How to Use Our Helium Tanks
![Turn valve counterclockwise to open](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/inflate-step-1.jpg)
To open, rotate green valve 4 full turns, counterclockwise.
![Hand placing balloon on nozzle](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/inflate-step-2.jpg)
Place balloon on black nozzle; hold in place.
![Hand inflating balloon](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/inflate-step-3.jpg)
Gently press down near end of nozzle to release helium.
![Tie balloon securely](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/inflate-step-4.jpg)
Tie off the balloon and add ribbon.
![Turn valve clockwise to close](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/inflate-step-5.jpg)
After use, close green valve tightly. Store in a cool, dry place.
Average Float Time
For best results inflate balloons
1-2 hours before event
Latex
5-7 hours
Average float time
Foil
2-3 days
Average float time
Altitude, high temperature and humidity will affect balloon performance.
Maximize Your Float Time
Latex
Fill balloons to an egg shape, not a light bulb.
![Hands tying ribbon on latex balloon](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/tie-ribbon-latex.jpeg)
Tie the ribbon between the knot and the end of the balloon.
Foil
![Hands inflating foil balloon](https://www.balloontime.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/inflate-foil.jpg)
Insert one end of a straw into the balloon and the other onto the nozzle. Push down on nozzle to inflate.