So quick update here. Just tested this on my portable buddy heater. I got 2 hours and 57 minutes of use on high. Half hour longer than they claim with a 1lb tank. So that’s a win.
Thanks for the videos on these refillable tanks. Two notes: 1. With the provided feet, the large tank does not tip when the small tank is attached. In this video the large tank tips when first attaching the small tank. 2. When filling, close the vent first, and then release the lever on the full valve. This per the instructions.
Great video. I found some at Menards after watching your video. Had to get some help as they were on top shelf in the plumbing isle lol no shelf spot yet. But I tried them out and I love it. Super easy and convenient!
This may have been mentioned I have not read all the comments. Also you may have figured this out already. I noticed at the end of your video the fill valve has a tiny white ring and a tiny black o ring on it. I believe this got stuck on the fill valve and should be in top of the tank itself. Mine did this and I took it off the fill vale and re installed into the tank.
Can you run a Mr. Heater Big Buddy at 18000 BTU on only one one pound cannister? Everything I've read says that you need two installed to run it at high. On one cannister you can only run it on low and medium.
It is the same company so I'm assuming they changed the refill kit for the safety release. But it would be nice of them to let you know that a different adapter is needed .I didn't get stuck luckily but I can see this happening. I was wondering why my heater cut off after about 45 minutes then I fill it today and seen it only held 4 oz. And now an additional 30 bucks for this adapter? Is that the only one I can use? I specifically looked up the fuel keg refill adapter and it is showing all kinds of different ones. If so I'll continue to refill the green bottles 5 or 6 times and toss them.
The only complaint i have with the flame king is when using it for a propane lantern the tanks dont fit snugly into the base. They are a bit loose and that can get sketchy.
So mine do not hiss while filing. After 60 seconds, got paranoid and quit. 1 tank net 10 oz, next tank net 8 oz. Boat a countdown of 60 seconds. Just not sure the relief valve is engaged. Thoughts?
Thanks for your follow-up video, your videos are excellent. I watched the video that you did on replacing the old 'O' Ring in the Flame King 1# cylinder with a stem kit... I also bought the Flame King 1# pound refillable bottle, but I felt like their stand in the kit was a bit too "cheesy" to use it was "wobbly". I have a much better stand but no tailgate in my SUV, Question for you about the Flame King? Is there no safety overfill "pop-off" valve with Flame King bottles? I guess I am having some "buyers remorse" about my 1.Flame King bottles since they can be overfilled. 2.They come empty and you have to pay for them to be filled the first time unlike the Green bottle from Walmart. 3.You can't refill them without their special adapter? I didn't realize that there were three more investments. Not just swapping one for the "other"? Plus it is 'Made in Thailand', I'm also getting a strong odor of gas leaking around the brand new Flame King valve? Since I now have the option to go either way with Flame King or the better built imo disposable COLEMAN bottles which are "Made in the USA" I will have to give them both a fair test, I TRUST Coleman Company as my Dad had his own his own HVAC business and was a distributor for them. Coleman has been around forever and has built a solid reputation. I really dislike the "proprietary" thing too with FK, I guess I will be buying an adapter to refill the flame king bottles and get my ROI? But it is like I'm am spending a dollar to save a dime! ...as a guy who really likes saving money, the adapter kit is too much for me right now.. I will definitely be following your channel in order to see your future comparisons.
I have noticed with the Flame King refillables, once you get close to the end of the burn cycle in a small portable fishing shelter, my eyes start to burn in the last few minutes. Whereas with the factory filled bottles, that doesn't happen. I have not tried the Mr. Heater version yet, but just wondering what might cause the eye burning/irritation? Is the propane gas cleaner in the factory filled bottles? Have you ever experienced the same issue? PLMK
I'm hoping someone will come up with a method to bypass there stupid filler Mr heater came up with. I have been using a generic, but very high quality refiller for the disposable tanks for couple ice seasons now and I finally got some Flame King tanks this season and We don't have any damn ICE! Oh well. I like the Mr Heater design, but will only buy them if I can use my current tool.
Important note about the packaging; there are 3 hand screws in a plastic bag in the valve/stand package to secure the plastic legs to the 20lb tank. I almost threw them away.
