Is it possible to use an external pump to inflate this bed or must you only use the internal pump?
1271046
We had to use another pump because the one on the bed was not good. Used another good external pump. Beds are great though.
1271047
As far as I know I do not think so. But we used the internal hand pump and the bed was really very easy to pump and was fully inflated very quickly.
1271048
You have to fill the mattress by external pump only. The internal pump is only for adjusting the firmness of the mattress once you have filled it. The mattress can get a little soft after use and stretching and this internal pump makes it easy to refill to firmness without dragging out an electric pump. Best air mattress i ever owned.
1271049
June 2014 - I've been using the queen size and just bought the twin. The queen inflates with the Wenzel external battery pump with a 1"+ nozzle. The Twin has a screw thread, smaller hole, too small for the existing pump. But the twin comes with a little funnel adapter that fits onto the 1"+ battery pump; the adapter inserts into the tiny mouth-blow-up hole instead of through the more efficient larger infate/deflate hole. Wenzel could have made a universal inflate/deflate hole so their pump fits all beds! Maybe the engineer with that bright idea was fired!
1271050
We bought two for a camping trip, I used both external and internal. Also after a week camping in one location we packed up and went to another location and camped another week.. that means I inflated, deflated, and inflated again.. we just went on a primitive camping trip and I had to use the internal pump and it worked great. So, yes! You can use both. For sure!
1271051
Yes. We actually purchased the "Coleman AC 120V QuickPump" for this purpose (when we bought the Airbeds) and it worked perfectly.
1593097
There are beds that can be inflated with a foot pump. The last two Aerobeds that I purchased have failed. Do not buy one
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.
2038303
Yes. Go to http://www.intexcorp.com/index.php/home/airbed-furniture-pumps.html?manual=1 to select the manual of your bed and see the instructions on how to bypass the built-in pump. Basically, go to the control dial, turn it clockwise until the arrow points to the inflation mark, insert the hose to your pump and have at it. I bought power converter for the bed so I could plug it into the cigarette lighter socket and pump it up that way for camping.
316802
We used an air mattress pump. You can do it by mouth, but it would take quite a while and a lot of effort.
458743
With a good pair of lungs and taking your time you can do it yourself, but we used a bicycle pump, much faster. Be careful not to over inflate. It is a great little item for my Granddaughter she loves it.
772305
As far as I know, the pump only inflates, but the bed is easy to deflate without one.
1627715
Yes it comes with a internal pump. Ours would never shutoff and I think it overinflated the bed and ripped the seams.
2171014
I didn't try. Used a non electric pump I had. Also, not using the mattress as it lost air before morning. It was disappointing.
1958940
Hi! To answer your question: Unfortunately there isn't an option to inflate the matteress with a battery pump. This would have made this matteress even more of an excellent purchase. It doesn't take long at all to manually inflate the mattress. Less than 5 minutes. I hope this helps.
40703
I used an air mattress pump I already had because it inflates really fast. It worked on this and blew it up in less than a minute. Pretty much any standard pump should work.
2257624
NO. only an internal pump is supplied which needs an electrical outlet. In any event, I threw the bed away after three attempts at keeping it inflated and failed each time. Garbage. I guess one gets what they pay for.
948510
Yes a hand pump or battery operated air pump may be used to inflate the mattress.
1716156
It inflates like a beach ball but. Definately not something you would want to blow up yourself though. I used a battery operated pump that I use for air mattresses.
311067
We use the pump for the inflatable bed to blow it up. The mattress does not come with a pump..
1914342
The air pump is built into the bed, just plug it in and it inflates quickly, it also comes with a great storage bag, fits nicely into a closet. I am thrilled with mine, perfect for sleepovers.
1265210
No, it does not require a pump, it comes inflated but it won't likely stay inflated long! I bought 2 and both went flat in less than a week and there is no way to re-inflate them.