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9.5" Medium Helium Balloon Kit: Balloon Time Multicolor Steel Tank for All Occasions - 2 of 49.5" Medium Helium Balloon Kit: Balloon Time Multicolor Steel Tank for All Occasions - 3 of 49.5" Medium Helium Balloon Kit: Balloon Time Multicolor Steel Tank for All Occasions - 4 of 4
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9.5" Medium Helium Balloon Kit: Balloon Time Multicolor Steel Tank for All Occasions

$34.99

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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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About this item

Highlights

  • Perfect for parents, party hosts, teachers, and anyone decorating for mid-size celebrations
  • Great for creating a statement piece, table decor, or a couple smaller balloon bouquets
  • Ideal for birthdays, baby showers, classroom parties, graduation dinners, and more
  • Inflates helium balloons for small to medium at-home or on-the-go celebrations
  • Easy-to-use, portable helium tank
  • Contains 8.9 ft³ of helium/air mixture; includes a spool of white ribbon + assorted latex balloons

Description

Whether you're celebrating a birthday, classroom party, or even book club night, the Balloon Time Medium Helium Tank makes it easy to float your fun. It's just the right size for a couple small to medium balloon bouquets or a festive statement piece without going overboard.

Just turn the green valve (4 full turns to open), slide your balloon onto the black nozzle, and gently press down to fill. Pro tip: stop inflating when your balloon looks like an egg, not a lightbulb. Overfilling can shorten float time or cause balloons to pop.

Under the best party conditions, helium floats standard latex balloons for 5 to 7 hours. For happiest results, inflate balloons 1 to 2 hours before your event and keep them indoors, away from heat or direct sunlight. Want to float even longer? Treat your latex balloons with an additive like HI-FLOAT (sold separately) before filling, and make sure you're using helium-grade balloons, not air-fill only.

Before you float off into party mode, here’s one last thing to keep in mind: balloon size really matters. This tank fills up to (25) 12-inch latex balloons, (27) 18-inch foil balloons, (4) 36-inch foil numbers, or the (50) 9-inch latex balloons included in this kit. Your count may vary depending on how full you inflate or if any balloons pop.

We’ve spent more than 40 years making helium celebrations simple. When you're ready to party, we're ready to help.
Dimensions (Overall): 9.75 Inches (L), 9.75 Inches (W)
Suggested Age: Adult Use Only
CPSC Choking Hazard Warnings: Choking_hazard_balloon
Package Quantity: 1
Party subtype: Helium Balloon Tank
Material: Steel
Battery: No Battery Used
TCIN: 13567277
UPC: 014045471442
Item Number (DPCI): 053-03-0866
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
If the item details aren’t accurate or complete, we want to know about it.

Shipping details

Estimated ship dimensions: 9.88 inches length x 10 inches width x 17.24 inches height
Estimated ship weight: 6.38 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, delivered to the guest, delivered by a Shipt shopper, or picked up by the guest.
See the return policy for complete information.

Q: Can I take it to El Salvador by plane

submitted by Leonor - 9 years ago
  • A: yeah you can for sure

    submitted byabc123 - 8 years ago
  • A: No

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert
  • 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.

    submitted byHazmat Lawyer - 7 years ago
  • A: You should probably contact the airlines with this question.

    submitted bymsmot219 - 8 years ago
  • 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."

    submitted byskaizun - 8 years ago

Q: How many 12" balloon can the 8.9 cu ft helium kit can fill? I have about 60 12" balloon.

submitted by davida - 7 years ago
  • A: the tank can fill about fifteen 12 inch latex balloons

    submitted bySteven - 1 year ago
  • 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.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 7 years ago
    Brand expert
  • A: I can tell you we did 12 balloons and the tank was empty.

    submitted bySconns - 1 year ago
  • A: Today I was able to fill 20 of the 50 12" balloons I have

    submitted byMeowgirl - 6 years ago

Q: Is ther air mixed with the helium?

submitted by Mirandco24 - 9 years ago
  • A: Yes, the tank says (in Spanish) that it is a mix of air and not less than 80% helium.

    submitted bynetnuevo - 9 years ago
  • A: No I don't believe so

    submitted byAmeljoog - 9 years ago
  • A: 80/20

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert
  • 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!!

    submitted byApproved item - 2 years ago

Q: Is this tank refillable? IF I run out of helium, am I able to refill the tank?

