HOOKING TWO 20lb. PROPANE TANKS UP TO MY BIG BUDDY HEATER!
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Thats right! You can hook up two 20# propane tanks to your Big Buddy Heater. You MUST use a filter with the hoses to maintain proper operation of the heater itself. I contacted Mr heater and asked before doing this video, I hope it help those who have been wondering about what to do with that other side. Just buy 2 tanks, 2 hoses and two filters and you are set for the long haul on those cold night!
BE SAFE AND USE PROPER VENTILATION WHEN USING ANY PROPANE HEATERS!
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE FILTER
"www.amazon.com..."
If the double Hose is not available, get 2 of these:
Mr Buddy 5ft Hose
www.amazon.com...
HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE 5FT HOSE:
www.amazon.com...
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE PROPANE TANK WITH THE GAUGE:
www.amazon.com...
HERE IS THE LINK TO THE MR. BUDDY HEATER:
www.amazon.com...
Also, you can run the big buddy heater at full BTU's
On only one 20# bottle, on one side or the other...
I would suggest you use a filter on any bodys hoses..
But it's my suggestion to use all Mr. Buddy accessories & there hoses...
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I just used my little buddy heater in my cabin and it burned through the little green propane canister so fast. Thank you for making this video, my problem is solved! Important to note that white thread tape is for plumbing. The yellow thread tape is for gas fittings. Hope you stay warm!
Im glad my video was of help to you, I appreciate the heads up on the white tape!
Definitely stay warm and cozy!
Thank you for taking the time to watch!
My Mr. Heater Big Buddy manual explicitly says not to use tape on the threads.
This man is really intelligent.my guess is he is military. It's a great video .
I will guaranTEE ya'll that them 2 big tanks are workin' that heater slap *ss OUT. You will get some heat. He is right about folks could have used this set up when Texas went withOUT power in the winter storm. All they needed was the setup he just showed you, with extra propane tanks. They would have SAILED thru that storm if they just were prepared for it.
Indeed, these can definitely be a life saver!
I got one portable heater ,,
A 76.00 value @ Walmart.
A heater of the same in the box brand new for helping a friend for two hrs of my time... The friend got them from his brother in law, the brother in law had three of them on a shelf in his garage and had no interest in them..
I am going to see if the brother in law has the third one for 40 bucks, that's what he actually sold them for.. My friend paid for one for my time, but hell, I should get the other one if he still has it for 40 bucks..
Ya can never have too many buddy heaters..
I,m just saying.. 😊😊😊😊
I love the way this guy explains the why's to the way he does things. NIce job dude
Thanks and Thanks for watching!!
Big Buddy does make "some hoses" now that need no filter. But it will say on the hose when you buy it. Just make sure you buy the ones that say no filter needed if thats what you want. Those certain hoses are made differently so they require no filter!! The first hoses they made do require a filter. It will say on the package which is which. Thanks for the video!!
Awesome Thanks!
@@lifewiththepettways7281what about two 40lb?
BACK UP man,,
Check for any propane leaks before lighting up unit...
At least with a sniff test right at connections if you don't have soapy foam..
You could wait for a time and look for frost on connectors or connections as well. Do Not Over Tighten Green Bottles or Hoses.
More permanent situations, you could put yellow gas tape on threads , but only 2 wraps..
And no yellow gas tape is needed on 20# gas Bottle...it has a tapered fit, made Not to leak...
Hi Eric, Mike here. Thanks for the informative videos. Great for saving money, refilling 1lb. tanks & the in line filter tip to keep debris from getting in the burner area.
No problem, Thanks for watching 😊
Excellent video - thakyou!
Thanks!
Thank You for watching!
nice, never had a big buddy, great that 2 tanks can be used...just dont forget to swap out those filters as needed, they will get clogged with junk, i.e. oil from those aftermarket hoses....
Indeed, I change mine each year now.
Thank you! I had no one to teach me how to set up my propane tanks/heater. Appreciate the video.
You are welcome!
I appreciate you tuning in and watching!
