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I'm not sure if I missed it but I didn't see where you put the fuel filter which is imperative for safety as dirt from the fuel will clog up the orifice and it will start to put out carbon monoxide. It should also be noted that the oxygen sensor is not very relevant because you can still be getting carbon monoxide poisoning from that heater while you have oxygen present. This is especially the case with this heater since carbon monoxide is lighter than oxygen and it will build up where you are breathing all the while the heater on the ground is getting plenty of oxygen and will continue to put out a deadly situation of carbon monoxide poisoning. I nearly died from using this heater.
@HondaCrf450r. What I stated was all facts no opinion. Bottom line when it doesn't work you or a loved one may die. So congrats for not dieing good job still doesn't change the actual dangers. And when you say you use it in your room it is very nonspecific what you mean by room as long as it has a ton of ventilation you could be having all sorts of stuff in there and it won't hurt you. I used mine for a few months it wasn't until it actually got down to 0 and negatives when we turned it all the way up that we had problems. The doctor said that we could have been getting small amount of poisons and could be getting those for years before anything is noticed. They explained it wasn't until you reached a certain level that you begin to have problems but you could be right on the edge of that level and not even know it until it's way to late. I'm simply bringing up some factual data about the way the unit works and the dangers related to that. Then people's responses are will I did it and I didn't get hurt. Yeah of course not everybody's going to get hurt that's not the point once again congrats for being one of those my message was for people trying to avoid dangers and possible death of loved ones.
i heated a 1000sqft house with one of these last winter, im in the carolinas so we dont get stupid cold like some areas do but still sub freezing for a few days at a time here and there.... my secret was to set a box fan on a small stool behind it where thew airflow passed right over the top of the heater, worked liked a charm, with that and a milk house heater at other end of house (open floor plan) i stayed relatively warm all winter, it will eat up a 40# bottle in short order though..... i think about 2 days running on med (9k btu)...... but main point is that moving that hot air off the heater around the house made a huge difference
I just brought (2) 20lb tanks in great condition no rust for $30 for my Mr Buddy Portable Heater so on low heat 6-8 hrs a day I should get approximately 14-21 days of heat depending on My usage per 20lb tank
Do you have a filter and a regulator hose? I just got a buddy heater and keep hearing different requirements. Some folks say you don't need a filter and regulator and others say you do. Since you use yours extensively, I'm wondering how you set yours up?
Since you have the tank outside, go ahead and use a 100 lb cylinder. It will last about 1 month and longer if you keep it on low and shut off when not needed. Only downside is it requires a pickup truck to transport vs a car. It must be transported UPRIGHT when full. I use these on my parked home based camper trailer to keep warm after the furnace went out. Been doing it now for 2 winters using the Mr heater big buddy and a 100 lb tank. Not a 20 or 30 lb tank. Requires refilling after about 3 days. Hope this helps out.
This video solved the rest of my worries! Thank you!! And IF you're garage isn't insulated, or outside - plz watch YT'r young lady's advice & her solution (Afrovivalist - NO FREEZE IBC tote heater, something like that), get the $43/800w/150-250gl) or $37 ($37/600w/150gl or less) submersible water heater by HITOP 800W Titanium Aquarium Heater - with External Controller Submersible Heater.
been using that heater for to 3 years love it with my pellet stove on very cold nights I'll turn that heater on and in a couple hours I'm nice and warm I do have two of them one for my bathroom very warm in there
Did you guy a different hose for the 30lb tank? As My hose and my spare hose will not work with the 30lb tank only the 20lb tank. Can’t figure out what it could be, it works fine with a 20lb not a 30lb odd
You do not need to stand the 100 lb tank to transport it after filling it I've transported mine for several years laying down in my truck. Just give tank a few minutes to allow your liquid to settle on bottom once bottle is positioned upright before lighting.
If hose screws on cylinder port, there is a regulator built in on the heater. If hose is connected to quick connect, then there must be a regulator on hose.
It all depends. I ran the numbers the other day to see about heating when my solar production is low. These numbers are based on my $0.24 / kWh and purchasing propane to refill 20lb tanks at tractor supply. For me, heating with propane, especially when filled at $3.99 per gallon, tends to be more cost-effective than using electricity in my window unit. Propane is around $0.0436 per kBTU, compared to $0.0703 per kBTU for an electric heat pump. However, costs can vary based on local prices and the efficiency of your heating systems.
