The hand pump makes it very difficult to inflate the ball to 65cms. Any tricks or any other options?
1561287
I have a small pancake air compressor that works fine so haven't tried the hand pump. You might try one of the little car tire air compressors that plug into the cigarette lighter
1561288
I just kept plugging away in segments. It holds air really well. So, I would pump, do something else, go back and pump, etc. Hope this helps.
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.
233672
If you use an electric inflator for air mattresses it will only inflate so far. Those types of inflators don't have enough force. The instructions say not to use a commercial air system such as an air compressor because they are too strong. According to the instructions one should use a foot or hand operated, manual pump to completly inflate the ball. I used an air mattress pump to the point it stopped adding additional air and then completed the process with a $3.00 foot pump. It worked beautifully and completely filled the bladder to the outer cover. Hope this helps. Our youth love it!!!
1312653
I had the same problem too. I used my air compressor and just stuck the end in the hole and stuck a rag around in the hole to clog it. It took me about 30 min. to get the thing inflated,but I finally got it.Hope this helps you out.
114684
If it is not in with the hand pump, then I guess they short changed you. You'll have to buy one, or go to a gym that has them and see if they won't just give you an extra one mine came with 2. I don't know what kind of ball gpsarros has but there is definitely a plug that has to be put in to keep inflated.
556379
They are sent deflated. You think it is going to take a long time with the hand pump. But, in reality it takes about 20 minutes. The directions say to pump it half way up and leave it overnight. Then, finish up the next day (or 8-12 hours) I recommend you follow those instructions. It also recommends that you do not use a compressor (I have had some friends that have used a compressor and I think it weakens the ball). So, take the time and use the hand pump.
702022
My adult son blew ours up by mouth, and admitted it took a bit of doing, so if you use the mattresses frequently, a pump of some sort would definitely be handy. Unless you have an adapter, I don't think a bicycle pump will work. Pumps for other inflatables (kayaks, air matresses, dinghys, etc.) might work. Coleman sells an inflatable air bed hand pump for around $20 on Amazon. There are electric pumps available too.
839712
I used an electric air pump- that was the only way I could get the air in it. Otherwise it was not taking air.
1373043
I purchased a sports ball hand pump at my local superstore for about $5 that works well. Spalding championship pump is the one I have. I see Amazon has it for 3.99 as an add-on purchase.
373907
There is not but honestly it takes me about 2-3 minutes to inflate both chambers with the hand/foot pump provided. Hope this helps
341390
Try a bicycle pump or an air compressor. My grandsons have enjoyed this ball pit! Had to buy a new one because of a leak!
40703
I used an air mattress pump I already had because it inflates really fast. It worked on this and blew it up in less than a minute. Pretty much any standard pump should work.
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.
794057
You have to squeeze the base of the inflation valve you used to inflate the collar and press down on it. When you were blowing it up, you should have had to squeeze the inflation nozzle for it to inflate easier as well.
1758268
You will see on the instructions the "why" -- it doesn't fully inflate the first time -- you are just inflating it to a firm touch -- and you will wonder "why so small"? On the second time -- next day it will inflate much more -- and then needs one final step. There is a hand pump that comes with these exercise balls that you can use on the final time if you prefer.
1726388
I truly had no trouble inflating mine...just opened the valve and blew into it. If & WHEN you do get it operationaldon't inflate it until it's taut. Leave it a bit limp. We have gotten 2 summers out of our 6, and they're still going into the pool again this summer. Good luck! If it's still not inflating, send it back...I'm sure the seller will want to know it's not working.
718260
I'm not sure how you are supposed to pump it up. I happened to have something like "Classic Accessories Inflatable Boat/Tube Hand Pump" (if you search on Amazon) from something I had before. Definitely wouldn't want to to try to blow up with my mouth. Best of luck.
1219818
No, just use a ball pump. That's what I used. Much faster than blowing it up