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Updated: July 8th, 2008 05:26 PM EDT

Not Just for Parties: Balloon Lights a New, Portable Solution

Balloon lights can be found illuminating many tasks

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But because they are so inexpensive, some customers, such as contractors, opt to just purchase them instead of rent. While markets vary, rental rates for balloon lights range from $75 to $100 a day, up to $250 a week.

Another benefit for rental: balloon lights aren't a one-trick pony. They can be used for a variety of applications. And while there's already a long list of these applications, James says we're just scratching the surface.

"There are many more applications these light sources can be used for," he says. "They're still relatively new, so as more people become aware of them, you'll start seeing them used in many different ways."

What's the most important thing to take away from this regarding balloon lights? "When you need a true mobile light source that provides silent, glare-free illumination, balloon lights fill that need," says James.

 

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