Why is this one so cheap compared to the other models? Does it have a manual pump and fewer settings?
1179125
My old one, which was made in Japan, lasted for a several years. The cord on this pot went in a year.
1179126
There are no settings. It's on, if it's plugged in and it's off when it's unplugged. It is manually pumped. I can also say that it lasts a really long time. We had this exact model at my office for about 9 years before replacing it with another.
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The "c" model uses a CAT brand pump. These are very reliable, rebuildable, and professionals usually prefer them over other brands. The "A" model uses an Annovi Reverberi pump. Annovi Reverberi is an Italian company. They also produce a high quality rebuildable pump. I'm not sure where either pump is made. Cat pumps used to be made in the US, but I'm not sure anymore. They've probably moved manufacturing to china like everyone else. Either way, these are two of the best pumps you can buy. I went with the CAT model since CAT is an American company and they seem to be the pro's choice.
1968543
Honestly its not the best pump. It is low suction so it might work for you but the pump dies within a year. I've gone through 2.
1245569
It's a manual pump but it's pressurized pretty well so you really only need one pump to get a cup of water. Also, it takes a bit of force to push down on the pump itself.
963956
I have not - I have always used this type or the cheap plastic pumps, sorry.
2130528
Copy-N-paste from sales description on web page: "Fast inflation and deflation with built-in pump". It has an easy to operate built in pump that you plug in to a power source but does not include a manual pump (at least mine did not.)
1124086
Yes, it has a pressure switch that you can adjust to turn the pump on at a low pressure and then shut off once it reaches the desired pressure. I set mine to turn on at 30 psi and off at 50 psi. It worked quite well.
1894468
I have only had the 350, so can't compare with S1 or S" - but I think they are all very much alike. I have been very pleased with the 350, with the pumping and the cleaning of it.
2262976
Well mine was terrible. That is exactly why I bought it but when I got it, it needed a little inflating. It came with a cheap hand pump but no needle for the pump. There was no instruction booklet or anything. It is sitting on the floor of my office where I left it after I realized it was no good. However, maybe it was just a fluke. Maybe typically they come complete with instruction guide and needle. Not sure. IT was pretty cheap so maybe the adage, you pay for what you get, applied in this case. I hope this helps.
1160034
Yes, it works great. I actually like using this over a battery operated pump. It is more reliable and works faster. You may just have to have someone hold it for you, because the valve could fall out. But it works great.
1594679
I am not sure about earlier models, but the switch on this one is on the top of the battery case and is a little odd to use. I always check to see which way is off before I start using the pump and I do OK. It would be nice if they had a "Dead Man's Switch" which would run when you hold it down and turns off when you let go.
651475
The medela name is on the manual (piece) that you pump with. It also comes with a medela bottle.
26995
Manual pump. Not very effective at all. We bought an inexpensive reversible electric pump and it is ideal.
740648
I agree. It's been a while since I used mine but I was thinking it was hard to pump making the setting of an exact pressure rather difficult.
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Manual pump. It usually requires one, two or three presses to fill a cup - depending on cup size and how fast you want it filled.
1133228
Are you asking reg # oz and time? The pump is nice, inexpensive & portable. It's a little slower than the larger more expensive pumps, but it does the job
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.