Worth the Upgrade? Best Mr. Heater & Buddy heater or Flex Heater REVEALED
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- Worth the Upgrade? Best Mr. Heater & Buddy heater REVEALED
In this video, we're comparing the best Mr. Heater and Buddy heater and revealing which is worth the upgrade!
Do you need a propane heater for prepping in case of SHTF? Or are you in the market for a Flex heater? In this video, we're comparing the best propane and flex heaters and determining which is best for you! We'll also discuss the different types of indoor safe heaters and how they differ from mr heaters. Finally, we'll recommend the best heater for you based on your specific needs!
In this video we talk about whether it’s worth the upgrade a Mr. heater, a small little buddy heater, or a flex heater, which is the best indoor safe emergency heat source for power outages and camping and ice fishing. What is better Mr. heater or the Mr. buddy heater, or another indoor heat like the flex heater from Mr. heater, whether you’re a prepper or been prepping for a long time SHTF prepping you’re gonna have an emergency source of indoor heat, a safe indoor heater, some people consider Mr. heater, big buddy, propane heater, the best other people think Mr. heater buddy is the best Mr. heater review. Let you know which one does what and which one is best for you a lot of people ask the question can I run my heater buddy heater on a 20 pound propane tank or 20 pound propane tank to Mr. buddy heater? What is the best power outage heat for your home this Mr. heater and Mr. buddy heater and flex heater isn’t often choice for preppers some consider at the best propane heater, the best indoor heater you’ve even maybe seen Canadian prepper use it on the Canadian prepper channel where the Canadian prepper shows different types of emergency heat for the buddy heater DI why prepper may have used the source of emergency heat. It’s great for an SHTF situation if you experience an SHTF power outage or an SHTF winter storm the flex heater or buddy flex heater or Mr. buddy heater for the buddy propane, portable heater is a good Option
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What is that metal tray looking thing for? that you had on the end of your video.
I love early mornings to watch the sunrise! This little thing has a great heat output th-cam.com/users/postUgkxAvrAfikbUEMthp3AZ6iX5FKdiHfzy_RP . I sit in my rocker, warm, and watch the sunrise! It's great for travel as well. Just stow and go. Love this thing! For hunters, I've heard that they also make a little hood so that it focuses the heat a bit more if you have to sit further away. Just a heads up. It's so easy and quick to set up and get going.
We’ve had the Mr Buddy portable heater for years and we absolutely love it!!
Thanks TamT
We've got two Mr. Buddy heaters ...paid $79.99 for the first and $89.99 for the second d. Love them both. I refill the "green") tanks from a 25lb. It's simple and easy. You only need a $7.00 adapter and a scale that measures in ounce increments. Weigh a new full tank and match the weight in you refill.
Thank you, Colin. You're probably the best prepper on YT. Great tips and practical content.
I appreciate that! It is Cohen😉
Over the years I have all of these Mr. Heater Buddy heaters and just last week I found the Mr. Heater Flex on sale for $99 so I snagged one of these too. I use them all, just not all at once. Thanks for the comparison video.
Thanks for sharing, you bet!
Last year, we were at my grandson's first high school baseball game of the season. IT WAS COLD! I had never seen this heater, but several other families had theirs running and I got a quick education. I went out the next week and bought the Big Buddy heater from Home Depot. I have heated our garage several times so the GK's can play ping-pong on cold days. I'm glad I bought the bigger size for this reason. We use a little wagon to load our chairs and supplies for the games and this will fit perfectly so should not be size issue to take along. Also, I like the use of the paint grill for heating up water for hot chocolate. Txs for the tip!
I also bought the extension hose with a filer (I found a good selection at Farmer's Supply) so I could use the 20lb tank. Ordered the fan that attaches to the back of the heater on-line. It was a perfect fit (never really understood why they stop selling them on the heaters automatically) and runs off batteries or an adapter (also @ F'sS). It blows the heat away from the front and is really worth it in my opinion.
Thanks for the video comparison! Can't wait for baseball season to begin here in a couple of weeks!
Excellent video. Very well spoken and full of information.
I purchased the Big Buddy Heater about 5 yrs ago. Overall this is a great heater. What I have learned is the tip-over switch (Part X461) lasted about 5 yrs and I had to replace mine and a neighbor's part (same age) recently. The other thing I want to give a heads-up on is storage. I stored my buddy heater in a shed where the temperatures would vary between seasons (cold and hot), I think this caused the plastic parts to become brittle, thus when accessing the switch part the tabs to hold the frame disintegrated, so if I were to purchase a new buddy heater again in the future I will store it in a temperature-controlled room like my basement.
