There is an opening in the back to use either matches or your grill lighter. This is for safety! You should always light the heater from behind the dish, not in front of it.
You did an awesome job brother. Thanks for making this video. Music and you explained everything very well. Thank you. Pay no mind to the trolls. All they do is sit in the comment section hating. Cause that's all they know. Appreciate the video thank you
Thank you so much for this video. It was EXACTALY what I needed. I attached the heater to my tank but had no idea it needed a lighter and I didn't know I had to use the red button thing. Moving from CA to ID, this is something I am going to be using a lot!
The red button is not an ignition source. It is to bypass the safety valve to fool the thermal coupler into thinking there is flame. That is why yo have to hold I in for awhile. When the sensor rod in the heat area sends a signal, the button can be released . It’s purpose is to shut off gas in the event of a flameout.
That makes a lot of sense. It's too bad that information is hard to find. Thank you for sharing. I plan to do a follow-up video with all these helpful comments included.
I couldn't get my valves to align but saw how you just have to push in really hard. It says in directions to use a soap solution & check for leaks, which wasn't performed. Better safe than sorry. Also, I plan to use mine (on low heat) overnight in greenhouse to get me through some cold ass nights coming! There's no way you can get away with the heat lasting all night up there in NJ much less here in TX! Cheers
Yea it would cost a fortune in propane lol. My greenhouse is empty this time of year. Just cuttings in bags to propagate in the spring. I use this heater for the one-off cool nights in the spring to get my veggie starts a good head start into the spring season. I also use this heater to melt the snow and ice off the glass roof of the greenhouse. We could not use this to heat the greenhouse for winter produce. Thanks for the comment and cheers from NJ!
@@twiggshomestead6497 Yeah, we're about to be at least 30 hrs below freezing ( last year it was like 100 plus hence lots of plants perished) but also a big chance of ice so maybe power outage. I have a small greenhouse so a small electric heater can easily keep at 45°F on a 20° nite on low. If power goes out I can do use Mr. Heater on low hopefully as they say 16° lowest but I'll see (monitored w/bedroom guage)! making sure two vents are open just in case! It's coming to u guys up there so get ready!🥶
Yea I use it in my shed/ tool shop from time to time, but it’s not something I would want to sleep next to with closed windows. They make great electric radiant oil heaters for less than $100 at any big box store. Cheaper to run than propane and indoor rated!
@@twiggshomestead6497 have you seen the perpetual motor made from a truck air conditioner motor and alternator ? Uses high power batteries and has to be “ customized “ more or less . But yeah it s awesome . Dude was running power tools off it .
Does anyone know what the extra 1/4-20x1-1/2” nut is for? This is the mhs15t. The instructions say “please heated support around Venturi and slide clip ends onto propane cylinder collar. Use 1/4-20x35 mm screw and wing nut to secure heater support onto Venturi tube. Doesn’t make sense
I used mine for about 1.5 tanks and then put it away for a couple months. I came back and tried to use it and the flame is blue and won’t heat up. Only a 1/4 of the heater is orange
Definitely a risk using any gas indoors. One of the byproducts is carbon dioxide. I believe the instruction manual that came with mine states that you need 1/2 square foot of ventilation for each 10k BTUs. The recommendation is do NOT use inside, however, there are plenty of people that do. It's worth it to spend a few minutes taking all the precautions you can
Hey man, you did fine on the video. The music is kinda lame, but that's not important. This helped me a bit, and you're doing your best to make a decent video,which this was. So thanks. Some of us appreciate ya, and don't use TH-camrs as target practice to vent for their personal lives misery they undoubtedly have caused for themselves, bit blame everyone else for their sh-t lives and berate you guys and gals cuz its safe from afar to yell or put down and bully creators. Ignore the jerkoffs. You did fine. Thanks man.
I wouldn't use it indoors and go to sleep but I guess in a pinch, with a opened window or good airflow, it could. I use it in my garage when I am working on something but I keep the door open.
You do not need a lighter to light it. By matchless it means it has an electric lighter when you press the button. The spark module on the right side of the burner is there to create a spark when you press the red button that's how it ignites.
That’s not an electric igniter, it’s a safety shut-off valve that stops gas flow if flame is extinguished. By pressing on the side tab you manually open the safety valve, and when the probe by the burner gets hot it latches the value in the open position so you can let go of the tab and the heater will maintain operation. This is why the directions say hold it for 30 sec to allow for the probe to get hot. From experience, you really only need to hold it for few seconds. If you let it go too soon then the heater will turn off. Simply repeat the process and hold the tab for a little longer.
