Care and Maintenance of Helium Inflatables
When working with helium-filled inflatables, it’s important to keep several basic tips in mind. With proper care and maintenance, your helium inflatables will give you lots of use down the road.
1. Not all helium is created equal. Helium-filled inflatables require 99% pure helium so when you shop around, be sure to ask for standard industrial helium (99% pure), not party balloon or medical helium.
2. You will need to add helium to your inflatable every three to five days. If you’re planning long-term use of your inflatable, ask your helium supplier if he/she can deliver fresh tanks as needed.
3. If using your inflatable outdoors, be sure to select a site that is clear from power lines, trees, buildings, and poles. These items can damage or destroy your inflatable, and cause possible injury to you or others in the process.
4. FAA regulations state that you may not fly your balloon at a height of over 150' nor within a five-mile radius of an airport without permission.
5. It’s always wise to check the local sign ordinances to make sure you are in compliance with regulations.
6. If you are inflating your helium balloon in cold weather, take note. Towards the end of the inflation, when the balloon starts to take shape, finish the process very slowly to allow the cold material time to stretch without damage. If the temperature is below freezing, the final phase of inflation must be done in stages.
7. Be sure the tether line from the balloon to its anchor does not rub against any nearby objects. Severing your tether line will send your balloon sailing!
8. Pack your inflatable only when it is completely dry, and store it in a place free from moisture. This prevents mold and/or mildew from accumulating and damaging your balloon
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