Thanks for reply. I need to run my numbers. I have 480sf apt. My friend has about 2200sf. My electric this mo. was $120. Hers was $100. She leaves every light on in the house. Two fridges and a freezer. 72 degrees no matter what. @@EastTexasHomestead
+Michael Manning I’ve never personally tracked it. For us, we turn it on and off way too much to keep up with it. We’ve had a ton of great comments on another video and some say a 20 lb tank lasts 70 hours on low and 25 or so hours on high. Here’s a link if you want to see what people are saying. th-cam.com/video/3wG4WMzugJQ/w-d-xo.html
@@stevenwatson2699 Thanks for letting us know. That's pretty close to what I got. I ended up doing the math in another video, and I came up with 15lbs in a standard 20lb tank, giving you the following: Low = 81 hours Medium = 36 hours High = 18 hours It appears that this varies quite a bit from person to person, but it's how the math works out based on the manufacturer's numbers. Here's a link to the video where I go through more numbers and info on the heaters: th-cam.com/video/4rFsJtxjRSg/w-d-xo.html
Unvented heaters are dangerous. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Also, these can add moisture to your indoor environment (not good if you have moisture and/or indoor air quality issues).
No doubt there is some risk here. Probably not much more than having a gas oven though. Even so, multiple carbon monoxide detectors is a must when using gas for heat or anything else. This product has been designed for indoor use. Here is a snippet from the official Mr. Heater documentation: "With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable indoor safe heat."
The risks with unvented space heaters are much higher than with a vented furnace (propane or gas) and definitely higher than a gas stove. How many hours per day is your gas stove on? How many hours is your Mr. Buddy on for? Glad to hear you are using CO detectors, keep an eye on them (fresh batteries, etc), esp. if you've got little ones running around. Also, don't discount the excess moisture / indoor air quality issues. Mobile homes are particularly susceptible to water damage (it doesn't take much to help your floor go soft) and mold growth is not good for any of the occupants of your home. Be safe!
@@BigJroskii206 Burning propane results in the formation of carbon dioxide and water vapor. The more you burn, the more you have of both. What state are you located in?
As long as I stick with 20 lb tanks that can be exchanged I don't have to worry about them expiring and needing to be re-certified or replaced. And, I know of no place that exchanges 30 lb cylinders.
Oh, I know. I get my tanks refilled at U-Haul. But, I stick with the 20 lb tanks because if I'm in an area that has no place I can get the tank refilled, but they do still have a place where I can exchange a 20 lb tank, I can still get propane without having to buy another tank - since, I wouldn't be able to exchange a 30 lb tank. I was only arguing against the 30 lb cylinders in general. I've had other larger size cylinders and it is nice to have the longer run time between fills, but I will always keep at least one 20 lb tank on hand to use in a pinch.
No it's a death trap if it leaks and ignites since propane is heavier than air and settles on the floor. You don't ever keep the tank inside. Very dangerous.
I would build a bumper rack or roof top. I would never keep it inside the trailer. I have a Motorhome and keep mine in the basement. I drilled a hole in the floor and got a floor mount to keep it from moving when traveling.
I don't recommend it (neither does Mr. Heater) and you probably won't get your insurance company to cover a claim if something were to happen. But, if you are going to, be absolutely sure there's no leak on the tank side of the hose. You could take a little soapy water and look for bubbles by spraying it around the connection. The 10ft hose is about $30. It's worth the investment and peace of mind.
I use mine in the living room also with the 20 lb. tank and the 10 foot hose that you don't have to have a filter for just screws in the tank nice and tight and the left side of heater nice and tight and you're good to go !!!
The Mr. Heater Big Buddy has two built in regulators. One on each side. If you are using the Quick Connect hose, it bypasses the regulators. however, it has one built into it. Here's a link so you can see it. amzn.to/2jt8npp Here's a link to the Mr. Heater Big Buddy user manual. www.mrheater.com/downloads/dl/file/id/221/big_buddy_heater_manual_usa_2016.pdf
@@EastTexasHomestead the link to the hose shows a regulator but the heater has built in regulators. I see lots of videos saying oil will leach out of the generic coleman hoses. I assume the hose in the video is non regulated and not Mr Heater brand??
@@ray_c_yuen actually, the hose in the video is a Mr. Heater hose. I'm using a filter on the heater end for the oil issue. I made another video that goes into detail here: th-cam.com/video/QN4uB7_ED5E/w-d-xo.html
my big buddy is starting to make a sound like something is blowing on it.but there is nothing blowing.no fans or drafts. can someone tell me what the problem might be?
Johnny Howard it happen to me before all I did was use a paint brush and brush the two tiles clean and it worked great again you can use any kind of brush just keep the tile clean and it will work.
+John Philblade if I remember correctly, the Mr. Heater Big Buddy burns about 1 lb per hour when on high. So depending on where you get your tank refilled it would be between 15 and 20 hours on high.