I’ve used it in my shed/ workshop before but always have some sort of ventilation. I am not an expert so do your research on propane emissions and the hazards.
Hm sometimes it makes it easy to thread counter clockwise until you feel it click then go clockwise. This ensures you are lined up with the start of the threads
hard to recognize you! are you growing your hair or going bald?!?!? I love those heaters never knew how to use it until now! great video! love the furnace in the back GREAT touch!
This heater does not have a "matchless" ignition. Why would you use a lighter if it did? The safety shut-off valve plunger is what you were pressing there. You should read the instructions before demonstrating a product on camera, you contradicted the instructions three times in the ignition section alone: 1. Open Cylinder valve by turning counterclockwise . 2. Turn heater regulator knob clockwise to the “High” ( ) position. (Fig. 4) WARNING: Stand to the side of unit while lighting. Do not stand or have any part of your body over or in front of heater while lighting. 3. Do not attempt to light one burner off of the other. Use one match per burner. Locate ignition hole in side of burner. (Fig. 5) Insert a lit match through ignition hole. 4. Push in the safety shut-off valve plunger (Fig. 5) ...
@Dennis Reynolds music wasn't great, but lighten up dude, geez. The man's trying to help people with these vids...he's trying, that's more than I can say for alot of people. It is quite funny what you said in a sense, as I used to say that country music makes me hostile I hate it so much, lol. But that was a long time ago, this guy doesn't deserve to be berated over the music, cmon..as people we gotta be better than this..
@@dennisreynolds6915 lol yeah I get it, learning how to edit and create video comes with its face plants. I hope the heater works out for you! I still enjoy mine, 2nd season so far.
I live to say that everything that I do does work! It also keeps my greenhouse toasty warm :D I hope you enjoyed and consider subscribing for future videos. Thanks Dan
@New Leaf Video FFS...what the hell has happened to people??? "Too much bs talking.." I don't even know where to start with this comment and how fucking deranged and unnecessary it was. Leave the guy alone and stop using yotube to vent on people from thr safety of your own home and basement. He didn't do shit to you and you all that come at these guys sideways for TRYING to make helpful vids, you're just petty..enough already. If you don't like it go watch some underwater basket weaving vids where they can't talk.
There is an opening in the back to use either matches or your grill lighter. This is for safety! You should always light the heater from behind the dish, not in front of it.
Menards just had a sale this winter for $16.99 on line for this unit......I was lucky to catch it in time...sold out very quick
Thats a smoking deal! No pun intended :D
You did an awesome job brother. Thanks for making this video. Music and you explained everything very well. Thank you. Pay no mind to the trolls. All they do is sit in the comment section hating. Cause that's all they know. Appreciate the video thank you
Thank you!! I let the hate get to me but I'm back making videos again lol I appreciate the comment!
Thank you so much for this video. It was EXACTALY what I needed. I attached the heater to my tank but had no idea it needed a lighter and I didn't know I had to use the red button thing. Moving from CA to ID, this is something I am going to be using a lot!
Thanks bro getting it now for my shed which has no insulation. Hopefully heats up area enough So I can run on treadmill in there
Thanks for the information I own one of these but I haven't us it yet
The red button is not an ignition source. It is to bypass the safety valve to fool the thermal coupler into thinking there is flame. That is why yo have to hold I in for awhile. When the sensor rod in the heat area sends a signal, the button can be released . It’s purpose is to shut off gas in the event of a flameout.
That makes a lot of sense. It's too bad that information is hard to find. Thank you for sharing. I plan to do a follow-up video with all these helpful comments included.
I've always wanted one of these but always been a little nervous about getting it started 🔥 ⛽
I couldn't get my valves to align but saw how you just have to push in really hard. It says in directions to use a soap solution & check for leaks, which wasn't performed.
Better safe than sorry. Also, I plan to use mine (on low heat) overnight in greenhouse to get me through some cold ass nights coming! There's no way you can get away with the heat lasting all night up there in NJ much less here in TX! Cheers
Yea it would cost a fortune in propane lol. My greenhouse is empty this time of year. Just cuttings in bags to propagate in the spring. I use this heater for the one-off cool nights in the spring to get my veggie starts a good head start into the spring season. I also use this heater to melt the snow and ice off the glass roof of the greenhouse. We could not use this to heat the greenhouse for winter produce. Thanks for the comment and cheers from NJ!
