Pros and Cons of Disposable Tanks

Pros

• Conveniently available at major retailers
• Easy to use
• Recyclable
• Can inflate any balloons
• No need to return to store
• Can be stored for future use (if it's not empty)

Cons

• High cost of helium per balloon
• Balloon nozzle included does not work well for foil balloons and can damage foil balloon valves
• The nozzle design on these tanks means helium is often wasted when inflating foil balloons
• Not as easy to recycle as advertised
• Sometimes contains up to 20 percent air (which affects float times and lift)
• Higher chance of damaging balloons

We recommend using disposable tanks for inflation of only a few balloons. If you are okay with shorter float times, this is the best option.