Does air mattress need to be plugged all nite for "keep full" pump to work?
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Hi, Shirley. We pump up the mattress and leave it plugged in all night. I don't think you need to, though. We have never had a problem with the mattress leaking during the night; in fact, we had to let some of the air out the last time we used it because my husband filled it too full and it was too hard for him. After he released some of the air, the bed was fine. I think you'll be glad you purchased this item. We love ours!
1467331
As long as you fill it up enough with air. I used an air mattress pump, and that did a good job. At one point, I was leaning on one side, my husband on another and my midwife on another point and it was fine.
233672
If you use an electric inflator for air mattresses it will only inflate so far. Those types of inflators don't have enough force. The instructions say not to use a commercial air system such as an air compressor because they are too strong. According to the instructions one should use a foot or hand operated, manual pump to completly inflate the ball. I used an air mattress pump to the point it stopped adding additional air and then completed the process with a $3.00 foot pump. It worked beautifully and completely filled the bladder to the outer cover. Hope this helps. Our youth love it!!!
580359
Not a plug while inflating, but it does have one for when you're done. It comes with a hand pump which is awesome, but I am not quick enough to get the plug in when I'm done pumping the air and some leaks out. Hope this helps!
579703
I do keep it plugged in throughout the night. We use it for 3 to 7 days and it helps maintain a consistent level of inflation. You can hear the pump if it goes on but it is very quiet. May not go on every night.
1444727
my air mattress had a built in air pump.. I don't know if there's an option,, not to have it built in... it's works well, all summer long, and has been used several times by my young daughter and her friends on sleepovers.. In short they haven't broken it yet.. hope this helps..
678309
No - the amount of an air this size pump puts out is very low and bicycle tire volume is generally quite small. An air mattress would require an incredible amount of time and energy, I would guess hours. You should get an electric pump for an air mattress, even a full size bike pump would take forever.
787746
The pump actually does needs to stay connected and running when the play house is in use, but the air pump is really not that loud at all so you would barely notice it after awhile.
821341
You should have a plug with it; all three of the ones I bought had plugs. No wonder it won't hold air! I just used a hand air pump.
1983112
It has an outlet valve. It inflates to a certain point and the valve will release any excess air that's forcing its way into the mattress. I didn't have any problems with it, however after a while I had a bad leak and it would completely deflate while I was sleeping so I would wake up on a flat mattress. Just be careful with the hardware area and you should be fine.
2218928
No, it plugs in. It works very well. I do suggest getting a air control valve if putting in a 10 gal or less or getting a small air pump. It is nice and just bright enough.
22548
This Aerrobed Classic Inflatable mattress comes with an excellent plug-in electric pump. However if you are taking it some place where there is no electricity, you will need adaptors to use it with with your battery operated pump. These come with the Aerobed so don't forget to bring them along.
457334
You do need a pump for this mattress. We use one that requires 4 C batteries and it not only pumps it up fast, but takes the air out too. FYI- When traveling with this pump, we had to take one battery out as it turned on and ran all day!
551789
Hi, we didn't need an active air pump at all. My husband was pretty immobile and the mattress held it's air the whole time he used it, which was well over 2 months. It saved him from bed sores and sore bones from laying too long.
434018
Yes, I just tried it with a battery operated pump. The mattress isn't tight like a drum but it'll do. Took 5 seconds to top off when I plug it in. I suspect it's like an inflatable kayak, which I also have. the battery pump will get you 95% there and then you need to top off with a manual pump.
1013340
no it does not run all night, only should the air start to deflate. and there is an option to shut the pump off.
704245
Yes, but if you use a battery powered pump it does not have enough power to pump the mattress up completely. Had to finish off with a manual pump.