If you are looking for an easy way to get helium gas for balloons, you will definitely want to look into purchasing a Balloon Time helium tank. They are light, easy to use, and recyclable.
I used to see the Balloon Time helium balloon kits in our local stores all of the time, and have been wanting to try one. Of course, when I finally went to get one I couldn’t find one. I eventually managed to grab the last one at a Wal-Mart in a nearby city. It was definitely worth the trouble though, I loved it! And so did the kids! I hosted a Medieval Feast and we had the children take turns showing of their ‘Archery’ skills by shooting at the balloons with a real bow and arrow.
There are two basic types of Balloon Time kits available:
- Standard and Jumbo Helium Balloon Kits – These kits come with balloons and ribbon. The only difference in size. Standard fills 30 balloons and Jumbo fills 50.
- Create-A-Party Helium Cylinders – These kits come in the same sizes and include the ribbon, but they do NOT include balloons. They can be used to fill either latex or Mylar balloons, but Mylar balloons will use up more of the helium.
I purchased a Create-A-Party-Helium Standard Cylinder (type number 2). I paid $23 CAD, which I thought was a good price for the convenience of being able to blow up my balloons at home. I didn’t have to have them filled in a store and then try to transport them home. The tank is also extremely light, making it easy to move around, and it is recyclable.
When I opened the kit I found the roll of ribbon (white, and the type that curls if you slide it along the side of your scissors) and the tank. The instructions for using the tank are printed directly onto the side of the tank. At the bottom of the box I found an instruction sheet for how to recycle or dispose of the tank when it is empty.
To fill your balloons, there is a tap on the top (mine was green) which you turn counter clockwise like a water tap. Then you simply put the neck of your balloon onto the black nozzle and push the nozzle down to fill the balloon. It was extremely easy to figure out and use.
I was able to fill more than enough balloons for what I wanted. My tank was for up to 30 balloons, but I only needed about 15 for this particular party. If you want a lot of balloons, you’ll probably want to get the Jumbo sized kit which can fill 50 balloons.
Extras and Accessories
Balloon Time also sells creative balloon packs. I didn’t pick one up this time as none really went with my theme (medieval!), but there were a few I will enjoy trying out in the future. The packages contain shaped foil balloons off all kinds to fit your theme, but the ones that I found the most interesting were the packs that create a balloon arch.
Overall, I was really happy with the product and I will definitely be purchasing another for the next birthday party that I plan where a helium tank for balloons is needed. If you can’t find one at a local store, try searching Amazon using the search form below.
Tags: Balloons, Decorations, Helium
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