Q

Anonymous asked:

Wait you can inflate with helium? How do you do it?

A

Buy a helium tank (Balloon Time tanks are usually ~$30 at places like Walmart or Target), get some silicone aquarium tubing (usually blue; it’s softer and stretchier than the clear plastic stuff), then just place one end of the tubing over the nozzle for the tank. 

If you decide to try this, DO NOT crank the valve all the way open! The key to safely using a helium tank is to hold the nozzle down (allowing the helium to flow once the valve is opened), and then using pliers or any other tool that will give you good control over the valve, start opening it until the helium just barely begins to flow. I know it doesn’t sound exciting doing it that way, but your internal organs need time to adjust to the incoming gas; too much at once, and you’ll perforate your organs.

Personally, I didn’t find it to be all that special. It doesn’t feel any different from normal air, and once you’re done you’ll still have a helium tank sitting around the house whether you intend to ever use it again or not, which can be awkward depending on your living situation.