LOVE your reviews on this product. Thank you for doing this video!
My wife and I love our Mr Buddy and Big Buddy heaters. We found both of them on sale at Wally World. We got our Mr Buddy for $49 and the Big Buddy for $99.
$74 and $134 here at Walmart
I think you glossed over one accessory that is important. That being the 12-foot regulator and hose with the quick connect fitting. I bought the Big Buddy as a backup heat source for my home when the power goes out. I have a 100lb tank outside the house by a window. The regulator connects to the tank. so now I have low pressure propane from the tank, through the window, then to the heater. I don't want the short, high pressure, hoses inside the house. I enjoy your reviews and mods. Thank you. 👍👍👍
I have the Big Buddy. Been awesome but be careful with using the rubber hose to a full size propane tank. Without the extra filter, particles from the hose will clog the heater jets.
Use the Mr. Heater hose and that problem goes away...
New hoses dont clog anymore…
@11binfantryfollowmeus.army95 There's only one hose that doesn't require a fuel filter... I have listed that hose below... The new hoses still require a fuel filter
F273704
The new 10' Buddy hose does not require a fuel filter... This is the only hose at this time that does not require the filter... The 10' number is F273704
Get rid of the cheap hose.🤣 Been using mine 5 yrs my big buddy only needs dusting no issues no repairs
I have the big buddy heater and had taken it on a hunting trip for the cabin. It heated our cabin up to temp in 30 mins. It also has a built in electric fan. Runs on D batteries or a typical DC charger. 2 - 1lb tanks lasted us the whole 3 days.
Thank you sir. I appreciate the tips and recommendations. I also purchased a few of the buddy heater you referred from Costco for my kids when they went on sale. 5 days after you mentioned it they went off of the sale so i was able to save money. It's better to be safe and ready. With these storms hitting across the country it's a nice feeling to know we have a means to stay warm.
Good stuff!
Big Buddy 3 temp settings is best for me I live in a 28-foot RV and it has served me well. Using the 12-ft proprietary Mr Heater hose with no filter it's worked flawless for 7 years straight. I did buy a second for a backup. I've looked at the other ones and I can see there purpose but the three-way setting is more than versatile for most applications small or large.
Great information. Thank you!
Went to an estate sale last summer and got a Mr buddy heater for $20! Propane tanks for $1 a piece! It was worth the wait in the line outside
Yes it was, nice!
Small propane tanks are $9.87 for two at Walmart!!
Just bought a flex my small buddy heater gave out went to buy a new one but everything was sold out except for the flex it was only 149. At true value hardware store. Love it so far.
It’s a tank !
Great video! Thanks for the comparisons. Super information.
Thank you Carol!
Great video thank you. For any naysayers about the buddy heater, I have been using one in my semi truck for 10 years. They are very safe I am also a firefighter and I totally trust them. Number 1. Read your manual. You need to crack something open, a window, or vent for a minimum of 9 square inches that is not a lot but that's what you have to do. Number 2. For those of you who say you started it with a 20 lb bottle and then it didn't work after that, it says game the manual that you will need to use a filter for any type of bottle that requires a hose. If you plugged it up take a vacuum cleaner and vacuum everything out and use a Q-tip to clean out the pilot.
Excellent video. Very helpful. Thank you.
You're so awesome Cohen 👌 I'm one of those people that I love to learn something new everyday. I always share your videos. Got my niece in Ohio to start preppin sending her your videos. Even with a bazillion followers, you should still do a Mr Heater give a way. Do a sticker and a t shirt with the mountains and what you say at the end of every video 👍
God bless you and your family and your furbabies. May y'all be blessed this coming New Year 👑🙏🏻💞✝️🐾🕯🕯🕯🕯🕯
thanks so much! ok i will have wife make a shirt! she designs them .... I will post in community post when it is ready :)
@Riverside Homestead Life
Awesome, sounds like a plan
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off grid here. Have 2 lil buddys (too many fumes) Have 3 Big buddys, no fumes, tons of heat! Love the big buddy. We put it on a 100 pound tank to last awhile..
