What am I doing wrong? I use the pump on balloons and if I stop for a second all the air escapes out the back of the pump
1680573
It does require continuous pumping...quite the work out on the arms...not a big fan. I did find that I could pinch the balloon while I rested and then start pumping again. But either way it is too much fuss.
1477546
I usually have to pump it up before i use it. It seems to loose air after use.
1536170
It appears like you haven't inserted the needle deep enough, so you actually don't really inflate the disc. There is no place for the air from the pump to go out, so you see 60 psi. It shouldn't be that high. Try to insert the needle deeper while pumping, and see when the air starts going out into the disc.
233504
That has not been a problem with me. When I unscrew the inflation hose from the tire valve stem a small amount of air comes out, but on a car tire it makes no difference in pressure. Maybe there is something wrong with your pump that you should speak to the manufacturer about.
1413632
I'm assuming that you are attending the music festival, rather than hosting it? That would mean that you are taking the deflated balloon in with you and can't take an electric pump or shop vac with you. It will take forever to try to blow it up without one of those. You could try cans of compressed air or maybe a foot pump or bicycle pump, but be prepared to go early.
536570
The way to inflate balloons all the same size is to cut a hole in a big piece of card board (tape down any rough edges so balloons don't pop) and put it around the balloons as you inflate them. That way they all blow up to the same size, and look even in a display. It really has nothing to do with the pump.
1600692
My air tube popped out easy to blow it up. I use the air mattress pump now much easier and that might work if yours is defective. Or send it back.
2104802
I had the same problem until I read the instructions again. You have to soak the bubble wall section in water for 15 minutes or so before turning on the air pump for the bubbles. This lets the material swell up enough for air to escape.
1721216
I recommend that you check the following:1. Is the Stanley 450 fully charged?2. Is the tubing properly connected to the body of the Stanley 450 at one end and to the valve that attached to the item to be inflated at the other end?3. Are there any leaks along the tubing or at the ends?4. Is the tubing blocked? (If the pressure as indicated on the pressure gauge increases significantly when you run the compressor, but no air comes out the end, then then there may be a blockage.)Hope you are able to resolve.
821560
Here are my suggestions. This gauge is a simple device that operates solely on pressure. If the gauge level has changed that dramatically it quite likely be one of these problems. 1) The hole in your vent pipe where the clear tube from the gauge is inserted has lost its seal (worn out silicone, crack in the clear tube, etc...) 2) Your Radom pump may sound like it is working but just maybe it has malfunctioned and is not sucking efficiently. Hope my thoughts help. Good luck.
984070
you dont need the pump to remove the air you just unscrew the pump attachment all the way and the air comes out.
971008
yes, i just checked for you. the part that screws into the pump is a one way valve so the air isn't released.
608234
You have to adjust the flow of air from both pumps. Do the one that causes the bubbles up the tube, make the bubbles fast, but make sure you can actually see in between each bubble. Then do the bubbles in the main chamber. It should be a low flow, get it so that the bubbles fill the chamber at the lowest speed possible. Hope this makes sense.
1976744
Same thing happened to mine . . . took it apart and let it air out -- no success! I think there's a flaw in the design because it should be waterproof or not able to get water in it all . . . this thing is terrible!
303085
This is just all thoughts coming together to hopefully help - using the attachment with the long skinny nozzle, attach to the side that blows to inflate(the other side sucks to deflate) make sure you twist it to lock it in. Slide the balloon onto the long nozzle and hold tight then turn on. It worked for me. Hope this helps.
1677108
it sounds like the water is puming out to fast for the water coming in. the pump is probably too big for your application. try reducing the outlet hose size to about 3/4" instead of the 1 1/4" it is set up for. if the float had about 8" of travel instead of 3" you would be fine. my pump works fine for me, i am happy with it.
233505
I'm not sure why you are losing that much air when unscrewing the valve - I only lose a little. Maybe your valve stem core is loose or worn? Anyway, try inflating to a higher setting than you need before disconnecting the valve.