what kind of pump do i need for this to work?
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Unless they have changed the design, you need a presta pump, or a combination pump (both presta and shrader in one pump.) I suggest you invest in a nice pump as we broke ours after one day of rocket launches. You may want to try a shrader pump with a presta adapter, since the cheaper combo ones can fail under pressure, at least in my experience.
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Any bike pump will work. I would suggest a full size pump with foot pegs. We used a small hand held bike pump but it broke down after a few days, full size much easier to use. Great rocket, you will have a blast.
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See my answer (to another consumer) dated 2/17/2014. Otherwise, I used a small portable air compressor I found at a garage sale (cost was $2.00, used). The pump worked fine, and I've kept the pump in my truck for the last 5+ years, for blowing up tires, etc.. Hope this helps.
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Joe C: Just a hand tire pump that is used to inflate bicycle tires, basketballs, soccer balls, etc. You'll need a "needle" of the type used for inflating basketballs etc. I think you and yours will have an enormous amount of fun with this. Good luck.
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I sent this to my grandson for his birthday. His dad used a bicycle pump. Hope this helps.
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You will also need to purchase a shaft seal. You can determine what kind of shaft seal you need based on the pump you have.
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Go to Amazon and enter your pump number and it will display the pumps that will work for your model.
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I use a simple 12V air pump I got a K-mart. just get one with the different input nozzles.
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The pump has a 1 1/2 discharge outlet. You will need 1 1/2 pipe nipple and a bushing if your discharge hose is a different size.
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You will need a 1/2" female npt X 1/4" adapter to connect to the pump, I would recommend plastic to avoid damaging the pump
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You would need a larger pump based on the height. There is an equation to figure out what power you would need. This is just a small fountain; maybe 6 inch rise. I would still recommend the brand; they do carry larger pumps.Good luck :)L
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You can use any pump but I purchased this one and love it: Beckett Large Fountain Pump, 400 GPH. It really pushes the water and so far has been extremely dependable.
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I agree with the last answer the pump is no good you will be sorry if you install it whenever you find out what type you need don't waste your time
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double electric, single hand pump, you will need both depending on the situation
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Yes, you need a pump because it does not have a built-in one. I use an electric pump called "Super Electric Pump"--it was inexpensive (got it at a local discount store)--using one that is advertised as ''fast, fast, fast''works a lot better than other ones. It only takes about five minutes to fill the bed plus I use it to fill kids' pool and large beach toys. I usually add a little air every other night to keep it nice & firm
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The pump will work but the hose size is different, so you would have to reduce your hose size. Otherwise it would work.
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you will probably have to buy a pressure switch for the pump, although it looks like it has one in the picture.
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We bought a manual foot operated pump. If you have an air compressor, you should be able to use that as well.
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Thank you for your question. A bicycle pump could work provided there's a company that makes an adaptor that connects the pump to the pool (there must be an airtight connection) I always recommend using an electric or battery operated air pump. It's very quick and easy to use. Good Luck!
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I can't see why it shouldn't work. On the other hand why not just get a Holley electric pump. I know that will work.
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It is possible to use a different pump with this. You will need to make sure the tube will fit the pump.