Mr heater buddy heater to a 20 lb propane tank
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- Опубликовано: 20 фев 2021
- In this video I will show you all you'll need to hook up a 20 lb propane tank to your Mr. heater buddy heater.
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You have to hold it in the pilot position (not off position) and button down for 20 seconds to get air out of the system, then it will light right away.
And if you don't see the blue flame the first time, do the steps over until you do see the blue flame and then release the knob and turn it to LO or HI heat.
Dude, I was sitting there watching him fumble around, holding the knob down, and I'm yelling "You have to turn it to pilot first!"
So, in order to tell if all the air is out, you will see the blue flame and then it's good to start?
@@ArtLeeG Yup. From the "off", turn to "pilot". Then click it down and hold it for 10-15 seconds or so. Then click it down again and it should be blue flame. Turn it to "high" and protect your arm hairs. Once it's hot and orange, turn back to "low" and you're good to go
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As an auto mechanic of 30 years and currently running my own shop of 5 years, i must say, this is the best hands down video I have ever seen with no nonsense and rapidly getting to the facts in clear fasion. Bravo.
What if you don’t have a filter will it still work the same
Thank you so much Daniel i appreciate it.
I don't know i use a filter with mine.
Totally Agree!! VERY straight to the point WITHOUT showing the speak..but ACTUALLY showing WHAT he's doing!!! THANK YOU @Kevin Robinson!! VERY, VERY helpful. I got a Buddy heater and a Little Buddy for my apartment. Only have the 1lb cans right now, but wanted to get a 10-20lb tank. Will have to check the labels on BOTH of them to get the CORRECT hoses and attachments.
@@RetireAbroadInvesting thank you very much glad to help.
Thanks man. I bought the "filter" for Mr. Heater. Thanks I appreciate you taking the Time to make the video. Now, I have backup heat for my family, in case the power goes out (Power Outage/Storms) Angel from The Bay
Helped me tremendously as the book, in small print, has many pages of cautions but few on instructions. Presentation style, voice, display worked exceptionally well. Thank you!! Subscribed as well
Thank you so much Jim i appreciate that.
Kevin - your videos have helped me many times. (Runaway battery bolt down, Runaway window sun shade install, and more.) I am planning my first winter camping trip in January and already have a Mr Buddy heater. Your video explains the easy way to use a 20# tank. Thank you for that! I have watched several videos that tried to show viewers the same thing, but they do not seem safe or offer the details that your video shows. Well done my friend! Keep the great videos coming. Dan in MD
Thank you glad to help my friend
Thanks! Yep you're right. It took me at least 12 minutes of holding it down to get all the air out. I was going to give up and thought the heater was broken but after holding down 12 minutes it finally worked! Thanks.
Nice video. I use a small spray bottle with the water/soap mixture. Keeps it handy for both the heater and my gas grill
Thank you, your video is the only one online that explains the things that need to be explained. Much appreciated!
Thank you i am so glad i could help.
This is awesome.....thank you from an older lady who no longer has someone to do this for her....i have so much to.learn and you made things easy
Sorry for the late comment.
Thank you so much for the comment glad to help you.
Thank you for a very clear, very understandable video that gets right to the point! I bought my Big Buddy Heater and am now ready to start it up for the first time. These instructions will get me safely going. Thanks again!
You are welcome!
I just purchased one of those and was very glad to see your video and I will rewatch it again because I saved it when I receive it.
Kevin, thanks for the video very informative clear precise, and good solid verbal instructions.
Probably order one for my new workshop. I have three Inch styrofoam insulation sheets in-ceiling and all walls. A friend told me I could probably heat it with a candle LOL. Thanks and we Naomi and I appreciate you and Julie.
Watched this a year ago. Finally got around to setting it up. I like how you explain things. You take it step by step.
You are appreciated.
Thank you so much for the comment and watching glad to help.
As an instructor, you did a perfect job in explaining your task. My respect sir!
