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Helium gas (balloon gas)
comes in either small sealed canisters that are disposed of when
empty, or in refillable pressurised cylinders which are rented then returned
when finished with. We supply a range of cylinder sizes to
suit most needs. In order to keep prices low, we only charge
at cost for delivery and rental. Filling kits (to
release the helium from the cylinders) are free.
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Delivery is charged per
location regardless of the number of cylinders and the price
includes collection afterwards from the same location.
Collection from & return to a local depot or agent is included in
the cylinder price. Please note the weight of the cylinders,
particularly the "L" size as this needs two people to move it.
There's an initial rent-free period of two weeks after which rental
applies at a daily rate. A deposit is required, fully
refundable when the equipment is returned intact and any lost or
damaged equipment will need to be charged for.
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Float times for the
range of latex balloons we supply and print on are approx 12 hours
for the 10" standards, 14 hours for the 12" standards and 16 hours
for the 12" pearlised. Foil balloons will float for around a
week or more. These times are only approximate and can be
affected by the environment.
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Helium is a safe gas
when used correctly. It's non-toxic, non-explosive, and
non-flammable. However, it is an asphyxiant which makes it
dangerous when inhaled in place of oxygen.
This article by
one of the helium suppliers
explains the risks. The refillable cylinders are heavy and
should be secured in a vehicle, ideally strapped to an anchor point
such as those used for child safety seats, and care needs to be
taken about where to site the cylinder when in use.
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DISPOSABLE HELIUM CYLINDERS |
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These are small and
lightweight and after use should be disposed of according to local
council guidelines, usually at your local amenity facility or refuse
recycling centre (whatever the "in" name is for what we all know as
"the tip"!). |
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Each
cylinder will fill approx 50 x 9" latex balloons, 40 x 10" latex, 27
x 12" latex, or 25 x 18" foil balloons. |
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Price £25.95 each |
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delivery £8 - balloons etc can be included in this delivery price |
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RENTAL HELIUM CYLINDERS |
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Approx number of balloons
inflated |
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Volume |
Weight |
Height |
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Cylinder size |
Price |
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10"
latex |
12"
latex |
18"
foils |
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cubic m |
kg |
cm |
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V |
£55 |
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200 |
110 |
125 |
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1.81 |
16 |
97 |
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N10 |
£62 |
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290 |
165 |
180 |
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2.61 |
12 |
65.5 |
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T |
£69 |
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400 |
220 |
250 |
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3.6 |
29.5 |
91 |
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N20 |
£78 |
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575 |
330 |
360 |
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5.21 |
25 |
87 |
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N30 |
£108 |
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860 |
495 |
535 |
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7.82 |
49 |
105 |
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L |
£120 |
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1,000 |
580 |
620 |
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9 |
76.5 |
151 |
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Discount on multiple cylinders -
please ask |
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Collection from
local agent or depot is included in the price, alternatively these can be
delivered to you |
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Delivery |
£25 |
per location, any
quantity |
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Rental |
30p |
per day each cylinder
(from day 15 onwards) |
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No
hire charge for inflators (filling kits) |
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First 14 days rental is included |
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NB: the
V, T & L cylinders are via BOC and the N10, N20 & N30 cylinders are
via Air Products.
Please
bear this in mind when calculating your requirements as using
cylinders from both suppliers will
result
in two delivery charges, and their equipment is not compatible. |
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The figures given
above for the approximate number of balloons that can be inflated
with each cylinder
are a guide only,
given by the suppliers, and assuming balloons are inflated to the
correct sizes.
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All items remain the property of the supplier. Lost or damaged items will be
charged for at £100 for each cylinder and £45 for each filling kit.
A deposit is required, fully refundable when the items are returned
undamaged. |
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Prices are quoted ex vat |
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Click here to
find your nearest BOC depot or agent |
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Click here to find your nearest Air Products depot or agent |
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