3 Things You Didn't Know About Your Mr. Buddy Heater | Emergency heat and cooking
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00:00 Introduction
00:47 Secret #1
01:52 Secret #2
03:13 Secret #3
Thank you, Dave. Awesome video
The paint roller grill as a support for the thermoelectric fan eliminates the need to modify the fan to attach it to the heater. Great video combining several ideas! Thanks Dave.
You have to be careful because you can easily melt the wires in the fan. MR heaters are far hotter than wood stoves
One change I would make is regarding the metal paint thingy. That metal could get so hot it could melt the plastic handle on the heater. I would purchase one of those asbestos plumbers cloths to put under the handle. You wouldn't need to use the whole cloth, just cut off a small piece to wrap around the handle. thanks for the informative video though.
Using a little buddy to heat my RV/Home . I was trying to figure out how to move the air around with out using more electric power or battery. Ya nailed it thanks.
Nice! The paint roller thingy works so well it looks like it's made for it!
Oh my gosh, I have had buddy heaters for 30 years and didn't know any of this. Amazing. I thought I would never find another way to love Mr. Buddy but here I am loving my heaters in even more ways. Thank you for this video. I greatly appreciate it.
Glad to help! Make sure and subscribe to the channel for more helpful heating and air tips and tricks! Cheers
wait they've been around for THAT long?!?!
I believe the paint roller things are galvanized, be careful telling people to put food directly on it to cook as that can be poisonous. Make sure you put it in a pan or on foil. 😬
Great solution. I’ll add that in the next big buddy video! Thanks so much, Dave
@@diyhvacguy Also if it gets too hot it can release zinc fumes which are pretty dangerous, might be good to maybe run it hot outside for a while with that on there before you use it indoors.
@@MerpSquirrel that’s a great idea! Thanks for the input!
Agreed. Can be poisonous cooking directly on it, even the fumes could be harmful.
Galvanized metal is highly toxic when heated. Shouldn't be breathing the fumes
Easy solution to a common problem! Thanks for sharing
Fireplace fan is genius. That would’ve come in very handy this past spring when I was camping in my cabin, and needed to go out and buy a Mr. buddy heater at the last minute.
Very cool man.I’ve had a buddy heater for over 20 years I’m going to get one of those fans.thanks for sharing
Thanks for posting. I have a little buddy heater and I cleaned out my fireplace and used it the other day because I didn’t want to build a fire since I was just there for a little while. I actually got a little too warm. What a nice surprise on such a cold day
Great idea!
Good tips. Especially the thermal fan. Thank you
Thermal fan is a great addition. Did that to my mr heater this season!
I use that fan on the top of my wood stove. They are really great.
love the paint grid thingy great idea gotta get me one.
That fan is too cool, never have seen one before. 🤔👍🏻👍🏻
You can often see them displayed at stores alongside the wood stoves or fireplace inserts they are usually used with. 🙂
the ele. current is actually created by the negative wire being attached to the heatsink & being cold & the positive wire being attached to the hot metal plate on the bottom of the fan body. the difference between the temp's creates a potiential electric current. it was discovered by a guy named peltier- so on the fan body is a peltier module. they can be bought on amazon around $10-15 and make your own fan, maybe salvage an old cooling fan from a computer or maybe from a hair dryer. i state these things in case someone can not just buy the ready made fan
I have seen these hacks and have done all of them years ago and still do. Wiring up a use cord for the internal fan is one of the best things you can do with these heaters. I also have the smaller heater with one ceramic plate which ive also jazzed out with some nice things. Your honesty of not pretending like these are your creations is fabulous. I look forward to more videos.
There's an internal fan? Did you mean USB cord? That would be sweet!
@@youtrades On the big buddy there is an internal fan. There is a rocker switch on top to the right that activates that fan. Yes, usb cord. Wiring it up is really easy and totally worth it
The bucket screen idea is awesome Amazon has a double 4" fan that's low profile
These are great tips, thank you for sharing them!!
Great tips! They will come in handy while rent hunting.
Thanks for the paint screen info
Great video. I really like the paint grill.
Thanks! Merry Christmas!
So just bought my heater and was trying think of different was to support the fan that I use on our wood stove. We run by HD almost three times a week and the reverse paint screen is absolutely perfect. Will pick one up, thank you
Yea man! It’s a perfect fit!! Thanks for watching
great ideas. thanks for sharing. i have the same heater with fans but the paint roller screen was new to me and will incorporate that idea as well.
Thanks brother, great video, could be a life saver.