@@twiggshomestead6497 Yeah, we're about to be at least 30 hrs below freezing ( last year it was like 100 plus hence lots of plants perished) but also a big chance of ice so maybe power outage. I have a small greenhouse so a small electric heater can easily keep at 45°F on a 20° nite on low. If power goes out I can do use Mr. Heater on low hopefully as they say 16° lowest but I'll see (monitored w/bedroom guage)! making sure two vents are open just in case! It's coming to u guys up there so get ready!🥶
EXCELLENT PRESENTATION, EXCELLENT PRODUCT!
Thank you! That means a lot.
That buddy heater is a good indoor heater I guess . Didn’t know couldn’t use there indoors . Well it says on the box outdoors only .
Yea I use it in my shed/ tool shop from time to time, but it’s not something I would want to sleep next to with closed windows. They make great electric radiant oil heaters for less than $100 at any big box store. Cheaper to run than propane and indoor rated!
Do not use this in your house unless you want to die of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Yeah these one s are great for garages in the winter .
@@twiggshomestead6497 have you seen the perpetual motor made from a truck air conditioner motor and alternator ? Uses high power batteries and has to be “ customized “ more or less . But yeah it s awesome . Dude was running power tools off it .
@@twiggshomestead6497 can you use them indoors somehow to hear a house during a power outage? If yea how do you safely do it?
Great 👍 video my friend 👏 greetings from Tennessee
Thanks you!
Works really good if small fan blowing air of it
Ill try that this spring when I break this bad boy back out for heating the green house. Thanks!
Don't forget to put a little Vaseline on the o ring seal before screwing into tank.
Oh yeah I use mine in my house... set it on porch when not in use.
Does anyone know what the extra 1/4-20x1-1/2” nut is for? This is the mhs15t. The instructions say “please heated support around Venturi and slide clip ends onto propane cylinder collar. Use 1/4-20x35 mm screw and wing nut to secure heater support onto Venturi tube. Doesn’t make sense
Yeah, the nut is to secure the clip. Are you unsure how the clip fastens to the tank or to the heater?
The last 2 times I lit the unit, after about a minute it makes a poof sound, and flames start coming up through the back!! Any ideas?
Yours sounds like its broken lol maybe return for a new one.
Cool a Jersey guy. I was born and raised in Morristown
Nice part of the state. I am in middlesex
@@twiggshomestead6497 Cool. My Sister and her husband live in Piscataway
Nice review thank you.
Thanks for watching!
I used mine for about 1.5 tanks and then put it away for a couple months. I came back and tried to use it and the flame is blue and won’t heat up. Only a 1/4 of the heater is orange
must be junk. mine held up ok but only use when we get heavy snow these days. Cheaper to run heat mats under seed trays.
Can this be used inside?
Definitely a risk using any gas indoors. One of the byproducts is carbon dioxide. I believe the instruction manual that came with mine states that you need 1/2 square foot of ventilation for each 10k BTUs. The recommendation is do NOT use inside, however, there are plenty of people that do. It's worth it to spend a few minutes taking all the precautions you can
No different then using a vent less propane heater on a wall use mine all winter
Does it screw in counter clockwise?
Nope, same as a grill or cooktop
That’s correct, it has a reverse thread and it screws in on the inside thread of the propane tank.
Hey man, you did fine on the video. The music is kinda lame, but that's not important. This helped me a bit, and you're doing your best to make a decent video,which this was. So thanks. Some of us appreciate ya, and don't use TH-camrs as target practice to vent for their personal lives misery they undoubtedly have caused for themselves, bit blame everyone else for their sh-t lives and berate you guys and gals cuz its safe from afar to yell or put down and bully creators. Ignore the jerkoffs. You did fine. Thanks man.
Can this be used indoors
I wouldn't use it indoors and go to sleep but I guess in a pinch, with a opened window or good airflow, it could. I use it in my garage when I am working on something but I keep the door open.
Only if fresh air is coming in and don’t even think about sleeping unless you have guts or freezing
You do not need a lighter to light it. By matchless it means it has an electric lighter when you press the button. The spark module on the right side of the burner is there to create a spark when you press the red button that's how it ignites.
just like mine. his igniter switch didn’t click for the spark to start up. i have to use a lighter as well 🤦🏽♂️ brand new and it doesn’t spark
That’s not an electric igniter, it’s a safety shut-off valve that stops gas flow if flame is extinguished. By pressing on the side tab you manually open the safety valve, and when the probe by the burner gets hot it latches the value in the open position so you can let go of the tab and the heater will maintain operation. This is why the directions say hold it for 30 sec to allow for the probe to get hot. From experience, you really only need to hold it for few seconds. If you let it go too soon then the heater will turn off. Simply repeat the process and hold the tab for a little longer.
