3 Ways To Heat Your Home During An Emergency Winter Power Outage -No Power & No Gas
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Hi and thanks for your video - great to know!
In your video you stated that the Mr. Heater Big Buddy can be used with a 1 lb propane tank as well as a 20lb propane.
And you said it warms up your home no problem which is great to hear - exactly what I am looking for.
1) When you used the Mr. Heater Big Buddy with the 1lb propane tanks:
Where did you place the propane tank ? indoors? or outdoors?
2) When you used the Mr. Heater Big Buddy with the 20lb propane tanks:
Where did you place the propane tank ? indoors? or outdoors?
Please confirm. Thanks again!
I have the big buddy heater and have used it indoors and out. The big buddy has 2 compartments on either side for a 1lb. tank. When I hooked it up to a 30lb. propane tank (indoors) I also kept the tank indoors. Out of caution, I fully extended the hose and used that distance to keep the tank away from the heater.
Thank you for your informative videos - especially the most recent one for detailed DIY furnace maintenance. I came across your channel via one of Scott's (Everyday Home Repairs) videos.
I have been looking for several years now for options to heat my garage here in the great frozen tundra. I am NOT looking to keep it toasty as the main house as I do not plan to work in the garage for extended periods. However, it would be nice to keep the temperature bit more manageable (compared to -5F to -25F that it can go during the day in the heart of winter) if we need to go out and get something from the freezer OR work on some things for say 1-2 hours.
One of the popular options has been the Mr Buddy heater you have highlighted in this video. Although I have purchased one of these, I hesitate to use it since I have heard mixed feedback about HOW to use these. Some people claim they use it indoors (similar to what is shown in this video) whereas others claim that - if connected to a propane tank - the Mr Buddy heater needs some ventilation and we should open window or garage door slightly for fresh air and minimize CO buildup.
Would appreciate some additional details on the right (& safe) way to use these - be it inside the house or in the garage.
Thanks again and keep up the great work.👍
@@topperdude2007 Good point topper.. - if anyone has the user manual for the 'Mr. Heater Big Buddy" , what does it officially state in the manual...as for where it should be used. The user manual is a good first start. Thanks.
Burning propane indoors produces carbon dioxide and water vapor. But, can produce carbon monoxide if your heater isn’t burning cleanly and completely. Propane heaters also burn up oxygen and can produce low oxygen levels in your home which can also be dangerous. Ample ventilation here is key, and having oxygen detectors and carbon monoxide detectors are good safety measures.
I hope he realizes his liability giving incorrect information. He's not aware of carbon monoxide poisoning due to burning propane indoors? He better talk to a lawyer.
The heaters are absolutely safe to use indoors and I have seen this tested. He's not the one giving incorrect advice. You are.
@@leodanryan966 Do you know if it would be safe to hook the buddy heater up to a 30lb propane cylinder?
@@innerlockbreaker3916l have ran mine off a 30lb tank, for around 10 hrs or so no problems
@@innerlockbreaker3916 I've hooked up up 100 pound tank on 30000 btu wall heater which is bigger version of Mr.heater. You can but you need to get pressure regulator since bigger tank has more pressure. Buy propane hose with pressure regulator on it. You can google what pressure regulator looks like.
I've used the Mr. Heater Big Buddy heater for years. Works great. I would recommend using the quick connect hose with regulator sold by Mr. Heater as an accessory for using large propane tanks. It hooks up to a special nozzle inside the left door. Also, it is recommended to crack a window slightly to supply your room with oxygen as this will use up oxygen. It is equipped with a sensor to turn off if oxygen gets too low but always take precautions. Please have carbon monoxide and smoke detectors.
I have been doing the same . Fixed income .
I'll add a fourth option. Here in the south we often get sunny days while the temps outside are below freezing. I built a thermoplane using beer cans. It sits outdoors below a south facing window and is inclined to be at 90 degrees to the suns elevation. You can find the angle for your area on line. It has a double plenum that fits in the lower half of one of my windows so it pulls in room air, heats it up and returns it to the room. It provides heat from around 10am to 4pm and can raise air temp around 50 degrees per pass. It requires no electricity and can heat my den, dining room and kitchen into the upper 70's on a clear day.
I’d love to see some pictures of this! Maybe I can create it and share in a video. Could you email me some pictures? Diyhvacguy@gmail.com
Cheers!
@@diyhvacguy It's on TH-cam, tin can solar heaters. Any cans will work. They are a bit to involved to make, but when done work quite well.
