need help please explain what this articale is trying to say...about balloons?

Question

http://www.balloons-galore.net/balloon_arch_info.cfm
i dont get the frame part and where can i but the tank of air to fill up the ballooons.

Answer 1

I'm sorry, I didn't read the whole site you offered. I've done balloon arches for years,and I can give you the information you need. If the arch you want to do is to float, rent a helium tank. If the arch has a support and is filled with air, get an air inflating machine. You can find one at ...http://www.StumpsParty.com I believe it costs about $ 200.00
I just reread your question. What they mean by sturdy frame is a bendable , heavy gaged wire ( or small dia.PVC or conduit.) It is usually inserted in some type of supporting base.

Answer 2

Restaurants use compressed carbon dioxide gas to run soda fountain devices, so any restaurant supply place would have such tanks available. Plus there are any number of hardware stores that have air compressors...or you can rent one.

As for the frame, let me quote the article:
"Frame: Air-filled balloon arches require a sturdy frame. A strong, flexible material such as conduit, PVC pipe, and aluminum or plastic rod will work well. For additional support, you’ll need to wire the arch to the wall or ceiling, and/or find a sturdy base to anchor the frame at the bottom."

"Conduit" is a metallic wire available at hardware and builder supply stores. It's thicker than the wire used for paper clips and many guitar strings, and very stiff. I was able to get a length of conduit about a yard long for a nickle (I needed it for another project I was working on).

Hope this helps.