I appreciate that! Thank you so much for the comment and watching.
I AGREE...!!! "...this is the best hands down video I have ever seen with no nonsense and rapidly getting to the facts in clear fasion. Bravo!"
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Thank you!!!I just purchased heater,hose and tank.couldnt figure out why heater wasn't working.watched 7 or 8 videos before I found this one that actually tells me I need filter!!!!wish I would have found this earlier.it was 6 below last night! Ty.ty.tu
Thanks for the 15 min heads up. I definitely would have decided I bought it broke. I was not happy about the box implying there was a hose for operating with 20 lb plus tanks. At least it stated no ac adapter for the fan. Thanks for the tips bud👍👍✌
Thank you for such a great teaching video. I purchased a Buddy heater for winter outages. I'm a 65 year old retiree and I've never connected a propane tank to anything. I'm sitting here, waiting on my power to go out because of the current ice storm. Two more days of icing. I connected my heater without any leaks. Thank you again from a granny.
Glad to help thanks for the comment
My wife and i loved camping in the Smokies ,and there were times it was so cold we couldn't wait to get to Gatlinburg for some warm drinks and air just to traw out, then we found the little buddy it keep our tent nice and warm even when it was snowing outside. Love this little heater.
They sure do work great I love mine also,thanks for the comment.
Thank thank you this has been the most helpful video by far on how to attach the propane hose and tank,thanks for pointing out the instruction label and the heater on the vendor numbers for accessories👍👍👍👍
Thank you
When using the 20lb tank a great trick is to put a 2lb cylinder on the other side and then it will light off right away. Set to High heat for 10 minutes then turn off and remove 2lb cylinder. The heater will fire right back up on the 20lb tank.
Cool tip thanks
That only works if you have the Big Buddy heater. You still need to focus on priming a single hose heater properly.
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My process:
20 lb knob ON.
I turn Buddy knob to pilot and walk away for a few minutes.
Then I turn Buddy knob to Off and wait a few minutes.
Sometimes it lights now or repeat the process.
I have an older Yellow Buddy and this works much better than keeping the line 'open'.
Seems to want the line pressure to build somewhat.
You know you're close when using a long fireplace lighter the flames dances in the breeze, lol.
Great tip, Daniel.
Thanks for the tip ! You rule 🤘
Thank you for this video. You did a great job explaining how to set the heater up.
Thank you very much Twyla
Thanks. Works great. We didn't have to hold the button down too long but we only got the 5ft hose. Soap trick works well too.
Thanks for the comment and watching
Thanks 👍 I was having trouble with my flex heater I was not letting the air out of system.i did it your way... Working just fine ☺️. Thanks again.
Thanks Kevin for this very helpful video...Just hooked up my new Portable Buddy to a 20# tank . What worked for me, was holding down the pilot light, then pointing a barbecue lighter at the pilot to heat up the thermocoupler, & the Pilot light came right on...It was sooo easy, & it took only a minute or so for the whole process. 😃
Thanks for the information
I just that ! worked perfect, Their are positive things on the internet. 😀 Aloha.
Your video is super informative and easy to follow. Thank you for making it.
Easy and simple instructions... on how to set it up to a 20 lb tank... to a Buddy Heater.
very much appreciated thanks.
Thanks for the comment and watching glad to help.
I use to hold down the pilot, then i will move to the left (off) but all the time holding it, until you will hear the "click" then you move it to the right (pilot) again to do the sparks jump over the gas , the fire will start quickly and easier. thanks for the video Kevin, it help me a lot
I watched a bunch of videos and this one is among the very best. Thank you! I particularly like the soap FOAM trick, makes so much sense. Sitting in Central Texas right now watching the local electric coop list the outages. I'm not happy but I at least feel competent to tackle adversity.
Thank you so much for the comment and watching.
Semper paratus - always ready.