Thank you
Remember to ALWAYS use the Filter when hooked to large bottles
Filter not needed if you buy the special 10FT Mr buddy hose for it, part number ends in 04!😁😁😁
From "Big Bob" "The new 10' Buddy hose does not require a fuel filter... This is the only hose at this time that does not require the filter... The 10' number is F273704"
I have the Little Buddy. Used to have the Mr. Buddy but I left it at a jobsight and it was taken. I want a Big Buddy. I love this line of heaters. I had mine for yrs and never had a problem at all. Even if you have no other need for them at all they are well worth the money just to have for power outages and emergencies.
Great videos! Appreciate it!
I am so grateful for the content that you provide!! I have learned alot from you. Thank you for what you do. Happy new year to you and yours!🎆🎊🥳✌🏼😊
You are so welcome! Happy New Year!
Good video. Very informative
Great video.
I have the Buddy, it works great. I use it with the 1 lb and 20 lb tank
I bought a Big Buddy just before we had the subzero front sweeping across the country. I paid $149 at Tractor Supply and at the time wondered if I had spent too much, they also had the Buddy heater for $99. Luckily we didn't lose power but I'm glad I have it for peace of mind.
Glad to hear and I don't think you overpaid
It only has to work once to be worth it
I love my normal buddy heater that I got at Costco with the filter and hose for $80... I rigged a single blade thermal stove fan to it, and run it off a 7.5 gallon tank... it goes and goes and goes and is awesome.
I have the budy and the flex with the cooker. Have had the flex for years and came in handy during the texas ice storm. I bought the flex with the cooker as a secondary heater and cooker back up to my butane single burner. They all work great. The flex is a bit much for my needs but I'd rather have a bit to much then not enough.
I bought my Mr Big Buddy (with 2 cylinder) couple years ago. I got it for $80! It also has a fan built in it. Easy to use & prepared for winter outages.
Great deal!
Thank you, 4 years ago I purchased a Big Buddy ($99 back then), then I got all the extras, hoses, dryers. Put everything together and then put it all back in the box for when needed. Would like to get the LIL Buddy for the boat and fishing in winter. Happy New Year. See you in the New Year. God Bless and stay safe.
Sounds good! Happy New Year to you Joey!
Just bought a Mr.Heater Big Buddy. I used it last week when it was really cold. It worked Great! I wish i had one last year when i lost power in texas.
Thanks for sharing Arthur, glad you have it now
Great informative video! I currently own 3 of the standard Mr Buddy heaters. I really want to purchase the Flex with Side Burner combo. I could see myself using it quite often, even if only using the Side burner, at times.
You should!
Mr. Buddy! Hands down, Mr. Buddy! Get one...I have 2.
Thanks Jerry
Funny… I have the big buddy heater and today I picked up the flex. I’ve used the bug buddy heater in my 1k square foot garage during the winter when I’m working. It heats it to close to 60 degrees. I have the hose attachment and I keep 10 20lb propane tanks on standby. For those who want to stay safe with storage of propane I bought the lifetime deck storage container and I store my propane away from my house in the storage container. I picked up the flex from sportsman’s warehouse today for $120 on sale with an additional 10% coupon. Thanks for the video and review.
You bet, thanks for sharing Jason! Sounds like you got a good deal
How big is your deck storage unit? How many 20lb tanks does it hold? Thanks much!
@@mskulagal it fits 7 20lb tanks. It’s the lifetime 130 gallon deck storage
I have two little buddy heaters, 4000-9000btu, I have created a stand with fan, I heat 600sf off of it. It's all in the air distribution, I also have run it off of a 100# (25gal) bottle, it heated for a month and a half, off of my 10 gal propane tanks (rv) I can run it for almost 3 weeks. Trick is, drain it out after each use, do not let propane sit in your hoses, and always use filters! I bought both of mine for $59.00 three years ago...
Also don't forget your can of compressed air to blow out the lines if they get clogged....
How do you blow out lines please?
@@gardeninggirlct I have had to do it twice, I called the factory because one stopped working, if you get a can of compressed air that you use to clean keyboards wit, and ultra thin Qtips, first put the tube from the compressed air down the pilot tube and blow a couple blasts, then stick the Qtip down and soak up the good, do that several times until it comes out clean, and a small piece of sand paper to get the black off the flame sensor. Then it should start back up.
I have the big buddy heater. I have had it for 15 years. It is great in the hunting blind and for emergency heat.
This is exactly the video I have been hoping to find. I was very confused about which model is the best for my needs. TY for this info. I'm leaning toward Mr Buddy Flex and the adaptable cooker.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks Theresa
I have the Mr Buddy heater. I picked it up at Walmart. It was on sale for $35.00. Thank you for ALL the GREAT Tips.
