Buddy 9K BTU Heater $114.99

I have this (not sure about the size) works great outdoors. Anybody figured out how to refill the small green propane cylinders from a 20lb bbq tank ?

fizz1234 wrote: ↑ I have this (not sure about the size) works great outdoors. Anybody figured out how to refill the small green propane cylinders from a 20lb bbq tank ?

Tons of videos online, this is a very good video using a "NO PRE-CHILL" method:

fizz1234 wrote: ↑ I have this (not sure about the size) works great outdoors. Anybody figured out how to refill the small green propane cylinders from a 20lb bbq tank ?

You can use those adapters to refill, do it every summer

I thought it was dangerous to do so.

flyman213 wrote: ↑ I thought it was dangerous to do so.

If you work for Coleman it's super duper dangerous.

I personally replace them after 3-5 refills

i see, how does this heater compare to mr heater? I am trying to buy one for ice fishing/ early summer camping, are they equivalent? thanks

DealCanuck wrote: ↑ If you work for Coleman it's super duper dangerous.

I personally replace them after 3-5 refills

flyman213 wrote: ↑ I thought it was dangerous to do so.

I think it's relatively safe. The most important thing is to not to add more than 1lb of propane, I fill to around 12 oz to keep it safe.

flyman213 wrote: ↑ i see, how does this heater compare to mr heater? I am trying to buy one for ice fishing/ early summer camping, are they equivalent? thanks

Which one? It's made by the same company if this is in the same 9K BTU and form factor

raskal wrote: ↑ I think it's relatively safe. The most important thing is to not to add more than 1lb of propane, I fill to around 12 oz to keep it safe.

Just gotta weigh it and not overfill as shown in the video

Saw these in Edmonton in store for $50. YMMV

From the horse's mouth:

"This portable radiant heater heats outdoor spaces up to 225 sq. ft. Features Piezo electric ignition. Connects to 1 or 20 lb tanks. Durable plastic and steel construction."

"Heat outdoor"?

(Over)filling 1 pounder is dangerous so why not use the 20lb-er?

Samwfive wrote: ↑
(Over)filling 1 pounder is dangerous so why not use the 20lb-er?

A 20lb tank requires a special hose to connect and is less portable

Samwfive wrote: ↑ From the horse's mouth:

"This portable radiant heater heats outdoor spaces up to 225 sq. ft. Features Piezo electric ignition. Connects to 1 or 20 lb tanks. Durable plastic and steel construction."

"Heat outdoor"?

(Over)filling 1 pounder is dangerous so why not use the 20lb-er?

In the USA and other countries Mr Heater markets these as the "Indoor Safe Portable Radiant Heaters", so I'm guessing it has something to do with Canadian safety regulations. I would have no issue using these indoors during an emergency situation and decent ventilation. Ideal for an ice shack, tent or RV

This thing is next to useless outdoors imo. If you're sitting directly in front of it, it'll pass as a heater.

I use it in conjunction with an electric 1500watt unit to heat up the garage during winter time when I need to work on the car. It doesnt put out much heat. Unless you're in a fishing hut or a inside a tent, I find it's use lacking. Where do most of you use this?

baymoe wrote: ↑ This thing is next to useless outdoors imo. If you're sitting directly in front of it, it'll pass as a heater.

I use it in conjunction with an electric 1500watt unit to heat up the garage during winter time when I need to work on the car. It doesnt put out much heat. Unless you're in a fishing hut or a inside a tent, I find it's use lacking. Where do most of you use this?

The purpose is for you to be sitting in front of it, like a tent/shed heater

Great heater, got one for 20.00 from my local princess auto, clearance rack.

DealCanuck wrote: ↑ Just gotta weigh it and not overfill as shown in the video

it's actually very hard to overfill them. very hard to get them even over 70% filled

scoutermike wrote: ↑ Great heater, got one for 20.00 from my local princess auto, clearance rack.

Where at?

I use mine with a 20 lb tank inside my 260 squ. ft. cabin over the water. It heats the cabin up so much we always have a window wide open. We also us a Co2 detector and it never goes off.
The hose is 12 feet long therefore the tank is a long ways away from the building. Most of the time we run it at its 1/2 point of Low operating setting. The propane lasts for weeks.
We have decided to go with a diesel heater which will be permanent in the cabin. That way we can control the heat better and get some great range out of it. Great heater.