Is the hand pump adequate for inflation or is a foot pump better?
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Either one is sufficient (they both work equally well), but my Mother had the one with the hand pump and I couldn't use it due to the type/location of my back injury, but I was in fact able to use the foot pump with no problems. I guess it depends on your injury?(I hope this helps)
1348057
Hi George, the foot pump is ok but ours stopped working at the connection to the belt. My mom depends on this belt since it was the only thing that has helped her after she broke her back. I tried to get a replacement but it was too late. Can I get foot pump replaced or the nozzle to the belt? I will probably have to buy the entire thing...even a hand pump would be fine, just something to fix her up. Eric Webster 203.228.2051 Thanks
392938
No pump included in the package which I purchased, but you can purchase a great hand pump at any store or Amazon. It took 11 minutes to inflate and 4 minutes to deflate.
2268035
The original package I bought had a hand pump and it works great! Takes a few pumps, but it works!
509600
Yes you can use foot pump for this mattress if you don't access to electric. It's ok
2197511
No. We inflated (repeatedly) with a foot pump. It's also smaller than it looks.
1348856
I had no problem with inflation, it comes with a pump, and the cover was very nice. I returned because it was not as large as expected.
683925
I wouldn't recommend a hand pump or even a small car inflater. I absolutely recommend finding someone with an air compressor.
1543607
Should be ok for bike tire. You need the inserts for inflating soccer balls, basketballs etc. Makes no sense why the hand pump does not come with inserts.
1695645
I bought an an electric pump. The reviews made the hand pump sound easy. So to save money I bought this, and would return electric pump. I pumped maybe 1 min by hand and was done. I went to electric and bed was inflated in less than 1 min. Did not give hand pump a chance.
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I have a compressor that I used to inflate mine but, you can buy a cheap hand pump at most $.99/$1.00 stores. It will take a while to accomplish. Suggest you keep your kids busy with this project. Promise an icecream reward if they can completely inflate it in 30 minutes. Ron.
677279
No, it can't handle the pressure you need for that. There are bicycle rated foot pumps however.
1837810
A pump is not included. It is recommended to inflate with a foot pump or air compressor (sold separate).
1947889
I'd get a better pump. This is good for a smaller mattress. Mine are 74 X 39 X 9 and it takes a bit to inflate it. Your mattress would not only take you quite a while but depending on how firm you want your mattress ( to me ) it won't inflate it to be anywhere near firm. Coleman's duel action hand pump ( $12 ) would be a better choice for a low cost pump. Don't be fooled because it's a hand pump. I wish I would have bought it rather than this one. Read the reviews for the battery pump and you'll see almost all say ok for small mattresses and the hand pump reviews say it inflates quicker and can inflate the mattress to be firmer ( and no batteries to buy ). Hope this helps !
275504
It comes with a hand pump. Takes about 15 minutes to air up. I recommend you getting a 12V electric pump.
1234974
I used a battery operated air mattress pump. It worked great. I also used a foot pump and that took a lot longer. It holds more air than you think.
341948
It doesn't auto-inflate. Technically, you could blow it up by mouth but you'd probably get dizzy and risk passing out. In your case, maybe you could get a portable hand bike pump, they're cyndrical, light weight abt foot long, 1 inch diameter.
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The part that requires inflation is not that large. I can easily accomplish this without a pump.