Has anyone used a bike pump on this? We can't get any air into it following the directions (and pinching the valve to get past the safety).
2006637
After putting 25lb of sand into it I couldn't get find a comfortable way to inflate it orally so I used a traditional stand-up bike pump with a tapered nozzle and it worked ok, still holding air from the first fill after several months. I wouldn't recommend a needle or clamping tip to the pump.
2006638
no.. I couldn't use my bike pump at all. I also went to the gas station and couldn't use it there either. i had to end up buying an automatic pump that had a long skinny valve to fit in it. Wasted my money, since it doesn't even work properly.. My son uses it to lay on and jump on it.:(
2006639
Sorry - gave it to my grandson and his daddy got the air in it. Then my grandson found some darts and did the Socker Bopper in!! So much for that idea!
291303
I'm sure you will get more authoritative answers than mine but from memory: a bicycle pump is quite impractical because there are two sizes of valve on the mattress - the second size (used after the first obviously) is a sort of non return valve which allows you to top up effectively. When I was using this on a camping trip I bought a kind of foot pump tube thing from Amazon which worked well but is a bit of a workout; but for home use nothing beats the small handheld electric pump I also bought from Amazon which takes care of the whole business in a couple of minutes. I can't remember the brand names for either pump so you'll have to surf a bit. Good luck; it's a great mattress. I'm sure you will get more authoritative answers than mine but from memory: a bicycle pump is quite impractical because there are two sizes of valve on the mattress - the second size (used after the first obviously) is a sort of non return valve which allows you to top up effectively. When I was using this on a camping trip I bought a kind of foot pump tube thing from Amazon which worked well but is a bit of a workout; but for home use nothing beats the small handheld electric pump I also bought from Amazon which takes care of the whole business in a couple of minutes. I can't remember the... » Read More I'm sure you will get more authoritative answers than mine but from memory: a bicycle pump is quite impractical because there are two sizes of valve on the mattress - the second size (used after the first obviously) is a sort of non return valve which allows you to top up effectively. When I was using this on a camping trip I bought a kind of foot pump tube thing from Amazon which worked well but is a bit of a workout; but for home use nothing beats the small handheld electric pump I also bought from Amazon which takes care of the whole business in a couple of minutes. I can't remember the brand names for either pump so you'll have to surf a bit. Good luck; it's a great mattress. « Show Less
1603971
This is the ONLY thing that worked for us. Bite the valve while blowing. We pinched those stupid valves for over an hour with no success. Tire pump - no luck. Sticking holes in it with a safety pin - nada. But biting the valve open while blowing - yup, that is the only way we got it to work.
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Hello Sylvia, thank you for your question. You can check out our YouTube video Channel for all our product videos and specifically this link for how to use the Pump Me Up! Bike Pump: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXy1EuICr1sHopefully that answers your question but please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or comments.
1296869
Did you insert it into the white hole/valve thing? maybe you need to insert it just a bit further. Otherwise sounds like you did everything right. Maybe your pump is bad, try another. Good luck!
902622
I just inflate it with an air compressor. If you have a bike tire pump this would also work but may take a little longer
474388
We had the same problem. Tried to contact the manufacturer and they were no help whatsoever . We were told there is no warentee on the pump at all. It was a very poor product.
2072872
We used an electric pump. I think a bike pump would take a really long time. In my opinion.
944634
You need to find the correct air connection to fit your air compressor line, there are several different types. No you can not use a bicycle pump, the make a manual version of this product if you do not have an air compressor. I really like mine.
158533
We found that putting a clothes pin around the valve to "pinch" the valve open lets you get the air out more easily. Gave up on the quick pump and just pushed out air by hand.
2014256
easiest way is to just connect a bike pump hose - not the pump - just the hose and it will deflate slowly - leave in an aerated place because they inside air smells bad - you may have to sit on it to help deflation
177128
Sammy ... I bought a new fuel pump for my Yamaha golf cart and it seemed to do well, but now, I have the same problem you are having. It will move when you push the pedal down, but after a short while will just stall and sit there ... no matter how much you push down the pedal. We then have to push or tow it to where we're going. I have been told that it is probably a carburetor problem, but I haven't had anyone look at it yet.
1219819
A bike pump is normally used, or any air mattress can be used as well, but in an emergency you can also blow it up by breathing into it...it may take longer but it works fine.Great product and we still use if a lot.
1723064
The bike pump always works for me but I have changed out all my tubes for thicker more durable tubes from the bike shop. It has helped a lot but I still get flats occasionally.
1364362
I couldn't get the angled valve stem into the skuut wheel. Maybe if you cut out a little more wood in the wheel. That's too bad, since the straight stem tubes are so hard to get a pump to.
2109170
I have bikes with both schrader and presta valves. I just have to flip the air valve and it has been working fine. It is a mini pump and using it to fill a full inner tube is a lot of work. But in a pinch, it has been great.
792956
you need to use a air mattress pump not a bicycle pump. The valves are the same as on most air mattresses.