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.

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.

Yes they will, you will have the best success with balloons 11" and larger. The Balloominator? is designed to float in helium filled balloons. At only 2.5 grams, most "helium grade" balloons will not notice the extra weight of the Balloon Light.

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.

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.

About 95% will rise to 28,000 feet where the air is thin and very cold. The cold temperature causes the latex to become brittle. The thin air causes the balloons to expand and shatter into tiny pieces. The remaining 5% of released balloons, that do not rise high enough to shatter, drift with the wind currents for approximately 8 to 14 hours before coming down. They then revert to sap in as little as 4 to 8 weeks, depending upon environmental conditions.

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.

If you are in the U.K. Yes, you don't need a permit for any of the items that we sell but you must be over 17. If you aren't in the U.K. then we can't answer the question - you need to find out for yourself. We will be pleased to serve you but we can't be expected to be aware of the multitude of National and local laws and bye-laws. If you place an order with us we will assume that you have checked the legal ( and taxation) position and that you may import the weapon into your country.

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.

The envelope is constructed of anti-porous treated rip-stop nylon, with load bearing webbing tapes, This structure is attached to the burner frame by 24 stainless steel wires using eight 3000kg-rated carabineers. The burner frame is permanently attached to the basket by eight wires that pass through and under the wicker, creating a fully supportive cradle right under the basket.

Helium is lighter than air, it is safe, non-poisonous, non-toxic and non-flammable. It is enviromentally friendly, but it should not be inhaled. You can read more facts about helium gas here.

Yes. Ultralight hot air balloons are quite feasible though they are uncommon. In the USA they are considered to be unpowered ultralights (like hang gliders) and must weight less than 155 lbs. Ultralight helium balloons are also possible but the cost to fill the balloon would be too high for most users. Several experimenters have reported excellent success with one man hot air balloons and at least on manufacturer offers kits which qualify for operation under FAR103. Write to: http://www.amherst.