Balloon Basics Guide

REGULATORS + INFLATORS A regulator (sometimes referred to as an inflator) is a valve attached to a helium tank that dispenses helium into balloons. There are many types of regulators available, from basic to multi-functional units. Be sure to weigh each regulator's benefits and features before investing in this essential part of your balloon business. At first glance, the investment in quality equipment may be somewhat overwhelming, but upon further research, you will find that the greater the investment up front, the greater the rewards will be down the line. Balloon professionals rely heavily on the automatic shut-off feature on regulators. By allowing the machine to notify you when the balloon has reached maximum helium capacity, the risk of popping foil balloons is greatly minimized.

EXPERT ADVICE

Avoid slow leaks Never use a rubber tilt valve to inflate foil balloons. The tilt valve can damage the self-sealing mechanism on foil balloons, causing a slow leak + rendering them defective.

Use with air, helium, or nitrogen

Use with helium

839 Balloon Sizer Highly praised by professionals for its versatility, precision, and ease of use, this inflator and sizer is able to inflate two latex balloons simultaneously, can run continuously for 300 hours, and never needs to be recalibrated. It is also faster, quieter, and lighter than the previous model!

RPB62HG Deluxe Foil + Latex Inflator The rubber tilt valve is specially designed for use with latex balloons. The brass push valve, designed for foil inflation, is tapered to accommodate the slender tail where the self-sealing valve is housed. Automated shut-off makes this inflator a breeze to use.

INFLATOR COMPARISON CHART

LAGENDA FOUR NOZZLES 9750270

LAGENDA SINGLE NOZZLE 9750271

BOROSINO HIGH PRESSURE 9750272

PREMIUMCONWIN TWIN-AIR SIZER ® II 839

PREMIUMCONWIN DUAL-AIR ™ II 833

BOROSINO PINK 9750274

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Inflation Outlets

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Runs Continuously

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Foot Pedal

INFLATION CAPABILITIES 2 Latex Balloons Same Size Simultaneously 2 Latex Balloons Different Sizes Simultaneously 160 Entertainers

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5" Latex

11"–16" Latex

24"+ Latex

Double-Stuffed 260s + Double-Stuffed 5" Latex

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Double-Stuffed 11"+ Latex

Bubble Balloon ™ , Orbz ® , + Specialty Balloons

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