Great job! I just learned a few new things, and I've been a camper for years. My wife and I are geared more towards glamping now.
I used to backpack it in, and now in my old age? I just car camp. I can bring more in, and enjoy the trip more.
I agree get prepped. I have several ways to heat and cool. I’ve been using my Mr Heater Buddy for a few minutes in the mornings in my living room. It’s safe if you know what you’re doing. The 20 pound propane tank is in the same room. I’m using a 10 ft hose so it’s pretty far away from the heat.
That's super awesome!
No. Not white tape but yellow tape is used for gas. White is for water pipes. I think for safety you’d want one tank turned on at a time, less dangerous. 20lb tanks with 4-1/2 lbs of propane. Depending on settings low lasts for hours I use it in my camper during freezing snow mountains and love this thing.
I think if you get the 10' hoses by Mr Buddy those are good to use without the filter. I've got mine on 2 years now with no issues. I use the 5' hoses with the filters.
You are correct - Mr. Heater 10' hose Model #F273704 does not require a filter, as it's made from a different material than their other hoses, and does not exude a substance which can clog the burner.
Awesome vlog, I've been using my Buddy heater on a single tank but never knew about two tanks. I also fill a squirt bottle with soapy water and spray the connections for bubbles. Also I really like your shirt, not many people will show our faith, glad you did. Great work.
Thanks!
Bro your videos are great keep it up!
Thanks!
Easy to follow instructions. Looks like a very good solution for an unheated one car garage or similar size space. I'll be trying this.
Very nice video Sir. I don't go camping, but I purchased mine for the garage so that I can work on my motorcycle in the winter, or to place on a milk crate in front of my snow thrower bucket to melt the ice. Again, thanks for this video. And the "D" batteries for the fan, they're more than a "little bit of a pain to get them in there" ...... they're a huge pain. Especially when you have sausage fingers like me.
Lol, awesome, stay warm and thanks for watching!
Great video. Very well explained
Thanks!
Thanks, the most informative video we've seen about Buddy Heaters!
Awesome Thanks!
Another great video Eric ! Thanks for the info and link to the hoses.
Thanks!
Nice video, you don't need a filter with the quick disconnect and regulator because it's a low pressure, ½ lb, but the way your doing it you do need a filter unless you're running a OEM hose from Big Buddy as it won't leach oil like other hoses will due to the higher pressure.
Thanks
No, the filter is needed when you are using a conversion hose to run the Buddy heater off of a 20 lb propane tank. The problem is with the hose, or rather some of them will bleed oil when under pressure and this oil clogs the heater up which will destroy it. Some of the newer hoses don’t bleed oil when under pressure but I always use a filter when using a conversion hose with my heater, it’s cheap insurance.
@@ZootyZoFo
I stated as much.
@@sixshooter4570 - Not really, a lot of what you said is just not true. You mentioned disconnecting a hose with a regulator on it when in fact a hose with a regulator won’t even work because the Buddy heaters all have regulators built in. Also it’s not a 1/2 pound bottle, it’s a 1 pound bottle and these disposable bottles are not “low pressure” as you said, they have the exact same pressure as a 20 or 30 pound propane tank has which IS high pressure. You don’t need a filter with many of the new propane conversion hoses as you stated because they don’t leach oil it either as the inner layer of the hose is lined on modern hoses just like the Mr. Heater hoses. Furthermore the 10 Ft Mr. Heater hose didn’t need a filter originally and it was the only hose they made that didn’t need it, all of the shorter hoses did but it depends on when you bought it as the new Mr. Heater hoses are lined as are all quality modern conversion hoses. It’s best to use the $12 filter to be on the safe side but the filter also adds two additional points of failure & propane leakage, all connections should be tested for leaks with soapy water if your tank is going to be close to the ignition source or inside a tent or building which is never should never be if at all possible.
@ZootyZoFo
Wow, you have a compression problem as your statements about what I wrote is wrong in many instances.
Try rereading what I wrote without reading things into them.
What I stated is 100% correct.