I’ve cold started three Mr Heaters with a 20lb propane tank. I always thought pushing the control knob down in the pilot position and holding it would bleed the line. I thought the off position meant “off”. My experience is a push in the pilot position takes about 15 to 20 seconds with a new line, tank and heater. Just my experience.
That's how mine works too, it's the smaller one.
Yes, just bought a heater like this and you need to bleed the line after you hook it up for just 15-30 seconds in the pilot position, not the off position. And, the hose I attached to the 20 lb tank screws on in the normal clockwise configuration - not backward threaded.
@@robthoch I don't understand. The threads on flammable gas cylinder connections are reversed. It's impossible to screw on an attachment by turning it to the right. Maybe I'm misunderstanding what you've said.
@@elizabetholiviaclark the hose or adapter Robert used must have been the bbq type. It threads on the outside of the valve (right hand thread) as opposed to the style used in this video (inside threads, left hand thread), either works fine.
@@elizabetholiviaclark inside fitting threads are left handed outside thread fitting right handed
Thank you so much Kevin. I was turning to right for a long time to tight the hose connect with tank and not works, but when I watched your video it helps me to done
Glad it helped.
Thanks for the comment and watching
I'm a pretty handy guy. I've had a lot of life experiences. But I learned a lot from this video. Thank you so much.
If you didn't read comments just know that if you hook the tank to the filter if you loosen the hose until you smell gas coming out this will bleed the air out 90% so it will be easier to get it going rather than holding the pilot down for who knows how long to bleed it that way. I hope the guy who made this video edits his video to include this so people can have less problems with bleeding the line
@@Sherry-jx9hs thank you. This should be a MAIN COMMENT. It would save a bunch of time.
Oh for the love of God I was turning the male coupling to the 20 pound tank the wrong direction!!!! Thanks for the video Sir.
Lots of great and "simple to understand" tips there! One potential problem I will comment on (learned from operating my BBQ and installing a new propane tank in it) is the need to SLOWLY open the tank valve so that the regulator can allow full pressure to flow through it. Maybe the regulator on the Mr. Heater is not as sensitive, but maybe it is!
Thanks for the comment and the info.
Thanks, I just purchased a heater, no idea I needed a filter. So helpful. Very apprecisted
The manufacturer sells a hose that does not leach oil and does not require filters. Mr. Heater part# F273704. You can save $10 with a cheap Amazon hose, but it will leach oil and ruin your heater unless you use filters. Over time, it will be cheaper to buy the factory hose, versus replacing a lot of filters. More importantly, who knows if filters will be available to you when your power is out and every guy in town is burning his propane heater.
I love how this video got up close to the connection so I could actually see. I couldn't find the link for the filter to buy, so I will have to get the number and find myself. Thank you for the good video, though
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Thanks for the comment and watching glad to help
Kevin you are awesome that was the best gas leak detector I have ever seen. This technique could let you use a 20LB tank indoors with peace of mind. Thank You
Not so sure it safe to have the tank indoors thanks for the comment.
@@Robinson-Homestead If there is no leak then how can the 20Lb tank cause a problem? Relax you nailed it.
@@KRay-fb2vf If ANY fire happens whether the tank causes it or not, greedy insurance companies could use the tank being inside as an excuse not to pay a claim.
@@Robinson-Homestead You CAN NOT use TANK INDOORS !!!
Sir you have helped me.
I have My Buddy heater and wanted to know equipment and process for attaching to 20
lb tank. Thank you very much. My husband is sick and can’t do this and I am not knowledgeable on subject. Bless you!
There is a link in the description should help
Just bought the exact same heater for $20 at a garage sale will be getting the line setup for sure . Thanks .
If I can help let me know.
