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Helium & Latex Balloons

Hellooo :)

Its me, bugging you all again :p

I've tried to google this but i cant get a straight answer.

How long do Latex balloons float for with Helium?

One site i read was 7 hours, and another said 18 hours. The rest tried to sell me Hi Float.

Which brings me to, do i need Hi Float?

32 days until the wedding now! :D

Comments

  • serenawell
    serenawell Posts: 214 Forumite
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    I got my own helium and did a trial run. On there own my latex balloons lasted about 6 hours :( Then i bought some Hi-Float .........did the balloons the night before and when we left the venue at 12am after the wedding they were still going strong :D

    Buy the Hi-float its very very worth it
  • s23xy_c
    s23xy_c Posts: 1,692 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I use hi flost ina ll my balloons nad I usually do them the night before and they still go strong days later
    Got Married 16/09/11 :j
  • Evansangel
    Evansangel Posts: 6,791 Forumite
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    Thanks :D I shal buy some them.

    I didn't want to get it if it wasn't needed. But if its worth it.

    Plus at least it will keep them going for the kids who are taking them home x
  • It all depends on the size you inflate them too.
    If you inflate your balloons to 11" then they should last between 11 - 18 hours, providing they are in a fairly warm room.
    Inflating them to that size, will last any party out.
    Hope this helps.
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