You can fix a balloon type pool with a patch. Most of these pools come with a patch. If not, you can purchase one at a pool outlet. All you have to do is put some glue on one side of the patch and attach it to the pool. Press hard and allow the patch to dry.
you can't just get a new one.
No, duct tape isn't a fix all, while it will help for small puncture holes. However, duct type will not fix a rip because the rip will increase in size with pressure. In this case you should just get a new matress.
You would be best of emptying it to below the point where the rip is.
To fix a rip in your pants, you can use a needle and thread to sew the rip closed. Make sure to match the thread color to your pants for a seamless repair. Alternatively, you can use iron-on patches or fabric glue to mend the rip.
dont rip them
you rip it out and put a new one in
The reason it sometimes won't, or won't immediately, is the tape prevents the balloon from ripping. The pop is caused by a very quick rip of the latex. The tape prevents the balloon from popping , or allows it to occur more slowly.
It's better to patch over a pool patch than to try to rip or scrape it off. If it will pull up easily with your fingers, then you can remove it.
Yes, pool companies sell "Under Water Cement" and patch kits. If you hole is bigger than the usual patch, ask the pool company to sell you a piece of used liner.
A pin can pop a balloon because it has a very small, sharp point that can easily puncture the thin surface of the balloon. When the point of the pin comes into contact with the balloon, it creates a small hole through which the air inside the balloon can escape rapidly, causing the balloon to burst.
it probably won't rip the felt but it could put dents in the table depending on whether you have a wood or slate table
The tape acts as reinforcement and prevents the hole from the pin to become a rip that bursts the balloon. Without the tape stuck onto the balloon the needle prick would allow the rubber tension to rip itself apart because of the air pressure stretching the rubber which would be in tension. The tape stops the balloon being able to split and so it doesn't burst. It used to be a kids trick to put 2 pieces of tape on opposite sides of a balloon and then push a long knitting needle right through the balloon without bursting it.