How to blow up a air mattress without pump?
Summary
It appears you're looking for ways to inflate an air mattress without a pump. While the forum posts don't directly address this, they do offer some related insights. Some forum users share their experiences with air mattresses, power inverters for air mattresses, and even repairing them. Keep in mind that air mattresses can be used for both camping and home use, and there are hybrid mattresses available that use air to achieve their final shape.
Some forum users have run into issues using power inverters to power their air mattress pumps:
- "The power inverter I had wasn't strong enough to power up the mattress. We ended up having to blow it up elsewhere." -- beh162, DIYChatroom
- "The problem with low-end inverters is they don't have enough power to support the startup current of some devices. They might list having enough but still fail to get the devices going." -- wkearney99, DIYChatroom
- "You'll just need to get a better and larger inverter. Bear in mind, the current needed to inflate that thing will drain quite a lot from your batteries. Do no expect to do this at least without the engine running." -- wkearney99, DIYChatroom
Post Mentions
- Not sure if wants an air mattress - like for camping? Or a home air mattress? They would be VERY different. I am totally pleased with the hybrid mattress I bought on Ebay for about $130. It is by far the most comfortable mattress I have ever slept on.
- Yeah let's really BLOW OUT irrigation systems with gasoline ladden air!!! :nono: There are as stated, some compressor engines (V8 or V6?) that are built so that a few cylinders pump out only air, no fuel.
- I recently bought what is called a hybrid mattress as my old one was shot. It is made of both memory foam AND steel coils. When it arrived, the minute I took the plastic wrapper off, it started hissing as air rushed in to inflate it. It was quite amazing to watch! But then I got worried...
- I have an aerobed that I take camping but last year we ran into a problem. The power inverter I had wasn't strong enough to power up the mattress. We ended up having to blow it up elsewhere. The air mattress manual says: Plug into any polarized 120 VAC electrical outlet. North American...
- This has a pump built in with a plug attached. So unfortunately, I can't buy a DC pump to attach. I see this on for $39 300 Watts Continuous, 600 Watts Peak Power Converts 12 Volt DC to 115V AC Output power (peak) = 600W Output power (continuous) = 300W Input voltage shutdown = Yes 11-15V DC...
- The problem with low-end inverters is they don't have enough power to support the startup current of some devices. They might list having enough but still fail to get the devices going. I ran into this trying to power up an AC-only TV/DVD in our boat. I had to step up to the next level of...
- I don't think the indoor aerobed models have either a fill valve nor a separate DC input. They're AC only and not really intended for anything other than indoor use when you've got reliable AC power. For outdoor they sell models that use a DC supply. You'll just need to get a better and...
- that height may require putting two together (held together with velcro strips so it will stay in place). as for the fumes, "new" vinyl will outgas the odor - letting it sit for awhile inflated will "reduce" the smell. no recommendation on the brand. (but I just bought 3 twins from Dicks...
- Gear Aid Seam Grip repair kit - worked on my Big Agnes air mattress Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk
- I liked the idea of putting a patch on the inside. Pulled the busted section out of the fill hole and there is no way a patch will work. Think this mattress is going in the trash. Maybe glob on some silicone on the inside and hope for the best?
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- I have an aerobed that I take camping but last year we ran into a problem. The power inverter I had wasn't strong enough to power up the mattress. We ended up having to blow it up elsewhere. The air mattress manual says: Plug into any polarized 120 VAC electrical outlet. North American...