When you use refillable propane tanks, for safety, a filter added on the line is recommended to protect yourself and family from harmful toxins being released in the air.
I must have been asleep when you explained the reason for this video. So would you please explain it again? My common sense tells me that if the person filling the tank didn't have a problem with the dirty connection then neither should I. But then I live in Okla so I could be wrong.
That’s a fair question. At the time when I made this video it was because one of my other videos was getting a lot of comments asking if it was possible to use a 30 pound tank with a Mr. heater big buddy. This was simply to show that it is possible. That’s it. Nothing fancy. Nothing earth shattering. In addition, the video was for my subscribers. At the time I was doing a consistent vlog and this was just showing a little bit of what I was doing.
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I'm not sure if I missed it but I didn't see where you put the fuel filter which is imperative for safety as dirt from the fuel will clog up the orifice and it will start to put out carbon monoxide. It should also be noted that the oxygen sensor is not very relevant because you can still be getting carbon monoxide poisoning from that heater while you have oxygen present. This is especially the case with this heater since carbon monoxide is lighter than oxygen and it will build up where you are breathing all the while the heater on the ground is getting plenty of oxygen and will continue to put out a deadly situation of carbon monoxide poisoning. I nearly died from using this heater and many others have died including their families.
Well that was about as informative as watching grass grow! What were we supposed to learn from that video???? How not to connect a dirty tank to any device so as to introduce dirt and other crap from messing up something valuable? You didn't even pressure air blow out that mud dauber dirt before connecting....not too bright. Also, not putting some sort of barrier between the heater and a combustible piece of furniture is seriously incompetent! You are not firing on all cylinders at all! Thumbs down!
I usually don't feed the trolls but I'm going to address this one. 1: Sorry you didn't learn anything here. I never said I was going to teach a class on using the Mr. Heater Big Buddy wth a 30 lb tank. 2: If you had listened to what I said in the video you would have know that I set aside the dirty 30 lb tank and used a clean one. 3: The Mr. Heater Big Buddy is designed in such a way that it can be safely set close to combustible pieces of furniture as long as they are not in front of the heater. 4: Before you go off insulting my competence level and intelligence on my channel, check your facts. 5: I noticed that you have 0 videos on your channel. Since you're a wealth of knowledge, go make a positive contribution to society and post your brilliance over there
I think you're missing the point here. This guy came onto my channel to pick a fight in the comments section. not to ask a question or make a logical point. I have no problem with non-video creators commenting on my channel. In fact, on average, most comments come from people with no content of their own. The difference is that they come on to engage with my community in a civil way. I will not allow someone to come on and insult me or others on this channel without being corrected. Now, I'm not saying I don't let people point out mistakes I make. look at some of my other videos. they have all kinds of criticism on them and I usually thank the person and move on.
You're 100% right. My 5th point (after clearly pointing out how he was incorrect and addressing the issue) was a quasi-ad hominem attack. I shouldn't have gone there.
THIS IS A MAJOR PAIN IN THE ASS TO LIGHT WITH A 20 LB TANK AND HOSE !! JUST THE PILOT LIGHTS.....ONE SIDE LIGHTS UP AND I CAN'T GET IT TO THE high position without it going out. How long is this suppose to be bled? My dam finger is going to fall off. Screw this nonsense. I'll stick to the dam 1 lb cylinders
I've never had that issue. It does take some time to get the pilot to light after I first get it all connected. I usually just turn it on high for a few seconds before attempting to light it. Maybe you've got an obstruction in the line somewhere. could be a bad regulator too. I'm really just guessing.
At first when I bought mine I couldn't use the heater on high as well using a 20 lb. tank and I used a 1 lb. cylinder on the right side so I could burn on high setting but now I can use the high setting with just the 20 lb. tank connected !!!
I have this same heater and the approximate times listed on the outside of the packing box are as follows: One 1lp Cylinder: 1.5 to 6 hours One 20lb Cylinder: 25 to 110 hours Double these times if you run two cylinders I usually run my heater only on low and I am always amazed at how much heat and how long a 20 pound tank will last. I am very pleased with the performance. Hope this helps
Glad you enjoyed it ;) The point of this video is that you can use a 30lb tank. Done. The end. If you are looking for a step by step video on screwing the hose to the unit, we've got other videos demonstrating that. Thanks for the comment.