Sorry but I don't have time to teach you how to understand what I had written. But your response to what I wrote says everything about your comprehensive skills and they're not very good.
Thanks Eric for the demonstration. Very informative!
Very good information. Thank you for that, and God bless you always brother 🙏
Thanks for the info.
You are welcome, Thanks for watching!
Thank you!
This is such a fantastic tip, and an excellent tutorial. Thank you so much for sharing.
Thanks and Thanks for watching!
Good presentation, finally someone showing how to hook up x 2 tanks. Thanks for sharing.
I came thru Snowpocalypse / Deep Freeze ( what we call it in Central Tx) i had my buddy heater which i gave to roommate to use and the bottle mount heater ( yes i used CO detector) plus my Aladdin Kerosene lamp keep living room warm...i never got cold for the 5 days we were in dark
Thai is awesome, I'm glad you all are ok and warming up!
@@lifewiththepettways7281 for 2 days Waco was colder than Anchorage alaska 😳
@@Bucky1836 ouch!🥶
Enjoy your channels, great stuff!!!
Thank you!
With the Big Buddy, you can use up to 3 bulk tanks by using the quick connect too.
It's always a good idea to use a filter, if for no other reason than dirt getting into the hose. There are only 2 situations where you might not need a filter, one is if you have a hose that doesn't leach under pressure, the other is if you're using a regulator at the bulk tank, since the hose won't be under pressure.
If the hose is flexible, it will probably leach under pressure.
Awesome!!
Thanks for sharing! Just bought a Buddy Heater for my shop but had to order the hose and filter. This will help me with my set up.
Awesome!!
That's awesome know how thanks for sharing 😊
You are so welcome
Thank you!
Couldn't tell if anyone else has mentioned it , but you can find aftermarket gauges at like Walmarts . I have one . I think it's $ 14.99 .
Thanks!
I have the little buddy and it runs great!! Just purchased a heater hog 18000 btu and I hate it. It shuts off constantly. Thinking about getting this big buddy.
Definitely go with the big buddy!
Thank You ! God bless ! 🙏😎👍
Same to you!
I think this is the only video I've ever seen where Eric isn't shooting a machine gun. 🤣🤣
Lol
I just purchased the Dewalt version of that heater. I like that I can use my 20v batteries to power the fan.
You know, if you also bought the 12-foot regulated quick-connect hose, you could hookup THREE 20-pound tanks !
Good informative video, thank you for this, subscribed.
Thanks!
@@lifewiththepettways7281 hello sir,,
Does the big buddy have a flame of any kind.
I believe the small unit has a small pilot flame that continually burns.. but what is big buddy work..
You did not mention that..
Thankyou, your fan
@@lifewiththepettways7281 Hey there, I found a cool old portable propane burner or a gas burner.
It is heavy duty and I will have some body look at it and have them tell me if they think it is for gas or propane.. I usually set it on the coffee table. It makes a great old piece to talk about.
I bet it will work nicely.. we will see. It looks to be from 1950 or so..
@@harvdog5669 yes the big buddy has a pilot light as well. Thank you for your support!
@@harvdog5669 Nice! Definitely get it checked and see if you can find some info on it.
yo bro its me, you always react to my comments. im not very intrested in this content but your other channel is very nice so im going to watch this and support you. somewhere its still interesting
from belgium btw, so you're reaching people across the globe, keep grinding.
@@DT2L BIG SHOUTOUT TO BELGIUM!
Thank you for the support for both of my channels!
Great idea for my cabin!!
Good video
Those tank gauges are just a rough estimate of gas level in tanks...
Not the best.
I have distribution posts for the propane tanks and several propane hoses. If a person had only one tank they could simply run two hoses to the heater. I have about 7 propane tanks so I have backup and I can run several appliances when needed.
Nice!
Excellence explained!
Got mine indoors on my furnace no problems
Nice!
