At the risk of being the fun police here’s the not so fun stuff about helium balloons.
How long do helium balloons last?
Our standard size helium filled latex or rubber balloons float for approximately 12-18 hours. Both temperature and movement will affect the amount of time your balloons float for. They like to be kept comfortable, not too hot or cold and not be buffeted around excessively. For an additional cost we can treat the balloons with Ultra HIFLOAT to extend the float time for up to several days.
Foil or Mylar balloons last a week or so, they just get less firm as the time goes by.
Is it ok to release helium balloons?
NO you run the risk of the balloons ending up in our oceans, waterways or elsewhere as litter.
There are restrictions in place. Fines apply if 20 or more balloons are released at or about the same time (whether by one or more than one person).
You will find further details here
Can we fill balloons purchased elsewhere with helium?
NO. Sorry, we no longer fill balloons purchased elsewhere. The number of cheap poor quality balloons that are now available online has forced us to make this decision. Unfortunately we have been caught out many times with people bringing in balloons which have faulty valves, small holes or aged perished latex, which are all problems that we can’t control.
Is it safe to breath in helium to make funny voices?
NO. People have died from breathing in helium.
Yes we know you have probably seen other people doing it in the past, even on TV or in the movies, but it is not safe to do so. There is plenty of information out there, you may like to Google ‘Helium Inhalation’.
Do we rent helium tanks?
Sorry, the increased cost of helium over the last few years has made renting tanks no longer viable.
What about disposable tanks?
Sorry, we don’t stock disposable helium tanks. You may find them in Big W or Spotlight. If you are thinking about purchasing a disposable tank from elsewhere make sure you read the fine print on the box for the volume of helium in the tank. Disposable tanks for 50 balloons only blow up 50 small balloons.
Random Facts
Helium is a non-flammable, odourless, inert gas that will not burn. Because helium is lighter than air, it gives floating balloons their lift.
Still have questions about helium?
See our helium suppliers information sheet here.
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