Hi,what is the proper way to inflate and deflate this item? It takes a very long time for me to blow into and inflate and even longer to deflate.
1975915
make sure you squeeze the clear rubber tube a bit at the base so that it opens where you can more easily blow the air in (or let air out).
1975916
Should not take too long, you need to pinch the valve at base to open the safety flap. You can get a simple hand pump too. Do not inflate fully it will adjust to your contours, I usually inflate a bit more than half way. Same with air beds.
1975917
It usually takes me only a few breaths to blow it up. When you blow into it try slightly pinching at the base of the piece that sticks out. Doing this allows more air to flow in at once. Also do this when deflating.
1422317
Hello... It inflates for as long as the batteries last. I suggest you take extra batteries. I would say each about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Depending on the batteries.
1447529
It takes about 1 minute to fully inflate with the pump that comes with the bed. Just used it for the first time two days ago - it is great!
1455482
With a dual action hand pump I can inflate mine in under 10 minutes. With the electric pump in under 5. By lung power about a half hour(only did this once lol)
1642168
Buy an air pump that has a deflate option and it is a piece of cake. Deflated it goes in the box it came in. I bought two and my grandkids beat them to death wrestling, running on them and jumping off them for two weeks of daily abuse. Love these floats. Great buy.
1158878
It usually takes around 25 to 30 seconds as the the total time it takes to inflate and deflate is usually 2 minutes in total.
1603969
I don't think you're missing anything, it is a little hard to blow up. I found that if you squeeze the portion in that you're blowing into, the air goes in a lot faster. I hope that helps!
1668470
I have a coleman electric air pump It does not take to long to inflate you just have to turn the valve to let air
1986069
I used an electric pump and it still took several minutes. There are two places to inflate
1722820
June, I personally have never had to deflate it but I can't foresee that as any problem. Just pull the plug and let it deflate. Inflating it was simple! Hope this helps. P.S.This is still a HUGE favourite with my granddaughter. Can say enough good about this product!
2014258
mine came pumped basically perfect. But I suggest getting a pump in case. I've seen it deflated in stores.
1609218
The best way to deflate is to use a powered inflator/deflator. I picked one up that uses the 12v connector in your car or boat. Use it with the pump hose to get ALL of the air out and seal the valve. The board rolls up as small as possible when this method is used.
16484
There is a cap that covers the place where you inflate the pillow. You remove the cap and just blow on that area - it will inflate. However as I mentioned in the review there is a red button on it too - be very careful because it falls off easily and this is what you use to deflate it by pressing on it... Mine fell off and now I will have to contact the manufacture to get a replacement....
1668473
It is like filling an air mattress. The best way to fill is with a shop vac or electric inflator due to size.
1404608
No, you have to blow it up and release the valves to deflate. Since I was on vacation, I was concerned about it deflating good enough to fold back into suitcase, but it was fast and easy. Since its just the pillow and outer ring that inflates, it only takes minutes to blow it up.
2248181
You need to squeeze the valve while you blow into it. It is a bit hard to do at first, but does loosen up after you use it a bit. Hope that helps!
205475
I have been using it for about a year now, blow it up by mouth every once in a while just fine, no problem. But usually it deflates a bit when trying to screw it tight. Other Han that, it works fine. Try finding a person with "bigger" lung capacity to help you.