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12" Jumbo Helium Balloon Tank Kit: Steel, Red, Birthday Party Accessory, Ages 18+, Balloon Time

12" Jumbo Helium Balloon Tank Kit: Steel, Red, Birthday Party Accessory, Ages 18+, Balloon Time - 2 of 312" Jumbo Helium Balloon Tank Kit: Steel, Red, Birthday Party Accessory, Ages 18+, Balloon Time - 3 of 3
12" Jumbo Helium Balloon Tank Kit: Steel, Red, Birthday Party Accessory, Ages 18+, Balloon Time - 1 of 3
$52.99 when purchased online
Target Online store #3991

About this item

Highlights

  • Kit includes helium tank with 14.9 ft3 helium/air mixture, 50 assorted color 9” latex balloons and white ribbon
  • Inflate balloons immediately before event; average float time is 5-7 hours
  • Twist open the green valve counterclockwise 4 full turns, slide a balloon onto the black nozzle and press nozzle down to start helium flow to fill the balloon
  • Close valve to store unused helium for future events
  • Easily customize your event; tank inflates both latex and foil balloons
  • Jumbo tank inflates up to (50) 9" latex balloons, (27) 12" latex balloons or (27) 18" foil balloons. Check balloon packaging for amount of helium needed.
  • Total number of balloons filled is determined by balloon size, type and environmental factors
  • This is a non-refillable tank. Instructions on use and recycling included

Description

Balloon Time helium balloon tanks are ready to use straight out of the box, making it quick and easy to inflate balloons for any type of celebration – anytime, anywhere. Helium tanks are ideal for inflating latex or foil balloons for birthday parties, receptions, graduations, open houses, school or office events and so much more. Make bouquets, arches or other décor for your event using the included colorful latex balloons, or use the helium tank to inflate letter balloons, number balloons, themed or other specialty balloons (sold separately). Balloon Time helium tanks are convenient to keep on hand for celebrating at a moment’s notice. Easy to Use: Twist open the green valve counterclockwise four full turns, slide a balloon onto the black nozzle and press nozzle down to start helium flow to fill the balloon. Altitude, temperature and humidity may affect balloon float time. When done, twist the green valve closed to store leftover helium for future events. Tank is a non-refillable helium tank and can be recycled when empty. For best results: Inflate balloons immediately before event; average float time is 5-7 hours.
Dimensions (Overall): 12.31 Inches (L), 12.31 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: 18 Years and Up
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_balloon
Package Quantity: 1
Party subtype: Helium Balloon Tank
Material: Steel
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 18808942
UPC: 014045471411
Item Number (DPCI): 053-03-0005
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 18.3 inches length x 12.5 inches width x 12.2 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 9.85 pounds
We regret that this item cannot be shipped to PO Boxes.
This item cannot be shipped to the following locations: Puerto Rico, Northern Mariana Islands, California, American Samoa, Virgin Islands, U.S., United States Minor Outlying Islands, APO/FPO, Hawaii, Guam, Alaska

Return details

This item must be returned to any Target store.
This item must be returned within 90 days of the date it was purchased in store, shipped, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or made ready for pickup.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: WILL THIS TANK FILL A 36" BALLOON?

submitted by HTWLX - 8 years ago
  • A: Than you so much for the help

    submitted byHTWLX - 8 years ago
  • A: Yes it will, easily!

    submitted bytaspki - 8 years ago

Q: Can this tank be refilled?

submitted by Rasberyblis - 9 years ago
  • A: no. packaging advises against refilling

    submitted byscooby - 9 years ago
  • A: No, it's a one-time use tank.

    submitted byTed - 9 years ago
  • A: No, it cannot be refilled.

    submitted bytaspki - 9 years ago

Q: how do i recycle the tank when empty!? we bought one last year and it was great until it was time to dispose of the tank. sad face.

submitted by gailmom - 8 years ago
  • A: I followed directions I found on YouTube which showed me how to use a screwdriver and hammer to open the hole at the top of the tank to release all of the helium entirely. Then you use a permanent marker to circle the opened hole and write "empty" next to it and then I just put it in my regular recycle bins which get picked up bi-weekly.

    submitted bymjl411 - 7 years ago
  • A: We took ours to the county recycling center

    submitted byKP - 8 years ago

Q: how many cubic feet of helium does this hold?

submitted by angelina - 8 years ago
  • A: Pressurized 14.9 cu ft but in a balloon up to 27 cu ft that could be 27 11 or 12" balloons same goes for 18" foil balloons.

    submitted byJigglypvff - 8 years ago
  • A: The details says 14.9 cubic feet

    submitted byCrystal - 8 years ago

Q: I have two 40 inch number balloons and twelve 12 inch latex balloons. Does this tank have enough helium to blow up all the balloons?

submitted by Me - 3 months ago
  • A: It will likely be just enough, but it’ll be close. If you overfill or if the foil balloons need more helium than average, you might run short.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Is this 80% helium, 20% oxygen? Or just helium?

