How To Inflate Tank With Helium - Balloon Time

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New to Balloon Time? Here are some tips and tricks to get the most out of your tank!

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Inflate with Helium

How to Use Our Helium Tanks

  • Mini
  • Medium & Jumbo
Mini
Arrow pointing counter-clockwise around lid

Before first use, remove plastic tab and ring by pulling the tab all the way around the cap. Once detached, remove the cap.

Balloon being placed on Mini Helium Tank nozzle

Place balloon on black nozzle. Hold in place.

Balloon being inflated with Mini Helium Tank

Gently tilt the nozzle to release helium. Inflate until balloon is an egg shape.

Inflated balloon being tied with ribbon

Pull off balloon and pinch. Tie the balloon and add ribbon.

Arrow pointing down towards Mini Helium Tank lid

After use, replace cap and store in a cool, dry place.

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Turn valve counterclockwise to open

To open, rotate green valve 4 full turns, counterclockwise.

Hand placing balloon on nozzle

Place balloon on black nozzle; hold in place.

Hand inflating balloon

Gently press down near end of nozzle to release helium.

Tie balloon securely

Tie off the balloon and add ribbon.

Turn valve clockwise to close

After use, close green valve tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Average Float Time

For best results inflate balloons

1-2 hours before event

Latex balloon shape

Latex

5-7 hours

Average float time

Foil balloon shape

Foil

2-3 days

Average float time

Altitude, high temperature and humidity will affect balloon performance.

Maximize Your Float Time

Latex

Egg shaped balloon with thumbs up
Light bulb shaped balloon with thumbs down

Fill balloons to an egg shape, not a light bulb.

Hands tying ribbon on latex balloon

Tie the ribbon between the knot and the end of the balloon.

Foil

Hands inflating foil balloon

Insert one end of a straw into the balloon and the other onto the nozzle. Push down on nozzle to inflate.

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