Can the pump be left attached semipermanently and used to deflate as well as inflate?
1676196
You don't need the pump to deflate. Just push the air out. I wouldn't leave it attached to the bed. It just fits into the bag along with the bed when deflated. It's good.
1676197
The pump screws on the the opening valve. When fulled to your desire you the pump off and close the valvewith a twist and snap it. To deflate just open the cap and the mattress deflate quickly. Love this matttress. We take it camping and it works great. Hope this helped you. No need to keep it attached,
1676198
The pump can stay attached and then used to deflate it. It attaches by clicking in a certain way and then twisting, so it has a good fit and the bed stays inflated nicely
1096441
you can leave it inflated but depending on where you have it you might need to add a little more air before using again.
1448974
I suppose you could. I use it only for inflating soccer and basketballs. We have a separate bike tire pump.
2239237
The Pad self inflates and deflates on its own easily. It would be totally up to the individual if they wanted to use a pump, however, it is not necessary. We trust that is helpful.
859921
I use an electric pump. You might be able to use a bicycle pump to inflate with the right attachment on the pump. A screw on attachment that is cone shaped might work.
62965
There is a good amount of pumping required to inflate. I'm not sure if its something I would want to do everyday.
108115
NO. That is only to charge as per directions, you cannot use the inflator while it is being charged
2257625
Unfortunately, not, as the pump is internal. Unlike another comment, I have used this bed with adults three times and it never lost inflation (this was a male adult who weighs about 160). I have other Intex inflatable mattresses without the built in pump and they work well for camping options.
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.
2132565
Yes, it inflates and deflates items. To inflate, you connect the nozzles to the port opposite the handle and place them in the devices to be inflated. For deflating, you put the nozzles in the port on the side (in the center of the round body section on the side you can't see). Air always gets sucked in that side port and blown out the front, so it doesn't reverse the motor to deflate versus inflate, you just switch where it's connected.
884420
Self inflating yes and need a few puffs of air by mouth to top it off. No pump needed. This is a great purchase.
46819
I use a pressure gauge and pump the inflatable to the manufactures specification. I find that this is the best way. I don't loose very much air when disconnecting the pump providing you perform the operation quickly.
653119
No, it truly has a vaccum port so that you can remove ALL the air. Deflate wouldnt be enough to really get all the air out.
2157784
There is an opening with a lid at one end of the aero bed that when open allows to deflate the bed. I imagine an external pump can be inserted and pump the bed as well.
2232015
Yes, you really should use a pump. It takes a lot of air and certainly possible to blow it up with breath. Once inflated you can adjust pressure as temp changes using breath.
1908050
We use a pump to inflate all our pool stuff. I imagine it would take time but I'm sure you can do it yourself with our own air.
1745498
Yes you can...you just have to prime the pump...you will need a back flow valve at the end of the suction hose which is sold separately by various companies