The 10 Best Balloon Pumps
This wiki has been updated 15 times since it was first published in April of 2020. Inflating lots of balloons for birthday parties and other special occasions can be quite a challenge if all you have on your side is lung power. Investing in a quality electric or manual pump is sure to make your next celebration much easier to decorate, because you can inflate hundreds of balloons in a short amount of time without overexerting yourself. Check out our selection. When users buy our independently chosen editorial picks, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Idaodan Portable
2. Tota Dual Action
3. LiKee Inflator
Editor's Notes
May 22, 2020:
When you are planning a party that involves balloons, buying a pump is the best way to avoid the hassle of physically blowing them up. Pumps are available in manual and electric models, and the prices vary accordingly. However, both styles are affordable for even smaller budgets, so choose the kind that best fits your inflation needs.
Manual pumps are often dual-action options, meaning that they inflate balloons when you push and pull the pump, which makes inflating go faster. These kinds of options are very budget-friendly, and they can often be used by children. They are also quite small in size, making it easy to take them on-the-go.
The Rastival Premium is a dual-action model, and it also has one of the largest air capacities available in a manual model, so it fills balloons quickly and with less pumps. The Waliki Hand Pump is also dual-action, and it is easier for kids to use than the Rastival, so it may be the best option if you want one specifically for your children to operate. Both are small enough to fit inside a purse for easy transport.
Electric pumps fill balloons much faster than manual options, and they usually have multiple nozzles or nozzle tips, so you can inflate balloons of all sizes, as well as inflatable lights, pool toys, exercise balls, and more.
The Idaodan Portable has 2 valves, making it possible to inflate 2 balloons at once, and it also has a manual option, in case you need a slower rate of inflation. If you switch the hoses on the Techshare Blower, you can use it as a vacuum pump to remove air. Both models come with additional tips for different-sized openings.
4. Tuomico Mini
5. Techshare Blower
6. Waliki Hand Pump
7. Dr. Meter Blower
8. Qualatex Inflator
9. Rastival Premium
10. Bunch O Balloons
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