In general, a bounce house will need a blower rated for 115 volts and between 7 to 14 amps to inflate a bounce house properly. Larger bounce houses may require a second blower, and an additional circuit to keep it inflated. Blowers between 1 to 2 horsepower are commonly used to keep bounce houses inflated.
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I’ve found that a 4000 Watt generator works great for most blowers, even 2 HP blower units. Here’s a 4000 Watt Portable Generator to give you an idea of what you’re looking for. You should be able to find a generator that will work great for under $400.
Yes, bounce houses need to be plugged in to inflate. Except for small indoor kids toy bounce houses, all bounce houses will have a blower that needs to be plugged in to keep the bounce house inflated. The bounce house blower will need continuous power, and be running the entire time the bounce house is in use.
Because air is able to escape your bounce house, you technically can't go “too big” with a bounce house blower. You cannot over inflate a bounce house, and using a bigger blower isn't going to hurt it. A larger blower will inflate your bounce house more quickly, and will make it more firm during operation.
Yes, you can use a leaf blower to inflate your bounce house. You may need a connector to connect the leaf blower to the bounce house.
Download Generator Worksheet.Powered ItemAverage Running Watts NeededSurge WattsAC /Heating (13,500 BTU)16002300Small Power Tools440600Small Bounce House (1 HP Blower)8051955Bounce House / Slide Combo (1.5 HP Blower)103520009 more rows
One of the greatest dangers when using inflatables is wind. A strong gust of wind can pull the stakes anchoring a bounce house or slide out of the ground and send it flying through the air with people on it. Inflatables should never be used if winds are higher than 20 miles per hour.
We recommend 2000 watts per inflatable blower.
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. Overheating is not common, but there is a breaker built-in to protect the functionality of your blower.
A: The bouncy castle runs on a 750w motor, and therefore costs around 10p per hour to run.
The fan required by a bouncy castle can run off either mains 240V power or from a generator. Generators have the benefit of providing power to the castle wherever it's required. This is perfect if your party, wedding, or event is in the middle of a field. Unfortunately, a generator is a bit of a hassle.
Typically you would need one generator per outlet. For example, you'll need one for the inflatable unit to run the blower/blowers.
A simple and easy way to hold down any outdoor inflatable is using bags filled with sand or gravel. It is recommended that you use two or three bags to properly secure your decorations. When you fill your bags, make sure you don't overfill them as they need to fit in the access hole of the inflatable.
Inflatable decorations can be used day or night, but the most dramatic effect can be achieved once the decoration is lit up against the dark nighttime sky.
What You Need to Know to Stay Safe While Using Bounce Houses: If it's windy outside, don't use a bounce house. Maximum wind speed should be no more than 15 to 25 mph if you are using a bounce house.