So this was in theory a great idea but after being lit for some time the paint grate heated up to the point it melted into the handles of my heater so for a quick fix I bought some exhaust pipe tape and wrapped the handle I also added two heat resistant handles to the grate incase for any reason it would need removed while hot!!
Thanks so much for sharing this! I haven’t used the grate extensively. Thanks again. Cheers
If u wrap a Carbon felt sheet around the handle it Will prevent that. Those sheets are Cheap and easy to work with, Can find packs of them on Amazon & they will withstand to about 2,400Deg. I use them for making Oil and Alcohol stoves as a Wick supplement as they don't burn down like normal wicks but still absorb fluids excellent.
@@Jack_Move thank you for posting such good info.
Adding that tape is a good call.
Thanks for this. ✊
Thanks Dave!!!
Thankyou, Sir. I liked this vlog.🇨🇦👍
Great video! They also sell replacement backs with built in fans like the older ones
Thanks for the info!
I use a backpack camping pan/skillet set to cook food by just setting it on top of the grate/stove as it is mostly level. I use this heater to keep my hunting stand warm during the cold deer season, we cook everything from hot dogs, hamburgers, pasta, Mac and cheese, toasted cheese sandwiches, beef stew etc. It blows everyone's minds that I have a hot meal while I'm out hunting but when I have the kids along with me it's an easier sell for them to be able to sit all day if needed.
Excellent ideas! Ty.
Very cool!
Thank you for the information.
Outstanding!
Thanks a lot very helpful tips I learned something new today.. Can't wait to show my friend what his buddy heater can do. Thanks👍👍👍
That was my idea... since I have one of those fans already.... but wasn't sure how to fit it on my Buddy heater, that paint screen is perfect.... great idea....Thanks
You got it! Cheers
Pretty Cool. Thanks
Great tip thanks !
Thank you. 👍
I bought one of those fans, hoping it would work on top of my hot water radiators. But they're not hot enough to make it spin. So I put it on my furnace flue pipe, might as well extract all the heat I can before it goes up the chimney.
Never knew about those fans... thanks
As cold as it is I wouldn't mind roastin' a weenie with my little buddy. Sounds like fun.
Cool, a sterling fan.
Nice demo, just ordered a fan. 👍🏻🏁
Right on. Thanks for watching!
People would need to use foil because the paint grating may not be food grade. Huh!
Thank you for this video I know people who are using it this winter.
You have an excellent Channel my friend I learn a lot from it great job keep going!
Thank you! Looking forward to deliver more helpful content for you. Cheers my friend
New subscriber, glad to find your channel!! Thanks for the nice well explained vid's!
Thanks for the sub! Much appreciated!
Very awesome man! Been using buddy heaters for years. Warmed up many of pop tarts with my kids in the deerstand! 🎉🍻👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤️
I'd rather have the pop tarts than the deer.
@@danbooher5843 have you ever had venison that has been well taken care of and processed by the one who harvested it and prepared and cooked it? It's an incredibly healthy meat that's 100% organic and zero artificial bull shit added to it. It's referred to by some has the finest of proteins
Thans for the tips
Don't bend the metal guard. When you take the guard off, flip it upside down and the prongs fit in the vent. No need to bend it. Always heat food in foil to keep it from splattering
Awesome thank you for this, cheers
wow awesome thank you
great video ideas, thanks
Just happened across your channel. Went to my Amazon/Smile page and found the fan on sale for the lowest price in the iast 6 months, so I had to buy it for my heater.
Me and my son both have the Mr. Buddy heaters (single tank) and we both mounted the Dual Fans to the top similar to the one you show. We use these in our hunting blinds and the fans blow the warm air towards our feet and lower legs and the rising heat warms the blind and we stay toasty warm while hunting in the cold temps. We keep 2 spare tanks in the blind so we can spend a few hours in them while hunting. Nice tip on the food prep. Might have to bring some hot dogs with us next time... LOL
Get your English correct. "My Son and I". If you take out "and my son both", you are saying "Me have the Mr. Buddy"
@dougadams9419
Thanks... glad to see there (are/is) perfect people in the world who doesn't make mistakes like (me/I).
I will strive to do better for you.
He’ll yeah very helpful
Cool! Thanks
I never thought of that but one of those fans sitting on the painting grate is an awesome idea. Makes me wonder just how much square footage you can heat this way.
great tip, thanks
You bet!
This is my new favorite youtube video!! I will be sharing !!! Hahahah happy holidays
I’m glad I finished the video.
Good to know TY
That thermal fan gives me an idea of how to circulate the heat from my wood burning fireplace that has a circulation fan. Thanks for the idea. New subscriber.
