Please, where can you find needles? Regular needles do not work as they need to be flatter at the top to secure into the pump.
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I ran into the same problem. However, the thick rubber washer in the pump was sufficient to hold and seal the needles without the flattened head. You may find that the threaded part of the head to the pump will not screw all the way down but enough to use the pump. Still looking for the flat head needles though.
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None of the "answers" really answer the question. Of course, eBay or Amazon sells the ones with the wider flat heads. What is the exact Url or model number so one doesn't end up with the same smaller diameter ones.
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Yeah you might want to send it back or call the provider. If it's not defective it may just be the needle.
1507735
The container we have must be much like yours; the neck is less than a half inch high. We have had no problem. The threads on the pump go all the way to the open end.
678061
not likely. most of those exercise balls don't use a needle...they have their own kind of pump. I blew up some big play colorful balls in a few minutes but they took a needle.
959517
your best bet would be to check with Crosley, as they know what needle works best with the different units. My unit is a different number.
406706
Yes you can buy replacement needle. I don't remember exactly the cost, depends on the volume, couldn't have been more than $1.00 a needle.
1729776
You'll have to buy a needle separately. Also, be careful with this pump! I threw it in my soccer bag, and after a week or two the gauge broke off which made it useless. I'd recommend keeping this one at home, and picking up something cheap to bring to the field.
1760559
You don't have the needle in correctly.you have to push it in an turn it to lock in place.
553040
It's on the instruction book page 13. Make sure you change your needle regularly. If that don't work call a Janome dealer, they are real helpful.
372793
I ordered a replacement needle when i originally bought the item (ordered online). You should be able to go back online and order a replacement. (I think i got mine from sears).
359198
Did you have a pump included. That was more than I had. I went to Walmart and purchased one. I took a while and I still don't have them pumped up very well. I did find if you angle the pump needle a bit it helps, but good luck. It's definitely not easy! Sorry I don't have a better answer for you!
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Not sure if you might have same problem but looked like my wedge pillow had a piece of plastic blocking the hole down inside the stem where you insert the pump. I poked it with a small knitting needle and worked fine after that. The pillow takes some effort to inflate but don't bother to fully inflate. I found about half inflation is most comfortable.
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I've used these pumps for years and found the best soap to use is the generic brand (I use antibacterial). The more expensive brands are thicker and tend to make it hard to pump.
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You may have inadvertently lost the very tiny white plastic bead that sits loose inside the pump assembly at the bottom of the spring piece. Same thing happened to both my units. So I used a round pinhead from a decorative hatpin. Just pulled it loose from the pin and dropped it into the bottom of pump shaft and all worked again. The bead prevents the pump from pushing air back into the soap reservoir instead of out the dispensing tip.
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I second that. There are no needles to go with these. Maybe something like this would be better3 ml Syringes with Blunt Tip Fill Needles, 100 pack
53531
Not necessarily. The one I received didn't have the needle. So I have to order one separately. :-S
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Try your local art's and crafts store.(if small is what you want) I also used a 31gauge insulin syringe. And load it yourself ( be careful )