I thought of an idea this morning running around the house looking for a pump that worked - a CHEMICAL REACTION PUMP.

Now I realize that this is a possible bomb in the making but with the right design (pressure relief valves, etc) and a chemical that can generate enough gas to inflate an average 12m kite.

Ideally the chemicals would be freely available, say something like bicarbinate soda and vinegar, drop a couple of bicarb tabs into a container and Bobs your uncle your kite is inflated.

Obviously it is not the most cost effective way but if you are traveling and the size could be kept down to a minimum it could be ideal. And if you have a bit of a binge drinking session you could down a bicarb tab.

Any Chem Engineers that could say Yay or Nay out there?

Rich