so what kind of special valve do they have and how do you fill them? Do I need to buy a special pump?
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These use a Boston Valve. It is popular on many mid to upper end inflatables. This is a two part valve, top-inflate, bottom ring-deflate. Remove the top cap, making sure the lower ring stays tight and place pump nozzle in (most pumps come with Boston valve adapters) or over if using shop vac hose. This is a one valve so pump pressure pushes it open and it reseals when pressure is removed so air does not come out. To deflate leave top cap in place and unscrew lower ring. One way valve is between the top cap and lower ring so there is no restriction during deflation. When inflating always double check that lower ring is tight or air can leak. These use a Boston Valve. It is popular on many mid to upper end inflatables. This is a two part valve, top-inflate, bottom ring-deflate. Remove the top cap, making sure the lower ring stays tight and place pump nozzle in (most pumps come with Boston valve adapters) or over if using shop vac hose. This is a one valve so pump pressure pushes it open and it reseals when pressure is removed so air does not come out. To deflate leave top cap in place and unscrew lower ring. One way valve is between the top cap and lower ring so there is no restriction during deflation. When inflating always... » Read More These use a Boston Valve. It is popular on many mid to upper end inflatables. This is a two part valve, top-inflate, bottom ring-deflate. Remove the top cap, making sure the lower ring stays tight and place pump nozzle in (most pumps come with Boston valve adapters) or over if using shop vac hose. This is a one valve so pump pressure pushes it open and it reseals when pressure is removed so air does not come out. To deflate leave top cap in place and unscrew lower ring. One way valve is between the top cap and lower ring so there is no restriction during deflation. When inflating always double check that lower ring is tight or air can leak. « Show Less
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Yes the best way to inflate this is by buying a small air pump, I have a coleman one that I bought at walmart for $20 that works perfect to blow up all our inflatables.(would take a long time to blow up by mouth :) )
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these take a normal pump, you can inflate by mouth or with a pump, it does need the attachment on the pump to fit the valve but most pumps come with that attachment.
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Inexpensive blowers are available, they usally cost about $20-$25. I have one made by Coleman, it comes with two different nozzles and works very well for blowing up the river tubes as well as air materesses. Look @ Wal-mart, K-Mart, Amazon and you should have no problem finding one. Good Luck!
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The tube has sort of a stacked valve system. You remove the whole thing and the entire thing can be inflated with a shop vac (and capped quickly) or deflated within seconds by squeezing out the air. On top of that cap is another cap that can be unscrewed. This is a one way valve that allows you to blow up by mouth or shop vac, but the air won't leak out, so you can get the tube really firm.
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I had a plug-in pump, and it was still a pain. I think you need some kind of pump. Are you sure there wasn't one in the box? If not, contact the seller and and ask them to send it.
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You need to get some extra parts for the compressor. Like a filter, scuba tank fill nozzle, and most air compressors don't have enough psi output
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It comes with compression style fittings you sweat on the feed and oulet pipes, then you mount the valve by threading on the compression nuts. A very clean install. nice valve, Well made. Good luck.
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There are some siphon type of pumps you can use. I would suggest getting water off if you get a big rain.
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you use a vacuum pump harbor freight sells them they are small pumps opposite of a compressor pump
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No it does not require a special valve. It can be installed as any shower head.
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Its called presta valves, you can either get a pump that can do both presta valves and the normal valves or just get some adapters for your valves to go from presta to the normal ones. They are not hard to find I bought mine at walmart. They just screw over the presta valves.
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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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Hi. I use a small electric pump (like I use to fill pool inflatables). Then just put the stopper that comes with it back in. The Hopper balls are fun and very sturdy.
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i still havnt filled mine yet .or even opened the box. i was going to buy one of those special hoses but i would need a really long one. im just going to use my regular hose but im going to run a lot of water through it first .
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You can use them with the Purely Yours pump. I did and they worked just fine.
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You'll need to have your own pump because this set does not include one and there is not a built in pump.
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The bike's tube has Schrader type of valve. So you will need a pump with adapter for Schrader type.
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You can buy the valve attachment on amazon also. I did and it works great. I went to a sporting store and had it filled for around$2.50. I'll look to see if I have the history of valve I bought.
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It comes with a little pump that works pretty well. That's all I can tell you. :)
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Sorry J, I also purchased a septic pump and gave you instructions for that. I would still use the quick connect valves.