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Blow up balloons3/24/2023 ![]() How well the confetti sticks depends on other conditions like humidity, heat, etc. Once the balloon is inflated you can create some static by rubbing the balloon on clothing or hair to help the confetti to stick to the inside. If filling latex clear balloons please note that once fully inflated they may seem a little dull or misty, they will clear in around 10 minutes The float time for Confetti filled helium balloons is less than standard balloons simply because of the extra weight of the paper inside them (approx 4 - 6 hours). ![]() The added advantage of filling them this way is that they cost half the amount to fill and they wont disappear into space if they become un-tethered! (the downside is that they will not stay afloat for as long). When I am using them with children, as a hand-held photo prop or to be held by a Bride I have discovered that if I half blow them up halfway with air then top up with helium until fully inflated they have a gentler pull but still float upright beautifully. Children find them particularly difficult to handle and they need to be well tethered or could be lost very quickly. I find that fully inflated they have a serious amount of pull and can be quite difficult to control outside even in light winds. When 36" balloons are fully inflated with helium they can lift a weight of 340g. these are almost impossible to fill by mouth!ģ6" latex filled balloons filled with helium can stay afloat for a number of days due to the thickness of the balloon and the massive quantity of helium. Large round 36" balloons have a wide neck opening so can be a little more tricky to fill, there are adapters for helium canisters available but I find it works to simply hold the neck of the balloon tightly around the nozzle of a helium inflator or air electric air pump as you fill it, then tie as you would a standard balloon. If you want your latex balloons to float longer there is a useful product that you can buy Helium Hi-Float Treatment Kit which helps the balloons float up to 25 times longer! The reason foil balloons float longer than latex balloons is because helium will slowly seep out of the pores in natural latex. Standard size latex balloons stay afloat for approx 8 - 12 hours when filled with helium, whereas helium filled foil balloons float for 2-5 days. Below is a table with details of the helium capacity for different balloons and their expected float times. Canister30 has 8.9 cubic ft of helium and canister50 has 14.9 cubic ft of helium. ![]() For ease I will refer to them as cannister30 and canister50. There are two sizes of disposable canister available the smaller will fill 30 9" Balloons and the larger size will fill 50 9" balloons. The disposable canisters come in two sizes and are more suitable to at home use or for smaller parties. Hired helium can come in a range of sizes and is more cost effective for a big event where large numbers of balloons are required. We sell a range of disposable helium canisters. The choice when it comes to helium canisters is to either purchase smaller disposable canisters or to hire large helium cylinders. Helium isn't the only option when inflating balloons and I will discuss other options during this. Please note these are not manufacturers guidelines just tips that I have learned from my own experiences. It's no secret that I LOVE balloons, I've always thought that a balloon creates an instant party! I have inflated literally thousands of balloons and thought I would share some hints and tips about how to best fill your party balloons.
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