Bathmate-can't create a seal at all!!Help please!!!

**ProvidenceMic** · 02-27-2015

Hi everyone,

So I have been using Bathmate(just the regular Hercules one)for two weeks and it worked perfectly fine until a couple of days ago when I realized that I couldn't create a seal at all. I just filled it up with water as usual and then put it on my penis, however whenever I start pressing it to try to create a seal the Bathmate just bounces back in the opposite direction of my pressing movement. I tried to create a seal in other parts of my body but it all ended up with the same thing. Can anyone explain why there is a bouncing back movement happening? I am really desperate and it would be great if this problem can be solved ASAP.

Thanks!

**kickinthemebs** · 02-27-2015

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**lilbigman** · 02-27-2015

I have problems with getting a good seal sometimes as well. Couple of pointers that may help. Shave your pubic area. If your hair down there is a little long, it can cause problems getting a seal. I also make sure that both the area to be sealed against and the seal of the bathmate are wet. I let the bathmate sit in the water for a few minuets to make sure it is sufficiently moistened. Lastly If I kneel down and put the bathmate on at a 45 degree angle it seems to help seal easier. Hope these tips help.

**grandmasglock** · 02-27-2015

I have both the x30 and x40 in the extreme editions. Anyways does yours have that little nib (nipple on the valve) that you use to lock to keep water from flowing out?

I'm sure it does, are you using it in bath or shower? When in bath there is no need to lock that little nib. In shower to keep water from escaping while filling and setting on yourself before pumping you lock it.

That little black plastic nib HAS TO BE IN THE CENTER position for the Bathgate to "pump" and seal to your body! Lol make sure it's centered and pump away.

I use mine in shower so I lock the nib, fill with water, lower myself into the bm and in one smooth motion I CENTER the nib and do the first full pump which seals the BM to my body.

So check that and if not then get back to us.

**MrB8** · 02-27-2015

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**ProvidenceMic** · 02-27-2015

Hi thanks for replying, grandmasglock

Since mine is Hercules, it does have a little nib on the valve however unlike X30 or X40 the nip cannot be adjusted to top/center/buttom position. The nib can simply be adjusted for locking/unlocking.

My problem is that whenever I try to press the Bathmate against my penis it will just bounce back, thus creating no seal at all. At first I thought it might be that my public area is not shaved clean enough, yet when I try to create a seal on other parts of my body(chest, legs, etc) it wouldn't do it either. This is why I know for sure that it has nothing to do with my not fully shaved pubic area.

**girthWORKZ** · 02-28-2015

Originally Posted by ProvidenceMic

Hi thanks for replying, grandmasglock

Since mine is Hercules, it does have a little nib on the valve however unlike X30 or X40 the nip cannot be adjusted to top/center/buttom position. The nib can simply be adjusted for locking/unlocking.

My problem is that whenever I try to press the Bathmate against my penis it will just bounce back, thus creating no seal at all. At first I thought it might be that my public area is not shaved clean enough, yet when I try to create a seal on other parts of my body(chest, legs, etc) it wouldn't do it either. This is why I know for sure that it has nothing to do with my not fully shaved pubic area.

I had this same issue and got less than 12 successful pumping sessions with it before it was completely nonfunctional. If you're still under warranty, I would suggest emailing their support team to have a new one shipped to you (after you send yours back). Before they go through that process they will take you through a few steps to test its functionality. Usually it is done via the "sink test" which is where you press down firmly on the valve and simultaneously rotate it clockwise to eliminate any possible air pockets in the valve. The second step is to fill a sink up with water and create a seal in the sink. If a seal is created and the water level holds steady for 5 minutes, then the device works, if it does not then you may have a faulty device and should return it for either a replacement or a refund.

**Obsidian** · 02-28-2015

When you pump does the nib go back in or does it stay out ?

Are you pumping while the tip of the bathmate is facing downward or upward ?

**b10** · 03-01-2015

If you are doing it in the shower try to make sure the water is constantly running on it. I have also used vaseline by rubbing the rubber ring on the bathmate and it creates a great suction against my body.