@@diyhvacguy So did you turn the big propane tank on before igniting the Big buddy? And can you turn the big tank on low or does it need to be full open
We just bought a Vesta. Today we used the three cans that came with it and let it run until they burned out. One almost made it to the six hours and the other two made it a little past six hours. We were very pleased with the performance. Tomorrow I plan to cook on it and see what it can do. We got ours from Camping Survival for 94.99. Way cheaper than the Vesta company and other survival places. With tax it came to 106.??. That included free shipping. Hope this will help someone.
Thanks for the info! Great to always have back up heat.
No joke the Big Buddy heater has come through like a champ when power has been out. And that was just on the 1lb cans. I'll be getting hoses, filters, and 20lb tanks soon. That little heater is the business! Thanks for the reviews.
Unfortunately, I haven't had a working furnace for many many years! I use a mr. Buddy to heat my old trailer I live in. This is my way of life and it works!! One Warning I have with this is, when mr. Buddy gets worn out it can catch fire! Fortunately, I was right there when flames began to shoot up! So don't leave it going when you're out all day at work or whatever. I usually have one big propane tank one side I never thought about having a second on the other side! Also, the heating fan is a new one I'm going to try!
Great Video lots of great information! - Thank you for filming this episode
You read my mind, just what I was looking for, thank you for doing this video 😊👍
Great info & useful. Thank you for your posting.
Take care,
God Bless
All good recommendations! Thanks for sharing this. 👍
Thank you for showing me the thermal fan for the Buddy heater! We have a small Mr. Heater but just purchased the bigger size and we have been talking about how to circulate the heat better....I had no idea there was such a thing as a thermal fan and this is perfect! Ordering one today!! LOL thanks, and great video!
Thank you as always great content 😊
Great video , thankyou for showing all this .
Last option harder to do .
Excellent information, thank you!
I am so happy I found your channel. I used your links and purchased Mr Buddy, the 10ft hose, and filter. I am a senior citizen. Whereas, I have a huge kerosine heater, I think this is easier for me to navigate in a pinch, when, and if, there is an emergency. What a deal on the Mr Buddy,- it was less than half price! Thank you again!
Thanks, very informative. I have Mr. heater big body, but that diesel heater is impressive.
Hi Dave. I'm a new subscriber within the past month. Based on this video, I just ordered the Mr. Heater Big Buddy (Price now down to $112), the propane filter, and a hose. I have an off grid summer cabin that has a wood stove and a Kero World heater. My plan is to use the Big Buddy in place of the kerosene heater. It is also something that can be brought home at the end of the season to use in case of a power failure. Thank you for your video!
Great information. Thank you.
Thank you!
Wood stove properly installed is hard to beat. A wall mount propane heater is useful too
Good tips , thanks for sharing , God bless !
Awesome video!!!!
I have a big buddy heater and it works great also sage CO levels but yeah it does reduce O2 levels so adequate ventilation required
Very interested in the diesel unit and will check this out
We are in Wisconsin do this information good to have
Thank You for posting!
Thanks for sharing 😊
For the Diesel Heater, while I don't have the Vevor model (I bought the kind used for campers/semi trucks when I converted my cargo van into a camper), I could personally vouch for how extremely efficient they are at putting heat into an interior space. Not only that, but they will actually also work with a vary large variety of fuel sources, including gasoline and kerosene. I wouldn't personally recommend use gasoline as its way more flammable and have always just stuck with diesel, however in a SHTF/mass infrastructure collapse due to natural disasters, if you don't have access to diesel, you could always substitute it for something else, just be careful on the dangers of flammability.
Also another thing about those heaters: You could buy another hose for the air intake, and place that in the house as well, which will significantly improve the efficiency of the heater. If you want to really go to the extreme, the temp of the exhaust is something like 1,100 degrees F. So what I did to take advantage of that 'lost' heat:
1. Build a make shift "chimney" by buying one of those exhaust pipes for NG water heaters then cut out the inner insert of the pipe (they're usually double walled for thermal control, but we don't want that...we want the heat to escape from the sides of the pipe).
2. Insert the exhaust of the heater to the bottom of the pipe (the heater & chimney would be placed indoors) and fill the pipe with river rocks from the gardening section of Lowe's/HD.
3. The top of the pipe would be directed to the outside via like a window or something. Depending on the heat of the exhaust, you might want to follow all safety precautions such as using double walled insulating pipe/flanges, etc to prevent possible house catching on fire.
