by Kathi Leiden | Oct 27, 2017 | Helium
Going as a clown for Halloween? People may still be on edge from last year’s clown pranks, so be safe this year by carrying a red helium balloon. 2016 – Clowns terrorize America You may recall, last year officials all over the country were strongly urging...
by Kathi Leiden | Oct 19, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
The massive Tanzania helium reserve discovered just last year is roughly TWICE as big as originally thought, and that’s big news for Earth. If you follow our blog or newsletter (which you can sign up for in the bright blue box on this page), you may have...
by Kathi Leiden | Oct 11, 2017 | Helium, Helium News
Is helium flammable? Somehow, there is still some confusion on this topic. However, poor ongoing reporting may be at least partly to blame. “Helium balloons burst into flames!” It almost sounds like an old B-movie from the horror drive-in. If you’ve been...
by Kathi Leiden | Oct 6, 2017 | Helium, Helium Uses
Devastated and disconnected by Hurricane Maria, there’s a chance Puerto Rico might get some help from Google’s helium wi-fi balloons. Hurricane Maria leaves millions in the dark In essentially one shot across the U.S. territory, Hurricane Maria...
by Kathi Leiden | Sep 28, 2017 | Helium
New to filling helium foil and latex balloons? Or maybe you need a good training guide for new employees? Just ask Zephyr! As always, the very first step before you inflate your helium foil or latex balloons to make sure your equipment is properly secured and all the...
by Kathi Leiden | Sep 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
We’d like to offer a rare behind-the-scenes account of two great companies working together to get much needed supplies to victims of hurricane Harvey. Hurricane Harvey Labor Day weekend here in Ohio was mostly pleasant — cool and breezy with overcast and...
by Kathi Leiden | Sep 20, 2017 | Helium
Seem to be going through a lot more helium than normal? This is likely due to helium microleakage, which is usually from a damaged O-ring. The O-ring is a small, rubber ring that creates the air-tight seal between your helium inflator and your helium tank. If there is...
by Kathi Leiden | Sep 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
A man with helium-filled tires drove onto the Ohio River last week. But – will tires filled with helium let you drive on water? Helium-filled tires = viral story A few days ago, social media went crazy over Ollie Page from Evansville, Indiana. He parked his...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 25, 2017 | Helium
You don’t realize just how much you can do with party balloons. Check out these amazing, creative balloon crafts anyone can do at home! It’s Friday. Not sure if you’ve been watching the news or social media feeds lately, but the world has...
by Kathi Leiden | Aug 14, 2017 | Helium, Helium Science
By now you must know about the event happening on August 21, but did you know that helium was discovered during a total solar eclipse? Total Solar Eclipse: August 21, 2017 If you happen to follow our blog, or our Facebook page, or subscribe to our newsletter...