"David W.E. Roberts" wrote in message
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If the paddling pool takes more air than can be supplied by an x cuft/min
compressor designed for spray guns and air tools then it is not a paddling
pool but a swimming pool -)

Seriously, only buy a small industrial compressor if you have another use.

Mine was £14 and does the job admirably

Ophelia