Do you need a pump to inflate this pool or could we do it without it? Looking for something we can take in a plane without the extra weight of a pump.
341946
You shouldn't need a pump. It has a few rings and you blow up the same as a beach ball (only more air) the kids and I blow it up again and again and has held up pretty good. (We have four kids)
341947
You don't NEED a pump, but it sure makes it go a lot faster. Plus it has a really plastic-y aroma, so you might not want to have your mouth on it too long. I used an air compressor and had it filled in just a few minutes.
341948
It doesn't auto-inflate. Technically, you could blow it up by mouth but you'd probably get dizzy and risk passing out. In your case, maybe you could get a portable hand bike pump, they're cyndrical, light weight abt foot long, 1 inch diameter.
341949
I used a small car pump. I think you can do it without it, but it will take a lot longer.
341950
I guess you can, but I wouldn't recommend it. It's probably as much air as you breathe in a whole day. Takes me 10 minutes with a pump.
1079875
it will take longer without one. IIt took us a good hour to inflate the entire float. It would have been easier with a high powered inflator. Our kids and their friends enjoyed the float!
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!!.
2101526
This product weighs under 5 pounds, and you do not need an air pump. My hubby and I used this floatie at the pool all summer without refilling the bladders. It even held my neighbor's weight and (shhh) he's over 200 pounds:) I love this floatie!
930463
Use a pump to blow this pool up. It would take too long to blow it up by yourself.
373939
You can inflate with the mouth or with a machine. Its not so big! Great for summer or travels! :)
1459612
Super easy to set up. Just put a little h2o In bottom and move pool around till h2o settles in middle then you know it's level. As for inflating, I bought an electric pump that has several size caps, then you can inflate pool, floats, etc. don't remember where I got pump, but it was inexpensive.
311067
We use the pump for the inflatable bed to blow it up. The mattress does not come with a pump..
776462
This item does not use a pump. It uses a suction. If you will be staying at a hotel or motel, or are just having a meeting at one or an office building, and immediately returning, maybe you could see if one of the cleaning people (they use vacuums) has a hose attachment and you could use it. You will need something with enough strength that will pull the air out to compress the holders and it should take a very short time to do it. Now, if you really get into a bind, the only thing left would be to sit or stand on the filled bag, forcing the air out and screwing the closure tight when you think most of the air is out and the bag and contents are "squashed" as small as it can get. I THINK I know what you mean, reversing a pump to pull OUT air, but I have no idea of one like that. Maybe including in your luggage a small, strong hand held vacuum with a removable tip, you could plug in, even in a car lighter receptacle on the way to the plane (or one just using a charged battery) before boarding. I hope the methods I offered above might help you. Have s safe flight.
1802301
The hole to inflate is the same size as that of a beach ball. I used an electric pump and it extended within minutes. I believe it would take an extremely long time to blow up without one. I love the chair - stays inflated with lots if use!
1926424
It does require an air pump to inflate. I used an air compressor because it actually requires quite a bit of air to fully inflate. Totally worth it though. I actually own three of them now. Highly recommend it.
2238083
We used our own air,and it did not take long at all. You can use a bike pump if you have one, or inflatable mattress. Grandson loves his, even uses it as pool.
277361
One year we had a pump. It was completely useless and brings the price of what I think of a "disposable" pool way up. This summer we got the one without the pump. It's the same deal. We keep it covered, add chlorine every day, and use a skimmer. We empty it and refill it every week or two. It has stayed pretty clean so far and it gets used on a regular basis. Our dog even likes to play in it. Hope this was helpful. :-D
651405
Yes ours came with a pump that inflates and deflates the mattress. We LOVE our Airbed for camping and company!
2144381
No need for the pump. The strange valve-inlet-gate is located at the base of the valve. Squeeze it and blow and you'll find the position it has to be in to inflate. My valve was faulty and it never holds for more than a few hours. NOT A VERY GOOD VALVE OR PRODUCT
1815630
Yes, you do need a pump. We have one that plugs into our car cigarette lighter and use that for our inflatables.
439252
You don't need a pump. It blows up with your own breath then you just insert a small plastic tube that's included in the ball where you blew in air and it will keep air trapped in the ball. You can add or take out air this way to make ball as hard or soft as you need. It is very easy to fill.