Why can the Buddy heaters be used indoors safely? There are a couple of required safety features needed for vent free heaters to be used indoors safely. A BURNER that is 99.9% efficient at burning all the gas it consumes so that very little CO or carbon monoxide is emitted. The heater also requires a ODS or Oxygen Depletion System that will shut off the heater if the Oxygen level drops to a still safe 18%. Because these heaters are portable, they also require a TIP SWITCH so if it they are knocked over the gas flow stops shutting off the flame and gas. Last there is a FLAME SENSOR safety shut-off system that will shut off all gas flow if the flame goes out. This unit has all of these.
ShockCollarsforDogs actually even in the description of the product it says make sure you have proper outside airflow. I thought these were made for camping and ice fishing?
I can't say how many safety issues this video's exposes. Clearly putting yourself and family members at significant risk. Running a propane hose through a sliceable window, the heating unit touching a highly flammable piece of furniture, showing diaper bags behind the unit indicating infant(s) in the home... I don't know what else to say.. Lastly, clearly indicating that the tank itself was not anywhere near clean poses even greater risk. I am concerned to see video's promoting this type of extreme hazards to folks that simply may decide to follow this example and put themeselves and family members at SIGNIFICANT risk. Please, either pull tis video and make some major adjustments to your setup. Lastly, these include possible gas explosions from a leak, carbon monoxide poisoning caused by incomplete combustion from an appliance or piece of equipment. It's important to understand what risks you may be facing when you choose gas or heat for your home.
What is a sliceable window? Are you suggesting that in that position the window could cut the hose? A tank that is not clean? What is the suggestion there? You know nothing about the tank other than is doesn’t look clean and you deem it unsafe? He shows how the heat is not present on the side and yet you say it is touching? Yeh the placement in the cooler maybe not the best idea although I touch the bottom of mine and it is not hot after running for extended period so I don’t see much issue there either. . I’m guessing with your sort of risk profile you wouldn’t even use one of these period.
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Love my buddy. I have it set up to a 30 as well with a regulator that came with the hose . Saving me a lot on my power bill
I'm not sure if I missed it but I didn't see where you put the fuel filter which is imperative for safety as dirt from the fuel will clog up the orifice and it will start to put out carbon monoxide.
It should also be noted that the oxygen sensor is not very relevant because you can still be getting carbon monoxide poisoning from that heater while you have oxygen present. This is especially the case with this heater since carbon monoxide is lighter than oxygen and it will build up where you are breathing all the while the heater on the ground is getting plenty of oxygen and will continue to put out a deadly situation of carbon monoxide poisoning. I nearly died from using this heater.
@@zorbbful Fear monger much? Go smoke crack with your president's boy. It takes common sense but that flies over your head. Simple physics.
@@zorbbfulbs I have used mine with no filter in my room on a 30 gallon tank for over 10years never had that problem.
@HondaCrf450r. What I stated was all facts no opinion. Bottom line when it doesn't work you or a loved one may die. So congrats for not dieing good job still doesn't change the actual dangers. And when you say you use it in your room it is very nonspecific what you mean by room as long as it has a ton of ventilation you could be having all sorts of stuff in there and it won't hurt you. I used mine for a few months it wasn't until it actually got down to 0 and negatives when we turned it all the way up that we had problems. The doctor said that we could have been getting small amount of poisons and could be getting those for years before anything is noticed. They explained it wasn't until you reached a certain level that you begin to have problems but you could be right on the edge of that level and not even know it until it's way to late. I'm simply bringing up some factual data about the way the unit works and the dangers related to that. Then people's responses are will I did it and I didn't get hurt. Yeah of course not everybody's going to get hurt that's not the point once again congrats for being one of those my message was for people trying to avoid dangers and possible death of loved ones.
@@zorbbful I ain't reading all that BS!
The instructions for my new Big Buddy state 20lb. max bottle size. Am I misreading that? Or, why would a 30# or a 40# tank be any different?
I use a 30 pound on mine 0 problems.
i heated a 1000sqft house with one of these last winter, im in the carolinas so we dont get stupid cold like some areas do but still sub freezing for a few days at a time here and there.... my secret was to set a box fan on a small stool behind it where thew airflow passed right over the top of the heater, worked liked a charm, with that and a milk house heater at other end of house (open floor plan) i stayed relatively warm all winter, it will eat up a 40# bottle in short order though..... i think about 2 days running on med (9k btu)...... but main point is that moving that hot air off the heater around the house made a huge difference
Moving the air with a box fan is a great idea. Thanks for the info.
I just brought (2) 20lb tanks in great condition no rust for $30 for my Mr Buddy Portable Heater so on low heat 6-8 hrs a day I should get approximately 14-21 days of heat depending on My usage per 20lb tank
Do you have a filter and a regulator hose? I just got a buddy heater and keep hearing different requirements. Some folks say you don't need a filter and regulator and others say you do. Since you use yours extensively, I'm wondering how you set yours up?
