe goo, then duct tape, then another layer of shoe goo, has been working for us since day 2.

[Animal Control]

Has anyone repaired or know the best way to fix a popped ball....we had an oops. Yes we have looked at and seen all the google methods for exercise balls. We just want to know if anyone as actually performed the procedure.

You might try to use a pool of inflatable patch. Or a bicycle patch.

[Bryce Paputa]

You might try to use a pool of inflatable patch. Or a bicycle patch.

We tried a bicycle patch, it didn't work.