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Is the paint roller grate zinc coated metal? If so need to burn of zinc or risk breathing in toxic fumes and or it getting into food you cook
Thanks for showing the paint roller device and the thermal fan, wish I knew about them last winter for my portable ice fishing house. Keep up the good work.!!!
Of course! Make sure and subscribe to our channel for more emergency heat and hvac related content! Cheers
You can also get a braided gas line that is sold for it and hook a larger tank to it. I use that to heat my RV when hunting so i don't use up my on board propane that way i don't have to run my generator as much.
Friend did the fan thing , made Buddy more usefull .
Good to hear
Good Video ...
awesome tips, thx
You bet! Make sure and subscribe for more hvac tips and tricks! Cheers
The paint roller metal rack gets very hot im sure, just wondering if it will affect the plastic handle since its hooked on to it, plastic can melt i guess if it gets hot enough. Thanks for the ideas.
If u wrap a Carbon felt sheet around the handle it Will prevent that. Those sheets are Cheap and easy to work with, Can find packs of them on Amazon & they will withstand to about 2,400Deg. I use them for making Oil and Alcohol stoves as a Wick supplement as they don't burn down like normal wicks but still absorb fluids excellent.
@@Jack_Move Thanks
JM I agree Plus new ones come with a plug installed already. It's for the buddy Stove
Plug it in and turn it On.. A few more bucks but it you don't have a stove. Maybe but I don't want to share fuel for heat and stove. Mine are separate and for my stove I have a 5 gallon tank I appreciate good food. Luckily I have a place to cook I don't have to set that up . I'm working on a van conversion those are going to be part of that. I got a 10 inch thick mattress in there with a down comforter a small TV Music good speakers all over.. Then basics it's 8 cylinder with tilt cruise . It's been setting a few years I start and run it monthly. I passed most cars while loaded on the grape vine last time out. The van was full of Stuff as well hah. Only kidding I wouldn't do something like that, really.
thanks man
Glad you found this helpful! Cheers
Tip #1: You could dry your wet socks? Ha ha...
#2 The fan is a Peltier- powered fan. It uses heat or cold to generate a little electricity.
I love mines but it's a dynaglow or something. Idk it's kick-ass though. 10k btu had it for 2 years ago far so good. Gets my shed nice n warm within 10 maybe 20 minutes. 16x8
Thanks for the video One of the best videos I've seenhow to keep warm and cook at the same time Thank you very much We'll be following your channel
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
I put a thermoelectric fan on the top of mine and it blows some really good air!
Hey gang.......for those criticizing the cooking......you missed the important part of putting a fan that need no electricity nor battery on top to force convection heat on the body while radiant heat goes to the calves. This is about warmth. There are hundreds of camp stoves for cooking. Think some warm fuzzy thoughts.
👍👍 Cheers 🍻
My plastic handle melted right away from using it as a grill like this, but it does work in a pinch.
Or find a way to do it without locking it on the plastic handle.
One more Safety Lecture item - putting a cooking grate on the top of this heater will be unstable, and needs additional support to keep permanent grill marks / food scalds from your tent floor, linoleum, or feet! At least add a stabilizer prop leg under the end of this jury-rig cooking grate and tie the handle back to something stable. I believe this model has a pair of keyhole mounts on the back that allow for mounting on a pair of screws/nails on a wall, up off the floor. See the manual (of course) for recommendations. That maybe the best stability option, if possible!
FYI - expect "Bad Things to Happen" more often when your tired, cold, and hungry, thats my prior experience.
Thanks for your input. 🙏🏻
Just ordered two grill guards for my two Big Buddies through your link. Keep making videos like this.
Thanks so much!
Respect 💪🏾🇺🇲
OK the second part where you hook it onto the handle that metal or aluminum will get hot and probably melt part of the plastic of the handle that’s just my thought
Is the Mr Buddy handle made of metal? I was wondering if the paint roller plate would get hot and if the handle of the heater wasn't metal did it damage it if plastic? I'm thinking about getting that heater for backup.Thanks and that fan is so cool!!
Yea people have said you can put some exhaust heat wrap on it and it will be good to go 👍🏽
hi:) awsome video.. hey whats the name of the fan your useing ...?
There’s a link for it in the video description 👍🏼
Great video! Using the paint screen, could you use 2 fans back to back so warm air could go 2 directions?
Oh for sure, shoot you could put 4 on it haha thanks for the comment!
@@diyhvacguy I just noticed you have the Big Buddy and I have the Mr Buddy. Any idea if the paint screen works with the Mr Buddy too? Thank you!!!
