Bro ... I started doing everything the way you said, it went well but ...I have a problem with vacuuming the bathmate. It actually works but when I try to do a routine it suddenly lets out air. Could it have something to do with my fat pad? Its about 3 inches fat.
The Vacuum system works on the principle of removing air from an air-tight (sealed) area and create pressure. Any two separate pieces joined together in the vacuum system require some type of seal. There are only 3 places on the Bathmate that can compromise the vacuum pressure. The cylinder itself, the air-valve, or the Gaiter.
Use the Bathmate with water and do your normal routine. If water leaks you will know immediately where it's leaking from. If air leaks and no water, it's the air-valve...
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