Hi all! How can I UNinflate the bladder? ie- let the air out? I want to roll it up tight to put in my bag and it's like a small pillow- air in it.
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Hello. First of all nice pillow idea, i've never thought about that. To answer your question, the pump has a valve that is really easy to screw in and out to keep air in or let air out either wide open or a little bit to fine tune the comfyness. Also you can just unclip the top the same way as if you were going to clean it or fill it up and roll it up tight.
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The button on the pump is a release valve. Hold the button while pressing the air out.
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Depress the spring loaded button at the tube side of bulb to let the air out of pressurized side of bag. Roll the bag to squeeze all the air out as you release air with depressed button.
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There is a little button right next to the rubber pump for deflation. hold the button down, and roll up the bag
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If it has a pushbutton on the pump, you just push it to let the air out. If it has a thumbscrew, just unscrew it. The other way is just pull the pump off the hose.
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Theirs a button on the pump you press it down. If you want it completely deflated you'll have to apply pressure.
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There's a button on the pump you press it down. If you want it completely deflated you'll have to apply pressure.
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Yes, just push the button below the bulb you use to put air into your bladder and hold it until you push all the air out.
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Can't estimate the Cubic Inches. The area where the bladder occupies - has a large area below the bladder. You should remember to place articles at the bottom FIRST, then inflate the bladder (if you intend to do so). The outer compartments are typical, not alot of space. If you are going on day hikes - it is more than sufficient. Overnight, probably not my first choice. Hope that helps.
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I just fold up a towel and put it on the seat. But, yes does hurt every time that I use the machine. Feels like a cramp.
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Not sure exactly how much air, but I figure to leave enough to not make it pop when hit. I went to the fabric store and bought foam rubber to put inside the bag around the bladder in order to help pad against hitting that stupid post.
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With any bladder I always do at first. I recommend flushing the bladder and drinking tube out a few times then store some water in the bladder for about 24/48 hours, then empty and rinse to see if that will help. Last but not least, refill with water and add about 2 or 3 drops of bleach, let it sit for a few hours, then empty and rinse it well. That should do the trick!
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Just unroll it , open the valve and it will inflate, then close the valve. It only inflates an inch or 2.
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the water bladder is on the bottom of the pillow. When you add water the pillow height will get somewhat taller. the water "lifts" the fluffy part of the pillow. The more water you add, the higer it will be, but obviously when you put your head on it, it will flatten a little. You do not want it too high as this will hurt your neck. You will need to experiment to see what water level is comfortable to meet your needs. Too little, the pillow feels bad, too much & it will hurt your neck. approx 2.5 cups of water works for me. Good luck. Hope this helped
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There is a cap that covers the place where you inflate the pillow. You remove the cap and just blow on that area - it will inflate. However as I mentioned in the review there is a red button on it too - be very careful because it falls off easily and this is what you use to deflate it by pressing on it... Mine fell off and now I will have to contact the manufacture to get a replacement....
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Great question...we haven't yet! We filled it up at a gas station. I think there is a way to let air out using those pumps if you overfill...sorry not more helpful!
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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.
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I would recommend to not hang the bladder by itself when it is full of liquid. I would recommend to carry the bladder inside a small backpack, then hang it from your recumbent. Without insulation, your liquid will get warm/hot in the direct sun, not a good idea.
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Day 1: We ran into some bushes and I got a hole in a one back rest. Then it popped when I inflated it w/ gas station style air pump :(. I kept checking it so I wouldn't over inflate it and pop it...but it happened anyway. I highly recommend buying a portable inflated/deflater. I got a Coleman & it worked great w/ this inner tube & it won't pop it. Make sure you have 2 oars to stear to avoid bushes...
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We set the low to 25 and I see no reason why you couldn't set it lower. Our bladder tank calls for 30 and you can certainly feel the pressure get pretty low before it kicks in. The reason we lowered it is because it was kicking in for maybe 3 seconds and that seemed too short a time. We set the high to 55. I would look around for one closer to what you need but if there isn't one then I think you could make this work.
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A 2.5L bladder fits. But I'd suggest not putting one in. I tried & it creates a hump dead center of the pack. Makes it kind of uncomfortable. Plus, you'll be adjusting your straps through the day as you empty the bladder.
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Hi, Amazon distributor here, best way to clear it as Amy S. noted on 6/22/14 is to inflate the device fully and then either wipe or insert the probe component under water (use general or an antibacterial soap). As others have noted, the key is to clean/wash/wipe while inflated. Pat dry with a clean towel, let the air out via the release button, and let it dry. There's absolutely no problem in keeping the device inflated while it dries as well. //Associated Medical
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It looks like this thread died. Does anyone out there have suggestions on how to deflate and roll this? I'm a single female weighing about 130 pounds and I've had no success. I have sat on it, stood on it, lain on it, squeezed it, put cement blocks on the ends... nothing is working. Help!
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It definitely takes some practice. But, to be fair it's never really 'full'.I have a super heavy flow and I've never seen the cup be more than half filled, even after wearing it all night. Some tips which are kind of odd that work for me. If you use your vaginal muscles to help push it out and you gently pinch it, it's much easier to get out. Also, just remove it slowly and you'll be able to keep it upright. And,...don't be discouraged. It's an awesome alternative but takes some getting used to. Good luck!