I bought one but the shaft is extremely hard to push or pull. I used one from Mac before and the pumping was smooth. Did I get a bad one?
740648
I agree. It's been a while since I used mine but I was thinking it was hard to pump making the setting of an exact pressure rather difficult.
740649
That happens with mine too (difficult to pump).. Probably normal =[ I suppose that's why they cost less than big name. Worth contacting Stant with that question. Let us know what you hear back
740650
If its hard to pump from the beginning, its not working properly. As pressure goes up it gets a little harder to pump.
2014258
mine came pumped basically perfect. But I suggest getting a pump in case. I've seen it deflated in stores.
737231
I had a problem with my pump after only a couple weeks. I followed some on line directions to clean it and recalibrate it and it worked! Have you tried that? Otherwise I think in the other reviews I found a link to the company and you can talk to them.
125480
I haven't had any problems with soft or hard even with soreness. I use a medela manual pump and the First Years miPump Double pump has done a great job for me.
1145327
Mine stuck so hard it collapsed the tube. I would try to move the hose around. I didn't really get mine going either
317301
I had mine 3 months before it stopped sucking. It wasn't as high of quality as the Medela pump, but I thought that I'd just deal with it since insurance paid for it. Well, it really messed my supply up, so I got a Medela anyways. HUGE difference. I went from barely getting 2oz out to getting 4-5oz a pumping.
468765
I got mine over a year ago and never had a problem with it. both the upper cylinders and lower cylinders slide really easy. If its rough then it must be defective.
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!
1133315
So far, I have to agree with you. I have tried on multiple occasions to use this pump and it is so small and difficult to connect that it is essentially useless. However, I have to admit it is worth every penny I paid for it (I got it for free)... I need to find a high-volume pump that actually works...
860177
At first you have to give it maybe a dozen good pumps. If that doesn't do it, check the hook up on the bottle part of the unit, or the handle trigger. Took me a few minutes to figure it out too!
1718610
I just got mine and I'm wondering if I should return, my drive shaft appears slightly bent and when I grind with nothing inside it scrapes ceramic on ceramic at one section of the rotation. :(
1127679
I did not have that problem. Instead, neither pump would work. Plus the craftsmanship was non-existent. Looked like they came from the Dollar Store. Also, both of the bottles I received were clear. Did you get a blue one?
938994
Just pull hard. We got a replacement pump. The replacement lasted 2 months then stopped working. We just broke down and bought a pump at Home Depot.
62438
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, I was very unhappy with that pump. I warmed up my boat engine for about 15 minutes and let that pump run for about 20 minutes and bearly got a quart out. Used a hand pump and got the rest out in about 5 minutes
1697761
My #s were off by a few too. I do not recall which ones because it was so long ago. I do recall being concerned aboutit, but the pumps looked the same. It all worked out fine. Look at the shape, and the bolt hole placement.
2283836
I have not had a problem. But I notice that you have to make sure the pipe from the circulator lines up exactly with the hole in the top and sometimes I have to take a second or two getting it lined up. I think the only other reason it would not circulate is if it is dirty, or the pump isn't working right. If you just got yours, then it's the pump, and ask for an exchange.
1606465
Does anyone know if the pump problem has been resolved? Was there ever really a problem, or was it always a combination of air bubbles and/or clogged needle?