Air bubbles getting into the Bathmate

[Beary]

I just got a Bathmate recently. In my mind, for the hydraulic pressure to work well, the Bathmate should be about 100% water... but I find that I keep getting air bubbles in the Bathmate. Is that normal? Or is there anyway to prevent the air bubbles from getting in?

Thanks.

[not2big]

Air bubbles will not change the overall vacuum level inside the cylinder .

[Beary]

But if we have air inside, won’t the vacuum pressure be coming from the air instead? Then it becomes no different from any air pump, right? I thought the idea about using water as pressure is that it is kind of safer in a way as there is only so much vacuum pressure you can add to the water...

One guy recommended I don’t use the comfort sleeve.. what do you guys think?

[Walter BP Rep]

Where are the bubbles coming from exactly?

[Beary]

Hi Walter,

The bubbles are coming from the base of the penis area... I think some people recommend to trim or shave the area... is that really necessary?

Also, I just reviewed the video on the Bathmate website. I think I had forgotten to remove the comfort pad while filling the water...

[not2big]

How big is the air bubble? As long as 90% or more of your dick is coveted by water, the air will not be a factor. In fact, there are opposing views as to whether air or water is safer or better .

[Walter BP Rep]

Hi Walter,

The bubbles are coming from the base of the penis area... I think some people recommend to trim or shave the area... is that really necessary?

Also, I just reviewed the video on the Bathmate website. I think I had forgotten to remove the comfort pad while filling the water...

Trimming or shaving pubes and applying some lube at the base of the pump will help you to get a better seal. This can work with the comfort pad too.

[Cpt. Jean-Luc Dickhard]

But if we have air inside, won’t the vacuum pressure be coming from the air instead? Then it becomes no different from any air pump, right? I thought the idea about using water as pressure is that it is kind of safer in a way as there is only so much vacuum pressure you can add to the water...

One guy recommended I don’t use the comfort sleeve.. what do you guys think?

I stopped using the comfort sleeve very early on, just couldn't get a reliable seal with it.

I also rub vaseline into the circular rim in the base where the bathmate makes contact. Find that helps ensure a good deal.

[Rok]

Always works better without comfort ring. Some air is always going to enter. As long as it is mostly water it should work. Good luck.

[Beary]

Thanks guys.

In that case, to what pressure should I stop pumping? Until I feel a bit of pinching on my dick?