You can get a full pound of propane but it's not really worth it, at the risk of overfilling? The reason that all propane bottles are only filled to 80% of capacity by professionals instead of filling to maximum capacity is to allow for expansion on very hot days. All propane bottles have both "liquid and gas" inside because propane the gas propane is compressible whereas liquid LP can't be compressed therefore you don't want to Fill any Flame King cylinder to the MAX. To avoid a rupture or worse splitting / or exploding your Flame King bottle...itself.
@@kevinwiens4804 if you measure the physical size of the flame king, mr heater and disposable bottles they are all the same physical size and are all designed to safely hold 1 pound of propane. the mr heater bottle is not 20% larger than the flame king bottle, it would be visibly obvious if it was.
@@kevinwiens4804 And this is why I DO NOT VENT, when I refill. I get an arf a pound, or just a bit less, depending on how low the bigger tank is. So, no chance of overfill. But I still weigh it while I'm filling it.
Don't waste your money. I bought 2 tanks and the refill kit. Both bottles vented for about 5 seconds and stopped. Trying to get ahold of tech support is almost impossible.
So quick update here. Just tested this on my portable buddy heater. I got 2 hours and 57 minutes of use on high. Half hour longer than they claim with a 1lb tank. So that’s a win.
Good to know. Thanks!
Thanks for the videos on these refillable tanks.
Two notes:
1. With the provided feet, the large tank does not tip when the small tank is attached. In this video the large tank tips when first attaching the small tank.
2. When filling, close the vent first, and then release the lever on the full valve. This per the instructions.
Great video. I found some at Menards after watching your video. Had to get some help as they were on top shelf in the plumbing isle lol no shelf spot yet. But I tried them out and I love it. Super easy and convenient!
Yeah, not even sure they were supposed to sell them yet ..
Liked this video better than former.
Good video. I watched it twice. Followed your directions and I filled my first tank. The difference between empty and full was 4oz. Thanks
Best video on refilling 1lb propane cylinders. Thanks
This may have been mentioned I have not read all the comments. Also you may have figured this out already. I noticed at the end of your video the fill valve has a tiny white ring and a tiny black o ring on it. I believe this got stuck on the fill valve and should be in top of the tank itself. Mine did this and I took it off the fill vale and re installed into the tank.
Thanks for the follow up video
Great video, thanks! I normally refill the standard 1 pounders, but they take a little more work to get a full pound in.
Can you run a Mr. Heater Big Buddy at 18000 BTU on only one one pound cannister? Everything I've read says that you need two installed to run it at high. On one cannister you can only run it on low and medium.
It is the same company so I'm assuming they changed the refill kit for the safety release. But it would be nice of them to let you know that a different adapter is needed .I didn't get stuck luckily but I can see this happening. I was wondering why my heater cut off after about 45 minutes then I fill it today and seen it only held 4 oz. And now an additional 30 bucks for this adapter? Is that the only one I can use? I specifically looked up the fuel keg refill adapter and it is showing all kinds of different ones. If so I'll continue to refill the green bottles 5 or 6 times and toss them.
The only complaint i have with the flame king is when using it for a propane lantern the tanks dont fit snugly into the base. They are a bit loose and that can get sketchy.
So mine do not hiss while filing. After 60 seconds, got paranoid and quit. 1 tank net 10 oz, next tank net 8 oz. Boat a countdown of 60 seconds. Just not sure the relief valve is engaged. Thoughts?
Thanks for your follow-up video, your videos are excellent. I watched the video that you did on replacing the old 'O' Ring in the Flame King 1# cylinder with a stem kit...
I also bought the Flame King 1# pound refillable bottle, but I felt like their stand in the kit was a bit too "cheesy" to use it was "wobbly".
I have a much better stand but no tailgate in my SUV,
Question for you about the Flame King? Is there no safety overfill "pop-off" valve with Flame King bottles?
I guess I am having some "buyers remorse" about my
1.Flame King bottles since they can be overfilled.
2.They come empty and you have to pay for them to be filled the first time unlike the Green bottle from Walmart.
3.You can't refill them without their special adapter?
I didn't realize that there were three more investments. Not just swapping one for the "other"?
Plus it is 'Made in Thailand', I'm also getting a strong odor of gas leaking around the brand new Flame King valve?
Since I now have the option to go either way with Flame King or the better built imo
disposable COLEMAN bottles which are "Made in the USA" I will have to give them both a fair test,
I TRUST Coleman Company as my Dad had his own his own HVAC business and was a distributor for them. Coleman has been around forever and has built a solid reputation.
