Is this hard to pump or hardl for arhtritic hand? I ned to ZAP those squirrel! Help!!! I fnot what one do you recommend? Thanks
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I'm sorry but I don't have a definitive answer for you, as I guess it would depend on individual ability. If it helps any, my almost 4 year old grandson doesn't have a problem with handling this.
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Curious to know if you got this and tried it to chase off squirrels? I want one for the exact same reason and have similar issues as you.
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It has a bigger handle to squirt the water with which would make it easier for an arthritic hand I would think. Better than a trigger anyway. And you fill it easily from a hole in the top where the hammer would be . Hope that helps
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Buy a smaller electric Black and Decker 30 dollar pump, where you can set the pressure. Turn it on, and let it go. It takes a long time ...at least 30 minutes. The hand pumps take forever.
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You really do need some one there---How frail is Mom?. I'm not joking. My husband and I went through numerous Maxi rub's. Not because they are bad---but it's the greatest and best gift I ever gave my construction worker husband. We used to do each others backs every night for 1/2 an hour each and it really did the greatest number on our backs. He's passed now and I really realize what a great deal of help that massager was doing for both of us. I miss him---and our 1/2 therapy with that maxi. It would be awkward if it was for your Mom to do on her own. If she had a lower back problem she might be able to "prop" it in a chair and lean against it. If she's elderly it might be a problem. I'm 64 and I bought myself a "Shiatsue" massager (sp). If your Mom has siatica (sp) that might be a problem too. Some women who have Calcium deficiancy in their bones might find this uncomfortable. There are cheap models under a 100.00 out there but they aren't much good---the one that's about 125.00 or so is great---My boss borrowed it and 4 friends---I had to threaten one of those to give it back. They are like a matte that you sit on with a back. The good ones have metal or hard plastic balls in the back part that go up and down---mine can go side to side along the spine---you can also use the remote to hit the button to make it stay in one spot. I love mine---If any of this is too much sometimes a plain old heating pad works Let me know if you need more help-I've had back problems my whole life with a handicap child
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don't know cause' I only have this one......I can tell you this is worth the money if you are like me and love "hand massages"....lots lessexpensive, too....I only wish it provided more pressure than it does....I really like deep/strong pressure...still, it satisfies.....bb
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Based on usage by my wife and myself, I think this unit is a little too small for your job. You will wear yourself and the pump out. If you do this frequently, you might be consider getting a small electric powered pump. At least, you will save yourself from a sore arm.
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My son hasnt used it yet...I didn't think it would be difficult for him but since he's exclusively breast fed he's doesn't care for it. Sorry can't be more helpful
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Yes! It took forever. I used a battery operated pump too. We ended up also doing it by mouth too. Then the baby was afraid of the tail which hung over his head. Maybe this year, when he is older.
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Don't know for sure what Daisy says but I don't pump more than 9 times. When I'm just scaring away squirrels I only pump 4 times--they feel it but aren't injured.
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You just pump it a few times and then shoot 1 bb. Maximum of 10 pumps. I've shot squirrels on 10 pumps and they don't even make a sound. It's just powerful enough to give them a little sting. Ive never shot any game but I imagine it would probly hurt them but not kill them.
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Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am... » Read More Do you use the little rubber lock? I just asked someone else where the rubber thing they mentioned worked so great. Maybe they mean the little center thing on top of handle. No instructions came with this one at all. I have an idea this would work better up North when it snows than in Fl and birds can not get to fields and seed elsewhere. We are going to try it. Lot of money if does not work. Appreciate your recent reply and help. I tried that rubber nut and it works. Hope squirrels leave it alone and do not chew it off. I have a stainless steel one coming for the larger birds then I am finished. Can put away my open wooden one which the squirrels swing on every morning. « Show Less
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You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip and pump mechanics. You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip... » Read More You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip and pump mechanics. « Show Less
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Clare, today I am actually replacing this pump today! As others have noted, it is much too hard to pump! It looks good, and really it can be pumped, but is much stiffer than it should be so both young and old will find it hard to use. We kept using it hoping it would break-in, or we would get used to it. It say it holds 14 ounces, and that is one of 2 sizes I have seen - my new one holds 17 oz. The pump is well made and has not failed in any way.
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It's kind of like slightly dried out play-dough. I found using a combination of my fingers and a trawl work the best. I got frustrated using gloves and just used my bare hands. It will somewhat depend on what you were trying to do. I had to build up a pretty thick area and had to do several applications to build it up.
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well if you're a contortionist it helps!! you fill the bottle, (i just use warm water) screw on the top which also has the tube that goes into the ear. since i'm right handed it's easier to start pumping the water into the left ear because i use the left hand to hold the tube inside the ear while i pump the water with my right hand. a little harder when i'm doing the right ear as i have to switch to using my left hand to pump. you'll get the hang of it in time. do NOT over pump water into your ear. you could easily injure something in there. i usually only pump water 5 or 6 times for each ear. and i use this item sparingly. it's not something you'd want to use weekly for sure. hope this helps! well if you're a contortionist it helps!! you fill the bottle, (i just use warm water) screw on the top which also has the tube that goes into the ear. since i'm right handed it's easier to start pumping the water into the left ear because i use the left hand to hold the tube inside the ear while i pump the water with my right hand. a little harder when i'm doing the right ear as i have to switch to using my left hand to pump. you'll get the hang of it in time. do NOT over pump water into your ear. you could easily injure something in there. i usually only pump water 5 or 6 times for each... » Read More well if you're a contortionist it helps!! you fill the bottle, (i just use warm water) screw on the top which also has the tube that goes into the ear. since i'm right handed it's easier to start pumping the water into the left ear because i use the left hand to hold the tube inside the ear while i pump the water with my right hand. a little harder when i'm doing the right ear as i have to switch to using my left hand to pump. you'll get the hang of it in time. do NOT over pump water into your ear. you could easily injure something in there. i usually only pump water 5 or 6 times for each ear. and i use this item sparingly. it's not something you'd want to use weekly for sure. hope this helps! « Show Less
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Pumping is not an issue, not sure how well it will take out varmets, as my 7 year old hasn't shot at any yet been working on targets for right now
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When I got started with the Dork product without a circulator I got reasonable results but had a problems with larger pieces of meat. As i mentioned in a past I introduced a small aquarium pump with a aerator stone that did the trick. Sounds a bit strange but got the idea from past posting. Not as effective as a true circulator but a step in the right direction. The pump and stone is very cheap and can be bought at any Walmart. Good Luck
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I agree. It's been a while since I used mine but I was thinking it was hard to pump making the setting of an exact pressure rather difficult.