How to Inflate Helium Balloons with Helium Balloon Kit?

Author: Helium2 Go

Helium balloons make for great decorations for birthdays, weddings, and other special occasions. They are much loved because they float upwards in the room in place of falling to the ground.

There are several advantages when you fill Helium balloons on your own using a Helium balloon kit. For one, it is easier to reach uninflated balloons to the party venue where you can inflate them yourself. You can bring the Helium kit and the balloons to the venue and inflate the latter a few hours before the party so that they last for a long time. It also works out cheaper.

Using helium tank

  • Determine needCalculate how much Helium you will require. Multiply the number of balloons desired with the amount of Helium as per balloon size in terms of cubic feet. Because there are several sizes of Helium tanks and balloons, it will be good to consult an online chart to calculate the quantum of Helium needed. For instance, a balloon of standard size (11 inches) needs.50 cu. ft. of Helium. A Helium tank of 50 Cu. Ft. can inflate 100 11-inch balloons.
  • Find Helium tankYou can rent or purchase Helium kits from party stores. In case you intend to blow up hundreds of balloons many times, it is wise to buy a kit. But if it is usable for only one occasion, it makes sense to rent a kit. Many party stores offer kits for rental for up to 3 days. You can negotiate with the store if you need the kit for a longer period.

Buying a tank with around 8 to 14 feet of Helium costs nearly $40 to $60. To rent a Helium kit, you may have to spend $25 for 14 Cu. Ft. of Helium or a bit more than $200 for 295 Cu. Ft. of Helium (enough for 525 standard balloons).

You must take care to return the Helium kit to the party stores as per the agreed time to avoid paying an extra fee. Very often, you might have paid a safety deposit, and the store may cut some part of that deposit in case you do not return the kit in time.

  • When to fill balloonsThis is a crucial decision as it impacts how long the balloons will float. The time for the floating of balloons depends on altitude, humidity, and temperature. Mostly, Mylar or Foil balloons stay afloat in the air from 2 to 14 days, while Latex balloons do so only for 4 to 16 hours.

Method of inflation

  • Connect balloon valve with a nozzle of Helium cylinderYou must rotate the inflator upon the nozzle by turning it clockwise. Take time to screw up the inflator till attached tightly.
  • Use proper adapterThe cone-shaped, larger adapter must be used for inflating Latex balloons. As regards Foil balloons, you need to attach a screw-shaped, smaller adapter at the tip. Ensure that the suitable adapter is attached to the inflater.
  • Open the releaseThe Helium tank will feature a release knob that resembles a faucet handle of a garden hose. The knob must be turned counter clockwise.

These are all some of the tips on how to inflate Helium balloons using a helium balloon kit.