submitted by AJH - 3 months ago
  • A: Thanks for your review. To clarify, our tanks contain a helium/air mixture with not less than 80% helium, carefully formulated to float standard latex balloons for 5–7 hours and foil balloons for up to 4 days. Factors like balloon age, size, material, inflation, and even altitude can affect float performance. For even longer float times with latex balloons, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which prevents helium from escaping. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re always happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com! ---

    submitted byBalloonTime - 3 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Does the helium expire? I had a tank for a bit with a lot left in it and none of the balloons floated after filling them up.

submitted by bhill - 4 months ago
  • A: Hello and thank you for your question. Great question—and yes, helium itself doesn’t technically expire, but a few things can affect its performance over time: 🎈 Leakage: Our tanks are non-refillable and designed for one-time use. If the valve isn’t completely closed or the tank is stored improperly (like in high heat or humidity), helium may slowly leak out—even if the tank still feels full. 🎈 Pressure Loss: Helium needs a certain pressure to properly fill and float balloons. Over time, especially if the tank's been partially used and stored for a while, the pressure may drop enough that the balloons inflate—but won’t float.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 4 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: I have 18 x standard latex balloons, 2 x 31" foil balloons, and 2 x 21" foil balloons. How many tanks will I need?

submitted by Ayjai - 5 months ago
  • A: Hello and thank you for your question. You should be fine with 1 Jumbo Helium Tank for your 18 latex + 4 foil balloons, but it will be close. If you want a safety cushion (especially if you overfill a few balloons), you might consider getting 2 tanks just in case.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: I have 6 40in balloons. How many tanks do I need?

submitted by Racingheart500 - 5 months ago
  • A: Hello and thank you for your question. Balloon Time Tank Capacity: A standard Balloon Time 9.5 cu ft tank fills about: 3 to 4 mylar balloons (40-inch) 1 to 2 latex balloons (40-inch) How Many Tanks Do You Need? If using mylar balloons: 2 tanks (9.5 cu ft each) should be enough. If using latex balloons: You may need 3 to 4 tanks (9.5 cu ft each), depending on how full you inflate them.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 5 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: Hi, Can the valve be changed to a valve that tells you how much helium is remaining?

submitted by Anna - 6 months ago
  • A: Hello and thank you for your question. We do not have anything like that for our helium products.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 6 months ago
    Brand expert

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Guests are saying

The helium tank is praised for its ease of use and convenience, making it suitable for quick party setups. However, many guests report issues with the helium quality and quantity, with balloons often deflating quickly or not floating at all. While some guests had positive experiences, others found the product unreliable and not meeting the advertised capacity.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    3.4 out of 5 stars with 1101 reviews
    quality: 2.37 out of 5
    value: 2.24 out of 5
    34% would recommend
    369 recommendations

    Disappointing – Balloons Wouldn’t Float

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Targetlover123 - today, Verified purchaser
    I bought this helium tank expecting to fill balloons for my daughter’s birthday party, but it didn’t work as advertised. The tank seemed to release gas normally, but after filling, the balloons were limp and droopy instead of floating. I tried multiple balloons just to be sure, but none of them rose. For the price, I expected a proper helium fill, not something that behaves more like regular air. Very disappointing experience and not what I needed for an event.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Not great

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    EY - 3 days ago, Verified purchaser
    I was excited for this but it only blew up 20 balloons not worth it :/
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Balloons only float for an hour

    1 out of 5 stars
    Shopper - 6 days ago
    To be fair, the instructions do say fill your balloons 1-2 hours ahead of time no more and my kids love balloons even if they’re on the floor. Sadly this is not the money-saver I wanted it to be and I’ll be going back to the grocery store or dollar tree for balloons next time. I miss Party City!
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 6 days ago
    Hi there! We're sorry your balloons didn’t float as long as you expected — we know every moment of celebration matters! Latex balloons typically float 5–7 hours, but things like heat, humidity, balloon age and quality, and over- or under-inflation can shorten float time. It’s also important to make sure you pull the knot tight to seal the balloon. For a longer float time, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which coats the inside of latex balloons and helps them float longer. We’re here to help get your celebration back on track—just reach out to us anytime at balloontime@wthg.com. 🎈
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    Dont huy

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Dee - 15 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Was poor quality barely got through 30 bslllons
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Helium tank

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Co - 16 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Absolutely a waste of $100+ (3). The helium only lasted 2hrs. I wont be buying again
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 days ago
    Hello, and thank you for your comment. We apologize to hear about your experience with your helium tank. Latex balloons will generally float for 5-7 hours. There are a number of factors that may affect the float time of a balloon, including using balloons other than those supplied with the helium kits, the type of balloon being used, under- or over-inflating the balloon, as well as external factors such as temperature, humidity and altitude. We can easily be reached at: BalloonTime@Wthg.com. if you have any additional questions. Thank you.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    not shat is stated