@@NeverGiveUp-ib3xbim wondering that to.
Mr buddy cus ser.said i can use a 40 lb so i have been using it since day 1 n works good so far
Great! thanks for the feedback.
How many days does that last with a 40 pound tank?
Thanks i jus got home from camping and i froz my ass off ill be pickin one up with the line
We will be camping soon and you better believe two will be going with us.
Since you have the tank outside, go ahead and use a 100 lb cylinder. It will last about 1 month and longer if you keep it on low and shut off when not needed. Only downside is it requires a pickup truck to transport vs a car. It must be transported UPRIGHT when full. I use these on my parked home based camper trailer to keep warm after the furnace went out. Been doing it now for 2 winters using the Mr heater big buddy and a 100 lb tank. Not a 20 or 30 lb tank. Requires refilling after about 3 days. Hope this helps out.
How do you refill it then??? Mean too big to transport every time you need a refill
U have to regulator with that big of tank right?
Funny that I remembered transporting two 100# tanks in my Mazda 808 station wagon 33 years ago. Yes, they were laid down without ill effect.
@@sonicice8340 I use my truck to transport!!!!!
@@cheath8705 You will not do that today! The person refilling the tank will refuse to refill due to safety!! Today is not 33 yrs ago.
can u use a 40# tank
This video solved the rest of my worries! Thank you!!
And IF you're garage isn't insulated, or outside - plz watch YT'r young lady's advice & her solution (Afrovivalist - NO FREEZE IBC tote heater, something like that), get the $43/800w/150-250gl) or $37 ($37/600w/150gl or less) submersible water heater by HITOP 800W Titanium Aquarium Heater - with External Controller Submersible Heater.
been using that heater for to 3 years love it with my pellet stove on very cold nights I'll turn that heater on and in a couple hours I'm nice and warm I do have two of them one for my bathroom very warm in there
I bet it would heat up a bathroom in about 2 minutes. :)
Did you guy a different hose for the 30lb tank? As My hose and my spare hose will not work with the 30lb tank only the 20lb tank. Can’t figure out what it could be, it works fine with a 20lb not a 30lb odd
We need to know if the heater works with 30 lb not a half tank
I use a 40 gal on mine works fine.
How long does ur 40lb tank last u?
I used to Iived in East Texas... It is a Beautiful place... but the humidity killed me. LOL
You do not need to stand the 100 lb tank to transport it after filling it I've transported mine for several years laying down in my truck. Just give tank a few minutes to allow your liquid to settle on bottom once bottle is positioned upright before lighting.
I didn't see where you had the line screwed into the heater. Do you use a fuel filter? Why do you not use a regulator??
If hose screws on cylinder port, there is a regulator built in on the heater. If hose is connected to quick connect, then there must be a regulator on hose.
For some reason mine only lights the pilot light, if I turn it to low it goes out. Any ideas as to why? Thanks!
Could be plugged tubes inside? or time to replace for a new one. Sounds like something plugged.
Kolsch. Still having problems?
Sounds like a bad thermo couple or you're not holding it in long enough before switching, I do a full minute.
I sold it and got a diesel heater off Amazon. $150 it’s the best heater I’ve had no issues, dry heat and hardly uses any diesel.
It sounds like propane is cheaper than electric. Is that right? // Swepco bill has gone up 30% inside of a year. In Marshall. Comments?
It all depends. I ran the numbers the other day to see about heating when my solar production is low. These numbers are based on my $0.24 / kWh and purchasing propane to refill 20lb tanks at tractor supply.
For me, heating with propane, especially when filled at $3.99 per gallon, tends to be more cost-effective than using electricity in my window unit.
Propane is around $0.0436 per kBTU, compared to $0.0703 per kBTU for an electric heat pump.
However, costs can vary based on local prices and the efficiency of your heating systems.
Thanks for reply. I need to run my numbers. I have 480sf apt. My friend has about 2200sf. My electric this mo. was $120. Hers was $100. She leaves every light on in the house. Two fridges and a freezer. 72 degrees no matter what. @@EastTexasHomestead
how long does a a tank last?
+Michael Manning I’ve never personally tracked it. For us, we turn it on and off way too much to keep up with it. We’ve had a ton of great comments on another video and some say a 20 lb tank lasts 70 hours on low and 25 or so hours on high. Here’s a link if you want to see what people are saying. th-cam.com/video/3wG4WMzugJQ/w-d-xo.html
@@EastTexasHomestead I got around 75 hrs on low, using a Big Buddy.