4. Obviously, ensure you properly weld or otherwise seal any possible gaps to prevent exhaust from filling up the interior space causing CO poisoning.
Maintenance: If you run the heater on a low heat setting, expect a lot of soot to develop and get caked on the rocks. Most of the time, you might be able to just burn the soot off by leaving the heater on high for like 30-45 min. Usually what I'd do is just run the heater on low setting throughout the season to conserve fuel consumption, then by the end of the season, I'd drain all the rocks from the chimney and hand clean/scrub the soot off before placing everything in storage for the following year. Either that, or I'd just toss the rocks in my backyard/flowerbed, and just buy a new bag of rocks from the store come winter time since they're fairly cheap.
Now, the reason why I chose to fill the chimney with rocks is to increase the heat capacity of the chimney. So when the heater will either slow down, or stop altogether because it has reached its desired temp, the chimney will actually continue to slowly release heat into the room which will reduce the amount of times the heater will need to kick on. Combined with the air intake also recycling the air from inside the house vs taking fresh but cold air from outside, you'd be looking at one HECK of a super efficient heater that can last you feeling comfortable for a very long time on just a gallon a diesel. With the experiences I've had using this setup, I'd be able to last through an entire winter season keeping my house between 68-72 on -maybe- 5 gal of diesel and no other sources of heat.
Sorry for the long post, but I appreciate if you've stuck around. I don't consider myself to be the smartest type of guy, but love watching these types of videos to get inspired by other people's creativity/ingenuity. If you've found my idea helpful, I'd love to hear/learn if you've come up with other ideas to further improve this design. This is the type of thing I love hanging out on youtube for.
I have a small barn, non insulated & I have done what you described ( I used a small heater core). I can truly say, these diesel heaters are great
I always appreciate comments from those “in the know”…Thank you!❤
Thanks for the video.
Got two of the smaller units 4000/9000 btu they work great. Also got a 50k btu heater which I used in a very old house that I heated with wood.
01-28-2023 Update: Dave, the Big Buddy arrived this morning, and the genuine Mr. Heater filter and hose came this afternoon. All were purchased using the links in your video subscription. I like the looks, features, and quality of the heater. It will be so much easier to use at the cabin without having to deal with smelly kerosene and faulty wicks. I will be buying a propane bottle to test the heater at home. Once again, thanks for all of the great info you are providing for your viewers.
Thanks so much for the support! Cheers friend
@@diyhvacguy You are very welcome, Dave. We tested the Big Buddy heater in the kitchen this morning using a 1 lb propane cylinder. The amount of heat it puts out is amazing, even on low. I noticed that the right ceramic plate only comes on (or glows) at the high setting, at which point the unit puts out more heat than the kerosene heater does. It will be perfect for those chilly mornings at our uninsulated and drafty summer cabin. All the best to you and yours!
Thank you
I have a 5L suitcase diesel heater on wheels. It is awesome
Thank you for a great video.
Just backing you up on the Big Buddy Heater option. I have the Little Buddy Heater with the fuel filter on it and running on a 20lb tank. It is fantastic for my smaller space and cheap to run.
For anyone that wishes to do the same DONT SKIP THE FILTER!!! Ask me how I know lol.
Great tip!
@@J0shua029 Did you buy the Mr Heater hose for it or and aftermarket one, there is a differents
Hey Dave! Furnace went out when we got a winter storm, 50 below wind chill. Wasn't fun. I will be installing a Goodman furnace soon. Great videos! Very interesting and informative.
If you need some help with finding equipment and the install side of things feel free to email me at diyhvacguy@gmail.com Cheers, Dave
Any complete Goodman system is under $500 don't let them run you up to far! Just bc ur at the end of road 😉
How grate is those heaters, and the cost wow. Thank you, good to know, good job,
OG xbox... All these useful tips and tests. You sir are a man of culture.
What up Doe Mr DIY!?
With the diesel heater I've seen it hooked up with a 12v cigarette adapter and connected to a Ecoflow delta. Also you can add solar panels to the delta for extended run time.
Great vid👍🏻
Very informative video thanks for sharing ❤
great info. thanks
I believe the Mr. Heaters are good options for lower budgets and less lead time for natural gas furnace owners.
Installing a higher BTU gas wall unit in a living room would probably be a better long term bet. Keeping the main room a bit warmer with the HVAC thermostat set a few degrees cooler can pay for itself, and it's still there to crank out 30k-50k BTU when the power is out.
