I pump and pump but it won't hold the pressure. Is there an easy fix?
329323
Yes. Kind of. Flush and clean all the parts . There is a small brown flap at the bottom of the pump which, if it catches any debris, will cause the tank to lose pressure. Run your finger around it and make sure it is clean.Also, make sure the handle on the pump is tight. It can be a pain. But when it is working properly, it's a great tank.
329324
There is a pressure relief that might be leaking or you may not have the lid-pump assembly screwed down tight enough. I always put a little water on the O ring so it will help it seal. Also you might put a little water down the top of the pump and it might help the diaphram seal it's self. It will just pump hte water out of the pump housing.
329325
Maybe the o-ring/gasket is not seated properly. Or, call Chapin directly. They have good customer service.
2015976
Press down on it. It's a pump. If your's doesn't work, it's probably broken.
1296865
Yep that is how it should be done. Maybe you didn't push the pin in far enough. Make sure the threaded end in screwed tightly into the metal pump, and the needle goes into the inflation site. Try pushing it in further to the Cushion. It should work. Otherwise maybe the pump is defective. Good luck!
2124803
First try pump alone in pan of water.even on lo some water should flow thru.There is a dial on side of pump minus to plus. Turn it to plus for maximum flow rate.If nothing comes out it probably is defectiveIt should move one half inch tube of water around one foot up
438294
I had the same problem! Hold the center ring, in between the pump and base, then spin the pump.
359198
Did you have a pump included. That was more than I had. I went to Walmart and purchased one. I took a while and I still don't have them pumped up very well. I did find if you angle the pump needle a bit it helps, but good luck. It's definitely not easy! Sorry I don't have a better answer for you!
1561288
I just kept plugging away in segments. It holds air really well. So, I would pump, do something else, go back and pump, etc. Hope this helps.
536465
Buy a smaller electric Black and Decker 30 dollar pump, where you can set the pressure. Turn it on, and let it go. It takes a long time ...at least 30 minutes. The hand pumps take forever.
888119
Did you try adjusting the switch shut-off screw on the end of the pump. This adjusts the pressure the pump will maintain. My guess is it needs to be turned clockwise if this is the problem. There should be a manual with the unit that has troubleshooting guide.
203027
It took quite a bit of pumping to get water the first time I used it. Make sure the pick up tube is far enough down in the water. Also could be a defective pump. Hopefully this was helpful.
889954
I guess not enough pressure (though mine works on almost no pressure) or somehow defective...maybe return and get a new one.
438295
I have been spinning it back and forth for the last 15 minutes and so far I can't get the pump up
178430
A) Does your unit push air out when not connected to anything? If so, it sounds like a problem with your hose or something else on the unit. If not it has to be after the pump. Either the tire or the connection are at fault. B) Try pushing the metal pin in the valve stem to release pressure. If nothing happens you are either out of air or it's broken. It should flow air with little to no movement. C) If that worked it has to be the connection. Maybe they don't align anymore and can be bent, or maybe you have to buy a better adapter. I'd get something like this(http://amzn.com/B001CJHU9W).
737231
I had a problem with my pump after only a couple weeks. I followed some on line directions to clean it and recalibrate it and it worked! Have you tried that? Otherwise I think in the other reviews I found a link to the company and you can talk to them.
1829118
I have the same problem. It worked fine in the first 6 months but now it stops working without holding down the pressure.
1563570
Sorry, can't help you with this. The simple solution may be to just not pump as much.
148675
No I have the same problem! It appears to be a flaw that they did not attempt to fix. I did take a pair of plyers (water pumps) and snuged it up and that does hold some what better.