
How to Save Helium With ULTRA HI-FLOAT
60/40 helium inflators are compatible with ULTRA HI-FLOAT treated balloons.
60/40 inflators add a helium/air mixture to the balloon and can provide balloons that will float for several days when treated with ULTRA HI-FLOAT. Because 40% less helium is used, the savings on helium more than pays. Check out our HI-FLOAT with 60 40 Inflators video on YouTube.
Because a 60/40 helium/air mixture is less buoyant than pure helium, less HI-FLOAT will be added than for balloons with pure helium. Refer to the clip guide, and use the restriction clip for the next smaller size balloon.
Balloon Sizes | ULTRA HI-FLOAT |
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9 inches with 60/40 inflator | not recommended |
11 inches with 60/40 inflator | purple |
14 inches with 60/40 inflator | orange |
16 inches with 60/40 inflator | 2 pumps orange |
24 inches with 60/40 inflator | 2 pumps grey |
30 inches with 60/40 inflator | 2 pumps grey |
36 inches with 60/40 inflator | 2 pumps no clip |
40 inches with 60/40 inflator | 3 pumps no clip |
48 inches with 60/40 inflator | 4 pumps no clip |
60 inches with 60/40 inflator | 3/4 cup (add through funnel) |
An ULTRA HI-FLOAT treated 11-inch balloon inflated with a 60/40 helium/air mixture will float for 2 to 10 days.