If you have a vent hood over your stove (which you should), a simple alcohol stove will do a better job of heating a kettle of hot water or cooking a simple meal. Those stoves can be a $15 Trangia or an old catfood can filled with alcohol. They shouldn't be left burning for hours, but the CO and C02 from a 15 minute session should easily escape through the stove vent when the air is warm. Without them being heated, those gases will settle at floor level.
Diesel Heaters are really good for RV and Vans .. especially if your vehicle runs off diesel
Off-topic question.....
Could you possibly make a video on how to connect the ducts to the bottom of a down flow air handler on a double wide mobile home. A how to on how to replace the crossover duct on a double wide mobile home as well. I want to replace my system with a heat pump, and I really want to redo the duct connection where the air handler mounts on the floor. I also want to replace my crossover over duct as well. Thank you so much!
good show...
If you have a fire place put your propane heater into your fire place crack the vent for fume draw works well.
Maybe having a fire extinguisher close by would be in order.
Great video!
Best wishes!
Fire blankets are cleaner.
i had never heard of 2/3 of these. that vevor heater looks interesting. i have run the mr heater off a 100lb tank. might be interest in a snozzle. nat gas is very pricey in cali
First of all THANK YOU!!! I am in Texas and we clearly can not count on the grid for extreme weather conditions. I have a question about the adaptor, I read you need a low pressure hose for the Mr Heat Big buddy is that right?
Nice mr buddy setup but I did not see the propane filter for sale on Amazon
I just got a Big Buddy for $99 at L&M Fleet Supply in Grand Rapids Minnesota.
Can you use solar for the last heater? Really good video . Thanks
Your videos are awesome .
Check out using food chafing fuel. Put under an 8 or 10 inch clay pot for heat and or light. The cans of chafing fuel can be stored for a very long time.
I like that Deisel heater. You could. Put a cig lighter adaptor on it and plug it into a solar power generator.
Buy the mr buddy hose that dont need the filter. its only around 10 to 15.00 higher but will save you that on ONE FILTER..
Some insurance companies won't pay for a stolen car if it was running unattended. But, great video. I did not hear anything about propane heat requiring ventilation. I would definitely leave a window cracked a bit for oxygen. The diesel heater is a great idea for homeowners but not for apartments.
You can use a quick connect hose on the Big Buddy. The connection is next to the propane bottle fitting, in the left compartment (Left, if you're looking at the burners)
Thank you,
My take would be that Vesta like heater. Simple and doesn't rely on ONE type of fuel. If it burns, it'll work. I don't know if I would pay that $100 to TWICE that amount. I guess a lot has to do with the demands of it being a "survival" and "backup" gear.
Your subscriber count is rising! These Big Buddy heaters are good. I use one in my shed which doubles as a cigar room, does a nice job of heating up that 10x15 shed in cold weather. Get the model with the built-in fan.
I think they stop making that model.The new ones are fanless
According to Mr Heater folks, you can still buy the fan model at many big box stores as of 11/2023@@chris8383
Nice" If you only had the car battery in the house' would the heater still work only with the heater remote an jumper cable connected?
Mr. Heater said that if we use the Mr. Heater 10' Hose, it can connect without a filter because it is made of special properties that do not leak contaminants into the heater. I asked if I could still put a filter on -- just as an extra measure -- and they recommended that I do not. (Something to do with the pressure.) So, I am asking, have you heard of this? Should I still use a filter if I am using the Mr. Heater branded 10' hose?
For the Mr Heater, using a bulk tank and hose:
Use a hose with a pressure regulator and you don't need the filter.
If you don't use the pressure regulator, you need the filter. The pressure from the propane squeezes oil out of the hose and clogs the burners.
A filter needs to be replaced regularly; the regulator will last most people for longer than the heater (I've had mine for over 20 yrs, the regulator still works and outlasted multiple hoses and a Big Buddy).
Ok, But you are sure you know what you are saying is 1,000% Accurate.
Thanks for the heads up
Good job hvac comrade... I'm not going to make a fuss like the other HVAC guys are doing here😂 guud job man🤙
Hi, I also have a Blue Flame (Ethanol) Alcohol burning Fireplace which is not energy efficient at all and a Kerosene Heater (that one is VERY energy efficient) both are backups along with the Big Buddy Propane heater. I am understanding that there is no conflict of an any gas off or any fumes to run those indoors if two of them had to be used at the same time…although I would be cracking a window for sure. Any safety advice from mixture of fumes? I would’ve preferred a wood stove but that’s not in the cards at the moment. Yes I have bought 2 different plug in-battery backup detectors for carbon monoxide, propane and Natural Gas. Thank you!
