Has anyone used both the battery pack and a manual pump? Which do you prefer?
1558615
I used the battery pack while traveling last year. I used a dual pump so I preferred the battery pack to run it. I owned a manual pump as well but it was quiet tedious to operate (I had painful thumbs/hands)
1558616
I prefer an electric pump over the manual pump. The electric pump (battery pack or plug) is more consistent and produces more milk for me. The advantage of a manual pump would be that there is no noise. I would use a manual when it's not feasible to use an electric pump, but would not choose that as my sole pump.
1558617
I've used both. With the battery pack, at least you get the efficiency of the double pump (if you have fresh batteries or a full charge!), so it works for a full pump session when you have room for all of your equipment. I've only used the manual in situations where I've needed to be able to throw it in my purse, like concerts or outings. I haven't been able to pump great with it, but if I don't want to skip and its that or nothing, I go manual.
1558618
Battery pack is better if you have the pump. Manual takes longer and is more difficult.
832809
No, this one requires a plug but they do have 3 models that have internal battery pack. M1, S1 and M9. I use the M1 twice a day and the S1 as my new full time pump. They are wonderful!
959833
I purchased my pump last summer to drain my spa tub. I have used it many times without any issues at all. I do remove the batteries after each use and store them until the next use. The switch on my unit has never failed. If the manufacturer has made modifications in this pump; I must have the older version.
747568
Yes it does work manually but then just buy the manual pump which is about 30 dollars I think. Sorry don't remember the voltage but I think must be 9 volts but I think it should be easily available in Philips website.
834895
I have both and I believe the manual pump is quieter. Also, the manual one works great.
26995
Manual pump. Not very effective at all. We bought an inexpensive reversible electric pump and it is ideal.
363979
I wish I knew. It would be helpful to have a spare battery pack that we could keep fully-charged as a handy way to increase to pumping capacity, especially since the original battery pack I got doesn't seem to last nearly as long as advertised (perhaps half a 55-gallon rain barrel worth, from what I've seen thus far).
96546
Yes I did. My main pump is a Rigid 1/3 HP commercial. Don't be afraid of this pump as it is almost as fast as my main. I also purchased the largest deep cycle gel batt. And it's worry free. You won't regret this unit, easy to install and worry free. Good luck
1842945
although i am not 100% sure, i can't imagine that there would be one like this with a battery. the whole point of this one is to use the manual pump which is really fun!
544647
I own one, and as far as I can tell there is only a manual pump on the top. It's very easy to use, though. I use it every week.
2074827
Don't know. There was a small manual pump that was available for free when I purchased the toy. It didn't appear that it would be sufficient, but my 12-year-old grandson had both pumped in minutes. Worked nicely.
187437
Yes, easier than others I have tried. This is the best manual pump I have found. I prefer it over my electric pumps.
1741494
I use a 12volt intext air matress pump. it doesn't pump it up all the way so I use the manual pump to top it off..
451135
i takes a lot pumping.i use it for my motorcycle cause its light but i do have to pump to 35 ils.if you have a car get a electric
2220643
We used a portable battery powered pump...you can blow it up manually but it is large.
1943972
Oops, we have both the pump and the new battery operated one - the hand pump one works great - we are returning the new battery operated one
1561289
Honestly I powered through and pumped it manually ... but obviously you can get and inflating pump whether those big manual ones which push through more air or an electric one and it should do the same job as long as the needle can fit in the hole.