Can this inflate without electricity?
612009
My bed came with a pump that does need to be plugged into an electrical outlet. I don't know if there is an option for one that is battery operated. The bed inflated beautifully, is very comfortable, and deflated easily and we folded it and put it in it's carrying bag. I am very pleased.
612010
Yes but extremely difficult to do, you have to cover the opening for the power intake completely and use a hand pump that is very good and quick in order to get enough air into the bed. Had to do it on a camping trip to a remote island with no electricity. My husband and I practiced at home first and fashioned a cover and then brought it to the camp site so we were able to do it, but it takes lots of pumping. One benefit though is once you have pumped up the bed, it stays full and doesn't deflate!
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.
2130529
the pump is built in so as long as you have an outlet to plug it into it couldn't be easier (and faster) to inflate.
849629
I am not sure that it can be inflated without the plug, but I never took the time to learn if it is possible. Unfortunately, I no longer have the matteress or the instruction manual; otherwise, I would look it up for you. However, you may be able to google it. My apologies for not having a better answer for you. Ciao
1455482
With a dual action hand pump I can inflate mine in under 10 minutes. With the electric pump in under 5. By lung power about a half hour(only did this once lol)
1913873
Sorry, we have not used a different pump that doesn't require electricity - have you contacted Aerobed directly with this question?
884420
Self inflating yes and need a few puffs of air by mouth to top it off. No pump needed. This is a great purchase.
1693503
Yes, it can be used without being inflated. I'm very satisfied with this product, and my physical therapist also likes it.
1545535
Yes it can, we have the auto pump that goes with it. It will inflate and can be slept on, but by morning it is deflated not fully but some.
34847
I don't see why not. I was surprised at how little air it took to inflate. My beach ball used more air.
470728
No...it does not come inflated. You'll need one of those tire/air pump things to inflate it.
373939
You can inflate with the mouth or with a machine. Its not so big! Great for summer or travels! :)
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.
2072873
I suspect you could but I used a small power air pump...mostly because I had to inflate 11 of them. Might take a bit of strength and time with bike pump. Check for inexpensive electric air pump.
1511949
On the unit I purchased, there is an push/pull capped air valve there an external pump can be used. The stem on this valve is about 1/2" in diameter. My unit has a internal pump....so I assume if this pump fails, or I am in an area without electricity, then I can inflate the mattress through the air valve with an external pump.
75944
No, It comes with a 115v inflating fan/blower. I suppose you could use it with a car battery by using one of those plug in inverters.
1837810
A pump is not included. It is recommended to inflate with a foot pump or air compressor (sold separate).