Which Precision Plus Regulator to Buy?

by Charlotte
(WA)

Bubble Inflator by Conwin (Image Source: conwinonline.com)

Hi,

I'm new to the ballooning world and I'm having problem after problem with foil balloons exploding or deflating early.

I've come to the conclusion I need to buy a regulator (inflator), I would really appreciate any advice on which one to buy.

I'm looking at the Precision Plus by Qualatex: do I need the bubble version to inflate bubbles or can the regular precision plus do that?

Does anybody use the 60/40 helium/air regulator?

Would you say it's more important to have that rather than the bubble regulator by Qualatex, as it seems to be a choice of the two?

My main buisness is balloon bouquets but I hope in the future to include corporate displays.

Thanks so much 🎈

ANSWER

I posted Charlotte's question to our Facebook Page, and we got some great recommendations from our helpful community of balloon lovers there.

Here's some of the advice we received:

Reggie Boycott
Yes you need the auto shut off valve. Buy one from click 4 balloons. Qualatex are a rip off.

I then asked Reggie a follow up question:
Thanks Reggie. Would you recommend to purchase this regulator?

https://www.click4balloons.co.uk/n-range-universal-plus-helium-inflator-8793-p.asp

Reggie replied:
This is the same one I have. It's brilliant.

And Gail Lewis wrote:
Is it may be a problem with balloons old stock? Sometimes on colder days balloons deflate quicker. I think it's to do with the air in them. Haven't figured it out yet.

From Akil Akki came this important tip:
60/40 regulators may save you helium. But when you use 60% gas and 40% air the floating time of the balloon decreases. I suggest to use 100% of helium gas to fill the balloons. So the floating time of the balloons will be more.


To see the original post on Facebook with all the comments please click on "see more" below: