How to Repair an Inflatable Water Slide

The Step:

1、Determine where the hole is in the water slide. If it's a small tear, it may be hard to

find. One way to easily find the hole is to spray the deflated area with soapy water. Then

reinflate the slide and look for bubbles. That's where the hole is.

2、Make sure the area around the hole is dry before repairing it. Mark the hole by placing

four strips of masking tape around it, making a small square.

3、Sew up the hole using a needle and strong thread. The majority of inflatable slides come

with a repair kit that may include thread, a patch and glue. You can purchase a repair kit

at most stores that sell inflatables.

4、Patch the area. The glue should be HH-66 glue or something similar (see References). The

patch should be a least a half inch bigger than the tear. Spread a small amount of glue

around the surface and attach the patch to the newly sewn hole.

5、Allow time for the patch to dry. Do not leave the inflatable outside at night; a small

amount of rain or dew could disrupt the drying of the glue. If the patch fails when you try

inflating the water slide again, send the slide to a professional to be repaired.