It depends on a couple of things, the size of the balloons and the tank size. Temperature and tank pressures are also factors. The chart below will give you an approximate number of balloons based on these factors. The chart assumes that the tank is full and that you're not over-inflating the balloons. Note: You won't get 125 balloons if the tank is half full and the 9'' balloons you've bought are inflated to twice that size.

When filled with helium a latex (rubber) balloon will usually last about 12 hours and then start to deflate. A foil (Mylar) balloon will usually last about 2 weeks and then start to deflate.

When filled with helium, a latex balloon will usually last twelve hours and then start to deflate. A microfoil balloon will usually last 4 to 5 days before it starts to deflate - very slowly.

Helium is available to buy in disposable cylinders many of which supply 9" balloons in the pack. Helium is also available to hire from your nearest party store in different sizes to suit your needs. You will need to return this when finished.

We do not have a minimum order. You may order as little or as many as you want. You may pick it up or we will send to you at a minimum charge.

Balloons don't float for a number of reasons. A balloon must be inflated with helium for it to float. If it still does not float, make sure that you are blowing the balloon up to its full size. An underinflated balloon is the most common reason for a balloon not to float. Do not fill a balloon smaller that 9" with helium as they only float for a few hours.

You certainly can. However, you may find the need of guidance to avoid pitfalls. You can always get hourly consultation just to check to see if you are on the right track. But, remember this is an exciting and fun time don't get bogged down with the shopping and budget detail. [ Back To Top ]

Latex balloons have a limited life of about 18-24 hours for 11-12" pearlshine (metallic) balloons, so inflation should be done as close to the event time as possible. We are able to supply a product which can increase the float life of a helium inflated latex balloon.

Foil balloons will remain buoyant for about 2 weeks. They stay firm for the first 2-3 days and after may need slight re-inflation for firmness (not buoyancy), which can be done carefully with a straw and air.

No. The helium filled latex balloon is contained inside a sealed helium environment (the Sparklet). Helium inflated balloons in a helium environment will last as long as air filled balloons last in an air environment. Generally round latex balloons last as long as the Sparklet lasts (3 - 5 weeks). Hearts last for 3 weeks (inflate them nice and full to get a full "heart" shape). 350's last for 2 weeks and 260's last for 1 week.

Balloon Thrills is a full service event decorating company and thus we do not rent our helium tanks or sell our uninflated balloons.

Helium balloons deflate quicker than air filled balloons because the helium particles are smaller than air particles and so escape through the balloons more easily

All balloons are shipped flat, without air or helium. Balloon weights and ribbons are sold separately.

You must inflate 100% wrinkle-free using the same equipment you use to inflate your latex balloons. NEVER use the automatic shutoff inflator for the OUTER Bubble because it does not have enough power to inflate a Bubble 100% wrinkle-free. The automatic shutoff should only be used for the INNER balloon.

If you inflate the inserted latex balloons with air, AND the Sparklet with helium, the inner latex balloons will grow until they finally POP (usually within the first day). You MUST inflate both the inserted latex and outer Sparklet with helium. If you do not need the Sparklet to float, you can use nitrogen (or compressed air) in BOTH the inner latex and outer Sparklet. Always use the same gas in both inner and outer balloons.

There are few areas of the South Platte River that are good floats in our district due to the shallow river depth and/or rapids and there are several areas along the river that are privately owned. By Colorado law, these property owners can restrict access the the portion of the river than runs through their property. For those desiring to float the river it is important that they check the depth and current of the river in the area they choose and be aware of any property restrictions.

The term ''float variable'' is actually redundant; they are simply variables whose value can ''float'' during execution. For instance: float f, g = 3; f = g; /* f ''floats'' to g */

As a rule of thumb, 1 cubic meter of hydrogen lifts 1.1 kilogram, 1 m3 of helium lifts 1 kg and 1 m3 of hot air lifts 300 grams. (In Anglo-American measures: 1000 cu. ft. of hot air lift a maximum of 20 lbs. and 1000 cu ft. of helium lift about 60 lb.) These figures are on the safe side and allow for variations in altitude, temperature, humidity and also purity of the helium.

Do not inhale helium.  Helium displaces oxygen necessary for life and causes headaches, dizziness, labored breathing and eventual unconsciousness. We ship all orders by UPS.  We may choose to ship by FEDEX in some instances.  We charge a $6.00 handling charge on all orders because we have no minimum order requirements.  Your order can be as large or as small as you need.  You can request a faster shipping method such as overnight, 2nd Day Air or 3 Day.