12" Jumbo Helium Balloon Tank Kit: Steel, Red, Birthday Party Accessory, Ages 18+, Balloon Time
$49.99
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WARNING: choking hazard - children under 8 can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required
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Guests are saying
The helium tank has received mixed feedback from guests, with many praising its ease of use and convenience for parties. While some guests successfully inflated multiple balloons that lasted several hours, others reported issues with the helium not lasting as long as expected or not filling the advertised number of balloons. Overall, it can be a great option for home celebrations if used with the right balloons and techniques.
Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
3.2 out of 5 stars with 1330 reviews
quality: 2.22 out of 5
value: 2.1 out of 5
29% would recommend
471 recommendations
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
21 October, 2026Verified purchase
Great
I don’t know why people gave this negative reviews. I had great luck with it. It was just a little hard to open the valve the first time.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 October, 2026Verified purchase
Helium tank
Terrible helium didn't hold for even 5 hours all balloons were falling down.
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
3 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
16 October, 2026Verified purchase
Do not waste your money
Literally comes half filled ! Or at least seems like it ! Does not fill the balloons it states
From BalloonTime team
Hi there, 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. 🎈
4 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
15 October, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Filled all of our balloons up last night, woke up to them all on the floor this morning. This is terrible!
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
4 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
11 October, 2026Verified purchase
Complete waste of money – Ruined my party decor!
I bought this jumbo tank expecting to fill a standard party's worth of decorations, but it only properly inflated two 18-inch foil balloons. The remaining balloons would not float at all. It was an expensive waste of money and a major disappointment for our event setup. I wish I could give it zero stars.
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
8 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
10 October, 2026Verified purchase
waste of time, got an empty one.
Avoid these, they are empty!
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
11 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
4 October, 2026Verified purchase
Flop!
Thought this was going to be a great idea for my daughter's boyfriend's birthday... We couldn't even twist the valve to use the dang thing! This is why it's so important to read reviews before we buy things!!! Found so many reviews after the fact of people having the same issues!!
From BalloonTime team
Hi there, Thanks for your feedback—and we’re really sorry the valve gave you a tough time. We know the fun shouldn’t start with a struggle! Because our tanks are sealed tightly to ensure no helium escapes, the valve can sometimes be extra snug the first time you open it. Here are a few tips to get things flowing more easily: • 💪 Use a dish towel or washcloth for extra grip when turning the green valve counterclockwise. • 🔧 A small wrench can help if it's really tight—just turn gently and avoid over-torquing. • 🔄 Be sure to turn the valve 3–4 full rotations before inflating. Once loosened, it should open more easily for future use! Still stuck or have questions? We’re happy to help—just reach out to our team at balloontime@wthg.com and we’ll do our best to get your celebration back on track. 🎈
18 days ago
2 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
28 September, 2026Verified purchase
CHECK THE BOTTOM
Beware people returing these with the safety seal still intact but the bottom retaped. I purchased one tank and upon opening discovered someone had opened the package of ballons, emptied the tank, and resealed the bottom with some sneaky tape and returned it to my local store. If there is so much of a slight mark on the paper bottom do not get it, even better get one with clear tape all across the bottom from a trusted retailer. For how expensive these tanks are I would hope that the safety seals mean somthing. Hopefully in the future the packaging will be changed to have less fraudulent returns.
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
21 days ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
23 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
There is no helium (compressed air) balloons don’t float?
From BalloonTime team
Oh no—sorry to hear your balloons didn’t float! 🎈 We know how frustrating that can be, especially when you’re trying to celebrate something special. One common culprit? Some balloons are made just for air—not helium—so they won’t float even if they’re inflated with a helium tank. We recommend checking the balloon packaging or label to confirm that they’re helium-compatible. Still unsure? We’re here to help! Send us a photo or a quick note at balloontime@wthg.com, and we’ll take a look. We want to help you get the most out of your celebration.
24 days ago
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
13 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I was so skeptical about this purchase based on all of the bad reviews but this was perfect! I ordered custom balloons for my baby shower and needed the tank to inflate them. We used it for twenty 11inch balloons and still have plenty of helium left in the tank. We inflated them around 9am and it didn’t start descending until 5pm which was perfect since our shower ended at 2pm! I guess it depends on your needs but we had a great experience with this tank for our event and I’m glad I wasn’t discouraged by the other reviews.
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
7 September, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Balloons didn’t last more than 3 hours
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
1 month ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
3 September, 2026Verified purchase
Prepare to buy two!
Did not even last half the amount promised
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
1 month ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
31 August, 2026Verified purchase
Poor Quality
This did not hold up ballons, they were all just foating mid-height from the start. The helium just didn't work - we're calling it "sink-flation"! 🥁 bum, bum, ching!!
From BalloonTime team
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. 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
it says up to 50 balloons. Should read more like 10 regular balloons and 4 12" aluminum balloons.
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
29 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I was sold empty tank
From BalloonTime team
Hi there, 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. 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 August, 2026
(no review title)
barely inflated 8 18 inch balloons!
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
22 August, 2026
(no review title)
50 balloons? No chance. You’ll be lucky to get 20. And even luckier if the helium even keeps your balloons up.
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
22 August, 2026Verified purchase
Inaccurate Description
I would not recommend. The box says 50 9 inch balloons. I blew them up and even measured and one tank only blew up 30 balloons.
From BalloonTime team
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! 🎈
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
19 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
Tank didn’t even have enough helium for the amount of balloons it said it could do. The inflated balloons were down after 12 hours.
From BalloonTime team
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!
2 months ago
1 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
15 August, 2026Verified purchase
(no review title)
I swear this helium is cut with something, because these balloons don't even stay inflated for 12 hours. You know how when you buy helium balloons from a party store and suck the helium out, your voice immediately changes? With these, you can't even get a voice change.. that's how weak this helium is. Not that voice changing is the point, but it's the clearest way to show you just how junk this product is. The quality is trash, probably cut to save costs and boost profit margins. Don't waste your money.. just go to Michaels and buy them inflated.
From BalloonTime team
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!
2 months ago