That is awesome!
💯‼👍👏🏻 thank you. And I wanted to wish you and your family is very happy healthy New Year🥳
thank you Carol.... and you aswell
I have the Big Buddy and love it !
Great video. Thank you
I have the Little Buddy heater. I haven't used it much. It's come in handy though when I've needed portable heat.
This video saved me money and time.
We have 4, every size. My hubby takes the one with the round burner and the smallest one hunting. I bought the other two when they came out. We love them all. The large one uses more fuel, but heats a larger area
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I so appreciate this info, thank you! 🙏🏻
You're welcome!
Ok thanks you just answered my question ! 😊
Just got a deal on a wall tent with stove Jack and grabbed a kni co tundra wood stove. Can’t wait to try it out!
I have the Costco 59 dollar Buddy heater and love it. Thanks to this awesome chanel. Now I want the Big Buddy model but can't afford it 😟
Good choice!
Have Big Buddy and the Buddy ! Love them both!
Thanks Rick!
Very nice heater immediately people to purchase
I was lucky enough to get a mr. buddy on sale and then used my visa prime points..it was free. I haven't had to take it out of the box. I live in Florida and even though it got down to 11 degrees where I live, I used my electric blankets and a couple dogs to keep me warm. It was all good. I know I need to get it out of the box to try it out so I'm not trying to do it in an emergency. I loved the video where you cooked with it. I bought one of those paint things to go along with my Mr. B and the hose and about 50 propane 1 pounders before I knew you could use the bigger ones! DOH!!
I have the big buddy and definitely glad I bought that one, I camp in my ice hub alot in South Dakota ice fishing. I had both burners on in -50° temperatures and it was still a little chilly but if it wasn't for both burners I would have had to cut my trip short. I also have the little buddy for my one man ice shack and it works great but you're right it is a little top heavy and once ice starts forming around the bottom of the little bottles it will push it out of it's base and fall over, that's definitely the biggest downside of the little buddy. Some times the big buddy is a pain to start in really cold conditions as well , also helps having a fan circulating the air in the ice shack or you will develop a condensation problem.
Great video! Thank you,
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Hi . Thank you so much for the video. Happy New Year to you and your family. God bless.
Same to you!
That was a very helpful video! Thank you for this review. God bless.
You are so welcome!
Very nice 👍 products 😊😊
On my second portable buddy - left the first one in my hunting blind over the winter and the mice took over - quite the fire when I turned it on - lol.
I also have a lil buddy I carry in the truck. I know it is tipsy, but I would rather take the chance than freeze to death.
EXCELLENT,
very informative video.
Thanks for the great research,
so I did not have to.
You bet, thanks George!
Yes I do have a Mr buddy heater next to the large one
We have the lil buddy and the Big buddy for emergency heat
I have two Mr Big Buddy Heaters for emergency heat for my home. I have a small home so two Big Buddy’s should do the trick! I also have 12 small tanks and 4 big tanks on hand to use with them in case of emergencies.
Sounds great! Thanks for sharing
Great review of all the different heaters. I’m looking for a heater for power outages and will go by your suggestion.
Big buddy. Is my fave r
Versatile. For little use or more use
I live in N. Texas. Have a 30 x 30 shop out back with central 'heat' and air. In the summer the AC is awesome to keep it comfortable but in the winter the electric heat just doesn't cut it and runs the bill WAY high. Decided it was time to get something more off the grid just in case the S-Hits-The-Fan and power goes out so I can heat the CAVE and if needed the house. Bought a Portable Buddy in early November from Cabela's with Mr Buddy's filter and 12' hose. It was great for keeping me warm while down working and watching YT but at 900 Sq. Ft it didn't quite do enough when the COLD weather hit to warm a larger area. Then got the Big Buddy with filter and their hose and THAT did the trick. Depending on the weather I can do one, or both and the big buddy gives the higher heat options. AND filling 20 lb. tanks locally at the station rather than doing tank exchange saves a ton! Here, tank exchange is currently 20$ to 25$ for 15 lbs. but refilling is about 16$ for a full 20 lbs. I have not run the electric central heat in the shop (I have a separate meter just for it) yet this year and I am toasty even though the recent mid-teen temps. My electric bill for the 'CAVE' is about 30% lower so far this winter using these and so far a tank is lasting 3 weeks average. Thanks for this review! Next up, Little Buddy!
