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* Build a ball pit in a semi-permanent capacity? | * Build a ball pit in a semi-permanent capacity? | ||
** Using the sectional sofa as a wall, extend containment walls out to the projection wall and fill. | ** Using the sectional sofa as a wall, extend containment walls out to the projection wall and fill. | ||
| + | *** 750 square feet | ||
| + | *** 28" high | ||
| + | *** 14576 balls | ||
| + | *** $874.56 in balls | ||
** String up a net for containment on the balcony, child gates for doors, and fill. | ** String up a net for containment on the balcony, child gates for doors, and fill. | ||
| + | *** 936 square feet | ||
| + | *** 28" high | ||
| + | *** 27682 balls | ||
| + | *** $1660.92 in balls | ||
...or... | ...or... | ||
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** [http://www.tinkertots.com/500cobapitba.html 500 count] $109.50 | ** [http://www.tinkertots.com/500cobapitba.html 500 count] $109.50 | ||
* Containment: | * Containment: | ||
| + | * [http://www.splashn.com/pools_56911eb.html 15' diameter 4' deep inflatable pool] | ||
| + | ** 176sqft | ||
| + | ** 27,536 balls | ||
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| + | ==Ball tally== | ||
| + | * Nov 8 100 semi-crush proof balls $9.88 | ||
| + | * Nov 14 200 semi-crush proof balls $19.76 | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cKXZdqL3tk EA ball pit] | * [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cKXZdqL3tk EA ball pit] | ||
* [http://cgi.ebay.com/Southpaw-crash-Ball-pit-with-floor-mat-and-3500-balls_W0QQitemZ230192214243QQihZ013QQcategoryZ145996QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ball pit on eBay] | * [http://cgi.ebay.com/Southpaw-crash-Ball-pit-with-floor-mat-and-3500-balls_W0QQitemZ230192214243QQihZ013QQcategoryZ145996QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem ball pit on eBay] | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:08, 14 November 2011
Overview
"Because we're grown ups now and it's our turn to decide what that means."[1] Ball pits never stopped being fun folks, it just became socially unacceptable to play in them. Nothing ever said I can't have my own....
Status
Planning
The Plan
- Build a ball pit in a semi-permanent capacity?
- Using the sectional sofa as a wall, extend containment walls out to the projection wall and fill.
- 750 square feet
- 28" high
- 14576 balls
- $874.56 in balls
- String up a net for containment on the balcony, child gates for doors, and fill.
- 936 square feet
- 28" high
- 27682 balls
- $1660.92 in balls
- Using the sectional sofa as a wall, extend containment walls out to the projection wall and fill.
...or...
- Build a ball pit in a portable capacity?
- Fair sized inflatable swimming pool.
- Needs to be at least 4' deep.
- Fair sized inflatable swimming pool.
Resources
- How many balls will I need to fill a given area?
- Balls:
- Toys'R'Us 100 count packs $19.99
- 500 count $109.50
- Containment:
- 15' diameter 4' deep inflatable pool
- 176sqft
- 27,536 balls
Ball tally
- Nov 8 100 semi-crush proof balls $9.88
- Nov 14 200 semi-crush proof balls $19.76