submitted by Cheryl - 9 years ago
  • 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)

    submitted byHfdallas - 9 years ago
  • A: No it is not refillable

    submitted byBs917 - 9 years ago
  • A: No

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: What colors of balloons that come with it? Thanks!

submitted by Mightywu - 8 years ago
  • A: it's a variety of colors - green, blue, orange, yellow, red, purple, pink

    submitted byfloridahoya - 8 years ago
  • A: A variety of colors

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: How long is the tank good for between purchase and the first fill-up? In other words, if I buy it now will it lose any effectiveness between now and Valentine's day?

submitted by rogue13 - 9 years ago
  • A: Helium does not expire

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert
  • A: It doesn't loose any effectiveness while in storage. Had mine for months and use every now and then to fill up a balloon and still works fine.

    submitted byMels2310 - 9 years ago

Q: Where can it be disposed of as it is a gas ? as I believe it cant be thrown into the rubbish?

submitted by New Parent - 9 years ago
  • 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.

    submitted bymjl411 - 9 years ago
  • 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).

    submitted byskaizun - 8 years ago

Q: Is this tank refillable?

submitted by yogameg29 - 9 years ago
  • A: No it isn't refillable.

    submitted byAmeljoog - 9 years ago
  • A: No

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: How many will one tank blow up?

submitted by Ashley - 9 years ago
  • A: "The tank is recyclable and fills up to (30) 9” latex balloons, (16) 11” latex balloons or (16) 18” foil/Mylar balloons."

    submitted byJess - 9 years ago
  • A: Thanks for your feedback—we’re sorry to hear you didn’t get as many balloons inflated as expected. Our Medium Tank is designed to fill approximately 30 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 medium tank will fill up to sixteen 12” balloons. Have more questions? Feel free to reach out to balloontime@wthg.com and our team will be happy to assist! 🎈

    submitted byBalloonTime - 8 months ago
    Brand expert

Q: what is the weight for this heliuim tank

submitted by jo - 8 days ago
  • A: The 9.5" Balloon Time Medium Helium Balloon Kit has an approximate shipping weight of 5.7 pounds (2.6 kg). The tank is lightweight and portable, making it easy to transport and use for parties and events.

    submitted byBalloonTime - 5 days ago
    Brand expert

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Guests are saying

The helium tank offers a convenient solution for inflating balloons at home, making it ideal for parties and celebrations. Many guests appreciated its ease of use and portability, allowing for quick setups. However, there are concerns about the longevity of the helium, as some balloons deflated sooner than expected. Overall, it serves well for small gatherings, especially with latex balloons, but may not meet expectations for larger events or foil balloons.
    Summary created by AI from text of reviews reflecting recent feedback provided across different star ratings (includes incentivized reviews)
    3.1 out of 5 stars with 3935 reviews
    quality: 2.2 out of 5
    value: 2.16 out of 5
    29% would recommend
    1553 recommendations
    1 out of 5 stars
    18 July, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    The helium and the balloons didn’t even last an hour. I think I got a defective item
    Janellestewart
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    17 July, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    terrible
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    16 July, 2026

    (no review title)

    This is the first time ever I have ordered something online and picked it up! I can’t believe that that it is this easy! I will be doing this everywhere from now till the end of time! Thank you, target
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 July, 2026

    Waste of money

    Didn’t even fill up more than 20 small regular balloons and they were deflated within 4 hours of the party
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 5 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. 🎈
    Ash
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 5 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    12 July, 2026

    not a single balloon would go up everyone I blew up with the helium tank laid down. waste of money

    purchase the tank of helium for my 4-year-old's birthday. it did not blow up a single balloon. I would have been more ahead if I had just went to the dollar store and got a bouquet of balloons that are dinosaur shapes. attached video demos actually blowing up a balloon and watching it fall on the ground you can see in the background I blew up some other ones that were a bit larger and they went straight to the ground as well not any floating at all. hope you have better luck with this tank if you buy one perhaps it's just one of those one off I don't know but very disappointed as was my four-year-old on his birthday.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 5 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. 🎈
    FancyOfficeLady
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    11 July, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Filled 10-15 balloons and within 2 hours they started to deflate. Nothing like being able to inflate balloons the night before a morning party.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 8 days ago
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad to hear the helium worked, but we're sorry the balloons only floated for a few hours. Standard latex balloons typically float for about 5 to 7 hours when filled with helium, although factors such as balloon quality, temperature, humidity, altitude, and over- or under-inflation can affect float time. For the best results, we recommend inflating latex balloons about 2 hours before your event.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    10 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Balloons deflated in 5 hours

