How do you know when its inflated properly with the included air pump that does not have a gauge? Am I forced to get the electric air pump with gauge?
1623787
There is no gauge included with the supplied pump. That said, there is no threat of over-inflating with the foot-pump provided. It is simply not capable of of producing a PSI level high enough to damage the boat.
1594486
Mine stays inflated with no problem. Check to make sure the plastic "plug" that came with it is pushed in all the way.
538175
I also bought a tire gauge, but I think the cut-off switch setting on this unit will get you very close. I usually slightly over-inflate all tires (except the spares) on all three of our cars and then use the gauge to let air out lowering the pressure to the right level for each tire. Saves time. The pressure gauge is much more accurate if you are OCD as I am.machine separately
2054544
Mine have remained completely inflated since June. Perhaps there's a slow leak and maybe you can put a patch (like on a tire) on it. Other than that, I'd complain to the manufacturer. That's not supposed to happen.
1010941
No one says that you need to have air pump in order to inflate the ball.I purchase this and not able to play since i don't have air pump. Make sure you get air pump too.
849628
I haven't tried to inflate it manually with an air pump. There is a hole where the air exits when being deflated, and I can't tell if anything is inside that can potentially block air from entering. The attached 2 prong power cord is about 6 ft. in length and it does state on its warning label for "indoor use only." I hope that helps.
176818
I just plugged it in and turned the dial to inflate. You don't need to inflate it until it feels stiff. I put one knee on it, and if I can barely the floor, it's perfect (for me anyway). I've had mine for two months. It replaced an older one that died after 5 or 6 years.
1941061
The pump is electric. It takes a matter of maybe 30 seconds to a minute to inflate. It works very well!
1837810
A pump is not included. It is recommended to inflate with a foot pump or air compressor (sold separate).
392936
Mine did not come with a pump. I bought Coleman electric pump that plugs into the cig lighter of the van. It inflates and deflates pretty fast. Also bought a bellows foot pump to top off the air pressure. The electric pump takes it up to about 85%.
1908689
I use an electric pump for air mattresses that I got at Target in camping section for $20. Works great and you can inflate the tubes really quickly.
1158879
It takes only a few moments to inflate, check the connection to the pump, make sure it's secure and the right side up, also check all the lines so there is no air leaking from them. If all else fails, you can contact the vendor, they've been very responsive to questions.
233672
If you use an electric inflator for air mattresses it will only inflate so far. Those types of inflators don't have enough force. The instructions say not to use a commercial air system such as an air compressor because they are too strong. According to the instructions one should use a foot or hand operated, manual pump to completly inflate the ball. I used an air mattress pump to the point it stopped adding additional air and then completed the process with a $3.00 foot pump. It worked beautifully and completely filled the bladder to the outer cover. Hope this helps. Our youth love it!!!
876611
There is no pump. I have yet to inflate it because of this. It will take too long with a foot pump, although there are 3 separate sections. Will have to get a motorized pump to make this work.
905354
First, you screw on/install the air fitting(sizes varies) to the open(base). next unscrew the valve stem caps on your tires(wheels) and then press the lever or trigger to bleed or let the air out from the tires if over inflated. BUT, if you want to pump more air to the tires, you must have a suitable air hose and a female fitting to use that tire gauge.
1883677
No, It does not come with a pump, however you can do a search and find all sorts that work.I purchased a pump with it and when I received it, it only works when plugged into a car/trucklighter port. I had a battery operated Coleman 4D Battery Quickpump and used that instead of the one I purchased. It *the pump, comes with the cone to inflate/deflate the mattress. One size fits all. Hope this helps. By the way, I've used this mattress already and it was great. It stayed full of air for over a week, without having to add air.
1744921
So I was in exactly the same situation, how to inflate ! I used a pump like you use for swimming tubes for kids, bikes etc, it worked perfectly. I bought at Target. Hope this helps.