Pump appears to be all one piece, impossible to use. How does one make the pump work?
1888569
If you can't push the pump down like a spring then it's probably still locked unless you have a defective pump.
1888570
They're actually sending me a new one which is supposed to arrive tomorrow or the next day. I'll post the results. Hopefully this one will work.
1888571
It sounds like it is in a locked position. Twist the top stem part, until it releases, and is able to push down.
1888572
You have to hold the middle ring still and turn the top part counter clockwise. It should pop up right away.
938994
Just pull hard. We got a replacement pump. The replacement lasted 2 months then stopped working. We just broke down and bought a pump at Home Depot.
708965
Make sure the cap is on tight. If it's still under warranty they will make it right. Other than that the pump has went out, no way to fix it. That's what happened to ours. As luck would have it, ours was out of warranty! I think they should put better pumps in there machines. Good luck.
396284
The pin should be under a "hidden" lid in the handle; check again! If it is not there, request it or exchange the pump.
519977
Sounds like you have a short. I had NO LUCK WITH this pump. I have nothing good to say about it.
1862127
Just lift the pump out and pour it from the top. A small funnel might help.
1734611
There should be a dial on the pump itself. If not, put a kink in the return hose.
649688
Ours broke the first time we tried to pump it. Never used it & returned it.
2055026
"Do you have to do something special for the gauge to work?"Yep. You do have to do something special. Return the pump. I'm assuming that air is actually getting into the tube?
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The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will... » Read More The pump you have is broken. The same thing happened to me the second time I tried to use my pump (it was after my brother-in-law was messing around with the pump so I guess they are delicate). However, I had purchased two balance discs (one for each foot) and each came with its own pump. I used the second pump and it inflated fine. Get another pump (perhaps at a sporting goods store or Amazon) and you should be fine. In the mean time you can take the pump needle to a bike store or service station and see if they will fill your disc for you. Your local gym teacher also has a pump that will work. « Show Less
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I the pump just time for an emergency. NEEDLESS TO SAY I RETURNED IT THE NEXT DAY TO THE COMPANY. IT WAS OF NO USE. I naught a piece of hose from home depot, clear plastic, and ddid my thing the old fashion way, with my mouth. When you get the hang of it its the best thing.
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I have two of the inlets plugged off. I would see no problem removing the other two plugs and have having all three inlet used at the same time. The pump seems to pump plenty of water. All three inlets are the same size. I used pvc piping for my inlet. Just reduce or increase the size of the piping once you get near the inlets it should work. Hope this helps.
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Gee...sounds like a faulty product. Shouldn't do that. Try a tiny bit of cooking oil on the gasket that is on the pump and see if it's just a dry gasket. If that doesn't do it...return it.
580389
Hi Lorena,You may need a new pump. HHow long have you had it? A new pump can easily be attached to the bottom where it pulls out. Contact me at crizbooth@gmail.comThanks
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Well, sometimes you have to take the pump apart and clean the gook & slime out of it. It is the same with all the pumps. It is not hard to do. That makes them work again.
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So far, I have to agree with you. I have tried on multiple occasions to use this pump and it is so small and difficult to connect that it is essentially useless. However, I have to admit it is worth every penny I paid for it (I got it for free)... I need to find a high-volume pump that actually works...
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Did you insert it into the white hole/valve thing? maybe you need to insert it just a bit further. Otherwise sounds like you did everything right. Maybe your pump is bad, try another. Good luck!