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Mr Heater MH18B Portable "Big Buddy" Heater
Product By Mr. Heater (74 customers reviews)
Technical Details
- Low, medium, and high heat level control knob for steady temperatures
- Key-shaped rear mounting holes for wall mounting
- Large four-position heat level control knob for controlling with gloved hands
- Built-in Piezo starter for easy starts
- Battery or A/C powered blower fan for versatility
Product Description
Heater is NEW, improved, totally portable, get more POWERFUL heat! The Mr. Heater Big Buddy Propane Heater, now with TWICE the BTU output of the previous model, and with more propane capacity! Heater has wo 1-lb. propane cylinders offer from 3-12 hours of heating. Two 20-lb. cylinders heat up to 400 sq. ft. for up to 220 hrs. (propane cylinders and tanks not included. Hoses sold below); 3 Heater settings... 4,000/9,000/18,000 BTU / hr.; Powerful blower fan uses AC plug-in (adapter not included) or D batteries. Or just use unit as a radiant heater; CSA-certified safe, with unique low-oxygen sensor and tip-over automatic shut-off; Effortless built-in piezo electric starter; Durable porcelain-coated reflector, wire safety guard; Propane heater measures 17 x 10 x 17 1/2", approx. 15 lbs. "Key" rear holes for wall mounting. Shiver no more...get yours today! Mr. Heater Big Buddy Propane HeaterSimilar Products
Customer Reviews
2010-09-12
By Jesse B Bartholomew (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
I was half expecting this heater to be larger and heavier than it is. However, I was surprised with how light it is even with two 1 pound tanks attached. The fan is a nice feature but it has only one setting, and to me its a little slow. Note the fan blows air out the top not through the burners themselves. If you want to power your fan from an outlet you will need to buy and adaptor. The heater itself is great on the output. If you run it on low (medium if your pushing it) the 1 pound tanks should be fine. However if you run it on high, I would recommend a 20 pound tank. It will burn through a one pounder very quickly, and cost you a bundle unless you refill them. On Low and Medium the left heating element operates. On high the right element turns on.
Now on to hoses. If your going to attach the heater to a tank larger than the one pounders, and many people do, you will need to use a rubber hose. You have a few choices at this point. First buy a rubber hose with a filter, second buy a hose with a regulator, or third buy a green hose. The first choice is by far the most common. You attach the hose to the fuel tank then to the filter and finally the filter to the heater, in that order. The traditional rubber hoses produce an oily substance when under pressure that can gum up the heater. Hence the filter is needed to catch that stuff. Remember to replace your filter annually, especially if you use the heater a lot. The second uses a regulator that is attached to the tank then to the hose and finally the hose to the heater, in this case via the quick connect on the left side. Because a regulator is used, the hose is not subject to the pressures that option one is and wont produce the oily substance, hence no filter. The final one is the newest, the green hose. It so new I really can't give insight into it. From what it is described the hose is made without the chemicals that produce the oily substance in option one. This however causes it to be a lot stiffer than the traditional hoses, especially in colder weather. This option does not need a filter or regulator to use.
Will try to post pictures of the heater when able.
2010-08-13
By M. Murdock (OREGON COAST)
THE QUICK DISCONNECT INSIDE MY HEATER STARTED LEAKING. MR HEATER WILL NOT SELL THIS PART. THEY SAID THEY "DON'T WANT THIS PART USED ON OTHER BRAND HEATERS". WHAT A JOKE !!! DO NOT BUY MR HEATER PRODUCTS..I BOUGHT THE PROCOM MD100TBA HEATER ON LINE AT ACE HARDWARE FOR $132.95. FREE SHIPPING. IT HAS A THERMOSTAT AND TURNS ON AND OFF. WORKS A LOT BETTER THAN THE BIG BUDDY. MUCH BETTER PRODUCT THAN THE BUDDY HEATERS !!
2010-06-05
By Greg Dillon (Vancouver, Washington United States)
The best and most effecient heater that I've ever used. The added little feature of having a blower fan really adds a nice overall touch to the heater. I borrowed the smaller version from a friend and decided to go with the larger unit. I'm very pleased with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone!!
2010-03-08
By Joe Burns (TN USA)
Great little heater! This thing puts out a lot of heat. I bought it for a backup when the power goes out but I've been using it a lot just to knock the chill off. I keep the heat pump set pretty low which is fine when I'm up moving about but when I sit down to read or watch tv it is a little cool. I fire this thing up for a little while to warm the room and I don't have to turn the heat pump up and heat up the whole house. I also bought one for my cabin.
2010-02-10
By Clarence A. Forti
I would like to buy this but Cabellas has it for $119, I don't live close to there but would be worth the trip
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