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Many, Many Thanks Cohen for all you do to keep us informed! 😊Please know that I have been researching these heaters for sometime now and found the written descriptions hard to understand. So, your presentation today, really made things clear!! My concern now, however, is storage of the propane! Where I live it gets in the triple digits in the summer! For safety sake, I don’t want any fires or explosions! Do you have any propane storage suggestions for Hot summers?
I store my tanks outside. I have a little tool shed & I place them where it’s the NE inside the shed. I also live southern state where we have hot summers so they be just fine. Never put them near the house or garage.
Thxs for taking the time to reply!
When I can afford to buy or build a shed will do so. In the meantime, I am considering buying a trash can and burying it in the ground for storage and doing so with several others for use as root cellars as the house gets too hot! It is suggested that I put cement bricks around the trash can(s) and leave the lid(s) above ground. So that water will not seep in.
I have 2 Mr Buddy heaters. I love them. They do put out a lot of heat
Thanks Robin!
I got MR heater because of you, thanx
Me too and the paint holder
Glad to hear Adrianna, thanks for sharing!
Great video as usual!
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I have a Big Buddy, I'm happy with it.
I might be up too late, but this is the first time I recall hearing you say your name EVER in a video. I thought you just went by Riverside Homestead... I must have watched 40+ videos from you by now and you only say welcome to the channel or something. LOL! On to the topic. I own all except the one that heats 180* around. I've used the buddy and big buddy heater in my camper (26ft) and found the buddy can get the job done normally in 15-30mins. It will take the chill out and keep you comfortable except in extremely cold temp, like minus temps. Then I would bust out the big buddy. Especially for extreme blizzards and high crosswinds in the mountains(At top in countryside). The small buddy heater from the start of vid, Ive used in emergency in my vehicle for the rare chance of it breaking down in a winter situation, which happened to me. I kept it inside just in case and it kept me from frostbite as I waited 4 hrs to be towed in a dead car on the side of a highway... Alone or with family or friends, guess how calming it is to be a prepper in that crap situation? Yes you have to crack a window and make sure it wont tip or touch someone, but you look like a hero as everyone is kept warm in a crap situation. I had 0/0 on prediction scale that my car would crap out that day. It was just one of many things I owned, just in case.
Thanks for sharing and yes, I'm glad to hear you had it with you in the car situation!
Thank you for the video.
You're welcome!
Just bought big Buddy yesterday will be trying this weekend
Hope you enjoy
Today I bought 2 x 400g Nido powdered milk from Tesco, for £2.50 each. That's half price. Tins slightly dented, but LONG dates, so not like they are short dated. Good value. I've got enough powdered milk for 12 months.
Sounds great!
Love your channel!
Thank you so much!
I have 2 of the big buddy heater with the built in fans really works great 👍
Thanks Steve!
What model has the fans??
I have 2 Mr Heater products. A Buddy for my motorhome; a big buddy for the living area in my small house. Both of them are great. I use 30 lb Propane tanks with a filter.
Sounds great, thanks Stephen!
I recently bought a flex heater at Sportsmans warehouse for 135.00 on sale for the holidays. The aux hose is also sold at the same store for about 35.00. If your buy the filter and regulator you can run it on a 40lb bottle.
I have the little buddy and the Mr heater I like both of them
I have the Big Buddy. I plan on using it in my garage, camp trailer, and in cases of power outages.
I had cause to use it for the first time this last week when our power went down in an ice storm. It worked great. The two things that I see so many posts on, are the use of the fans on top, and the lines coming from a large tank. And I am confused by them both.
I bought two types of fans, one has dual fans, and the other has a pivotal head. I haven't really noticed much improvement on the heat circulation. So, I don't know if I am expecting too much, or am not using them correctly.
The hose attachment for a larger tank posts, leave me confused as well. People say that material from some hoses will clog the pilot light. They promote the use of a fuel filter with the hose. Other people, and MR. Heater say that the hoses sold by Mr. Heater will not. I have bought two types of hoses. The screw on type, and a quick connect/disconnect style. Both are from Mr. Buddy. I suppose the add-on filter couldn't hurt.
I have also bought the Carbon Monoxide alarm, even though Mr. Buddy says you don't need to worry.