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😢mine won't stay on after it is lit. It just goes out. Any help?
Depending on the age, maybe return it for a new one? Unsure but sounds like a defect
What about ventilation
It’s a good idea to ventilate for sure. I wouldn’t use in a house with all windows and doors shut but I am also no expert on fumes and co2
Can i use this inside home
I’ve used it in my shed/ workshop before but always have some sort of ventilation. I am not an expert so do your research on propane emissions and the hazards.
Get a carbon monoxide detector
Mine seems to be making a sputtering or popping noise
Put it on low for a few mins first, then move up to High. Tank is probably cold
Hi, how many hours with a propane tank?
Hi, running full blast ONLY when the sun goes down I can get 2-3 nights.
Fig a full bottle for 24 hrs best
He said on low 43 hrs on a 5 gallon tank.
Mine won’t stay on? Kept finger on it for like 30 seconds and then nothing
Could be failing.
You really are supposed to check for leaks after connecting everything.
I will make sure to check next time! Thank you for the comment :D
Be careful mine just caught 🔥 in my kitchen. Could be the tank or could be the burner
Oh boy not good! I only use mine for my greenhouse but thanks for the info!
Having issues screwing into tank
Hm sometimes it makes it easy to thread counter clockwise until you feel it click then go clockwise. This ensures you are lined up with the start of the threads
Anyone use one of these for ice fishing?
I have never gone ice fishing but this would be great for it! The tank stays cool and the heat rises.
Read lighting instructions.
Thanks
He doesn’t show how to install the safety bracket to the tank and to the unit.
This was the unsafe installation instruction. Proceed with caution :O
hard to recognize you! are you growing your hair or going bald?!?!? I love those heaters never knew how to use it until now! great video! love the furnace in the back GREAT touch!
This heater does not have a "matchless" ignition. Why would you use a lighter if it did? The safety shut-off valve plunger is what you were pressing there. You should read the instructions before demonstrating a product on camera, you contradicted the instructions three times in the ignition section alone:
1. Open Cylinder valve by turning
counterclockwise .
2. Turn heater regulator knob
clockwise to the
“High” ( ) position. (Fig. 4)
WARNING: Stand to the side of unit while
lighting. Do not stand or have any part of your
body over or in front of heater while lighting.
3. Do not attempt to light one burner off of
the other. Use one match per burner.
Locate ignition hole in side of burner.
(Fig. 5) Insert a lit match through ignition hole.
4. Push in the safety shut-off valve plunger (Fig. 5)
...
nice video but the music is unbelievably horrible and bothersome. Makes me want to hurt someone
Oof I sincerely apologize! Let me know your favorite music and I will make sure to put that in my next one 😄
@@twiggshomestead6497 dont use any music
@Dennis Reynolds music wasn't great, but lighten up dude, geez. The man's trying to help people with these vids...he's trying, that's more than I can say for alot of people. It is quite funny what you said in a sense, as I used to say that country music makes me hostile I hate it so much, lol. But that was a long time ago, this guy doesn't deserve to be berated over the music, cmon..as people we gotta be better than this..
@@twiggshomestead6497 just being tough. i actually bought that heater lol
@@dennisreynolds6915 lol yeah I get it, learning how to edit and create video comes with its face plants. I hope the heater works out for you! I still enjoy mine, 2nd season so far.
Careful folks, lots of misinformation in this video.
I live to say that everything that I do does work! It also keeps my greenhouse toasty warm :D I hope you enjoyed and consider subscribing for future videos. Thanks Dan
If you feel there is misinformation in this, you should point it out.
To much BS talking and the music is annoying.
Sorry about that! Tried something new for this video but the feedback is helpful! No more BS talking or music from now on :) Thanks!
@New Leaf Video FFS...what the hell has happened to people??? "Too much bs talking.." I don't even know where to start with this comment and how fucking deranged and unnecessary it was. Leave the guy alone and stop using yotube to vent on people from thr safety of your own home and basement. He didn't do shit to you and you all that come at these guys sideways for TRYING to make helpful vids, you're just petty..enough already. If you don't like it go watch some underwater basket weaving vids where they can't talk.