If you have access to the air valve, why would you not be able to use an external pump? I believe they come with adaptors for different size valves.
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Mr. Rossen, the product actually belongs to my roommate. I supplied the furniture and it seems to fit the bill for durability. The air valve is internal I believe. I will pass this thread of conjecture to them for a more definitive answer.
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Were you able to top it off with a foot pump or another battery operated one? I like the auto feature but sometimes electricty is not available. It looks like with the pull plug that you can manually inflate if you have to. Is this the case?
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On the unit I purchased, there is an push/pull capped air valve there an external pump can be used. The stem on this valve is about 1/2" in diameter. My unit has a internal pump....so I assume if this pump fails, or I am in an area without electricity, then I can inflate the mattress through the air valve with an external pump.
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Yes1) You will need a threaded pvc adapter. The threaded end fit the pump and glue 1 1/2" pvc pipe into the other end 2) Drill a small hole as per instructions on the vertical rise so the pump doesn't airlock3) I would also install a one way valve (check valve) on the vertical rise about $10 or so at Menards..........they are rubber and connected with hose clamps.Should work finethank youBill Sparks
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I use my bike pump all the time, it fits fine... Could it be that you didn't lock it after you put the valve in? I've forgotton that step, and the pump definitely won't work until it's locked.Also, one of the best investments I've ever made is the portable air compressor that runs off the car cigarette lighter. I bought it at a local hardware store for around $20, and I see that Amazon has one for $26. I use it all the time for pumping up sports balls, bike tires, and the BOB.
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The pump outlet (and inlet) are both 4mm outside diameter(OD). Tubing that is 4mm inside diameter(ID) should work. I found that the vinyl tube used for aquarium air pumps fits nicely.
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I use a handheld, portable air mattress pump. It's fast, easy to maneuver to the different valves, and small enough to take along.
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I believe you can. Air does go out of it. I haven't used it like that but I can't see why you couldn't. As long as the handheld pump has the right adapter. I hope this helps.
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I purchased an adapter from TCP Global (Airbrush depot). I used their hose which came with the pump and the adapter part number ABD A-Paasche or you can get the whole set of adapters (4) ABD A-ALL. Suggest you buy more than one.
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The dual action pumps will expel air on both 'in' and 'out' strokes. If it does not, it is simply not that type (and shouldn't be advertised as such).
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you need to use a air mattress pump not a bicycle pump. The valves are the same as on most air mattresses.
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i believe there was an option upon ordering for the type of valve one used. it's good for the price, the separating tools are flimsy, i bought a set on line at same order with the kit, and sure nuff, one of them broke. not uncommon. sorry couldn't help with the pump question any more.
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Yes you can but it will take a lot longer to pump up and if you have the right adaptor for it
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You can use it, but you must have the air pump adapter on the valve to get a reading.
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Thats odd. I use a standard bike pump to air our tires. Maybe you have the wrong attachment on your pump?
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You will need a much more powerful air pump w/2 outlets per pump. This particular model is the smallest available, with just enough output for use w/a single bubble ring (that's what I use but I'm sure the standard bubble wands could be an alternative). Definitely a tiny, weak "accessory" pump only!
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It comes with an air pump. do not see why it wouldn't work with the other ones.
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I dont think so- I used our bike pump- if I recall, it had an adapter to put on the bike pump. It was definitely a little awkward to pump up without a helper but I think I just wedged it between my feet or something!
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it does not have a air reservoir tank, just a pulsating pump. It is unlikely you can get a constant stream of high pressure air even if you could apply an attachment