Mr Heater Big Buddy To A 20 LB Propane Tank

I'll show you what I believe to be the best way to run your Mr Heater Big Buddy off of a 20 pound propane tank. No filters, no adapters.

[TinyGoHomes]

I use little buddy with a hose and it goes forever.

[kevinthorrington]

Keep it covered when not in use so dust and dirt doesn’t get in the heating element. They are great little heaters.

[glennhairell]

Bless you, I can’t believe how many reviews never mention this, and the diff between low pressure and high pressure connections. With the adapter for low pressure, using the quick connect… you do not need to worry about anything leaching out of your hose and clogging your heater

[wedgej]

I live in Northern California, and PG&E is thru the roof... S I've been running my Buddy heater in the living room to stay warm... Runs for 3-4 days on 20 lbs of propane...

[overwatch]

The best portable heater that Mr. Heater makes. I have the refillable 1lb cylinders, but I also have the hose too. I use my Mr. buddy heater in the tree stand as well as the house and shop when it gets really cold. For me, electric heat doesn't do the trick. There are several hacks that can be done with this heater. I'm my opinion, the most versatile heater that money can buy.

[hhice]

The purpose of the filters is to catch any all that may Leach from the hose or any particulates that may come from the propane. Especially if you use a a generic hose that Mr heater didn't make

[laragreene]

tHERE ARE "SOME" Mr Heater/big buddy hoses that dont need a filter. They are listed on Mr Heater website. But there are some of their earlier made hoses that you have to use a filter with. Its all explained and listed on their website. Unfortunately they still sell both type hoses.
bought my mr buddy hose before I found out and mine is the older type that needs a filter. I cant find the newer ones in my area.I'll have to order one.

[kinderliving]

Hmm, I've done everything you said, and it seemed quite easy hooking it up, but for the life of me, I can't get the pilot light to light. It sparks but doesn't light. It was working okay on the small tanks, but I was going through them quickly. So now I'm trying the 20lb tanks. Any suggestions?

[diyonthefly]

The quick connect is convenient but I will not run anything without a filter. Disassembly is time consuming to clean all the lines from oil that will eventually clog the heater. Also My big buddy has a built in fan. Great feature, not sure why its not offered on any of the others.

[Tom-xmg]

I just use a 30. Dollar Hercules fan because it's variable speed.

[donaldadkins]

That a regulator in the buddy heater and you do not need to add another regulator

[randmayfield]

I've been using my Big Buddy for two years now and really love it. Ive never needed it above the low setting. Keeps me warm and efficiently.

[randyrussell]

I have a Big Buddy and two Buddy's that all have their own Mr Heater hoses hoses and 20lb tanks . Only the Big Buddy has a filter and after several years I have no problems. I also use my 20 lb tanks as donors to fill my 1lb bottles do not swap my empty tanks for full one, I own my tanks and have them filled while I watch, I do not worry about contaminants in my tanks going into my heaters. I use a shit load of propane in my life and have for 45 years, ovens and range, turkey cookers, deepfryers, heating, shop and job sites, campers with its on heaters and water heaters and propane fridge and freezer, also small cook stoves and several lanterns. Torches for the grill and smoker and for work along with fork lifts . Lets say I am not afraid of propane gas I will say that I respect it like a loaded firearm ...just as I do a wood burning stove and fireplace or Electricity by the way ypu can't count on ! Propane has truly given me and my family a better quality of life, as I seen it with my parents and grandparents growing up in the 60's and through my children and theirs until now. My love for wood and it's quality of our lives comes in close but thats another post for another day .

[autopeep]

The filter you mentioned at the beginning is for catching oils and debris flakes from a rubber or PVC hose.

[raytaylor]

Finally got the answer I was looking for! Thanks!

[MaritimeUnprepared]

I clogged my buddy heater after using it as a main heat source in my cabin for 2 months. I had a filter in place but it filled up and then leaked into the heater. If you are using yours a lot I would recommend frequent filter changes. Also the buddy heater puts a lot of moisture into your area. Great video 👍

[dougadams]

The older hoses (with no regulator0 would leach oil from the rubber which was why the filter was needed. The hose was redesigned and the regulator added to prevent that.
The max pressure from a 20 pound tank is about 30 PSI as I also use them for my foundry forge with a 60 PSI max adjustable regulator and full open never gets above 35 PSI.

[VideoByPatrick]

How long hose with quick disconnect ? Oh, 20 feet. Thanks

[WoodsWoman]

You can attach 2 - 20 Lb tanks to the built in regulators on each side. If you dont use the Big Buddy hose you need to add a fuel filter to each side, regular hoses have oils and particals that can clog the heater, but the Big Buddy hoses are made so the filters aren't necessary.

[hudman]

"I had a propane heater, but it burns too quickly. After discovering the Chinese portable diesel heater, I have been using it for several years now and it has proven to be safer, more reliable, and more efficient over time."

cost me less than $100 shipped from ebay, you can used any kind of fuel even waste oil