I have 2 of the little buddy heaters and one I have done this and I just ordered the filter and hose for the other one ...the 1lb bottle have gone insane in cost ...but i do keep a few 1 lb around for portability but for most uses in shop and stuff I use the 20lb tanks now ....also some may realize you can run with out the filter but never recommend this as propane is acutely a very dirty fuel when consumed in the larger tanks because of them getting refiled all the time and why they have this problem when the one time use cans do not .and there is a tar subsistence that will build up in your heater over time causing problems and it is very difficult to repair if at all if you do not use the filter it will shorten the life of the heater . :-) great video covered all the bases with out any bull crap .
Thank you!!! You saved my life!! I have watched many videos and yours is the only one that helped me. I am deathly afraid of gas in any form so you really helped! I'm a vanlifer and came down w that damn covid in my van alone in negative weather on Christmas Eve so nothing was open and since I was in the hospital I missed getting fuel smh it was a nightmare but it's all better now!!! Thank you and thank Jesus!! God bless you!! ✌🏼💙
I had that covid to right before Christmas to sucks hope helped thanks for the comment and watching.
so no problem using it in the van? do u have CO detectors in it?
Thanks! Thinking of buying one of these heaters - nice to see how to connect 20 lb tank!!
Glad i could help
Thanks for this video! I have been debating on whether to get the 20 lb propane tank and after seeing this video, it is a big yes!
IT is worth it thanks for watching.
@@Robinson-Homestead I am sure it is. I have individual small tanks and it would be more cost effective! Appreciate your review!
I have the """smallest""" Mr. Buddy Heater and the "OFF" button does not push down "but a smidgen of a fraction". Once I turn it to "pilot", it pushes down further. I did everything else as per your video and it worked. Held down the pilot button about 20-30 seconds and then set to low, it worked right away. Thank's for this video as I have had my propane 20lb tank since last year and could not get it to work. Ended up using those small 16 oz Coleman tanks......that was costly. Stocked up this year on those 20lb tanks and got them filled before the prices went insane.
Sherry thanks for watching,
I used a buddy heater, also keeping a Carbon Monoxide detector close by. To maintain the heat in my home during the deep freeze. Many neighbors had broken water lines, I had none.
It never got below 65 degrees in my home. No Carbon monoxide detected.
This is an Awesome Heater !
Danny, yes this heater is great for those situations, and yes i agree to always use a carbon monoxide detector you can never be too careful.
Where did you put it so that the pipes didn’t freeze, did one heater warm the whole house enough so that the pipes didn’t freeze.
Danny, did your heater have the fan or no fan? All I can find is no fan.
@@imagohouse7412
No fan
@@Danpstew1 got it, thanks. The Texas freeze caught me off guard last winter.....not this time. Got several Buddy heaters and three 20lb propane tanks. Won't get caught again.. thanks!
I have the Big Buddy hooked to a 20lb tank with a filter running right now. The same setup we have used tent camping numerous times. Love the Buddy heaters. We own more than one.
I really like the Mr.Heater too I have 3 thanks for sharing my friend.
can you keep the 20lbs tank indoors?
Kevin thanks for the video. I start my buddy by moving the knob to the pilot setting. push down not all the way. Hold for I would guess a minute on the Big Buddy. Starts quickly when you do it right. Then push the pilot down all the way you don't need to turn it to click.
Thanks for the info
this is an amazing video i really want to say it was very simple to get my buddy heater working to 20 gallon propane tank i really appreciate you for the video
Thank you so much i really appreciate it and for you watching.
I saw a suggestion that having the Mr. Buddy elevated above the 20 lb propane tank will make for a faster purging of the line on first startup. The theory is that propane is heavier than air so the air will stay on top of the propane as it is vented. If the heater and tank on the same level the propane and air kind of mix equally and it takes longer to get a pure propane stream to ignite the pilot.
THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Sir you saved me SO much aggravation and anxiety. I’ve never used a 20lb propane tank in my life but our furnace is dying and it’s freezing in the house, the 1lb propane cylinders keep selling out and are so expensive, the fireplace doesn’t do diddlysquat to warm up the house. I was nervous about a gas leaks but I followed your video step by step so I’m confident I’ve done the safety checks, and I’m finally able to warm up the house when it drops below 30degrees outside. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
I know you have the 20lb tank already, but you can get an adapter to refill the 1lb bottles with the 20lb tank for much, much cheaper than buying new ones, just in case you have other uses for the bottles
No power for 9 weeks tomorrow .I s arguing over estimate for havac not getting wiring and meter back first. Had to try something .I hate gas my sister in Illinois says I'm paranoid.she cooks and heats with gas
I would crack the connection under pressure at the heater and be done with it. Like when your furnace is primed after running out of gas. Good video by the way sir. You help a lot of folks.
Thank you
I watched this video this morning, went on Marketplace immediately after, and scored this exact model for $50!!! I'm over the moon happy. Bring it on Mother Nature. 😆
Jennifer, that is a great price you are ready for cold weather now.
I’ve got the Big Buddy heater and have used it for years. I bought both the 12’ Mr Heater hose with the regulator and a filter. I’ve not found it necessary to install the filter and I just use the 12’ hose with the regulator. My hose has the quick connection. It is necessary to hold the pilot button down for at least 30 seconds before clicking to light the pilot in order to purge the hose. My heater works just fine even above 9,000 ft without adjustment. What a great heater!
Hey Keith, Do you have two 20lb propane tanks connected to it and if so ...on generally low how long would those last you approximately ? Thank You
I'm 59 and never have worked with any gas appliance. I bought a Buddy heater as a wintertime insurance policy. This is the only video I've watched that makes me feel comfortable enough to try it out. THANK YOU!!! I may ty it out today!
Glad to help thanks for the comment
I am a 76 year old lady who also has never had experience with propane. I bought myself a Mr. Heater Buddy Portable heater and I am completely comfortable using it with 1# canisters or the 20# tank. I am also comfortable refilling the 1# tanks from the 20# tank so as to save money and not buy a bunch of 1# disposables.
@@sassylady2001 am thinking about getting one...
@@sassylady2001 How do you refill the one-pound ones safely from the larger tank?
All I needed was that comment about a left handed thread lol. I had been turning right and was indeed turning forever. Thank you!
You are welcome
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST video yet that I've seen on this heater! Thank you! (The only question I had...was how to tell that the pilot was (finally) working, as I did not see any visual when you'd shown us?) THANK YOU AGAIN! This answered many questions for me. :)
Thank you so much for the comment Merry Christmas my friend.
Thank you for the step by step instructions. You make this simple and easy to do. Can't wait to hook up the big tank and get rid of the small bottles. Thanks again.
How long will sm bottle last for heat?
@@alm777 6ish hours
@@kellyprobst3533 Is that for the sm one pound tank if I run it low?Or a bigger tank?
@@alm777 Small tank about 6 hours... Big tank about 2 or 3 days...
Thank you for the video and the link. I was having a hell of a time finding the right hose. God bless
Glad i could help
Same here…I didn’t know what I needed! You really helped👍
My husband had me watch this video and now I know how to set our Mr. Buddy up right! I smelled rotten eggs during the set-up as well. Turned out to be my husband only. (Chili for lunch) Thanks
LOL thanks for the comment.
The best video I have seen. Was very worried about how to do this properly.
Yes, indeed this does help me.
I am a lady trying to navigate through this process and all this certainly does give me more knowledge and definitely more peace of mind.
I am currently using the small bottles with my Mr. Heater.
Have a carbon monoxide/gas detector.
I got another 2 tank Mr. Buddy and it was a failure.
It leaked so it had to be returned got another single bottle just like the one I had and it's good.
So how is your mr. Buddy working for you now ? Any problems ?
The Buddy heater is unlikely to produce carbon monoxide. The real danger of a Buddy heater is that any device that burns can exhaust all the oxygen from an enclosed space. It's unlikely, but possible, and I would not trust my life to a $2 oxygen cutoff sensor. Just make sure you have some ventilation for a bit of fresh air to come in.
