9.5" Medium Helium Balloon Kit: Balloon Time Multicolor Steel Tank for All Occasions

A: Hello, and thank you for your question. Our standard tank is designed to fill 30 nine-inch balloons, or 16 eleven-inch or mylar balloons. Our Jumbo tank is designed to fill 50, nine-inch balloons or 27, eleven-inch or mylar balloons. If you have any additional questions, please contact us at: BalloonTime@WothingtonIndustries.com or via Facebook Messenger. Thank you.

A: I can tell you we did 12 balloons and the tank was empty.

A: the tank can fill about fifteen 12 inch latex balloons

A: Today I was able to fill 20 of the 50 12" balloons I have

A: Probably too late for the original poster, but hopefully this is useful to future inquiries. Helium is a non-flammable compressed gas, and as such is categorized as a Division 2.2 hazardous material in the United States and Division 2.2 dangerous good in El Salvador. Such articles can be offered as cargo on aircraft, but cannot be brought on board by passengers nor offered in checked baggage. There are certain exceptions (see 49 CFR 175.10) but helium for balloons is not among those exceptions.

A: You should probably contact the airlines with this question.

A: Although the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) does not specify helium tanks, it refers to campers' propane tanks, et al., as follows: "Empty propane or gas cylinders are allowed in checked or carry-on bags as long as our officers can see inside." In other words, you would have to remove the valve and regulator/inflator, which, of course, would mean that the helium would escape! So, the answer would seem to be, "You cannot take this or any other kind of closed cylinder on board."

A: yeah you can for sure

A: Yes, the tank says (in Spanish) that it is a mix of air and not less than 80% helium.

A: No I don't believe so

A: The box is a lie!! This tank is 80% air and 20% helium. The balloons float for less than 30 minutes or never float at all! Complete trash!!

A: No it is not refillable

A: No it’s not refillable. After you ran out of helium all you can do is to recycle it. (What a waste. I know)

A: There are instructions on how to recycle it. There’s a spot to puncture a hole with a hammer and screwdriver then you use a permanent marker to indicate that it’s been emptied. It’s not that difficult.

A: The instructions say to remove all air from the tank, first, using the nozzle as if you were blowing up additional balloons (I suggest you do this in a well-ventilated area, as direct exposure to helium is considered a potential health threat), then, punch a hole in the unit where specified (it's a ring near the top of the unit), then circle the punctured rink with a permanent marker and write the word "EMPTY" above it. You may NOT be able to dispose of it through your regular trash/recyclable pick-ups, so you may be forced to bring it to a local metal recycler/salvager/junk yard, who MAY pay you for whatever the metal (steel) is worth. Or call your local trash/recycle yard to see if they'll accept a delivery (n.b., some will accept such for free, but some may charge you for the privilege).

A: To clarify, the tank contains a helium/air mix with at least 80% helium, which is formulated to float regular latex balloons for about 5–7 hours, and foil/Mylar balloons for up to 4 days. That worked exactly as described in my experience. Just keep in mind that big balloons (like my 40-inch one) need way more helium than smaller ones — so you’ll likely need a larger tank if you’re going big! Also, if you're looking to make latex balloons float even longer, Balloon Time recommends using HI-FLOAT (sold separately), which helps keep helium from escaping.

A: Hello, If you're only filling a few balloons per year, a Balloon Time helium tank can last several years. The helium inside the tank doesn’t degrade over time. If properly sealed and stored upright in a cool, dry place, the tank should hold pressure for many years.

A: No, it is non-refillable.

A: Please contact us directly so we can further assist you at: Balloontime@wthg.com Thanks,

A: Thank you for your question about Balloon Time. Yes, the type and quality of balloons you use can affect how long they stay afloat. The balloons provided with the kit are standard latex balloons, which typically float for about 5–7 hours when filled with helium.