    Hello, I inflated these balloons at 6:30am this morning in preparation of a sleep over and by 11:30am they were laying on the floor. I attempted to fix an issue in the app and I am unable to do anything. I am very disappointed with the product and its ability to hold the helium. It states on the box that the balloons hold for 2/3 days on average.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 5 days ago
    Thank you for contacting Balloon Time. I'm sorry to hear your balloons didn't stay afloat as expected. Latex balloons filled with helium typically float for 5 to 7 hours under normal conditions. Factors such as temperature, humidity, altitude, and balloon quality can also affect float time. Foil balloons, on the other hand, generally float for several days.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    7 July, 2026Verified purchase

    poor item

    Extremely disliked this tank. Did not feel it kept up on its “about” balloons and literally aired up 1 foil balloon and 3 latex that were deflated by morning.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 days ago
    We're sorry to hear you were disappointed with your Balloon Time experience. Latex balloons filled with helium typically float for 5 to 7 hours, while foil balloons generally float much longer. Float time can vary depending on the size and quality of the balloons, as well as environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity. For best results, we recommend inflating balloons as close to the start of your event as possible.
    hazelnuts
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    7 July, 2026

    Not worth it

    It says it can blow up 2 36” number balloons. That is not true. It was able to blow up one. I then tried to blow up another small balloon and it didn’t float at all! Costs too much for just one balloon!
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 8 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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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    6 July, 2026Verified purchase

    No helium

    The tank didn’t have any helium in it when I went to use it. It doesn’t allow me to return it either.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 12 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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    5 out of 5 stars
    6 July, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Worked well for 6 of balloons it came with and for a big number 2 balloon that I needed later in the week. It still has some in it too.
    houston523
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    3 July, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    The box was sealed but when my husband opened the box, there was barely any helium.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about your experience. That is certainly not what we expect from our Balloon Time helium tanks. Please contact us at balloontime@wthg.com with the lot code printed on the tank and a copy of your purchase receipt. We'll be happy to look into this further and work with you to resolve the issue. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    2 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Possibly used

    Did not have enough for even half of the foil or latex amount it says, and the balloons didn’t even stay up for an hour, even indoors.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 days ago
    We're sorry to hear about your experience. That is certainly not what we expect from our Balloon Time helium tanks. Please contact us at balloontime@wthg.com with the lot code printed on the tank and a copy of your purchase receipt. We'll be happy to look into this further and work with you to resolve the issue. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
    Karina
    quality: 1 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    2 July, 2026Verified purchase

    WASTE OF MONEY - EMPTY TANK

    THERE IS LITERALLY NO HELLIUM IN THE TANK! TRYING TO NOT LET ME GET REFUND 😡
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 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. 🎈
    J Dawg
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    1 out of 5 stars
    1 July, 2026Verified purchase

    Tank Failure

    Just opened the tank for a recruitment event we are having in an hour and the tank is not working. The tank seems to be empty and we are unable to twist the nozzle. Upsetting!
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 14 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. 🎈
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    1 out of 5 stars
    1 July, 2026
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    Very Disappointed

    I bought this for my grandsons 1st Birthday party and was extremely disappointed. None of the balloons floated. They all just fell to the ground.
    Gran
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    5 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
    29 June, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    This was perfect for my sons birthday party. I didn’t use any of the balloons it came with but used it on regular latex balloons and Mylar balloons. The Mylar balloons are still floating and it’s been over a week.
    quality: 5 out of 5
    value: 4 out of 5
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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    28 June, 2026Verified purchase

    Not worth it

    The balloons don’t stay inflated for more than 2 hours.
    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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    1 out of 5 stars
    27 June, 2026Verified purchase

    (no review title)

    Don't buy it!!!!!!!! Didnt last long enough. All the balloons are on the floor!!!!! So expensive for just the air
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 22 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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    1 out of 5 stars
    Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
    21 June, 2026

    (no review title)

    Balloons didn’t stay up more than 10 hours.
    1 reply from BalloonTime team - 29 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.
    quality: 2 out of 5
    value: 1 out of 5
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