IM sure this has been asked many times but could i have some opinions on pumps, Im fairly new so im not looking to splash out on powered pumps. I had a 2 way pump that came from Clintons Cards, it was as much use as a chocolate fire guard. I don't know if that's standard for those pumps or i just got a bad one. Any in put welcome

If you're not doing a lot of twisting, I'd recommend the green qualatex two way pump.  It's solid and doesn't cost much.  If you're going to do more twisting, I'd invest in the mac pump.  It's worth it's weight in gold.  Good luck.

Filbert for me. The mac is good and Graham sells them which makes them easier to obtain, but for me it is the filbert. I absolutely love mine.

I would also recommend the green two way qualatex pump. I have had mine a year and whilst I do this as a 'serious' hobby, I just did 2hours today at a care home for a friend and it never failed, never has and hopefully will last a while longer yet and less than a tender, you can't go far wrong if you are just getting started.

Thanks for the replies guys

I used the Qualatex pump (now the green one) for a number of years before I splashed out on a Filbert.
Lisa

Hi friend , Use Hand Held Balloon Pump or Balloon Inflator. Both are Double Action Air Pum, That means both pump directions are putting air in the balloon. That saves you a lot of effort/energy... I also use Balloon inflator...  One most good thing It's inexpensive.