@@stevenwatson2699 Thanks for letting us know. That's pretty close to what I got. I ended up doing the math in another video, and I came up with 15lbs in a standard 20lb tank, giving you the following:
Low = 81 hours
Medium = 36 hours
High = 18 hours
It appears that this varies quite a bit from person to person, but it's how the math works out based on the manufacturer's numbers.
Here's a link to the video where I go through more numbers and info on the heaters: th-cam.com/video/4rFsJtxjRSg/w-d-xo.html
Looks like the new ones dont come with a fan anymore.
+David B really? Is that the Buddy or the Big Buddy?
@@EastTexasHomestead big buddy
Why do you keep the propane tank outside? If it’s rated to be used indoors your lighting all the cold air in also
You can't have a propane tank indoors.
The heater is rated indoors, the propane tank will never be rated indoors.
Do we need a filter with a 20 # tank using a MR heater hose?
Is the propane clean enough for Mr. Heater with a 20 # tank.
I use one because I don't want to take the risk.
They're only $12 or so on Amazon. amzn.to/2NmdCm7
They said only 10 ft hose r 12 ft with quick disconnect and only 1/2 1b pressure from the tank to the heater with regulator at the tank .
Nobody turns on the fan ?
Unvented heaters are dangerous. Do you have a carbon monoxide detector? Also, these can add moisture to your indoor environment (not good if you have moisture and/or indoor air quality issues).
No doubt there is some risk here. Probably not much more than having a gas oven though. Even so, multiple carbon monoxide detectors is a must when using gas for heat or anything else. This product has been designed for indoor use. Here is a snippet from the official Mr. Heater documentation: "With the Oxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS) and accidental tip-over safety shut-off, you can be sure that you will enjoy years of comfortable indoor safe heat."
The risks with unvented space heaters are much higher than with a vented furnace (propane or gas) and definitely higher than a gas stove. How many hours per day is your gas stove on? How many hours is your Mr. Buddy on for? Glad to hear you are using CO detectors, keep an eye on them (fresh batteries, etc), esp. if you've got little ones running around. Also, don't discount the excess moisture / indoor air quality issues. Mobile homes are particularly susceptible to water damage (it doesn't take much to help your floor go soft) and mold growth is not good for any of the occupants of your home. Be safe!
I want to know more about the moisture issue. I run a little buddy and a Coleman in my trailer and I have a lot of moisture
@@BigJroskii206 Burning propane results in the formation of carbon dioxide and water vapor. The more you burn, the more you have of both. What state are you located in?
They are rated for indoor use States very clearly on the box that they come in I
Please link up the hose and the end adapter. Thank you!
As long as I stick with 20 lb tanks that can be exchanged I don't have to worry about them expiring and needing to be re-certified or replaced. And, I know of no place that exchanges 30 lb cylinders.
Richard Owens True but in NY a 20lb tank is $10 to fill vs $20 to exchange.
Oh, I know. I get my tanks refilled at U-Haul. But, I stick with the 20 lb tanks because if I'm in an area that has no place I can get the tank refilled, but they do still have a place where I can exchange a 20 lb tank, I can still get propane without having to buy another tank - since, I wouldn't be able to exchange a 30 lb tank.
I was only arguing against the 30 lb cylinders in general. I've had other larger size cylinders and it is nice to have the longer run time between fills, but I will always keep at least one 20 lb tank on hand to use in a pinch.
I live in a 2nd floor apt. Can you actually have the tank indoors when connected to the heater?
No it's a death trap if it leaks and ignites since propane is heavier than air and settles on the floor. You don't ever keep the tank inside. Very dangerous.
Just make sure you keep all your connections checked and not leaking whatsoever. Use leak detector or leak solution to check.
No _pliers_ on brass fittings! _2:10_
So if I use this set up in my van. Where would u place the tank at if you where living in a van?
I’d get one of the luggage racks/wheelchair platforms that slide into your trailer hitch and run the hose out the back window.
I would build a bumper rack or roof top. I would never keep it inside the trailer. I have a Motorhome and keep mine in the basement. I drilled a hole in the floor and got a floor mount to keep it from moving when traveling.
My tube got clogged after 4 days ?
Is it OK to.have the tank in side with the heater going. My hose is to short
I don't recommend it (neither does Mr. Heater) and you probably won't get your insurance company to cover a claim if something were to happen. But, if you are going to, be absolutely sure there's no leak on the tank side of the hose. You could take a little soapy water and look for bubbles by spraying it around the connection. The 10ft hose is about $30. It's worth the investment and peace of mind.