I just got a propane heater but I got the De Walt one they only had two of these heaters in my county and the next one over our temps were at 1 degree to 10 degrees with wind chill at minus 11 to 14 below zero and then the TVA decided to have rolling black outs
Oh wow, I'm glad you was able to get a heater, they are a life saver especially in blackouts where there isn't any power available at a certain time. Stay warm!
@@ericpettway72 have a Merry Christmas
@@richardschaffling9882 Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and your family as well!
great video
Great video, good job
Thanks!!
thanks for the video, great information.........
Our pleasure!
Thank you, this video was very informative.
Thanks and I appreciate you watching!
@@ericpettway72 You’re welcome.
Nice vid , i just subbed 😄 love the Hummer 🤓does she require lotta work?
Thanks!
It's my everyday driver....lol
I haven't had to do much work on it other than the things I wanted to just change out. However I do keep her maintained by keeping all the fluids changed.
@@lifewiththepettways7281 nice 😎
You're the goat.
I seeing the Y splitter adapter for the propane tank. Have u tried that?
I haven't tried the Y splitter yet
Good video! Thanks.
Greatest thanks Sir.
Thanks!
Thanks this video was a big help
Awesome, thanks for watching!
Nice review 👌
Thank you 🙂
Great information! Thank you, Is that a belly band you have holding your buddy on your side? I wear basketball shorts. I need that information too, Thank you!
GREAT REVIEW AND DEMO!!!! Probably good idea to have a partially full or empty bottle on the non-used connection if you only have one side hooked up. That way if the empty valve leaks that protects the heater from catching fire.
I was told by a propane Distributor you should run A filter even if you have the proper hose That you do not need filters, I was told that the propane itself has impurities in it. And you're very much likely not to have any problems if you run a filter with it. It's just extra peace of mind.
I always turn mine off at the tank. That keep the pressure off the heater valve while not in use. Plus in case the heater valve fails it won't leak gas and cause a mishap.
That's a good idea to do!
You don’t need white plumbers tape on this. Also you wouldn’t use white tape for gas. Yellow tape is for gas. I think there is green one works for gas as well.
The white tape is for water only.
Just an FYI.
Good vid man
Thanks for the info!
White is for oil also
@@sheilamclaughlin963 what kind of oil?
keeping the tanks indoors is not a problem at all i have a few 100lb tanks indoor the danger is simple and very avoidable first off propane don't just blow up it like any other fuel source has to reach a magic blending number of air to fuel ration 3.8-8.4 i think may not be exact but is defiantly within the range of magic McBroom point being the benefit of storing a tank inside is that it wont freeze and lose performance and stop the process of phase change from liquid to gas is quite cold and if outside in freezing weather where its already cold below freezing is the performance (FLOW) will decrease drastically what the danger is when your smart and get your tanks like shown 20lb cylinders filled they are actually full (20lbs of propane 4.3 gallons I believe ) filling is best to be cold tank old also and then filled to hold the most is that when they warm up to room temp full the over pressure valve will pop and piss out propane wherever they are sitting the very simple way to prevent this is hook it up immediately and use to prevent over pressure from the expansion of propane based on temp
not complicated at least I don't think so one but if unaware or wanting to be cautious a swapped 20lb grill style cylinder at the local store is only filled to 75% to leave room for expansion in summer heat and winter temps or up and down
filled tanks have little to NO expansion buffer a swapped cylinder more expensive has a 25% buffer its a DOT REG and its not only more expensive you get 15lbs in a 20lb tank so if your not a fucking moron get them filled and immediately start using or store outside but if used immediately there is no problem even when a 100lb tank decided to pop off and vent in my house that's not the real danger its venting that makes the mix (MAGIC RATIO) and as that happens is the most dangerous ask me how I know a foom filled with propane above 8.5% or greater will lead to suffocation at best not from an explosion
Just use a 40lb. Tank to the quick connect I run my big buddy off a 100lb.tank with mr.heater 12 ft quick connect hose no filter lasts for months
mine is hooked to a 500 gallon tank, the heater does not the difference the pressure is the same
After watching this video and watching your video on how to refill the one pound bottles it begs the question, "Do you now have to use a filter with the one lb refills?"
