I can not seem to get the pump to hook up to deflate the bed - inflation is simple and easy deflation is a nightmare -how do you deflate it
186496
I had the same issue and it took a while to figure it out. Since we use it rarely we don't recall how we finally did it. If I recall correctly, the pump mechanism really does not let the air out. I think we took the mechanism off the mattress. You'll have to experiment with it.
186497
You can use the pump to suck the air out, but not very effectively. If you remove the plug completely, it might not be airtight when you refill it again. Mine leaked after that.
186498
I'm sure there must be a better way, but I used a bit of pressure and the inflation pump to open up the valve and then just squeezed the air out of the mattress.
1260781
Hi, There's a pump included w/ the bed (4 D batteries needed. not included). It has a spigot that fits into a plug on the end of the bed. Just turn the power on the pump. It fills up from flat in about 2 minutes tops. The mattress will lose some air the first day because the fabric has been stretched. Once you fill it up for the second time, it's good to go for a long time. Enjoy.
772304
The pump does not completely deflate the bed. It needs to be rolled up to get all the air out. This is an easy job...only takes a couple of minutes.
1158879
It takes only a few moments to inflate, check the connection to the pump, make sure it's secure and the right side up, also check all the lines so there is no air leaking from them. If all else fails, you can contact the vendor, they've been very responsive to questions.
166732
I had the same problem and to me even when I really locked in the plugs it was never enough. The pool I got last just one season and for the price I was OK with that. Well really one to two times inflated before it would just deflate and let all the water out. Just the way it was made. And if in the sun it would deflate faster. Bummer huh.
1589818
I used an air pump. Never saw where it said otherwise. Took a matter if seconds to inflate.
439254
Hi: You really don't need a pump to inflate this ball. I blew it up with the little stick that comes with it and my mouth. I do this once in a while because the ball loses a bit of air and gets soft; so I just insert the little stick and blow through my mouth. It's really simple. I hope this helped!!.
771618
There's a button on the pump you press it down. If you want it completely deflated you'll have to apply pressure.
1571676
make sure all seals are tight and the hose is connected properly to pump and fill tip. worse comes to worse use a bike pump or air mattress pump. be careful with the last idea. have some one hold a yard stick next to bosu while inflating and when good height have pin ready to go in as you pull hose
1619865
I haven't done it, but I am pretty confident you can use an air mattress pump or something similar. However they are really easy to blow up, easier than it looks, not a lot of air. They are a great buy, super cheap fun!
1234973
It is best to use an air pump. I have a small one that I use for air mattresses and it works great. If you are taking it to a resort or pool, they may inflate it for you. I took mine to the Mandalay Bay and they aired it up for free. Worked great in the lazy river!
527560
Use an air mattress pump or an inflatable boat pump. After fully inflated this devise works great. No need to poke a hole anywhere. There has to be sufficient pressure on the valve in order to open it.
882290
Yeah I used an air mattress pump. It really isn't a lot of air. You can blow it up with your mouth in about ten minutes. It's super easy.
1025613
Hi Paul H,Is there any update ? Have you talked to your technician ? It's almost a week and that pump is still not doing anything, I really want it to work.Thank you.
1722820
June, I personally have never had to deflate it but I can't foresee that as any problem. Just pull the plug and let it deflate. Inflating it was simple! Hope this helps. P.S.This is still a HUGE favourite with my granddaughter. Can say enough good about this product!
303085
This is just all thoughts coming together to hopefully help - using the attachment with the long skinny nozzle, attach to the side that blows to inflate(the other side sucks to deflate) make sure you twist it to lock it in. Slide the balloon onto the long nozzle and hold tight then turn on. It worked for me. Hope this helps.
1270289
Your right, having the pump would help!! We got this for our daughter for Christmas and my husband decided to I to the local air pump to blow ours up. I wouldn't recommend it as needless to say he exploded ours by over inflation and she never got to use it!! I would try a bicycle tire pump you can control or ask someone for those regular foot pumps ;)