QUESTIONS&ANSWERS... Balloons  Q. How much helium should I put in my Foil balloons?
A. To fill Foil balloons to float properly in:
Winter – until tight, but do not overfill
NOTE: foil balloons taken outside for delivery will deflate in cold
temperatures and will re-inflate when taken inside a warm room
Don’t Panic!
Summer –under-inflate if balloons will be used outside in
warm / hot temperatures. The helium WILL expand and burst the balloon!
Q: How much helium is needed for an 18 inch balloon?
A: An 18 inch foil balloon needs .50 cubic feet of helium
Q: How many 18 inch balloons will a standard helium tank fill?
A: Between 450 and 500 balloons
Q: Can 4 inch, 9 inch and 14 inch foil balloons be filled with helium and do they float?
A: No. Anything less than 18 inches requires AIR inflation ONLY and will not float
Q: What is the average floating time of a standard 11 inch or 12 inch Latex Balloon?
A: 8 - 12 hours unless treated with Hi-Float®
Hi-Float® can extend the floating time by days or weeks, depending upon whether you use Ultra or Super Hi-Float®
this water soluble plastic coats and dries inside a balloon!
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