Ii dont
Filters should come with the hose!!! My big buddy will run on high with out both burning !!!
Good info thanks. T
Thank and Thanks for watching...Merry Christmas!
Great video bud very much appreciated! Nice Humvee btw how much you want for it?😂
Thanks, It was a Christmas gift from my wife....can't sell it...lol
Thanks
Thanks for watching!
Both Buddy Heaters actually have Low Oxygen Shut offs built in to their heaters, so if you use up all the oxygen in your area, the heaters will automatically shut themselves down. So no need to have a CO2 Detector for any of the Buddy Heaters.
Good video but I got a question how long on the refill small bottles after refill ing the bottles how long can you keep the bottles let say two years will the gas go bad?
Propane lasts a long long time - it will just about never go bad by itself, the limitation is how long the cylinder lasts.
30 years easy.
Hello I followed the website to order. I seen a y splitter . Also did you hold down each time for low med. High
Yes, you have to hold it down for a second or so
You can connect both propane tanks together and use one side of the Big Buddy heater and save a lot of money.
thx u. very helpful. 👍🏾
i suppose air on the side of caution is the best idea for many
Will this work with a 15 lb tank using the same hoses? I'm asking because I'm a small female and 15lb tanks are easier for me to carry. Thank you!
@mstanley97 yes it will work with the 15lb tanks
It will work with any size tank.
Yes it will work but I suggest getting a 5 lb Flame King propane tank and use that with a conversion hose so it can run all night & day without having to swap new bottles. It holds as much propane as 5 green bottles and it only cost $5 to fill at my local Uhaul.
Buddy hoses need filters too!! Thank you for the video!
@@gregorymattison6007 I called them because I was confused, they said that during the hose making process there is oils that are left in the hoses and the filters are to catch those oils so they don't clog the ceramic elements
@@gregorymattison6007 yea I would to be safe, they did tell me that they would not warranty it if we use a hose without a filter and they're cheap. I have no idea how long they last but I assume a long time. It's worth it just to avoid the hassle lol
The package on the 5 ft from Mr heater says no need for a filter
Soapy water to check for leaks, no tape needed
Hi
Do both tanks run at the same time? OR When the first tank runs out does the second tank begin automatically? ????
They should burn equally for longer run time
I was always taught never to use teflon(white ) tape in propane. And always spray soapy water to test connections
Yes you can use soapy water, just make sure all fittings are snub. White tape is what came with the propane hose. Apparently there is white propane tape out there.
The tape is not for a seal but makes it easier for removal that’s all
The 20 LBS tanks are stackable. You're welcome. :)
Sorry, What does the jeep have to do with the heaters
It's not a jeep
In my hunting blind I use a 100 lb LP bottle on my big buddy heater
Nice!
Do you leave only one tank open to fire both big buddy burners ?
You can run or both at the same time, you can 1 side closed and the other side open
If one take runs out will it run on the other tank automatically?
I think they run together so if you want to get the most use out of it I would only turn one side on at a time
Purchase the newer 10' hose and you don't need the filter
The dryer vent is where I'm running the hose out. The part in the vent will have heat protection
If you want to use 2 hoses the Mr. Heater hose P/N 273704 does not require a filter.
How come nobody ever mentioned this the AC plug in on the back of the Big Buddy heaters
I actually purchased the ac plug along with my Big Buddy heater (the green one with built in fan) at TSC. Oddly enough the plug was a sloppy fit and fell out easily.
Do both tanks empty at the same time or does it switch when one goes empty?
I believe each side is independent and isolated from the other. If one side runs dry it simply shuts off.
Nice hummer beat we get it stuck in mud
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Can I use camper tanks on this also there bigger I think
Yes, just make sure you use a filter with it
Having trouble with the pilot light on my big buddy heater right now. How often do you have to change those filters? This will be the third 20lbs tank I've run off this one filter.
I change mine each season, so each winter I put new ones on.
Why won’t mine stay lit?