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• Is a valve adapter necessary?

  Yes — a valve adapter is necessary to connect an electric SUP pump hose to a Halkey-Roberts (HR) valve, the twist-lock fitting used on nearly all modern inflatable paddle boards. W

• How to use a pump adaptor?

  To use a SUP pump adapter, thread the adapter's hose-side fitting onto your pump hose, select the correct O-ring thickness for an airtight seal, then press and twist the valve-side

• What is a valve adapter?

  A valve adapter is a small fitting that connects an electric pump's hose to a board's inflation valve, bridging the gap between two different thread or diameter standards so air tr