Interesting. I've a Mr Buddy myself. Mines the smaller one. I've had it 5 1/2 years with no problems. I'd recommend looking at and inspecting ALL gaskets and mounting surfaces before hooking up. Even new stuff can be defective. If and when you change propane tanks, check that the O ring gasket is good and properly seated on hose end, look too in propane tank mounting area for debris and that its gasket is proper. When I turn mine off, I turn off propane tank and let flame die out, then turn off Mr Buddy. This makes sure no gas is in the line. When starting, I turn on propane tank a 1/4 turn, put my Mr Buddy nob to pilot, press down and hold for 10 seconds, release, then hit again and it lights. I turn it to lowest setting first, this allows it to heat more slowly before going to the high setting. Mine only has low and high. It shouldn't take 15 minutes, especially when new, as it ages, periodically vacuum by the igniter, and also the front heat source while it's off AND cool. I use mine a lot. Very nice unit.
Did you buy a seperate filter?
Thank you for taking the time to explain everything in details and how to use the buddy heater safely appreciate
Thank you for the comment glad to help Merry Christmas.
37 years as a plumber I have been using Dawn for finding gas leaks and its better than the $20 bottles you buy at the supply house, I use a coffee cup and a paint brush to apply it bit definitely will try your method 😎
Thank you so much for the comment and watching.
I would also like to add a tip for lighting. If you are hooking up a new tank and it takes a long time to ignite the pilot light is to use a grill lighter on the thermocoupler while holding the knob down. It will light in a few seconds vs lots of sparking with the igniter.
Thanks for the information
It also helps if you actually have it set to the Pilot setting when trying to light the pilot.
I use a spray bottle with water and soap (No Foam). Spray the joints and even very tiny leaks will be detected. The foam will mask any small leaks.
We use this in our kitchen cabin on cold mornings. It would be useful to tell people how long a tank lasts!
I'm going to do a video on it
And right to the point. I was also thinking about the pilot position. Good video.
Thank you.
Thank you for the demonstration. Very helpful! I’m a girl and needed this 🙄
You are very welcome and thank you for watching.
When I worked for the gas company. When I made my connections I never used the bubbles themselves to check for leaks. I got a spray bottle, mixed the water and dish soap in the spray bottle and then sprayed the connections I made. Does a much better and thorough job finding leaks.
@@jaysmokey Why? When all you need to check your connections is soapy water in a spray bottle. That's how all the people in my field do it. Because we have the search area narrowed down to the connections we just made. Now if you're looking for a leak and you don't know where it could be from then sure, break out the electronic sniffer. But you know what they do once they narrow it down with the electronic sniffer? They break out the soapy water in a spray bottle to pin point and confirm the exact spot of the leak.
OK, Mr Gas professional.
What do you think about running a high pressure gas hose into a living space?
How is this even legal?
@@frankschwartz7405 well, ain't you just grumpy? as long as you follow all procedures and use the proper equipment and make sure you have zero leaks then there is no problems using these types of heaters in doors. I would also recommend at the beginning of the season to have a pro inspect them too so that you can be sure that your appliance will burn efficiently and not give off toxic fumes such as carbon monoxide. They make it legal by all the steps and certain types of equipment needed to run these thing. Such as the hose it self is rated for much higher pressures than the propane is at and you are supposed to run a regulator with it too.
@@brucehirsch5437 Grumpy? I was asking you, as a propane tech, a legitimate question.
>>you are supposed to run a regulator with it too.
@@frankschwartz7405 lol. Right. Ok. Try running it without the regulator since you said you're not. I know the regulator is on the heater. That's one of many components that makes it safe to run indoors. Albeit only temporary though. These appliances were never ment to be a permanent solution. Just as a backup or temporary for something like camping...
