I am trying to inflate the rim of my new solar mat. What do I need to do to open the the air chamber.Will not inflate.
1726387
If you have already "pulled the plug" on the air valve, use a compressor with a long attachment to insert into the air valve. It will inflate within seconds.
1726388
I truly had no trouble inflating mine...just opened the valve and blew into it. If & WHEN you do get it operationaldon't inflate it until it's taut. Leave it a bit limp. We have gotten 2 summers out of our 6, and they're still going into the pool again this summer. Good luck! If it's still not inflating, send it back...I'm sure the seller will want to know it's not working.
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.
2005746
The air function to inflate things has never worked. When I tried to return it they said that it was too late. It now sits in my garage and doesn't work.
2248177
We do use half-cut valves which may be slightly more difficult to inflate but holds in air better. The trick with inflating the light is to gently bite the base of the valve to open and inflate normally. Please do not insert anything into the valve or cut it open as that will damage the light. If there are any other questions/concerns, please reach us at orders@luminaid.com and we would be happy to help!
79570
I am in the same boat. Mine came a bit inflated but not enough to use. Trying to inflate with pump (not provided) I don't feel much progress is happening.
1312653
I had the same problem too. I used my air compressor and just stuck the end in the hole and stuck a rag around in the hole to clog it. It took me about 30 min. to get the thing inflated,but I finally got it.Hope this helps you out.
2271225
Your ball is underinflated. If I remember correctly you should inflate until ball is 22 inches in diameter.At that size your problem will be solved.Reread instructions.
849627
you have to plug it into a wall socket to inflate it. I don't think there is anyway to inflate it without plugging it in. I didn't see a way nor did it mention how to do that in the instructions, without plugging in that is.
1810084
A valve stem tool would be handy. It is best to remove the valve core, squeeze in the amount of Slime you want, replace the core and re-inflate. That way the Slime goes in faster and the core won't get as gummed up.
192847
This whole category of "self-inflating" pads is based on a type of foam interior which is compressed when the pad is rolled up, but expands to it's natural shape and size once you open the air valve. This expansion can take several minutes... you just unroll the pad, open the valve and leave it alone. A new pad or one that has been rolled up a long time may need multiple times to get to full size... open the valve, close after a few minutes, lay on the pad for a few minutes, then open the valve again.
328238
First make sure the black plastic valve is open. If it is and it still isn't inflating blow into the valve like you're blowing up a ballon. When new they sometimes need help getting started.
116622
Gently twist it into a figure 8 while applying pressure from the bottom and the top. Have the bag ready to slide it in once it's flat and slide it into the bag at least half-way before it pops up again. I hope this is helpful. It's a challenge, then it's easy.
1256548
You wanna turn the bag upside down and start trying to prime the air out, if you squeeze it while priming it will eventually get the air out. At least that's what I remember doing. We haven't had one in several years.
1600692
My air tube popped out easy to blow it up. I use the air mattress pump now much easier and that might work if yours is defective. Or send it back.
487676
Try sucking the air our before you close it that way it's a tight fit and if that dosent work try adding some foam around it.
1296865
Yep that is how it should be done. Maybe you didn't push the pin in far enough. Make sure the threaded end in screwed tightly into the metal pump, and the needle goes into the inflation site. Try pushing it in further to the Cushion. It should work. Otherwise maybe the pump is defective. Good luck!
1350852
I used my shop air compressor, but a small pump such as a water toys inflater would work also. I does take a while to inflate.