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smartbox not working
October 10 2009 at 2:09 AM bizybizy (Login bizybizy)
I had posted previously. I gave up on Brava after a week or so and started it again about 3 nights ago. My smart box isn't working now! I can't get it to turn on. I clean it with a syringe until it turns on and then the suction doesn't stop until the battery's dead again and the cycle starts over again... I bought my Brava off ebay for $650. Neither set of domes is too sticky anymore, so I lose suction. At this point, I'm pulling the air out with my mouth and then pinching the tubes with clothes pins. I don't think I can keep this up much longer and I can't imagine anyone wanting to pay anything for this set-up on ebay, so I feel that I've thrown $650 down the drain! Any help is appreciated!!
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roakie
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Re: smartbox not working October 10 2009, 6:03 AM
Actually, many of the Brava users do not use the smartbox as it provides so little suction. An airlock like you are doing by mouth, tied off with an elastic, is a good alternative.
bizybizy
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re: broken smartbox October 10 2009, 8:21 AM
Thank you for the info.! I suppose I could just keep sucking the air out myself. The main problem is that I lose suction, and if I've fallen asleep (finally) I won't know and I could go hours without suction. This is SO DIFFICULT! I appreciate the help! I'm glad this forum is here!
molehills
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Re: smartbox not working October 10 2009, 2:50 PM
I've never used the smartbox since mine didn't work either. I'm on my second time around with Brava and have always just sucked the air out then plugged up the tube, The little cap that comes with the syringe is perfect for that. If you create enough suction the domes will stay all night even if not very sticky, but I have read here that you can use a product like "It Stays" which helps create a seal. Just don't create so much suction that your breasts turn purple inside the domes and stay that way (they will usually be red at first though). Basically, don't go to the point where it's really uncomfortable, but enough to keep your suction and make your breasts swell up.
bizybizy
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great info! October 11 2009, 10:45 AM
Thank you both! This is great info! I don't know why I'm losing suction. I thought I didn't have a great seal. I do use the aloe gel before.
October 10 2009 at 2:09 AM bizybizy (Login bizybizy)
I had posted previously. I gave up on Brava after a week or so and started it again about 3 nights ago. My smart box isn't working now! I can't get it to turn on. I clean it with a syringe until it turns on and then the suction doesn't stop until the battery's dead again and the cycle starts over again... I bought my Brava off ebay for $650. Neither set of domes is too sticky anymore, so I lose suction. At this point, I'm pulling the air out with my mouth and then pinching the tubes with clothes pins. I don't think I can keep this up much longer and I can't imagine anyone wanting to pay anything for this set-up on ebay, so I feel that I've thrown $650 down the drain! Any help is appreciated!!
Author Reply
roakie
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SENIOR MEMBER
Re: smartbox not working October 10 2009, 6:03 AM
Actually, many of the Brava users do not use the smartbox as it provides so little suction. An airlock like you are doing by mouth, tied off with an elastic, is a good alternative.
bizybizy
(Login bizybizy)
re: broken smartbox October 10 2009, 8:21 AM
Thank you for the info.! I suppose I could just keep sucking the air out myself. The main problem is that I lose suction, and if I've fallen asleep (finally) I won't know and I could go hours without suction. This is SO DIFFICULT! I appreciate the help! I'm glad this forum is here!
molehills
(no login)
Re: smartbox not working October 10 2009, 2:50 PM
I've never used the smartbox since mine didn't work either. I'm on my second time around with Brava and have always just sucked the air out then plugged up the tube, The little cap that comes with the syringe is perfect for that. If you create enough suction the domes will stay all night even if not very sticky, but I have read here that you can use a product like "It Stays" which helps create a seal. Just don't create so much suction that your breasts turn purple inside the domes and stay that way (they will usually be red at first though). Basically, don't go to the point where it's really uncomfortable, but enough to keep your suction and make your breasts swell up.
bizybizy
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great info! October 11 2009, 10:45 AM
Thank you both! This is great info! I don't know why I'm losing suction. I thought I didn't have a great seal. I do use the aloe gel before.