The two most common types of air pumps are an electric air pump or manual air pump. An electric inflatable pump uses a power source like a standard wall outlet or DC adapter to force air in and out of a chamber. These pumps are the easiest to use because they do the hard work for you. But other designs like a rechargeable air pump for inflatables will use batteries and an outlet to function.
But some designs are manual, which means that you do the hard work. For people who don’t want to rely on a source of electricity, these pumps are great for when you’re on an adventure or need a portable air pump for inflatables.
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