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Self inflating mattress (56 posts / 9,606 views)
woody71
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Post #46 7 Dec 2019 14:00
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The first time i used my helium i left it several hours and it wouldn't inflate on its own, so had to inflate it myself now after opening the valve while it is still under the sleeping bag i can hear and see it inflate it doesn't fully inflate but its just about right on top of the bedchair.
Mart74 Mart74
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Post #47 7 Dec 2019 15:03
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I've used a few SIMs over the years from different manufacturers.
All of them have need a few puffs to fill properly. I'd say yours is normal.
braders1978 braders1978
Posts: 18,195
Post #48 7 Dec 2019 15:43
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Mine was like this at first,I think after a few uses it loosens up so inflates better
Tinhead Tinhead
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Post #49 7 Dec 2019 16:31
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Thanks chaps you've put my mind at rest
2ndChance 2ndChance
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Post #50 7 Dec 2019 22:52
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Need an SIB Complete bed system Got 4 different bedchairs gathering dust, and not even an SIM can ease my back pain
oldgeezer oldgeezer
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Mr Linky Poo
Mr Linky Poo Post #51 8 Dec 2019 00:09
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the thing is the Helium fits inside the raised edge of the bedchair

as far as inflating goes I found you do not want it fully inflated like an air bed

as it works far better if the air can move around a bit as when I first got mine I thought Mmmm this hasnt come up much ? so I blew it up fully on my bed at home its not as comfy !
then when it was fitted on my bedchair under the sleeping bag I couldnt really get to it to blow in it so let it self inflate for a couple of hours sitting outside in my chair anyway then I closed the valve and it was the most comfy its ever been I use it all the time like that

I think some people dont realise just how much it self inflates an easy way is to try and roll it up then you will see just how much it has or has not self inflated
as I said for max comfort it needs to behave more like a water bed feel and to much inflation it cant do that
James500 James500
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Post #52 9 Dec 2019 10:49
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Really wish I had seen this thread prior to black friday

Just purchased the Andes one though from the recommendations on here. Just under 20 notes on the bay
Annseoly Annseoly
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Post #53 25 Dec 2019 09:20
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Self inflating mattress it's cool thing. It's innovation and far from everywhere selling. So I advice to buy the inflatable inflatable mattress. Such mattress is much more relaible and will serve longer. Read this review and make sure in my words https://jonsguide.org/best-inflatable-mattress-reviews/
Perry_J
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Post #54 26 Dec 2019 14:57
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Sod off.
Perry_J
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Post #55 26 Dec 2019 16:09
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Only £18.98 for the Andes on their own website.
member member
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Post #56 28 Sep 2021 11:15
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I used to have an air mattress, it had a relatively short lifespan - only a few years, and with frequent use could last even less. Apart from that, there are some other minuses. When air leaks, it can be difficult to find the place of damage to the surface. It doesn`t withstand heavy loads and active games, I think anyone who has children will understand me. It can easily be accidentally damaged by some sharp object; it`s also dangerous to have some pets near it. And in winter it`s colder to sleep on it than on a regular bed. So I replaced it with a standard https://paydaydeals.com.au/collections/bed-frames one which I like better, especially since I have a cat now.
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