I believe the diesel can/should be indoors with the exhaust and intake being directed outdoors. They're designed for use in RV's, boats and such.
If you have a system that can recirculate the air it can be mounted like that for better efficiency, however the exhaust gas is very hot and you would need a safe way of exhausting it. In an emergency situation this is probably a better option with less chance of CO leaking into the house. The fresh air intake should also be external as it is part of the combustion unit.
I have a permanently mounted one to heat my garage but the exhaust goes though a cinderblock wall with exhaust gaskets, it will burn any wood, plastic, etc that it touches. You don't want to run too long of an exhaust pipe either or you may end up with soot/exhaust clogging and forming exhaust restrictions which can be dangerous.
The biggest issue with this mounting is that the unit may need to be sheltered from the rain/moisture, and if it has a thermostat it may not be effective unless run indoors.
Thank you Dave for this valuable information, which may end up saving someone's life! The link for the Vevor Diesel Heater is not working, I traced it to the "Mr" at the end of the link address, the "Mr" should not be there. This heater shows a heat output on the website of 3 kW, which is 10,000 BTUs. Apparently, these Chinese diesel heaters have several problems that cause the unit to quit working after a few uses but, there are numerous TH-cam videos that provide solutions to make the unit reliable.
I have 4 months run time on mine, running 12-14 hours a day. But for the last 2 weeks, it runs on H3 setting medium heat for 24/7 non stop. It quit from contaminated red diesel fuel a month ago. I had an extra pump on hand and added a 1/4 inch small engine fuel filter in the suction line, a 15 minute job to complete. The refueling jug stirs sediments up but the filter takes care of that.
I personally like an alcohol stove. You can cook and heat. The only emissions is water vapor
Do you need a pressure regulator on the hose for the 20 pound propane tank?
It's great. tell them they need to buy their own propane hose . And filter .
I have seen rave reviews of the diesel heaters. I own a Little Buddy propane heater, it takes the edge off nicely when the power goes out. I can imagine the Big Buddy working nicely, with a heat powered fan, especially with the additional fuel. Great reviews. We replaced our old heating fuel furnace with a new gas unit, so I will be getting backup power, with solar charging as described in another of your videos. Seven new reno windows will help hold the heat in nicely too.
I use the little buddy as of now. Looking to get the big buddy as well. But I use a little heat powered fan. It does well with the little buddy. I got it off of Amazon, its a 3 blade and considerably smaller. Just an fyi.
@@LeviLee88 I’ve been looking for a recommended heat activated fan for the big Buddy, you bought off Amazon, plz can you share the specific link (or if anyone else can I’d greatly appreciate it). Thank you!
I installed a plug and outlet on my furnace and hook up to an inverter for short term outages. Still have a kerosene heater and a generator.
On the Vesta heater you can save money when your fuel cans are empty use cooking oil instead.
i got a Buddy Heater when I was lving in an old RV. It took huge amounts of ventilation and prane made tthe walls weep from moisture. I'd usually keep the door open and just blow the warm air in. I was hoping to find a way to vent the CO out a window.
Please can you tell us the actual name of the second heater as I'm having trouble finding it on Amazon? Thank you. Great video
The diesel heater is designed to be indoors because diesel fuel will jell up in cold weather, so the fuel will become unusable if it remains outside, the diesel heater should be inside, but you rout that small exhaust pipe outside, also, the diesel heater company, should make a tube that attaches to the hot air outlet, that has several peltier devices mounted onto the tube, this way, the only time you are using your 12 volt source is during start up, but once the heater starts making heat, the peltier devices, can then supply the 12 volt source, so it can not only run the fan, but charge your battery back up, from whatever source you used, as your start up voltage. That would make a simple, low cost improvement to that heater.
I just saw a new deisel heater that has a dial on the front. Less power consumption and very simple operation. Deisel is the most efficient heat i believe. Plus no moister. And you can bu silent fuel pums now too.
What brand was that diesel heater w the dial on the front? L👀King.
