How to inflate a mattress without a pump
Inflating an air mattress with a built-in pump. We will need an electric pump and a nearby outlet.
We bring the product into a heated room with an air temperature of at least 15 degrees. The mattress does not tolerate cold and close proximity to heat sources.
We place it on a flat surface; there should be no sharp objects on it, so as not to pierce the product. The underbody must be protected strong foil or tarpaulin.
The product should not be exposed to direct sunlight. If the ambient temperature is expected to rise, the air should be released slightly. Do not pump the product to avoid damage. We make sure that it does not wrinkle or bend.
Pumping is carried out until the mattress becomes embossed. This way, its seams will not be damaged, and the owner will experience maximum comfort when falling asleep and lying on it.
From time to time, the air pressure is checked; if several people sleep or lie on it, then perhaps the mattress should be “lowered” a little. To deflate it, simply open the valve.
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How to inflate an air mattress without using a pump
The package does not always include a built-in pump. You can use alternative pumping methods, such as a foot or hand pump. Do not pump the product with a compressor from a car or other devices with high pressure. You shouldn't inflate it more than 85% volume.
We use a vacuum cleaner
We take a vacuum cleaner, connect the thin nozzle of the device to the outlet hole and connect it to the hole. We turn on the device and wait until the mattress is inflated to the desired hardness.
Inflating with a hairdryer
This is done quite simply. We plug the hair dryer into the outlet, turn on the “cold air” mode and start pumping. This method takes longer than inflating with a built-in or conventional pump, but is also effective. The main thing is not to inflate the product with hot air, which can damage the product.
Inflated with a large garbage bag
This method of inflation is very convenient in nature, at the dacha, or in cases where you accidentally forgot regular inflation at home.
We take a thick garbage bag with a large volume. It shouldn't be damaged. We open the inlet valve, fill the bag with air, and adjust both necks to the diameter. We lie down with our body on the bag, moving air from the bag into the mattress. We continue such manipulations until it is completely inflated.
What should you not do?
What if you don't have anything at hand? Use the power of your lungs by inflating the mattress with your mouth. Such manipulations are easier for a man to perform, but if there are a couple of strong guys nearby, then it will take both of them to cheat 15–20 minutes. It is better to abandon this method and save your lungs.
If there is a car nearby, you can use the exhaust pipe to inflate the product. This method makes it easy to inflate not only a mattress, but also a children’s pool and an inflatable fishing boat. It is enough to build an adapter and start inflating. The disadvantages of this method are that exhaust gases and carcinogens destroy the product from the inside and seep to the surface, causing harm to health.
If the mattress is single, it is quite possible to inflate it with your mouth. The main thing is not to rush, do not blow with all your might and take a full breath. Slowly, without rushing, you can inflate it. I wouldn’t risk blowing it with a hairdryer; even in the “cold” mode it blows out quite warm air. I liked the idea with the package, although attaching it to the entrance would be a challenge. But I wouldn’t spoil the product with exhaust gases.
Very interesting methods) I once tried to inflate my 2-seater mattress with my mouth and immediately gave up because it was unrealistic. I can’t imagine how to inflate a mattress with an inflatable bag, but it’s still possible with a vacuum cleaner or hairdryer, although it will take a long time, of course, but you won’t have to exhaust yourself. And with an exhaust pipe it seems kind of stupid to me, to inflate a mattress with exhaust gases and sleep on them.
Yes, very interesting ways to inflate a mattress, especially about the muffler.
I tried inflating the mattress with a large garbage bag. Yes, you can inflate this way, but BEFORE you will have to fill the mattress with your mouth (if there is no other way in stock). Of all the things, the vacuum cleaner worked the best. I wouldn’t pump it with an exhaust pipe, the method is somehow dubious, even dangerous. Usually several people go to nature, so it’s better to inflate the mattress with your mouth, changing with someone. If there are 3-4 people with you, then there will be no problems. The main thing is not to be lazy.
Gentlemen, you forgot the most important thing: you inflated the mattress and as soon as you move your mouth (vacuum cleaner, etc.) to the side, the mattress immediately deflates a little. What needs to be done to prevent it from deflating at all.You need a check valve like a bicycle nipple or a water pipe check valve. But how to seal them tightly to the nipple of the mattress. There is a check valve in the nipple itself, but it does not hold. And when inflating, you need to insert a tube into it, which moves the valve to the side, and it is easier to blow.
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Inflate with an exhaust pipe? This is an idea! =) I've never heard this before.