Can I tell you how much I love my helium tank?
Helium tanks are a dime a dozen these days. Okay, they can be a little more expensive than that. But disposable versions are available at every mass retailer and party supply shop that dots the American suburban landscape.
And I was buying disposable helium tanks for awhile.
They were fine. But the biggest problem was that you never knew when they would crap out on you. And they really just didn't hold all that much helium. If you wanted more than 50 full sized balloons, then you would have to pick up two tanks and schlep them around.
If you've got a party where you're blowing up over 50 balloons, you don't have time to be mucking about with two separate helium tanks.
Enter Noble Gas Solutions!
Technically, it's more of a welding supply and medical gas company than a party supply store. In fact, I felt a little out of place not knowing one canister from another. Nor really, anything about compressed gas.
But at least one young staffer made me fell much more comfortable. The old guard was wisely suspicious of my naiveté. Because once I got my industrial strength helium tank--and my regulator with capacity indicator--home, I was a little concerned that I might have bitten off more than I could chew.
However, after following the simple instructions, I was blowing up balloons like a champ!
Not only that, but when I was at Noble Gas Solutions, I couldn't help but notice they also sell dry ice! I mean, what else is more fun than a place where you can buy pounds and pounds of dry ice and tanks full of helium.
It's not cheap. But the tank is refillable. And I figure it will pay for itself in the long run. Plus, it's super convenient. Not to mention, incredibly badass.
Thank you Noble Gas Solutions. I can't wait for my first refill, and to come up with some kind of use for dry ice. In the meantime, if anyone has any ideas... I'm all ears. read more