Best Dairy-Free Shortening. Shortening is an even fattier form of butter. Where butter is made with about 85 percent fat and 15 percent water, shortening is 100 percent fat. For those who can't tolerate lactose, there is a dairy free version of this ultra rich spread.
For example, the standard aluminum 80-cubic-foot tank weighs about 35 pounds, while similar capacity steel tanks weigh in at about 30 pounds. There have been lengthy discussions about the service life of steel tanks vs. aluminum tanks.
The Super (291 cubic foot) tank will inflate about 550 balloons. This tank costs $199.00. This price is the actual cost of the helium in the tank and is charged each time the tank is replaced. The Extra Large (219 cubic foot) tank will inflate about 425 balloons. This tank costs $169.00. As with the Super Tank, this price is the actual cost of the helium in the tank and is charged each time the tank is replaced. LONG TERM TANK RENTAL FEE: $6.50 per month per tank. Rent is billed quarterly or yearly.