I really dislike the "proprietary" thing too with FK, I guess I will be buying an adapter to refill the flame king bottles and get my ROI? But it is like I'm am spending a dollar to save a dime!
...as a guy who really likes saving money, the adapter kit is too much for me right now.. I will definitely be following your channel in order to see your future comparisons.
Thanks for watching Kevin. If you use a lot of propane, then I think the cost is justified, but yeah I get what you are saying.
That is my thinking as well.
When I start using a lot of Propane..
everybody has to make a buck...@@3RiversFishingAdventures
Nice video dude
the flame king bottles do have a relief valve, it's built into the valve body, not welded into the tank.
I have noticed with the Flame King refillables, once you get close to the end of the burn cycle in a small portable fishing shelter, my eyes start to burn in the last few minutes. Whereas with the factory filled bottles, that doesn't happen. I have not tried the Mr. Heater version yet, but just wondering what might cause the eye burning/irritation? Is the propane gas cleaner in the factory filled bottles? Have you ever experienced the same issue? PLMK
There shouldn't be any difference. Propane in propane out.
Funnily enough Mr heater sells a propane filter.
Do you need a fuel filter with the Fuel Keg? Normally you need a filter when using a 20 gal tank.
Can the mr heater kegs/tanks be used on any device that uses the “green tanks”? Like a portable grill?
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Yes they can. I confirmed that with Mr Heater.
You did not show putting the tank onto the Buddy heater ? I saw another video where the tank leaked while putting the tank on a Buddy heater .
Yeah that's my video as well.
Are you able to fill both types of bottles with the 1 setup ?
Don't understand why you have to use the special filler. Have been using a regular fitting to fill my flame king for years without any problem.
I'm hoping someone will come up with a method to bypass there stupid filler Mr heater came up with. I have been using a generic, but very high quality refiller for the disposable tanks for couple ice seasons now and I finally got some Flame King tanks this season and We don't have any damn ICE! Oh well.
I like the Mr Heater design, but will only buy them if I can use my current tool.
@@joecool5484Nascar cause global warming and no more ice fishing. So sad. 😢
Important note about the packaging; there are 3 hand screws in a plastic bag in the valve/stand package to secure the plastic legs to the 20lb tank. I almost threw them away.
I have found it can be over filled . I have got like 3 2 oz in a couple total weight. . So still be carefully
3 pound 2 oz total weight.... there available at tractor supply's now also.
I’m irritated with mine. Every time I fill mine up and connect it to the 20lb tank, propane leaks like out crazy. I’m about to stop using it.
Can I travel with refilled keg?
The two refillable models are legal for travel. The single use are not legal for travel if refilled.
Do you get a full pound of propane into the flame king bottles?
You can get a full pound of propane but it's not really worth it, at the risk of overfilling? The reason that all propane bottles are only filled to 80% of capacity by professionals instead of filling to maximum capacity is to allow for expansion on very hot days. All propane bottles have both "liquid and gas" inside because propane the gas propane is compressible whereas liquid LP can't be compressed therefore you don't want to Fill any Flame King cylinder to the MAX.
To avoid a rupture or worse splitting / or exploding your Flame King bottle...itself.
@@kevinwiens4804 if you measure the physical size of the flame king, mr heater and disposable bottles they are all the same physical size and are all designed to safely hold 1 pound of propane. the mr heater bottle is not 20% larger than the flame king bottle, it would be visibly obvious if it was.
@@kevinwiens4804 And this is why I DO NOT VENT, when I refill.
I get an arf a pound, or just a bit less, depending on how low the bigger tank is.
So, no chance of overfill.
But I still weigh it while I'm filling it.
CORRECT ! KEY WORD EXPANSION. DO NOT OVERFILL! 80% FULL.
I just fill mine with that 7.99 harbor freight adapter.
It works?
Looks like Walmart has about the best prices on both the tank and refill kit.
That's because their employees are slave labor 😂😂😂
let us know where toget them'
Don't waste your money. I bought 2 tanks and the refill kit. Both bottles vented for about 5 seconds and stopped. Trying to get ahold of tech support is almost impossible.
It’s bullshit to have to have to use their refill valve. Had I known I’d not have got the keg…
It's required so that parents don't blow themselves up infront of their kids when they accidentally put 8 lbs into a 1lb tank.
Get to the point