Can you also use this unit to deflate? I see references to that in the reviews, but no specifics provided.
1821131
Yes you can. Simply switch the hose from the output to the intake. It's a very fast deflator.
1821132
Yes, the unit deflates my towable quickly. The Rave will do both inflating and deflating. I love it...could never get my inflatable nice and tight before I purchased this.
1319339
Joe, you can do it, but it will reduce the volume of air that it is pulling through. By reducing it may cause problems with the fan in the future.
127729
I use a battery-powered air pump to inflate mine. (It can also be used to deflate it.) It uses 4 "D" batteries. Bought it on Amazon, but I noticed that the one I bought isn't available anymore. Just do a search for "battery powered air pump" and you'll probably find something similar. Just make sure that the one you get has different size nozzles so that you can use it with other inflatable devices.
928411
As far as I know, Yes. My mother in law has used it and said it goes flat again. You just have to make sure you push all the air out of it.
2014256
easiest way is to just connect a bike pump hose - not the pump - just the hose and it will deflate slowly - leave in an aerated place because they inside air smells bad - you may have to sit on it to help deflation
918938
I use a rechargeable air pump with a switch to deflate . It only takes 2 minutes.
999662
Yes it does deflate. Take note that it just comes with car plug not an electric outlet plug.
569710
No.. it's not designed for that. It's more of a small job compressor for inflation of tires and smaller air tools. It's not a 100% full time compressor. If you're going to use it to blow out 1" or above diameter swimming pool lines I would go for a much bigger compressor that has a larger tank and 100% full time operation.
911031
Not really. I also inflate it with a few puffs and then adjust it to my desired level.
3274
I would not suggest doing that as, even though water expands as it gets cooler, air does the exact opposite and will, typically, cause the container to "deflate".
398288
this to inflate the car tires. incase the tires were deflated out of punctures or any cause, you can inflate with this compressor once you plug the holes on the tires.
1143219
No - it is designed to use with inflatables for which it is awesome on all size inflatables and both inflating and deflating. Look for a high pressure foot pump for bike/car tires. Though manual they are compact and work well.
250246
Mine fully inflates. Didn't notice anything on the ends to show that it is not the same as the rest of the unit. I do blow a few breaths in to it though. Might be a bad unit.
2129535
Emme, The pump unit is a motor driving a fan. Nothing more. The fan has two holes. One is air in, the other is air out. Both holes have identical attachment parts. If you were able to inflate the air mattress, you will be able to deflate it. To inflate, you used one of the plastic nozzles provided and attached that to one of the holes. Using that same nozzle assembly, just move it to the other hole. Press the nozzle against the mattress fitting just the same as when you were filling. Ah, one trick....the mattress fitting has a one way valve inside it. That's so when you are done filling and remove the pump nozzle, it retains air in the mattress until you can get the plug in. You have to shove the nozzle in far enough into the mattress fitting so you push and displace that valve. Otherwise, it hold the air in the mattress. Hope this helps.
2050830
Yes, there is a large valve on the bed for deflating. I think it can be used to inflate the bed with an external means of inflation.
1722820
June, I personally have never had to deflate it but I can't foresee that as any problem. Just pull the plug and let it deflate. Inflating it was simple! Hope this helps. P.S.This is still a HUGE favourite with my granddaughter. Can say enough good about this product!
736851
That's actually what I use this pump for. It fills it up pretty well, but the best part is it deflates it faster and better so that you can fold it up better