I just used your video to setup (and test for leaks) my Portable Buddy. When I got to the "purge the air step" mine fired right up after about 30-40 seconds of holding down the button, on the second click of the pilot! I didn't even have to wait the amount of time you were DISCUSSING it! Outstanding! thanks for the help!
Thank you for the comment glad to help my friend.
You are correct. Holding it down 20-30 seconds is enough for it to light. If it does not show a blue flame in that time, repeat the steps until the blue flame appears and then turn the knob to LO or HI.
You rock dude. Thank you so much for this video, it's very helpful! The comments from other folks are equally helpful to :)
Glad to help
So I tried your setup and it didn't work. Once I got the pilot light lit and I turned the nob - whether I chose low, medium or high - the heater wouldn't stay lit. At first, when I initially ignited the heater, it appeared to be working. Then a few seconds later I'd hear a hissing sound coming from the pilot light and the whole thing shuts off. I ended up buying a 12ft quick connect hose with a regulator (as the instructions suggested) and it worked perfectly.
i can't thank you enough! just moved to tx and getting ready for winter early! There was one aspect of your explanation that many don't have... I was wondering do I or don't I need a regulator - you answered that by showing us that area where the 1lb cannister goes in .. is, the regulator - thanks for that.
My brother had a Mr. Buddy heater. With his, you moved the indicator to pilot and depressed the pilot button for one minute (that expelled the air in the line) then you lit the pilot light with a long nose lighter and held the button for 30 seconds, while the thermocouple heated up. After that, you turned the button to on and a flame came up. You pointed out the clear plastic nipples covering the propane tubes, some folks forget about those and have to call the manufacturer before they can get their heater running. Very good video, as always. Thank you.
Thanks for tip Bent Nickel.
@@Robinson-Homestead i never buy were someone else gets money off of items that i buy.
@@clydet7536 ehhhh, the hell you don’t, it’s called commerce dude
@@bonzology322 the he'll you say.i don't.
@@clydet7536 So, Clyde, do you build all your own stuff from raw material that you processed yourself? If not, someone profited off you. Even Forrest Gump isn't that stupid.
Thank you, Kevin...excellent advice, in a short span of time, too! Much appreciated.
You are welcome glad to help.
Thanks for the informative vid Kevin...just purchased the hose and filter so that I can do this conversion...
Very thorough and well explained, appreciate your time in making this video!
Thank you glad to help
THANKS MAN. my hose had to be turned LEFT direction. COUNTER CLOCKWISE. ..LEFTY LOOSY in order to go in. I was befulddled, hungry , under pressure to look cool in front of some females. ..KUDOS.
Glad it helped.
Lol thanks for the comment and watching.
Lefty loosely on the new tanks if you are using the other threads. The inside threads are the old style Lefty tighty. All gas tanks are like that even welding gas bottles the one pound bottles are standard right tight and left loose. 73
Excellent video. I just bought this setup but with the 12 ft hose. I had read the instruction manual online and was confused as to whether I needed a regulator on the tank. On the Mr. Heater webpage as well as Tractor Supply they don't tell you it already has one. They do tell you on the page for the Little Buddy. I bought this for emergency heat.
I know it would be nice if they was a little more thorough on the instructions, thanks for watching.
Thanks for info. Got a big buddy today. I went with 1 lb bottles. I'll refill them when the time comes.👍
Nice thanks for sharing.
Just the information I was looking for thank you so much!
Thanks for the comment glad to help Ray.
Great information Kevin. On high, you would eat through a one pound tank in a couple hours. Be well my friend.
You got that right! to fast the 20# is working great God bless my friend.
Bleed the line before lighting heater.
Thank you about the left hand threads. I had totally forget from 2 yrs ago
Thanks for the comment and watching.
Huge help, seems simple but without knowing the basics it could be dangerous. thanks
Yes you're right thanks for the comment.
Was hesitant on buying one, thought it might be too complicated. After watching your vid I'm confidant I can hook it up properly. ty
Glad i could help
@@Robinson-Homestead when you turn gas off how long does it take to run out gas in hose?
