The adapter on this manual pump looks smaller than Coleman's electric pumps. For those that have owned both kinds is this true and if so a hassle? Thx
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When I tried to use this pump to inflate my twin mattress, the adapter is too small and will not stay secure to inflate the mattress. I have only ownd this one.
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My Airman kit had two pumps. One is high volume/low pressure for things like mattresses and the other is low volume/high pressure for car tires. I've used the low volume pump on twin mattresses fine when the battery was fully charged. But since there are so many different brands of mattresses I can't tell you what brand would fit the adaptors the pumps come with. Also, the item you're looking at IS NOT the high volume/low pressure pump so it would probably take forever on a mattress. If you check my review of the product you'll find I was initially pleased with ActiveTool as a brand then became very unsatisfied when they provided ZERO customer support. Something to think about. $68 is a lot of money for zero support.
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It is possible to bypass the built-in electric pump by using either a manual pump or a battery powered pump. The included instructions show that this is possible. If you look at the photo that shows the pump, you can see a hole through the middle of the dial (which is used to inflate/deflate the bed). The pump that you end up using must have a hose outlet that can fit through that hole. As for camping, please make sure you have a large enough tent - this is a big bed. Yes, it's only a twin size, but it's quite high off the ground.
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I prefer an electric pump over the manual pump. The electric pump (battery pack or plug) is more consistent and produces more milk for me. The advantage of a manual pump would be that there is no noise. I would use a manual when it's not feasible to use an electric pump, but would not choose that as my sole pump.
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No! this model of Coleman airbed can only be used with electricty to inflate - a valve shape that you see in the picture is for deflating only, i.e. you can't pump to inflate this type of airbed. The only solution that I would suggest is a Portable Generator for camping then you would able to use this airbed.
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Without using the included "regulator" this pump generates enough pressure to burst a Coleman air mattress. (Learned my lesson and I'm substantially more careful now.) It inflates really fast, but it's "ear-splitting, always wear hearing protection" loud. I've used it to inflate large towables. It does the job in a hurry and with plenty of pressure so that there's no need to "top it off" with a hand pump.
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June 2014 - I've been using the queen size and just bought the twin. The queen inflates with the Wenzel external battery pump with a 1"+ nozzle. The Twin has a screw thread, smaller hole, too small for the existing pump. But the twin comes with a little funnel adapter that fits onto the 1"+ battery pump; the adapter inserts into the tiny mouth-blow-up hole instead of through the more efficient larger infate/deflate hole. Wenzel could have made a universal inflate/deflate hole so their pump fits all beds! Maybe the engineer with that bright idea was fired!
535036
The pump has some adapters incase they dont fit. As i was told when i bought mine that i had to look for one that had two connections plus ground.
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I have had two and both worked well. Is it compatible with the model pump that you are using? Are you sure it is plugged in properly?
378182
I have a Coleman battery powered air pump, and the batteries do not come with it. Also, not as powerful as a plug in air pump.
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I don't know. The model I had did not have a battery and I did not find a car adapter. If you already have the pump, it might be worth it to call customer service. They were very nice, and were even willing to send me new parts in an effort to help me get my pump working. If you have not already purchased the pump, I wouldn't recommend it. Besides not being very portable, it was very inconsistent in its results. Best of luck.
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You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip and pump mechanics. You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip... » Read More You really don't need the pump they recommend. I returned mine. I just manually took deep breaths and filled it up. There is a valve that has to be pinched, thus the pump is hard to manager unless you have an extra pair of hands to pinch the valve and use the pump. I did not have the needle adaptor on hand but as I am going to travel soon, will bring along my battery operated pump and will then try both battery operated pump and needle adaptor. But looking at the valve, it seems that a needle adaptor ,used for inflating footballs ,is not the cause. It is the combination of valve pinching ip and pump mechanics. « Show Less
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We only use a hand pump. And it's not that hard nor does it take much time. Even if you chose to start your inflation with an electric, you'd really want to finish it with the manual so that you get your inflation pressure correct ( a powerful electric could over inflate).
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This mattress set does not come with a pump. I have been very happy so far with the Coleman pump (although it runs on 110v, not always practical when camping). I did notice that Coleman had a couple of pumps - one was 110v, one was battery. The pump was great when removing air as well - much more efficient than without it.
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A guy I was camping with had the Coleman at home, but didn't have it with him. He said he liked mine better, and I gave him the link to buy one when we got back. Don't remember why he said he liked this one better. Mine rode on a motorcycle for 6000 miles and worked fine. I forgot it at one of our last campsites (always do a check before leaving :)) I ordered tow more when I returned home.
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The electric pumps used for inflatable beds and canoes and such only generate so much psi. After the item being pumped up reaches a certain pressure, additional air leaks back through the pump instead of going into the inflatable (the motor on the pump also winds up at this point and sounds higher-pitched). As for managing air loss when done, just pull the nozzle away quick and you won't lose much at all.
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Mine is an electric pump i had to zoom in and confirm the connections fit and luckily they did.