Don’t get rough with the balloon. You just want to get it ready so it’s less likely to pop when you fill it. If you’re in a rush, you can skip to filling the balloon with water. Just be sure to keep the water pressure low so it doesn’t fill too quickly.
Be extra careful when attaching and removing the balloon so as not to tear it.
While you shouldn’t overfill the balloon, make sure the rubber has spread and become thin. If you don’t fill it enough, it won’t pop when you throw it.
Filling a balloon by sliding its opening over a metal faucet is risky. Even if the opening fits over the faucet, there’s a good chance the metal will shred it when you try to remove the balloon.
If you slide a balloon too far up a nozzle or other tool, there won’t be enough room to fill it.
If necessary, let off a little water so you have room to tie the end.
If you’d like, keep a few ice packs in the bin to keep the water balloons cold. There’s nothing like a splash of chilly water on a hot day!
If the funnel is used for food, wash it thoroughly after using it to fill your balloons. Avoid using a funnel that’s used to pour automotive fluids or other dangerous chemicals.
One advantage of funnels is that they’re great for both indoor and outdoor filling. Nozzles typically screw onto threaded outdoor faucets and hoses, so you can’t use them on indoor faucets that don’t fit or aren’t threaded.
They come in multiple sizes; a 1 gallon (3. 8 L) tank makes about a dozen balloons. Water balloons can be tough to transport. If you need to bring some to a park or other location without a water source, filling up balloons on-site will prevent accidental popping during during a car ride.
