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stopping a leak in a basketball
I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely.
From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? What's strange is that when it was pretty firm, from a 6-inch hand pump, it didn't leak at all it seemed, for weeks. But when I got a better pump, an 18-inch pump that has a thing you can stand on while you pump, I got it up to full firmness, and only a day later, it was softer than when it stayed pretty firm for weeks. I tried putting as much spit as I could on the needle, but I think most of it got wiped off when I put the needle in. |
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Buy another basketball??
"mm" wrote in message news I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? What's strange is that when it was pretty firm, from a 6-inch hand pump, it didn't leak at all it seemed, for weeks. But when I got a better pump, an 18-inch pump that has a thing you can stand on while you pump, I got it up to full firmness, and only a day later, it was softer than when it stayed pretty firm for weeks. I tried putting as much spit as I could on the needle, but I think most of it got wiped off when I put the needle in. |
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On Feb 17, 4:09 pm, mm wrote:
I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? You could use the plugs that are use for auto tires you buy from any auto part store. Just air the ball up to the max the insert the plug. Then you cut it flush. Otherwise buy a new one. |
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mm wrote:
I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? Yes, stop putting air in it. |
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On 17 Feb 2007 15:12:24 -0800, "Lawrence"
wrote: On Feb 17, 4:09 pm, mm wrote: I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? You could use the plugs that are use for auto tires you buy from any auto part store. Just air the ball up to the max the insert the plug. I don't think that will work in the input valve of the ball. Don't you think anything much thicker than a basketball needle would rip the black valve? Maybe the same rubber cement on a nail about the size of the needle would work better than spit, although it might not get inside either. Then you cut it flush. Otherwise buy a new one. |
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On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:58:43 -0500, "W. Wells"
wrote: Buy another basketball?? I have another basketball. What is the name of this group, xxx.repair, right? "mm" wrote in message news I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? What's strange is that when it was pretty firm, from a 6-inch hand pump, it didn't leak at all it seemed, for weeks. But when I got a better pump, an 18-inch pump that has a thing you can stand on while you pump, I got it up to full firmness, and only a day later, it was softer than when it stayed pretty firm for weeks. I tried putting as much spit as I could on the needle, but I think most of it got wiped off when I put the needle in. |
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"mm" wrote in message news I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? What's strange is that when it was pretty firm, from a 6-inch hand pump, it didn't leak at all it seemed, for weeks. But when I got a better pump, an 18-inch pump that has a thing you can stand on while you pump, I got it up to full firmness, and only a day later, it was softer than when it stayed pretty firm for weeks. I tried putting as much spit as I could on the needle, but I think most of it got wiped off when I put the needle in. Put a bit of Slime in it. A product for ATV tires. Don't put a lot. The ball will roll a little wobbly until the Slime gets distributed evenly around the inner surface. Once it gets to where the leak is, it will dry and harden, and you won't have to put air in it again or as often. If that doesn't work, buy another basketball. Steve |
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On Feb 18, 12:30 am, "Steve B" wrote:
Put a bit of Slime in it. A product for ATV tires. Don't put a lot. The ball will roll a little wobbly until the Slime gets distributed evenly around the inner surface. Once it gets to where the leak is, it will dry and harden, and you won't have to put air in it again or as often. Put a whole bottle of Slime in there - it'll make the game much more interesting! |
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On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:09:30 -0500, mm
wrote: I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? What's strange is that when it was pretty firm, from a 6-inch hand pump, it didn't leak at all it seemed, for weeks. But when I got a better pump, an 18-inch pump that has a thing you can stand on while you pump, I got it up to full firmness, and only a day later, it was softer than when it stayed pretty firm for weeks. I tried putting as much spit as I could on the needle, but I think most of it got wiped off when I put the needle in. I wonder if "Fix-A-Flat" would work. J/K tom @ www.Consolidated-Loans.info |
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replying to Just Joshin, D in VA wrote:
yes; use the inflation needle and keep the ball so the injected foam gets all over the inside of the ball at the inflation hole. Pump some oar in the ball so it will bounce and bounce it so the foam covers the inside of the valve. Clean the inflation needle by blowing it empty. Wait a day and inflate to normal pressure. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ll-196064-.htm |
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On Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:14:04 GMT, D in VA
m wrote: On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:09:30 -0500, mm wrote: I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? yes; use the inflation needle and keep the ball so the injected foam gets all over the inside of the ball at the inflation hole. Pump some oar in the ball so it will bounce and bounce it so the foam covers the inside of the valve. Clean the inflation needle by blowing it empty. Wait a day and inflate to normal pressure. Well, I suppose it's valid for historical reasons, though the OP has probably saved up enough over the last 12 years to buy a new one. []'s -- Don't be evil - Google 2004 We have a new policy - Google 2012 |
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On 20/04/2019 15:23, Shadow wrote:
On Fri, 19 Apr 2019 22:14:04 GMT, D in VA m wrote: On Sat, 17 Feb 2007 17:09:30 -0500, mm wrote: I have a Wilson basketball that leaks strangely. From the input valve, about 2 little bubbles a second. Any suggestions on how to make it stop leaking? yes; use the inflation needle and keep the ball so the injected foam gets all over the inside of the ball at the inflation hole. Pump some oar in the ball so it will bounce and bounce it so the foam covers the inside of the valve. Clean the inflation needle by blowing it empty. Wait a day and inflate to normal pressure. Well, I suppose it's valid for historical reasons, though the OP has probably saved up enough over the last 12 years to buy a new one. []'s Lol. -- Bod --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus |
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replying to Shadow, p chan wrote:
I just stuck a piece of cooked rice in mine stopped the leak then re inflated put another piece in and burnt the rubber with a lighter for extra measure bout to head to the court to test it out -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ll-196064-.htm |
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