MH18B Big Buddy Heater Run Time
(2) 1-lb bottles: 10.8 hours on low
(2) 1-lb bottles: 4.8 hours on med
(2) 1-lb bottles: 2.4 hours on high
20 lb tank: about 92 hours on low
20 lb tank: about 41 hours on med
20-lb tank: about 20 hours on high
Can we get a full long test of the chinese diesel heater? along with testing it with waste oil?
its amazing the amount of people yelling about using propane in doors...l have propane heaters in 3 different locations in my house as back up heat.we live in the middle of nowhere and power company will get to us last. my CO detector never shows any CO present even if all 3 are going. l also have 2 of these mr buddy heaters and they are great little heaters. l dont reccomend modifying them to use as cooking stoves. propane stoves are cheap and are for cooking.the canned heat gel can produce CO. things used for camping should not be confused as safe for indoor use.
Kerosene heaters are a decent option in a pinch. But they have to be in good condition.
Wow
good job
Could Also connect to a 50Lb tank or even 100lb if you wanted to and have tank outside run a line inside .
Heck yea
Some keep saying desiel, are some desiel or are they meaning propane. I hear desiel might get cut off completely from the war stuff. And my trucks diesel.
Have you tried the 30,000 btu Mr. Heater and will that hose work on it?
I’m surprised you didn’t include kerosene heaters. People use them all the time in garages or emergency heater. Like propane, ventilation and monoxide detectors are key; but they are cheaper to run and produce more heat than propane for a similar purchase price
Doesn’t your Big Buddy have the quick connector to use a 20 pound tank? Mine does. I bought the hose and regulator kit that is made for the Big Buddy heater.
Just a tip. The diesel heater should be indoors because of the fuel jelling up because of the cold. Just make sure you put an exhaust tube outside with the intake tube obviously inside.
I know of guys I Canada that camp with these in snow and they leave them outside with no issues. You can always put fuel stabilizer in them.
Not only that, but if you have the unit inside (along with a few CO detectors), you're heating (reheating) 70 degree air rather than 25 degree air. Temp check on my duct is around 230 degrees. It keeps 1500 square feet anywhere from 68 to 72 depending on how close you are to the output. Blow the heat down and heat the floor for best results, IMO.
Does it come with two propane tanks? Amazon has it for $112!
Can you use the last heater just with a solo car battery?
Can u do a video of setting up the big buddy heater with two tanks and two hoses ?? Do you open 1 tank at a time to use or have both tanks open ? Thank you 🙏
You can do either. Both open or just one. Both open will draw them both down evenly
I have one and it will not run as long as you said on certain temperatures
Would portable jumper cables work with that diesel?
Do you have to keep the car running the entire time?
How much diesel did it take?
Do you need to place the Big Buddy on any type of fire resistant flooring as you would a pellet stove?
Also do you need to keep the Big Buddy spaced away from other objects like cabinets or furniture again as you would with a pellet stove. We installed a pellet stove to save on oil , we have a n oil furnace and boiler, but again it runs on electricity., then burns oil for heat. The pellet stove has helped with keeping the house really warm, but again, with a power outage and no electricity it does not run. Thank you for this great information on this video!!!
No the bottom does not get hot. The heat rises.
Well I put a board under my heater for safety. Even if the heater doesn't get hot underneath you never know if a piece of paper or something gets into the heater and drops to catch your carpeting or something on fire. Also I would never put my buddy heater near furniture, or a place where it could get knocked over, even though it has an auto shutoff on a knock over.
I think I would probably power the Vevor Diesel Heater with the VTOMAN Solar Generator instead of running a vehicle as a Power Source.
Wow filter threw that in trash. Kept jamming unit. Funny Ben using mine for 5 yrs no filter no problem. Use every day in winter 12 plus hrs a day.
I had a lot of people comment and say they messed up the ceramic from not having a filter. 🤷🏻♂️
Do any buddy heaters come equipped with a thermostat?
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Nope
So how long will the last one last on a tank of diesel?
Says we can't use those indoors in Canada. Yet it suggests the big one when I put indoor in the filter box for shopping.
Perfectly safe
I've been running my portable buddy heater without a filter for 5 years and have never had an issue at all.
Bought the big buddy a couple years ago and it’s still in my garage in the box LOL
I have one in my closest, been there 2 years. Afraid to use it after hearing they can burst into flames.
@@JaneH3675 never heard that before our company uses them in every truck to warm tents we use when working on utility outages in 15 States
@@JaneH3675 All heaters, gas or electric are inherently dangerous. Follow instructions and they are safe. Plus, common sense means never use a fuel heater inside when sleeping or not at home. Be sure to keep a window slightly open to provide air for combustion.
Re: the diesel heat output.... Reading the laser thermometer directly into the ductwork is not an accurate measure of heat entering the cooler room. The heat measurement needs to be taken with a regular thermometer away from the duct.