What's the best way to inflate a volleyball, basketball, or a football?

Question

Written on the valve of most sport balls, it's suggested you moisten the needle before inflating. I use a liberal amount of water on the needle and I've found that after the 5th-8th inflation, the valve will begin to leak. There seems to be a limit to the number of times you can insert the needle.

Does anyone have a method or a suggestion to extend the life of a ball valve?

Thanks.

Please read the details, not just the subject.

I'm specifically asking if anyone moistens the needle and whether or not they apply water or oil/grease to the needle.

Answer 1

use vasoline, instead of water, h20 breaks down alot of things, oil is a better lubricant.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

a bicycle pump with the needle of course

Answer 4

a bicycle pump with the needle

Answer 5

try a lubricant other than water

even though a decent pump and a needle surely work

and water is not satisfactory

then try other lubricants.

Answer 6

a bicycle pump works for me.

Answer 7

a pump with needle

Answer 8

sorry
no suggestions

Answer 9

blow it up, moron