I have mine in the living room with the 20lb tank about 6' away. I use a gas sniffer each time I turn tank on & off. No problems at all.
That's a great idea! Is it something like this one? amzn.to/2zoCdUV
Mine's a different make but same idea & the 3 lights.
I use mine in the living room also with the 20 lb. tank and the 10 foot hose that you don't have to have a filter for just screws in the tank nice and tight and the left side of heater nice and tight and you're good to go !!!
No regulator needed?
The Mr. Heater Big Buddy has two built in regulators. One on each side.
If you are using the Quick Connect hose, it bypasses the regulators. however, it has one built into it. Here's a link so you can see it. amzn.to/2jt8npp
Here's a link to the Mr. Heater Big Buddy user manual. www.mrheater.com/downloads/dl/file/id/221/big_buddy_heater_manual_usa_2016.pdf
@@EastTexasHomestead the link to the hose shows a regulator but the heater has built in regulators. I see lots of videos saying oil will leach out of the generic coleman hoses. I assume the hose in the video is non regulated and not Mr Heater brand??
@@ray_c_yuen actually, the hose in the video is a Mr. Heater hose. I'm using a filter on the heater end for the oil issue. I made another video that goes into detail here: th-cam.com/video/QN4uB7_ED5E/w-d-xo.html
my big buddy is starting to make a sound like something is blowing on it.but there is nothing blowing.no fans or drafts. can someone tell me what the problem might be?
+Johnny Howard I'm assuming this is only happening while in operation. Is that right? I have no idea but hopefully someone else can help.
Johnny Howard it happen to me before all I did was use a paint brush and brush the two tiles clean and it worked great again you can use any kind of brush just keep the tile clean and it will work.
Bill, thanks for that info. I'll have to remember that if mine starts doing this. Hope it helps you Johnny.
thanks so much for explaining how the two connections on the big booty heater gets hooked up to the pro tank(sa rcasm) very uninformative
I don't remember hooking up to the "big booty"... but you're welcome. 🔥🍑
East Texas Homestead I'd totally watch an informative tutorial of hooking up with a big booty, but I'm sure it would violate the TH-cam TOS.
Just got Big Buddy for my shed. Curious, how long do you find a 20lb tank lasts on high? Mahalo.
+John Philblade if I remember correctly, the Mr. Heater Big Buddy burns about 1 lb per hour when on high. So depending on where you get your tank refilled it would be between 15 and 20 hours on high.
When you use refillable propane tanks, for safety, a filter added on the line is recommended to protect yourself and family from harmful toxins being released in the air.
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I must have been asleep when you explained the reason for this video. So would you please explain it again? My common sense tells me that if the person filling the tank didn't have a problem with the dirty connection then neither should I. But then I live in Okla so I could be wrong.
That’s a fair question. At the time when I made this video it was because one of my other videos was getting a lot of comments asking if it was possible to use a 30 pound tank with a Mr. heater big buddy. This was simply to show that it is possible. That’s it. Nothing fancy. Nothing earth shattering. In addition, the video was for my subscribers. At the time I was doing a consistent vlog and this was just showing a little bit of what I was doing.
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I'm not sure if I missed it but I didn't see where you put the fuel filter which is imperative for safety as dirt from the fuel will clog up the orifice and it will start to put out carbon monoxide.
It should also be noted that the oxygen sensor is not very relevant because you can still be getting carbon monoxide poisoning from that heater while you have oxygen present. This is especially the case with this heater since carbon monoxide is lighter than oxygen and it will build up where you are breathing all the while the heater on the ground is getting plenty of oxygen and will continue to put out a deadly situation of carbon monoxide poisoning. I nearly died from using this heater and many others have died including their families.
Well that was about as informative as watching grass grow! What were we supposed to learn from that video???? How not to connect a dirty tank to any device so as to introduce dirt and other crap from messing up something valuable?
You didn't even pressure air blow out that mud dauber dirt before connecting....not too bright. Also, not putting some sort of barrier between the heater and a combustible piece of furniture is seriously incompetent! You are not firing on all cylinders at all! Thumbs down!
I usually don't feed the trolls but I'm going to address this one.
1: Sorry you didn't learn anything here. I never said I was going to teach a class on using the Mr. Heater Big Buddy wth a 30 lb tank.
2: If you had listened to what I said in the video you would have know that I set aside the dirty 30 lb tank and used a clean one.
3: The Mr. Heater Big Buddy is designed in such a way that it can be safely set close to combustible pieces of furniture as long as they are not in front of the heater.
4: Before you go off insulting my competence level and intelligence on my channel, check your facts.
