Any other PMP users had this problem? Please help...

Hi fellow PMP users,

Just when i thought everything was going well by using the pump ball to get it on, for some odd reason it stopped working. i'm not sure if theres a micro damage/crack somewhere thats leaking the air out but the suction is not as good as it was before. i just got this thing and started using it with no problem for a whole week and now all of a sudden its not sucking it in! i replaced the diaphragm and the slues (thinking there might be a micro-tear) but didn't help at all! i even tried the smaller split adapter which was too small for me.

Anybody else had this issue and how did you solve it?

Troubleshooting Air leaks

You put on new latex Diaphragm and Sluice. You mount in, and in some short amount of time, you notice you are coming out of the sluice/chamber.
1. remove the sluice, inspect it closely for small hole, perhaps from a fingernail.
2. Remove Sluice & Ring. Put a vacuum on the chamber, enough to draw in the Diaphragm. Close the valve. Monitor the "sucked in" Diaphragm. It ought to stay in, unless you are losing the vacuum. Check diaphragm for pin hole, check valve at the end of the chamber.

Be aware that too much lube, or using too large a chamber opening ( use of the split adapters ), can cause slipping, just like a slow air leak can.
From my experience of trying the XLarge sluices, if you have not the girth, then you may also slip out.

Dangler's the pro with this, listen to his advice and you'll be back at it in no time.

Thanks a lot Dangler,

i just now tried everything you told me and still wasn't able to diagnose what the problem is. i even put the gland chamber under water in the sink and could not detect any leaks. Just spent about an hour trying various methods to solve this problem and too tired for tonight, i'll try again tomorrow.

Just when i got used to putting this thing on with no problem and was about praise on how much its a "mercedes" of extenders... this happens.

1). i even tested the pump ball, it seems to have no leaks,
2). also checked the gland chamber and it seems legit.
3). Also put new diaphragm and sluice with no holes in them.
4). i'm using the same amount of the lube that i've been using so not too much or too little.

at t his point i'm just not sure what the issue can be.

All of your input is very much appreciated, i hope to God that i can figure this thing out because i've spent over $300 plus dollars. Its well worth it once it works.

If you guys have any more ideas your input is highly appreciated.

Dangler;548286 said:

Troubleshooting Air leaks

You put on new latex Diaphragm and Sluice. You mount in, and in some short amount of time, you notice you are coming out of the sluice/chamber.
1. remove the sluice, inspect it closely for small hole, perhaps from a fingernail.
2. Remove Sluice & Ring. Put a vacuum on the chamber, enough to draw in the Diaphragm. Close the valve. Monitor the "sucked in" Diaphragm. It ought to stay in, unless you are losing the vacuum. Check diaphragm for pin hole, check valve at the end of the chamber.

Be aware that too much lube, or using too large a chamber opening ( use of the split adapters ), can cause slipping, just like a slow air leak can.
From my experience of trying the XLarge sluices, if you have not the girth, then you may also slip out.

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Do you go in slightly erect? I've noticed that it makes a big difference. Just semi but squeeze below the glans to make it as full as possible before going in. This ensures that you fill out the head piece as much as possible, maximizing contact space and fit.

Dford

dickfordays;548601 said:

Do you go in slightly erect? I've noticed that it makes a big difference. Just semi but squeeze below the glans to make it as full as possible before going in. This ensures that you fill out the head piece as much as possible, maximizing contact space and fit.
Dford

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I've done a short pump session, so Glans is somewhat engorged & shaft is longer...then entered the chamber. This can help.
You do want to avoid air sneaking in alongside Glans, into sluice/diaphragm area. Most should inflate diaphragm so it bulges outward minimizing air space. (user manual pg 25 step e, of the pdf manual) before mounting in.
Afew minutes delay after mounting in, so glans can expand, before applying grams of pull, will help.

Well guys, i appreciate all of your input in this matter. After trying all of them i have not achieved success in getting full suction of the gland into the PMP chamber. Not sure what might have triggered this but i cant seem to diagnose the problem.

Its really a damn shame because its a pricey equipment that just not working at this time .... frustrating...

I have never gotten the pump ball to work in the first place. When I'm just fiddling around with the ball-pump and head-piece, I manage to suck the diaphragm in, but only when really pushing the pump firmly to the valve. I have never been able to get fully inside when using the pump.

I just use the hose. It gives me more control over the vacuum and is more portable

Well the ball pump Was actually working for like the first 2 weeks but i'm not sure why all of a sudden it stopped working but buying the hose might be the last resort its just that i wasnt sure if it was possible to generate as much air using the hose for gland to be sucked into the chamber... hopefully this is the answer to my problem.

isnah001;549622 said:

I have never gotten the pump ball to work in the first place. When I'm just fiddling around with the ball-pump and head-piece, I manage to suck the diaphragm in, but only when really pushing the pump firmly to the valve. I have never been able to get fully inside when using the pump.

I just use the hose. It gives me more control over the vacuum and is more portable

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