Once the rupture disc is open, the tank can be recycled with other steel recyclables at your local recycling center or Solid Waste Authority (SWA). The phone number for your local SWA can be found in the blue government section of your white pages. If your local SWA will not accept the punctured tank, dispose of the punctured tank in your trash.
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How do you refill a helium tank?
We have several options for filling balloons:
- You can purchase select Party City balloons in store and have them inflated before you leave.
- You can purchase uninflated Party City balloons online, then bring them to our store to have them inflated for free. ...
- You can also order inflated balloons online and pick-up in store or get them delivered straight to your door! ...
Where to buy helium for balloons?
Helium tanks from Maricopa, California can be rented or purchased for any event. Small Maricopa helium tanks can be purchased if you plan to inflate balloons on your own. The box will tell you how many balloons you can inflate. However, if you organize lots of events, it's possible you might already own a helium tank.
Where to buy small helium tank?
What You'll Need:
- Balloon Time® helium tank
- Six 9-12in latex balloons (have extra in case some pop)
- Three balloon weights
- PVC pipe
- Fabric cloth (wool works best)
- Curling ribbon or string
Can you refill a Walmart helium tank?
Walmart charges approximately 0.25$ to fill helium in one balloon. In addition, the few selected Walmart stores allowed to inflate helium balloons only blow up the balloons purchased from Walmart. Luckily, Walmart sells helium tanks that you can buy to do the balloon filling by yourself at your convenience.
What do I do with my helium tank?
Take the tank to a steel recycling center or place with curbside recycling pickup. However, please note that recycling programs for this product may not exist in your area. If your local steel recycling center or curbside recycling will not accept the empty tank, please continue with these additional instructions.
Can helium containers be recycled?
The smaller gas canisters that can be purchased from your local supermarket can be disposed of at your local Household Waste Recycling Centre. When disposing of the smaller canisters – please ensure that while outdoors, release any remaining helium to ensure there is no residual pressure in the cylinder.
How do you empty a helium tank?
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Can helium tanks explode?
Helium tanks cannot explode. The reason is because the cylinders are equipped with an approved burst disc. It is located on the top of the tank next to the handles. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, such as a fire, the cylinder will release gas in a controlled manner and will not explode.
Where to dispose of a tank?
Take tank to a steel recycling center or place with curbside recycling pickup. If necessary, dispose with trash.
Can balloon time tanks be refilled?
Balloon Time tanks cannot be refilled. These tanks are designed to be non-refillable, allowing consumers the convenience of being lightweight and easy to handle.
Is balloon time trash recyclable?
Answer: As the tank is considered household hazardous waste, it is not accepted in the County's curbside waste and recycling program. Product manufacturers such as Balloon Time® have developed guidelines on preparing their nonrefillable helium tanks for disposal/recycling (click on link provided below).
Where to bring helium tank?
Bring your empty helium tank to a well-ventilated area.
How to release helium from a tilt nozzle?
bending the tilt nozzle gently but fully to release any remaining helium.
How to remove tilt nozzle?
Remove the tilt nozzle by unscrewing it counter-clockwise
Can you recycle helium tanks?
Consult your local municipality or waste removal service to determine if disposable helium tank recycling is available .
Where to dispose of helium tanks?
Helium tanks with smaller volumes can be safely disposed of in the trash. Turn the top valve to the left to release all the helium before you put it in the bin. If the tank doesn’t fit in your rubbish bin, take the tank to your local refuse centre.
How to open helium tank?
Turn the top valve counter-clockwise. Turn the valve to the left until it can’t go any further. This will completely open the valve and release any gas that is left in the tank. Release the valve outside or open windows to avoid breathing in too much helium.
How to puncture a hole in helium tank?
Find the relief disc on the back shoulder of the helium tank. This is often labelled to help you locate it. Place the head of a screwdriver onto the disc and use a hammer to bang on the top of the screwdriver handle. Continue hitting the screwdriver until you puncture a hole.
How to stop a hissing noise in a helium tank?
If you don’t hear a hissing noise, put more downward pressure on the tilt nozzle. Puncture the side of the relief disc. Before attempting to puncture the disc, put on safety glasses and gloves to protect yourself from accidents. Find the relief disc on the back shoulder of the helium tank.
What does the nozzle on a balloon mean?
This nozzle is the lever that you push to fill the balloons with helium. You will hear a hissing sound as the nozzle goes down, this is the pressure being released from the tanks. Hold the nozzle down until the noise stops, indicating that all the pressure has been released.
Why is it important to dispose of helium before throwing it away?
It is important that all the helium is released from the tank before you throw it away, as improper disposal can put the rubbish workers at risk of bodily harm.
How to mark a tank empty?
Use a contrasting colour to mark the tank as empty so that it can be clearly seen. For example, use a silver marker on a black tank.
How much more capacity does a balloon time tank have?
Each Balloon Time tank has approximately 15% more capacity than what is needed to fill the indicated number of balloons when used properly. However, other factors may alter the total amount of balloons inflated, such as using balloons other than those supplied in a kit or using larger balloons. In addition, always ensure you have a good seal between the nozzle and balloon neck so no helium escapes while inflating, and tightly close the valve when storing your tank to prevent helium leakage.
What factors affect the float time of a balloon?
There are a number of factors that may affect the float time of a balloon, including using balloons other than those supplied with the helium kits, the type of balloon being used, under- or over-inflating the balloon, as well as external factors such as temperature, humidity and altitude.
Is balloon time helium refillable?
Balloon Time helium tanks are not refillable, but they are completely recyclable. Checkout our Recycling and Storing page for more information and how to properly dispose of your empty tank.
Can you use helium to inflate balloons?
You can use our helium tanks to inflate foil/mylar and latex balloons, though we recommend if you use balloons other than those supplied, you check that the product is meant to be used with helium. Also keep in mind that balloon sizes will affect the number of balloons you may be able to inflate with one tank
