Sky Dancers
Matching a tube man to a blower
A tube man that flops or barely stands is nearly always on the wrong fan. Size, power and placement are all you need to get right.
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Sky Dancers 10 ft Inflatable Tube Man Set with 1/2 HP Blower$199.00 · 4.6/5Diameter decides
| Tube height | Tube base | Blower | Motor |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 ft | 12 in | 12-inch fan | 1/2 HP, 1 speed |
| 20 ft | 18 in | 18-inch fan | 1 HP, 3 speeds |
Measure the opening at the bottom of the tube, not the height. A 12-inch tube on an 18-inch fan will not seal; an 18-inch tube on a 12-inch fan will not stand.
Power and cords
Both blowers run on 110V/60Hz. The 12-inch fan draws about 5.5 A, the 18-inch about 11 A. Use a short, heavy-gauge outdoor cord and avoid sharing the circuit with heaters or compressors.
Where to stand him
- On a flat board or slab, not bare grass or dirt — the intake pulls up debris.
- Clear of awnings, wires and branches the arms could catch.
- Against a contrasting background: white or yellow in front of brick, red or blue in front of trees.
- Weighted or tied off on windy days so the fan does not creep.
Care between events
Bring the blower in at night and in heavy rain. Let a damp tube dry before folding it, and check the hook-and-loop band for grass and grit so it keeps sealing.
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Sky Dancers 10 ft Inflatable Tube Man Set with 1/2 HP Blower$199.00 · 4.6/5