Anyway, thanks for your informative video's. I learn from each one. Happy New Year to you and yours.
watch this one to see how the fan should be running! th-cam.com/video/_i1wm4EUfZU/w-d-xo.html
you may have a crappy fan, there are good ones and bad ones...
i will do a video by many requests... on how to hook up hose, how to operate everything... for those who have never used anything before and need a extra visual for confidence... keep an eye out for that one...
@@RiversideHomesteadLife Thank you!
Good product
good review. i have the buddy heater, single can. i sometimes hook it up to a BBQ tank. i like it. as mentioned before, we use them in the blinds and tree stands.
Thanks for the info!
I use the big buddy to heat my woodworking shop. Useing it on high when it's really cold a 35lb tank will last about a week, but that's at the high setting
Thanks
I purchased a big buddy off Amazon for 75 beans. It's the 4k-8k btu unit. I connected a 5 gallon tank. I can run it continuously for 72hours on the low setting. It resides in a Montana 3150rl 5th wheel. With it running and a small ceramic heater in the bedroom; the RV furnace doesn't kick on. It's parked on the Olympic Peninsula. A great little heater. Added the heat activated fan. It crapped out in 2 weeks.
I called the Mr Big Buddy. And I have used a 30pd tank for yrs. I never leave it on over night. Or leave alone. ✨😊
I have two of the smaller Mr. Buddy heater. Need some info... one came with a hose (bought it at Costco) and one didn't. I have 20 lb tanks to run these but not sure how to hook it up... do I need a filter or the other bulbous apparatus that I keep seeing? Very confused.... please do a video on how to hook these up to 20 lb propane tanks. Thanks
Tyvm
I haveve 2 Mr buddy heaters... the small one. I’m in a Toy hauler in Northern California where it’s hell in the summer...above 100 degrees.,,but freezing with snow on occasions during winter and early spring. There is no insulation in this t trailer, and it wouldn’t help too much anyway. That’s where u use 1 of them. The other I keep at my sons home in the Bay Area since my room is in the basement where the heat doesn’t do much... and it’s a very large room with 1920s windows and no wall insulation. They wok well, but I would love to have one of the metal heat fans! I’ve never seen on any n a hardware store..I’ve never seen fan blades or I’d have replaced my bathroom vent fan that was destroyed by killer Acorns! Obviously the e vent cover was destroyed first! Why the heck are RV roof vent covers made of plastic? They get full summer sun and become ridiculously brittle! Someone needs to actuall use the brain cells they were born with! The molded plastic actually costs more to produce than a cut to size piece of sheet metal!
I love my Big Buddy for shop heat. I have a 3 car garage with the 3rd stall being the shop and it heats it just fine. I ran the hose outside the garage and use a 20 lb external tank. (never use these larger tanks indoors). What you didn't mention is that you can buy an AC adapter to run the fan continuously to better push out the heat without running down batteries. (the fan is kind of noisy though) . The 18,000 BTU setting makes a lot of heat but uses a lot of propane so after a few minutes I usually switch to medium or low. Even when it's freezing outdoors I can work comfortably in the shop.
I got two of the big buddies to heat my folks house in case of, with this last cold blast, was planning on hooking em up to 100 pounders.
I have all of them except the flex. My favorite is the little buddy
*I buy these in Liquidation sales and resell. Some I have to do some repairs. My choice ( I have 3 myself) are the dual panel 18,000 BTU 3 heat level with the blower. The blower can use 6 D batteries but that is not a great option, instead the 12 volt power supply (plug in) is better as long as you have power. I also have the front attaching warming tray -- in fact it will boil water and cook most anything. I use 20lb tanks but you can use (2) 1lb. With a regulator I can run it off large propane tanks. GET AN INLINE FILTER and save yourself a lot of grief if you use tanks larger than the 1lb units. Particulate from the inside of the hose can ruin the unit, and it's just about impossible to repair that damage. I have one unit I have used every winter -- probably 80 days per winter for 6 years without an issue.*
Mr.buddy is $74 at Walmart just got one👍
Thanks for sharing Travis
Hop on Cabelas and search for reconditioned units. Got a big buddy for $79 this year , used it during our 30-40 below and worked great.
Great tip, thanks Steve
Thanks for the reviews. I'll have to stick with my wood burning fireplace for now.
lol nothing beats that!!
I have a similar heater called a Dyna-glo 360. I haven't used it yet but I wonder how it compares to the Mr Heater line of heaters. I'm thinking of also purchasing a Big Buddy to accommodate my Dyna-glo in cold weather power outages. Thanks for sharing.