You still enjoy the conveniences of an inflatable paddleboard over the hard one. With an electric inflatable pump, you can always pump up your board before leaving the house.
You still enjoy the conveniences of an inflatable paddleboard over the hard one. The best part is that you can simply throw it in the car trunk, drive off and pump it up on the spot without having to worry about tucking it on the roof.
That’s what many board fanatics know. But circumstances can force you to pump your board right from your house before heading to the beach and enjoy the surf. And speaking of this, using an electric inflatable pump comes with many benefits compared to manual air pumps.
Having said that, it’s time you learned how to inflate your inflatable SUP in the house using an electric inflatable pump.
But before we dive into that, let us first know why you should inflate your SUP in the house instead of doing this at the location.
Why Do We Need to Inflate the Sup in House？
One of the reasons you should consider owning or using a SUP is because you can inflate or deflate it whenever the need arises. You can inflate the board while on the site or in the house before going out. And there are good reasons that can make you inflate the board while in the house.
Let’s see.
The Outdoor Temperature Is Too High
Whenever it’s hot outside, our natural reaction is to keep ourselves sheltered in the house. You need to keep your inflatable SUP away from the heat too.
Let’s take, for example, a summer moment when the heat hits 28 degrees Celcius in some US states. With such blistering heat, you’ll find it comfortable pumping your inflatable SUP right from the house. As the heat harms your skin and drains your energy, it also damages the board.
Ideally, you should keep the board away from direct sunlight for three reasons.
One, it accelerates fading of the SUP colors, which destroys its aesthetic beauty. Two, direct sunlight damages the board’s PVC material. And three, your inflatable can explode at the seams.
Can Not Drive the Car to the Beach
While electric inflatable pumps are easy to use and save you time and energy, they need a reliable power source. Sometimes, the only reliable power source is your car.
However, you may not be in a position to drive your car to the beach due to bad roads or its security as you enjoy the waves.
But what if your house is close to the beach? Again, what if your club base has a power source? You don’t need to drive your car to the beach slowly to power your inflatable electric pump in such cases. Simply pump your inflatable SUP in the house and carry it to the beach to enjoy paddling.
For all these reasons, it’s only in the house you can quickly and comfortably pump your SUP and enjoy the SUPing after that.
Need to test the sup in house
Ever gone to the beach with all the equipment, ready to cruise on the waves only to find your SUP faulty? This could be frustrating, right? It’s only fair to test the SUP in the house by pumping it up, checking the seams, and confirming pressure before heading to the waters.
So, how do you inflate your SUP in the house using an inflatable electric pump?
Follow these steps.
- #1: With the deflated board’s top side facing up, unfurl and lay it on the flat surface in the house.
- #2: Check the yellow pin in the valve, flipping it to the upright position.
- #3: Connect your inflatable electric pump’s hose to the SUP’s inflation side and not the deflation side.
- #4: Ensure that both sides of the hose are attached securely to avoid locking the electric pump if the hose is twisted to the right.
- #5: Set the board’s recommended PSI level.
- #6: Keep watch on the pressure level as the board fills up to avoid overinflating it since some pumps lack the option of setting the desired PSI level.
- #7: Allow the board to fill up automatically. Usually, it’s normal for the board to fill up quite fast at first but ease up after 10 PSI.
- #8: At 15 PSI, stop inflating the board because that is ideally the limit set by the inflatable electric pump manufacturers.
- #9: Once your SUP is inflated, turn the hose to the left position to unlock it, remove both ends of the hose, and put it back on the protective cap.
You can now pack your inflatable electric pump, carry the inflated SUP, and head to the beach to enjoy paddling.
How To Choose a Suitable Transformer？
In the inflatable paddle board fanatic’s world, every inflatable electric pump can be plugged into any electrical outlet. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case as these pumps can’t be brought home using 220V power. While at this, you should note that different countries have different regulations, and therefore, you can choose either 220V to 12V or 110V to 12V transformers.
Having said that, you need a transformer to use your inflatable electric pump at home. But before you acquire that adapter, you’re oftentimes faced with the head-scratching task of selecting the suitable adapter for your pump.
To help you prepare well for your SUPing, here is your guide on selecting the suitable adapter for your inflatable electric pump.
Here are the primary factors to consider before selecting the power adapter for your inflatable electric pump
Check the Specs on Your Inflatable Electric Pump
Typically, the SUP voltage demand is 12V DC. With this in mind, you should confirm that the voltage output on the adapter is 12V.
To start with, checking if the pump has a dedicated power adapter available is by far the easiest way. By doing so, you can easily get your own power adapter from specific third-party suppliers. But sometimes, this isn’t possible.
What do you do next?
Look for symbols or labels that indicate voltage or mAh/A. If these are missing, you can always do a simple google search or confirm from the user manual. With this data, you’re ready to look for a suitable adapter.