I might pick up a mr buddy to do some testing so keep an eye out for that. I also got a hose so I can use a 30lb propane tank so i'll be doing some testing with that too :) Cheers
@@diyhvacguy The hoses are a must have item (along with the recommended screw-on filter to keep the Buddy jets from clogging) if you plan to get real run time on the heaters. Myself, its my garage heater and emergency home heat if the power goes out! Always have 3 or 4 BBQ tanks filled for winters. Its Dec 1 tonite, and 30 deg F and falling with Snow outside. Here its electric heatpump or wood fire heat only, and I hate chopping and stacking wood - bad back.
If you've ever been around propane powered forklifts, that what it smells like in our house when we've had to use our Big Buddy when our furnace went out. We both got bad headaches and I could taste the propane for several days. Consequently, I don't use it any longer. Had high hopes for it as an emergency heat source.
Good to know. Maybe keeping a window cracked to vent a bit? Some are probably more sensitive to others. Did it set a co detector off?
@@diyhvacguy it got to be too much for my wife before it got to me, so yes, different people have different tolerance levels. No, it never set off any CO sensors. If I remember correctly, I think it has a CO shutoff and we have a CO sensor in the house as well.
@@nickchapman1445 Hmm, I'll have to get the directions out and read them again. From what I remember, mine doesn't say anything about venting it when using indoors, just said it was safe to use inside. Regardless, it kinda defeats the purpose if you have to leave a window open and let the cold air pour in while using it.
My heater has it's own built in blower
Thankyou that was good info.
What is the CFM when fan is at max?
Amazon actually sells one of those heat fans for gas stoves and ovens that is made with a clip that is made to fit on these Buddy Heaters, no need for a paint rack.
Cool. The paint rack is also for cooking too in a pinch
Can you give a link to that fan? Can't seem to find one like that with clip on Amazon
Great video. Do you have a link to the where you purchased the fan?
amzn.to/3io06Dz here you go :)
@@diyhvacguy thanks
I would advise against frying foods on the Buddy. Even boiling water or heating up a can of soup is prone to splattering and spills, then you’ll end up fouling the ceramics and/or the pilot light.
I like your avatar! 🤘⚡️☕️
@@thomashardin911 Thanks! Are you referring to the face of my kokeshi doll or the banner I just put up on my homepage. That's just a part of my Japanese vintage tin toy collection of cars, space toys and boats, especially boats! I will be uploading videos on them and other Japanese collectibles soon.
@@johnmatthew102 the little circle with a face and black hair by your reply.🤗
Can I use it to heat up my bathtub? I wonder if place it under water will it make bubbles? Like a jacuzzi?
@@yurydolinsky yes you caaan?
If you cut a slit in the convection fan, it will fit right in the grill. 👍😁
Thanks for the tip!
I just mounted one of those stove fans on mine that generate heat without wires or batteries.
Nice! There’re pretty slick!
Does the grill not get hot and melt the handle when you have it mounted like that?
I had a few people say it gets warm and their solution was to use some exhaust wrap and put it on the grate and that seemed to do the trick 👍🏽
I've seen aftermarket pieces that clip on from China that aren't from that brand and think some are that are griddles and actual grills that clip on the front and that one had little legs for heavy stuff so it doesn't tip over
What is the handle on the Buddy heater made of? If it is rubber or plastic, I would think that as the grate heats up, it could melt the handle.
Yea a few people have commented on putting some exhaust heat wrap on the grate and it keeps that from becoming an issue. I think youd have to run it for a long time for that to be an issue though. Cheers
The way to cook with a buddy heater is with a dutch oven and a tripod. Otherwise you foul out the ceramic. Blow your ceramic surface out after each use or it off gasses the dust that collects on the ceramic surfaces and that can't be too good for you.
Thanks for the tips!
I use my wife's " Dutch Oven " all the time 😃
Yeah, been doing that for years with my heaters, a few short blasts of compressed air against the normal air flow works wonders for all types, especially fine passaged electric blower portables that can clog and become dangerous (especially if you have furry pets)! It also cuts down on that nasty burnt smell on start-up.
Been cooking on mine for years in my ice-fishing hut! And the Big Buddy already as an integral fan. Just add 4 D-cell batts and turn it on. Good tips though........
That must be a newer model thing, the ones I looked at years ago only had an add-on fan option. I would rather have it run on 12v though, from the accessory jacks in my SUV or Lithium jump packs. D cells are starting to be rare finds these days, except for commercial / pro-shop outlets.