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Mail Zone Q&A (May 22, 2015)

In our Blast Zone Mail Zone series, we answer good questions submitted by you,  our great customers.  Pardon us if we repeat ourselves occasionally.  Some questions are asked frequently, and worth answering more than once!


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Christi Asks:

Pirate Blaster Inflatable Water Park.
Question: Just wondering about taking this down & storing it. Is it possible for 1 person to get it back into the storage bag/container that it comes with & what are the dimensions of that? Thanks so much!

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Blast Zone:

Hi Christi,

It is definitely possible for one adult to store the Inflatable Water Park on their own, but it is also much easier to store it with help.  Specifically, the product you ask about, the Pirate Blaster Inflatable Water Park, is one of Blast Zone’s larger Inflatables.

During the drying process, it is best to turn it over to allow the bottom to dry out, which is easier with 2 people.  Fully drying the water park is critical, as we discussed in our last Mail Zone post.  Drying it will make it much lighter, and more manageable, and also keep mildew from developing.

Once the Inflatable Water Park is dry, it will be folded first lengthwise, then folded or rolled like a big sleeping bag.  Because this product is large, and will likely be about twice the size of a sleeping bag or so, moving it can then be tedious.  Some people just use a wagon or wheelbarrow to move it around.  It will be over 50lbs, and a bit cumbersome, so it may be easier for some adults to handle than others.  We also offer more compact units like the Spray N Splash 2, which are easier to handle.  If you are intent on the bouncer function, you might even consider a smaller slide, and a bouncer separately.  This way, you will not always have the water to deal with as well.

 


 

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Audrey Asks:

Can you disconnect the water cannon/sprayers without turning off the sprayer to the slide?

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Blast Zone:

Hi Audrey,

Great question, and one we get a lot.  The answer is, yes, you can definitely disable the cannon to save water.  There are 3 way to easily disable it, choose any of which work for you.  We’ll go in order of simplicity:

  1. The easiest way is just to unscrew the attachment to the cannon, bend the hose over, and zip-tie it shut.  The tubes are flexible, so this is really easy to do.
  2. Next up, you can buy a “Hose Plug” for about $1 from your local hardware store, and screw it into the female hose fitting, where the cannon hooks to the main sprayer system.  This is the easiest to “do and undo” if you want to use the cannon later.
  3. You can purchase a 3/8″ insert ball valve, and install that in-line before the sprayer system.  This will allow you to permanently toggle the cannon on and off, as needed.

None of these will void your warranty, so have at it!

We have written a detailed guide including photos of the entire process for you to read here: Guide: How to Turn Off Blastzone Water Cannon

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Kross Asks:

does it come with a blower to blow in the air because we don”t have one?

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Blast Zone:

Hi Kross,

All Blast Zone Inflatables come with the appropriate blower that is engineered to the inflatable.  We do not recommend using any other blowers, as each Blast Zone Bounce House and Water Park is specifically engineered to the inflatable it comes with.

Home Use Inflatables come with the blower included in the main shipping carton, while commercial Inflatable Blowers ship in a separate box.

 


 

Blast Zone appreciates your questions.  If you’d like to submit a Mail Zone Question, please email us at mailbag@blastzone.com.  For immediate assistance, feel free to call us at 877-889-4685, or email us at service@blastzone.com

 

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Mail Zone Q&A (May 12, 2015)

In our Blast Zone Mail Zone series, we answer good questions submitted by you,  our great customers.  Pardon us if we repeat ourselves occasionally.  Some questions are asked frequently, and worth answering more than once!


 

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Jenn Asks:

Has anyone had any problems with the bounce house molding when used with water? How do you avoid this?

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Blast Zone:

First, a technicality:  Blast Zone Bounce Houses are not specifically designed for use with water, and water should be avoided, unless the product is specifically designed for wet use.  If there is not a sprayer system included with the inflatable, the product is not meant to be wet.

Now onto mildew:  Blast Zone Inflatables don’t ship to you with mold, mildew or spores.  However, these issues that exist in certain areas can be problematic if the Inflatable is not thoroughly dried.  Mildew is prevalent in the most humid climates.  Mildew is unsightly, and can erode material over time.  The way to avoid problems with mildew is to thoroughly dry the water park between uses. Unfortunately, the same issues that cause mildew  also cause the water parks to be more difficult to dry.    The carrying case included with your Blast Zone Inflatable Water Park has openings in it to allow moisture to dissipate, however, it is imperative for the owner to dry and care for the Inflatable Water Park properly.

To “clean” mildew, as soon as you see any developing, wash the area with dish soap and water, dry it, and allow exposure to sun.

The simplest approach to avoiding mildew:  Keep it Clean and Dry! 

 


 

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Kristen Asks:

We unpacked bounce house christmas day we set it up and is leaking air inside by seams.

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Blast Zone:

We get this a lot, and the answer is very simple:  Your Blast Zone Bounce House or Inflatable Water Park, and basically every constant-air type inflatable in existence, anywhere, ever, is specifically designed to release air through the seams.  To clarify, Blast Zone Inflatables are meant to leak.  We print this in product literature, and on products, but we understand the the concept that the product is supposed to leak in hundreds, if not thousands of places is foreign to many people who are not familiar with constant-air inflatables.  Don’t worry about it!

When kids jump and slide on Blast Zone Inflatables, the pressure increases tremendously for brief moments.  It’s kind of like squeezing a water ballon.  You squeeze one end, and all the water moves to the another area.  However, unlike the balloon, which will pop if you squeeze too hard, our Inflatables also release that pressure through the seams and blower.

This is where the concept of constant inflation comes into play.  The blower runs at all times during play, providing a fresh supply of air to the Inflatable Product.  As the kids jump and slide, and pressure spikes, pressure is then released momentarily through the seams and back through the blower, and then instantly is replaced with fresh air form the blower.  This is most obvious when kids are jumping, but even with the inflatable empty, you’ll hear the seams whistling.

 


 

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Jen Asks:

Hi,
What is the difference between the Big ol bounce house and the super star bounce house?
I am having a party for several 3-5 year olds this summer, and want to be able to have a bouncer there!
Thanks!

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Blast Zone:

Great question!  The answer is nothing! 😉

This is obviously not the full story.  These products have a much different look, but are structurally identical.  The Superstar Inflatable Party Moonwalk was first to market, and had a lot of success, so a retailer asked us to make a variation for their stores, the Big Ol Bouncer.  While the Big Ol Bouncer was essentially a color-variation, at that time we had started manufacturing with a new type of stronger material, that allowed us to recommend the Big Ol Bouncer for an additional user.  At the same time, we also started manufacturing the Superstar Moonwalk with the new, stronger materials, so while today both are made with the upgraded materials, we did not go back retroactively and change the recommendation on the Superstar.

Some people prefer the Colorful Theme of the Superstar, while others prefer the more subtle look of the Big Ol Bouncer.  Either way, both products are of equal size and quality standards.

 


 

Blast Zone appreciates your questions.  If you’d like to submit a Mail Zone Question, please email us at mailbag@blastzone.com.  For immediate assistance, feel free to call us at 877-889-4685, or email us at service@blastzone.com