Good video. I've used my Big Buddy heater without a filter to supplement heat my mud room for the past five years and never had issues. It works great. Honestly don't think the filter is necessary. Never used one on my grill either. Big Blue leak check works pretty good for leak checking too. Good video though.
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I use this set up in my deer blind in the UP of Michigan ,I put a heat sink fan on top , works great , last all season.
Cool they are nice to have for hunting
Very informative and to the point.note : I own one, but 15 min. Is maddening!
For sure
A very good & clear demonstration & explanation, Many Thanks.
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After opening up the valve on the tank to the heater you need to wait a bit for the hose to fill up. After done, just turn off the valve on tank and let the heater go out on it's own. Takes about two minutes or sonto burn off gas in the hose.
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I build a stand out of scrap wood to hold my Big Buddy heater and the 20 lb tank on the bottom. I bought a small Ryobi fan I keep just behind the heater. I can move it around in my garage. I bought the small heater for backup.
Cool idea building a stand for it.
I like your foam trick. I been doing it wrong all these years adding too much water lol
They are nice as we found out bear hunting last week but make sure you hold down the pilot light down for a few to get the air out or you will freeze the first night till it gets light the next day! Get the actual hose for the buddy heater , it's a quick connect, it quickly hooks up to a 20 lb tank ! Get you one , they are nice!
Big thumbs down to bear hunters
A better way to leak check the gas fitting, is to simply use a small bowl partially
filled with about 1/4 cup of water then put several drops of Dawn liquid soap into the water and gently stir the mixture with a small spoon until it's mixed without creating any bubbles
then spread the mixture over the fitting with a small 1 inch brush... If there are any leaks, bubbles will appear from the smooth mixture so you can see exactly where it's leaking.
If you use bubbles to check for leaks you will not see new bubbles. The soap is to help it "stick to the threads then if it leaks bubbles will form. Great comment!
Alot late to this feed, I just bought my 1st propane heaterfor my house. No clue how to connect it, now I do, pray this will keep me warm this winter. It's only the 6th of November and I'm freezing cold
Thanks so much. Just bought my first Mr Buddy heater, and have instantly regretted not hitting the house attachment. Now I'm ready.
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Use a long nose lighter (Bic/Scripto/etc) to assist with lighting it, while in the pilot mode hold it there till there is a flame, then and only then turn it to low..if you don't see the burner light up turn it off and start over. Mine has been used so much that it is impossible to light it any other way. Never allow it to flow gas when it is not lit, there is a sensor that will not allow gas to flow if the pilot is not burning. Expect to do maintenance on it about every 100 hours of use, propane will build up an oily substance in the aluminum fuel tubes inside of it, you'll need to remove them and blow them out and flush with naphtha or Coleman camp fuel to get it out. It isn't easy to do, and if you do this you'll realize the manufacture designed it that way so you'll just throw it away and buy a new one. You have to take everything apart in order to access the aluminum tubes..I'd buy another brand if there were any. I have found the filters to be ineffective at preventing oily build up, so I quit using them.
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wow.
The fact that it took 15 minutes for you to be able to turn it on...
did NOT exactly help the positive advertisement for
Mr. Heater Buddy.
I would have put it back in the box and taken it back to the store.
I'm just glad you SHOWED us that we maybe have to do that...
Thank you!!
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@@Robinson-Homestead
THANK YOU... for explaining that... That is important.
I followed it to a T - thank you. But I have pretty bad arthritis and holding that button for 15 minutes... I tried something else. I turned gas on to low for about three minutes (outside w a breeze.) Then turned it off for 5 minutes, then tried to light it and it lit right up. Been running about 15 minutes now. It's great!
Thanks for the comment one day I will do video on how to light it faster.
I always keep a bottle of kids bubble making solution to check connections. Works great and will last a long time.
That's a great idea!