Balloon Basics Guide

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Helium Helium is a colorless, non-toxic,

In addition to the cost of the helium itself, some suppliers charge an additional monthly rental/lease for the cylinder and require a security deposit. You should ask about delivery charges and whether or not a regulator is included with the cylinder. Regulators are discussed in more detail on page 3. w DO NOT open the cylinder valve before attaching a regulator to it. w Close the cylinder valve after each use and when the cylinder is empty. w When transporting, always close the valve, remove the regulator, and replace the cap. w Never use a damaged cylinder or regulator.

non-flammable gas that is lighter than air. When most balloons are filled with helium, they float.

Helium can be obtained from a local industrial gas supplier. Many different sized cylinders are available.

HELIUM SAFETY + PRECAUTIONS

w DO NOT intentionally inhale helium. While helium is a relatively safe gas, purposeful ingesting can cause dizziness, fainting, suffocation, and possible death. w DO NOT leave cylinders unattended. w Store cylinders in a secured, upright position where they will not accidentally fall. Cylinders should be chained to a wall or placed on a safety stand at all times.

49100 Tank Cover

HELIUM BALLOON CHART

Average # per 242 cf Tank

Average # per 242 cf Tank

Lift Ability

Gas Capacity

Lift Ability

Gas Capacity

Balloon Type

Balloon Type

5" Round Latex *

15" Solid Bubbles™ *

N/A

0.06 cf

N/A

4.68 gr

0.43 cf

563

9" Round Latex *

20" Deco Bubble *

6 gr

0.25 cf

900

10.35 gr

0.7 cf

345

11" Round Latex *

22" Bubbles™ *

10 gr

0.5 cf

484

14.6 gr

0.96 cf

250

16" Round Latex *

24" Double Bubble *

34 gr

1.5 cf

160

7.2 gr

1.2 cf

200

18" Round Latex *

15" Cubez™ †

51 gr

2 cf

121

30 gr

1.36 cf

177

24" Round Latex *

16" Orbz™ †

120 gr

5 cf

48

30 gr

1.13 cf

215

30" Round Latex *

17" Diamondz™ †

184 gr

8 cf

30

30 gr

0.97 cf

250

3' Giant Latex *

21" Anglez™ †

339 gr

15 cf

16

30 gr

1.51 cf

160

Standard Round *

28" Sing-A-Tune ® †

2 gr

0.39–0.5 cf

484

30 gr

1.94 cf

125

Standard Heart *

36" Round *

2 gr

0.39–0.5 cf

484

66 gr

4.4 cf

55

Standard Square *

36" Heart *

3.5 gr

0.6 cf

403

53 gr

4 cf

61

Standard Star *

36" Star *

3 gr

0.6 cf

403

32 gr

2.5 cf

97

* Elevation: El Dorado, KS.

† Elevation: Minneapolis, MN.

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