5: I noticed that you have 0 videos on your channel. Since you're a wealth of knowledge, go make a positive contribution to society and post your brilliance over there
I think you're missing the point here. This guy came onto my channel to pick a fight in the comments section. not to ask a question or make a logical point. I have no problem with non-video creators commenting on my channel. In fact, on average, most comments come from people with no content of their own. The difference is that they come on to engage with my community in a civil way. I will not allow someone to come on and insult me or others on this channel without being corrected. Now, I'm not saying I don't let people point out mistakes I make. look at some of my other videos. they have all kinds of criticism on them and I usually thank the person and move on.
You're 100% right. My 5th point (after clearly pointing out how he was incorrect and addressing the issue) was a quasi-ad hominem attack. I shouldn't have gone there.
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+Bee Free Then why dont you post a video of you doing that better. Thats what I thought. Stfu
THIS IS A MAJOR PAIN IN THE ASS TO LIGHT WITH A 20 LB TANK AND HOSE !! JUST THE PILOT LIGHTS.....ONE SIDE LIGHTS UP AND I CAN'T GET IT TO THE high position without it going out. How long is this suppose to be bled? My dam finger is going to fall off. Screw this nonsense. I'll stick to the dam 1 lb cylinders
I've never had that issue. It does take some time to get the pilot to light after I first get it all connected. I usually just turn it on high for a few seconds before attempting to light it. Maybe you've got an obstruction in the line somewhere. could be a bad regulator too. I'm really just guessing.
chivone21 mine lights with two clicks after changing a 20/30 pound tank. Love my big buddy heater it always fires right up
At first when I bought mine I couldn't use the heater on high as well using a 20 lb. tank and I used a 1 lb. cylinder on the right side so I could burn on high setting but now I can use the high setting with just the 20 lb. tank connected !!!
You didn't get into anything of value. At the very least you could have talked about how long the tank would last, cost, etc...
I have this same heater and the approximate times listed on the outside of the packing box are as follows:
One 1lp Cylinder: 1.5 to 6 hours
One 20lb Cylinder: 25 to 110 hours
Double these times if you run two cylinders I usually run my heater only on low and I am always amazed at how much heat and how long a 20 pound tank will last. I am very pleased with the performance. Hope this helps
Video is crap. Guy is trying to narorate Instead of Inform us how the other end of the 10 foot hose connects to the damn thing.
Glad you enjoyed it ;)
The point of this video is that you can use a 30lb tank. Done. The end.
If you are looking for a step by step video on screwing the hose to the unit, we've got other videos demonstrating that.
Thanks for the comment.
Probably not the safest thing to have it running inside the house
Why can the Buddy heaters be used indoors safely?
There are a couple of required safety features needed for vent free heaters to be used indoors safely. A BURNER that is 99.9% efficient at burning all the gas it consumes so that very little CO or carbon monoxide is emitted. The heater also requires a ODS or Oxygen Depletion System that will shut off the heater if the Oxygen level drops to a still safe 18%. Because these heaters are portable, they also require a TIP SWITCH so if it they are knocked over the gas flow stops shutting off the flame and gas. Last there is a FLAME SENSOR safety shut-off system that will shut off all gas flow if the flame goes out. This unit has all of these.
Why not? That's what they're designed to do.
ShockCollarsforDogs actually even in the description of the product it says make sure you have proper outside airflow. I thought these were made for camping and ice fishing?
I can't say how many safety issues this video's exposes. Clearly putting yourself and family members at significant risk. Running a propane hose through a sliceable window, the heating unit touching a highly flammable piece of furniture, showing diaper bags behind the unit indicating infant(s) in the home... I don't know what else to say.. Lastly, clearly indicating that the tank itself was not anywhere near clean poses even greater risk. I am concerned to see video's promoting this type of extreme hazards to folks that simply may decide to follow this example and put themeselves and family members at SIGNIFICANT risk. Please, either pull tis video and make some major adjustments to your setup. Lastly, these include possible gas explosions from a leak, carbon monoxide poisoning caused by incomplete combustion from an appliance or piece of equipment. It's important to understand what risks you may be facing when you choose gas or heat for your home.
What is a sliceable window? Are you suggesting that in that position the window could cut the hose? A tank that is not clean? What is the suggestion there? You know nothing about the tank other than is doesn’t look clean and you deem it unsafe? He shows how the heat is not present on the side and yet you say it is touching? Yeh the placement in the cooler maybe not the best idea although I touch the bottom of mine and it is not hot after running for extended period so I don’t see much issue there either. . I’m guessing with your sort of risk profile you wouldn’t even use one of these period.