Increasing the Float Time of Balloons with Hi-Float: With Mark Drury from Qualatex - BMTV 84

[@urbannewdesigns7446]

100% the best information I can find on using hi float!! And only the second time I know of anyone even mentioning how to use hi float in double stuffing balloons!! Thankyou!

[@BalloonMarket]

That's great, we are glad you found it so useful :)

[@lrowdy456]

Hi, can you use hifloat in a 24” qualatex deco bubble?

[@bebediaper5458]

another great video. In our shop we use hi-float for all our latex ballooons. It´s worth it

[@Skyler-lc3in]

When u say good air circulation, do u mean a direct breeze or just a gentle ceiling fan running in the room with the balloons weighted down? Ps, I subbed

[@BalloonMarket]

Mark just means that you shouldn't put the balloon straight into a bag. You don't need to add a breeze, it will dry fine on it's own :)

[@ariellechai7394]

Can Hi-Float be used in Aqua Balloons?

[@marisolacosta2768]

Can I use a balloon pump with the high float or does it have to be helium?

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Float is for use with helium. When air filled the balloons do not need Hi Float as air filled balloons have a longer float time anyway!

[@SkylerTauntsrandomstuff]

so air circulation around the balloons is critical for a long lasting balloon? I live in high altitude, so I just feel for the amount of high float. I also prefer to pre inflate to get more helium in the balloons, this really helps...

[@BalloonMarket]

Thanks for your comment. Air circulation around the balloon will help the hi-float to dry inside of it. That's a good tip for inflating for the balloon first :)

[@bettyos1991]

Can I use hi float with double stuffed balloons, and if so how? Thank you

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi there! Mark does speak about double stuffing from 13:59 onwards. You want to just apply Hi-Float to the inside balloon. Hope that helps!

[@jihanhamwi1111]

What is the color of the clip i should put for the 260q

[@BalloonMarket]

It's not something we have tried and tested, but we think you will only need a small amount as you only need enough to coat the inside of the balloon. If you head to www.hi-float.com they have some great advice and tips on there.

[@joannaogle1528]

I'm just wondering can you do Ultra Hi-Float 3 to 4 hours before pumping with helium if you got a lot of balloons or do you have to do it all at the same time ? i love your vids very educational balloons i got over 2,000 to do for my party can't wait that is why i am asking on hours before use also can you do 50% helium 50% air and will they work better in a hotel environment i am trying to get a lager helium from anywhere but I am not a business I'm just an individual trying to sort out my birthday party would you be able to supplied one for me

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Joanna You will need to inflate your balloons as soon as you add the Hi-Float in, if you leave them to dry before inflation then your balloons won’t inflate correctly. I would recommend entirely helium filling when using Hi-Float as you are adding extra weight to the balloon. You’ll be able to find larger balloons on our sister site here: www.signatureballoons.co.uk/balloons-by-size/ Hope this helps!

[@joannaogle1528]

BIG THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR ANSWERS Love always Jo

[@e.r.m1161]

Thanks for the video. Which helium cylinder is the best to use? I normally use the disposable ones. Eli

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Eli, what are you using the helium for exactly and how many balloons are you looking to inflate?

[@e.r.m1161]

@@BalloonMarket I use it for qualatex 11"latex with the hi float but they were on the floor th next day when my customer came to collect,disappointing. I thought my helium was not good quality.not sure .🤔🤔

[@BalloonMarket]

Hmm, it might be that, another possibility is that the Hi-float didn't dry inside the balloon. What were the conditions the balloons were kept it? Heat, humidity etc.

[@e.r.m1161]

@@BalloonMarket Thanks Greg.

[@zenahiqbal9621]

How about a feather balloon. Can you use hi float for these? If not, how would you get them to last as long?

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Zenah, we wouldn't recommend using hi float with feathers, but if you put feathers inside a bubble balloon it will last for quite a long time anyway :)

[@jadewarner9003]

Going on from this comment I filled a ginger ray bubble filled with feathers on Wednesday evening and it has started to go down already any ideas why? X

[@meganthompson9659]

Where can u get one of those balloon measure boxes?

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Megan, they are called balloon sizers and you can find them on our website here! www.balloonmarket.co.uk/accessories/decorating-accessories/equipment/qualatex-white-balloon-sizer-1

[@anniewilson7355]

ebay £4

[@lindsey5062]

How much hi float would you recommend for the new sempertex 2ft balloons? Thank you

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Lindsey! I've had a look at the Hi-Float website here hi-float.com/instructions/basic/ and they advise 3 pumps with the grey collar :)

[@breedeeworld2017]

Lindsey the have it at Walmart on the party alse

[@nadineesco]

Can you use hi float with a latex balloon that has confetti in it? I can’t get mine to stay up

[@BalloonMarket]

Yes! You can use Hi-Float and foil confetti, tissue confetti is not advised.

[@GameNPlayAlf]

Can we use hi float in foil balloons? Thankyou

[@BalloonMarket]

No I am afraid not.

[@pottery28]

How do you tie the latex balloons with hellium???

[@BalloonMarket]

I think you will find this video very useful - kzbin.info/www/bejne/baeWpKOGf9ZgesU

[@j.gmarques122]

Can u hi float a foil balloon?

[@stephensnell1379]

No you cannot as these don't require it.

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Jhonny, Foil balloons float for ages so they don't need Hi-Float. I don't think you would even be able to get Hi-Float past the valve in a foil balloon anyway. Hope this helps!

[@diegophilip4813]

I was just wondering how many times can you inflate the orbs balloon

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Diego, thanks for your comment. Foil balloons, including the Orbz, are meant for single use. However, if you take good care of them you can top them up and they do last a long time like this. You could also use a straw to take the air out of the balloon, store them and use them again!

[@diegophilip4813]

+Balloon Market thanks

[@allisoneldridge9474]

When I made double bubble balloons I am tempted to use hi float to extend the float time. But I've tried this and it looks horrible on the diamond clear after it has dries.

[@BalloonMarket]

Hi Allison. I'm not sure what can be done about that. Maybe we need to ask Mark. I'll get back to you! Greg.

[@BalloonMarket]

HI Alison. I spoke to Mark and he says there should not be too much of a difference. I would say to make sure you use the right amount of hi float in the balloon using the bits that go around the neck of the dispenser as too much may create cloudiness. Not sure if that helps but let us know how you get on.

[@onemorerep6597]

I use this with my 260 balloon animals. And they last a lot longer, about 3x longer.

[@BalloonMarket]

Great tip!

[@sally-anneliles2266]

Ho do foil balloons need hi float

[@BalloonMarket]

Not the foil balloons, no :).

[@MikeHurst81]

No latex balloon over 11" leaves our shop without hi-float.

[@BalloonMarket]

Great stuff Mike! Do you get comments on how your balloons last longer than others?

[@MikeHurst81]

We do. Most know about it now and ask for the "magic coating". Others try bringing in supermarket balloons to get treated, we now only treat balloons supplied by ourselves.

[@BalloonMarket]

I think that's a good idea, Mark was saying how Hi-Float only adheres properly to quality latex balloons like Qualatex balloons.

[@MikeHurst81]

Agreed. We only use Qualatex.