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    123 - 17 days ago, Verified purchaser
    definitely does not blow up 50 balloons. for the price you could go to dollar tree and get more balloons and aired up there cheaper.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 days ago
    I apologize for your experience with Balloon Time and the inconvenience it has caused with your event. That is certainly not how our product should have performed, and I would like to help. Please contact us directly at Balloontime@wthg.com
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Last minute

    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    dsanchez - 18 days ago, Verified purchaser
    This came in handy last minute to blow up 2 character balloons and multiple hello kitty foil balloons.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Air, not helium

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    PB18 - 19 days ago, Verified purchaser
    This was a tank of air, not helium. None of the balloons we filled floated after inflation- they all just laid on the ground. Our friend who works in a laboratory with helium regularly tested the tank and confirmed it was not helium.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 18 days ago
    Thanks for your review. To clarify, our tanks contain a helium/air mixture with not less than 80 % helium, carefully formulated to float standard latex balloons for 5–7 hours and foil balloons for up to 4 days. Factors like balloon age, size, material, inflation, and even altitude can affect float performance. For even longer float times with latex balloons, use HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which prevents helium from escaping. If you have questions or need assistance, we’re always happy to help at balloontime@wthg.com! 🎈
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Waste

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Hopper - 19 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Bought but when went to use it had been previously opened and retaped. No helium or accessories. So a total waste of money.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 19 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Waste of money

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Barbb - 24 days ago
    Balloons were on the floor several hours after I blew them up. Total waste of money.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 21 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Low quality helium

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    PuddleSplasher - 26 days ago, Verified purchaser
    These stay up for 24hrs or less. Poor quality helium or diluted helium. Even the dollar store balloons float for a month or more. Save yourself time and frustration and just get dollar store balloons.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 25 days ago
    We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Game changer

    5 out of 5 stars
    karid143_9302 - 27 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was so helpful and such a money saver. Its so easy to use. That my kiddos were able to help. Its lightweight. And comes with a bag of balloons. I highly suggest for anyone having a party anytime soon. Ill never throw another party with out grabbing a tank first
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    Useless

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    JNK - 29 days ago, Verified purchaser
    Tank was empty when I took it out of the box to use. Had to go purchase another one elsewhere.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 28 days ago
    Thank you for your comment. I apologize for your experience with Balloon Time and the inconvenience it has caused. Please contact us directly so we can further assist you at: Balloontime@wthg.com Thanks,
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    ease

    4 out of 5 stars
    johnw6_6219 - 29 days ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Easy to use, even our grandson was able to use it, and he's 4. He just couldn't tie the balloons. The tank packaging was very well packed. I only wish it filled more ballons, but it works great.
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    Disappointing

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    jnm - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    The helium tank states that it will fill up to 50 9 inch balloons. I was lucky to get 30. I am very disappointed with this product.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 28 days ago
    Thank you for your comment. I apologize for your experience with Balloon Time and the inconvenience it has caused. Please contact us directly so we can further assist you at: Balloontime@wthg.com Thanks,
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    tank

    3 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    Lauren - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    definitely didn't get 50 balloons out of it but they are all like this just expensive for what u really get
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 2 out of 5
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    Great!!!

    5 out of 5 stars
    chauh7_8358 - 1 month ago
    originally posted on influenster.com
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    [This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is very easy to use. No assembly required — just open the valve and go. Good for last-minute setups. Lightweight and easy to carry or store temporarily for an event. Tank is pre-filled and doesn’t require separate inflation equipment. But one thing I concern the tank is single use and slightly more expensive per balloon compared to store inflated balloon.
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    Not worth it

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Target shopper - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    Don’t waste your money on this tank. The balloons barely stayed upright by the end of the day.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 28 days ago
    Thank you for your comment. I apologize for your experience with Balloon Time and the inconvenience it has caused. Please contact us directly so we can further assist you at: Balloontime@wthg.com Thanks,
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    Would not buy again

    2 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    Nicole - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    Only did about 30 balloons
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 1 month ago
    Thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear you didn’t get as many balloons inflated as expected. Our Jumbo Tank is designed to fill approximately 50 nine-inch latex balloons. However, many latex balloons sold today are 11” or 12" in size, and larger balloons require more helium to fill. Our Jumbo tank will fill up to twenty-seven 12” balloons. Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to balloontime@wthg.com and our team will be happy to assist! 🎈
    quality: 3 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    Terrible

    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    For baby shower - 1 month ago, Verified purchaser
    Was not as described. Balloons did not float.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 1 month ago
    We’re sorry to hear our helium tank didn’t meet your expectations. That’s not the kind of celebration experience we aim to create. Our portable tanks are designed to bring joy to any moment—helping you decorate with ease at home, on-the-go, or anywhere in between. We’d love to hear more and see how we can help. Please reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com so we can assist directly. Thanks for sharing your feedback—it helps us keep improving for every celebration to come. 🎈
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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