Anyone else use a helium tank to blow up balloons?

I have a bunch of balloons to blow up for DS's first birthday party and instead of paying to blow them up and wondering how they will all fit in the car, I thought maybe I would just buy a tank. Saw some on Amazon that got mixed reviews...and I know Party City sells them as well. How easy are they to use and how lon gwould it take to blow up like 50 balloons? Would you recommend them? Thanks!!

Re: Anyone else use a helium tank to blow up balloons?

We have bought and used the ones from party city for 2 parties so far. I always order more than 50 balloons and the transportation is ridiculous, balloons popping etc it became to stressful so we tried the tanks. They are super easy and I plan on doing this from now on. Follow the instructions on the box and look at how many balloon the tank will fill. I think there are 2 different sizes.
Good luck !

Re: Anyone else use a helium tank to blow up balloons?

I have not purchased balloons in years. I get the helium tank from BJ's and we inflate them ourselves. It's fast and easy :)

eta: when the tank says it has enough for 50 balloons it means 50 8" balloons. So if yours are larger get 2 tanks.

Message edited 11/8/2012 12:16:53 PM.

Re: Anyone else use a helium tank to blow up balloons?

You can buy one at Michaels and use the 40% (or 50%) off coupon

Re: Anyone else use a helium tank to blow up balloons?

I always get the tank from party city and we do it ourselves.

IMO it's so much easier then traveling in the car with them.