Quick Inflation and Deflation: Because of the high air flow of 400L/min and the 4Kpa air pressure, it only takes about 30 seconds to fully inflate a standard air mattress.
Cordless and portable: With dimensions of 45*28*25inch, it’s small enough to fit in your hand and easily transportable in your backpack or suitcase. The built-in battery allows you to use the pump without the need for a power cord.
Inflate and deflate: It has the ability to inflate and deflate quickly, and it is a single device that performs two functions.
USB Charging and Long-Lasting Power: This air pump can operate continuously for approximately 30 minutes when the surface temperature is less than 40 degrees.
It is very simple to charge the air pump because it has a USB port.
Three nozzles are included, each of which is designed to meet a different type of inflating requirement.
Spare Swimming Ring Repair Patch: If you have an extra swimming ring repair patch, you will be able to enjoy your pool time without any concerns.
With things like a “inflatable mattress” (or other camping necessities), Woowind’s “Electric Air Pump” is a small, compact, yet versatile little device that certainly makes life easier when faced with such things as a “inflatable mattress” (or other camping essentials); and I’ve even tried it with a “inflatable tent” (so much easier than fighting with poles).
The kit is quite straightforward and consists of the following items.
First and foremost, there is the main rechargeable unit (more on that later), which is the motorised (inflator / deflator) ‘air pump.
Secondly, there is a USB to Micro-USB cable that is used for charging.
three different sized (plastic) nozzles (there are three total) (small, medium and large).
4. User’s guide with illustrations (English, German, French, Spanish and Italian).
The main unit appeared to have some charge when it arrived, but I quickly connected it to a proper USB outlet and left it to charge until it was fully charged.
The unit is equipped with a (white) light indicator that slowly flashes while it is charging and then remains on continuously once it has been fully charged.
What I noticed immediately was that the USB to Micro-USB cable included in the package was extremely short; it’s a good thing the unit I received is intended to be operated solely on batteries. No practical way for me to keep the unit connected to an external power source (other than perhaps the ‘top-up’ battery on my phone) while also keeping the pump running exists in this day and age.
Although the model I received has the ‘USB’ charging capability, the instructions / manual do indicate that there is an alternate model available that also has the ‘DC charging’ capability (e.g. from the 12v power socket in your vehicle).
But having used this pump to inflate a mattress and then an inflatable tent for two people, I can say that the internal power pack (rated at 4000mAh) did not disappoint. In fact, I believe that the claim of “The 300l/m (litres per minute) flow rate is about right, and it makes quick work of the two items with which I tested it. I was impressed.
The second thing I noticed (which is a bit of a quirk with the USB-charging model) is that the ‘power switch’ has three positions, which is unusual (I, Off and II. Although the ‘I’ position appears to be there for ‘DC power supply’, the instructions state that it isn’t actually used for that. The pump only worked properly for me when it was in the “II” setting.
The key to getting the most out of the unit appears to be matching the nozzle size to the item you’re trying to inflate or deflate in order to get the best results. A quick turn (no more than a quarter turn) is required to lock the nozzles into position after they have been aligned with the pump’s tabs, depressed, and then released.
However, I had no problems with either assembly or disassembly despite the fact that the tabs are quite small (I’m not sure how well they’ll hold up under regular use).
Using the nozzle, you can inflate the unit by connecting it to the’side’ of the unit, which is also known as the ‘exhaust’ (in this case, the port that was the same color as the yellow body), and deflate it by connecting it to the ‘top’ of the unit (clearly the intake). As a result, I was extremely grateful that the nozzles were packaged in a small re-sealable plastic bag, as I can see how they could be easily misplaced.
The ‘power level’ of the unit is indicated by four (4x) lights that are located below the power switch (these are the same lights that illuminate during the charging process) and provide a reasonable indication of the amount of charge remaining in the unit (the instructions advise that 1 is 5-20 percent , 2 is 20-50 percent , 3 50-80 percent and 4 is 80-100 percent ).
The following are some of the aspects of the kit that I particularly liked.
When it comes to size, it should be compact enough to store easily and light enough to carry if necessary.
In terms of design, the body has a sort of ‘wave’ effect, as opposed to plain and flat faces. Despite the fact that it does not rattle when placed on its side or stored away, I found it to be quite comfortable to hold and grip.
When it comes to ‘Battery Life,’ I only used it on a couple of items, but a fully charged battery had no issues with inflation or deflation.
Things I would change are as follows.
‘USB Cable’ – A longer cable (which is an easy swap out) is something I’d recommend rather than the one that comes with the device.
‘Performance’ – There is no information on the unit’s limits (for example, pressure or running time), nor is there any information on the unit itself “Although vague, the phrase “large and medium-sized inflatable products” is appropriate. It does state that ‘inflatable rafts, swimming rings, airbeds, inflatable sofa, yoga balls, and other similar items’ are permitted. The ‘pump’ (which is more like a fan than a pump) worked well for me (I was able to inflate a mattress and an air-beam tent), but I’m not sure how well it would perform if left on for an extended period of time if you wanted a little more air / pressure (in other words, it’s not designed for higher pressure applications, such as tyres).
For the time being, I’ve kept everything in the (cardboard) box in which it was delivered, but I anticipate that I’ll more than likely find a suitable (or combine it with something else) water-proof, draw-string bag to keep everything together; just to keep everything together (the nozzles are going to be the key thing, in being able to keep using this).
It’s not a bad little unit, and it’s actually quite practical for the purpose for which it was designed, all at a very reasonable price.