Check the Volts (V)!
While it’s typical for adapters to convert AC to DC, it’s still crucial to confirm the power output and be sure before buying or using the adapter.
The symbols are always clearly displayed on the sticker at the back of the transformer.
Also, check the Volts (V), usually the power connector port. It’s generally written in V, VAC, or VCD symbols.
Pro Tip: The pump can only run on the rated 12V.
Check the Amps (A)
Amps (A or mAh), represented by the symbol, indicate the amount of power the pump needs to operate.
The adapter you choose should offer at least 75A (150W) to power your SUP inflatable electric pump. If it offers less than that, you’re likely to encounter scenarios like “even if you can start the SUP electric pump, but the pressure can not play motor noise.”
Consider the Plug Type
The power port on your electric pump is important in determining the type of adapter plug. Now that you have all the details you need in selecting the correct adapter for your pump check the type of plug it has.
Importantly, know these terms when it comes to measuring the size of the plug.
- OD – Plug Outer diameter
- ID – Plug Inner diameter
You can determine the size of the plug by either technically measuring the sizes of the pin and the port or by simply comparing and testing the connector size yourself.
What Are the Related Sup Accessories?
Make your paddling comfortable and enjoyable by adding one or more accessories to the essential paddling gear. Now that you’ve proper sportswear, inflatable SUP board, paddle, and Pump, which accessory is a must-have?
Let’s dive into this straightaway.
SUP Leashes
When the waves are strong and push you off the board, it will be difficult to find it. To avoid this, you need a leash to tether your SUP on you. Usually, you wrap one end of the leash around your ankle while the end is tied to a dedicated spot on the SUP.
In the shop, you’ll find either coiled or straight leashes. For starters, the type of water you’re paddling on determines the type of leash you select. For instance, river paddlers and surfers prefer straight leashes, while those racing, touring, or paddling on flat water will go for the coiled leashes.
Paddleboard Anchor
Sometimes find yourself paddling in flowing waters whose currents can drift you. To stay stationary, you need to sink an anchor and enjoy the paddle. With this versatile paddleboard anchor, you’ll remain in place whether in sand, weeds, rock bottoms, or even mud.
A complete anchor set includes a buoy, rope, and carry bag. Essentially, this makes carrying it on the board perfectly easy.
SUP Deck Bag
Paddling is an energy-consuming activity. Things are even sweaty during summertime when you want to grab a can of a cold drink to satiate your thirst.
With a cooler bag, you rest assured of a cold drink whenever your throat is dry as you enjoy paddling away.
SUP Mounts
While paddling, you may want to have that camera near you to capture wavy moments, a phone to track your speed, or even a beverage bottle.
As you can see, the SUP mounts come in handy for attaching different but essential accessories that add fun to your water moments.
To use the SUP mount, simply attach it to a designated point on your board. However, some SUP mounts have a suction cup which makes them attachable at any point of your choice on the board.
Wetsuit
Occasionally, paddling can expose you to harsh weather conditions. Thankfully, you can get a good wetsuit to keep you warm, safe, and comfortable. While a wetsuit won’t keep you entirely dry (you’re paddling on the water anyway!), it guarantees you warmth and protection.
Because a wetsuit is made from neoprene insulation material, it traps a thin water layer between the body and the wetsuit. Once your body warms this water layer, it stops you from losing heat further, keeping you warm and comfortable even when the weather conditions are chilling cold.
Also, neoprene material contains cells filled with air which traps heat inside them. This way, the wetsuit keeps you warm in cold conditions while making your paddling a comfortable one.
Pro Tip:
Thick wetsuits are warmer compared to thinner ones.
And the wetsuits come in various types and sizes. You can either have a full wetsuit, short wetsuit, wetsuit top, Long John wetsuit, wetsuit bottom, or wetsuit top.
SUP LED Lights
A paddling enthusiast will still enjoy the thrills of the waves even when the night falls. However, risks always lurk in the dark because you can’t see what’s ahead of you. Luckily, there are SUP LED lights that can either operate underwater or above the board.
The above-board SUP LED lights are useful in helping you navigate the board easily and conveniently.
These tiny lights are efficient, emit little heat, work well even in bad weather, and can remain submerged for a long time without getting damaged.
The beauty of SUP LED lights is that they can improvise your vision on the water at night and also attract fish to your bait.
And since they play a crucial role, you need to choose the best quality on the market.
Wrap Up
Paddling is an enjoyable pastime as well as a competitive sport, and many people find an inflatable board as the preferred paddling board. However, you may need to inflate the board using an inflatable electric pump whenever you want to go out to the waters.
Instead of inflating the board on the location, circumstances can force you to inflate it from the house before heading to the waters. But to do this, you need the right transformer to connect your pump to your house electrical sockets safely.
One more thing, to enjoy paddling, you need accessories that will make you comfortable out there on the waters. Select the right accessory.