Mr Heater MH18B Portable "Big Buddy" Heater
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mr Heater MH18B Portable "Big Buddy" Heater
Customer Review: Mr Heater MH18B Portable "Big Buddy" Heater
Summary: 5 Stars
Works great for garage so far. Haven't used in house, yet, as power has not gone out. I do not ventilate my garage (480 sq ft) when using the heater and haven't had any problems so far. Heats the garage to a comfortable level quickly on high then I set it to low and it maintains a good temperature and saves on fuel.
I tried the fan with the batteries and it worked quite well.
Great heater for the price. I purchased a 2 stage automatic regulator which has dual ports for using two tanks, when one runs dry the other kicks in automatically. Suggest either a green hose or filter from each tank to regulator. This item is also made by Mr Heater. Works fine with both electrical adapter or batters for the fan. The extension hose with quick connect and regulator is easy and convenient. The length allows the heater to be place further from the tanks. I would suggest the power adapter for use when electricity is on to save on batteries.
Overall a good heater.
HOWEVER!! CUSTOMER SERVICE SUCKS. I WROTE TWO E-MAILS ASKING QUESTIONS AND THEY HAVE YET TO RESPOND, IN OVER THREE WEEKS. HOPE I DON'T NEED SERVICING IF THIS IS THE WAY THEY ARE GOING TO BE.
Customer Review: Great little heater
Summary: 5 Stars
This heater Big Buddy is currently on sale for 99.99 @ Tractor supply and on their web site.
Instead of the red trim it is green.
After a few trials it worked great with the 1 lb tanks but they are very cost ineffective as they cost a lot for a little gas that doesn't last to long.
I have a 100 lb tank outside with a regulator that was used for my gas insert in my fireplace which I have removed to put in an electric 'fake' flame dimplex, btw it's not the cheap little regulator like on a bbq tank, it's the size of a dinner plate and was $60 alone when new and was provided by the gas co.
Although my old gas logs had it's own regulator it worked just fine.
But not so with the MR Big Buddy heater!
It wouldn't simply supply enough gas for it to run in any setting but low and at that it was not working right either.
I removed the Large regulator from the tank and just ran a propane hose directly from the tank to the heater.
Worked like a charm on all settings low, med and High!
If you are having troubles and have a regulator on the tank...remove it.
Customer Review: Match your Mr Heater with the right Accessories
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been fumbling, stumbling, and bumbling along trying to obtain the "right" combination of MR HEATER items to allow me to use their BIG BUDDY product. I strongly suggest that you decide on which heater you want, then go to www.mrheater.com and pull up the web page for that heater. Find the FAQ section for that heater. Read through the "problems" very closely. You will find there are valid reasons for those problems to occur. MR HEATER explains and provides solutions to those problems in the FAQ. One thing, in my humble opinion, is missing in the descriptions ~ If you are using larger than 20-lb tanks, you may need a "regulator" to control the pressure from the tank to your heater or other small appliance. Check with MR HEATER Tech Support before you run into problems. Be patient and be very clear about your setup. Everyone I have contacted has been very helpful and responsive to my questions. MR HEATER also provides information on the SAFETY RECALL situation with a possible solution on what to do with replacing a faulty heater.Customer Review: wow..nice build
Summary: 5 Stars
ok so i have only been using it for a day so if things change ill update the review
I will say this so far..
the quality is good, SOLID construction yet light enough to lug around.
2 seperate compartments for 1lb propane tanks...THAT IS AWESOME
the plastic is thick and durable, the rest is steel.
the mechanics of it look well made with stainless steel and brass
it sets up instantly, ignites perfectly with no real problems less having to hit the ignition a few times .
kicks out MASSIVE heat!
even on low (4000btu) it kicks out A LOT more heat than a 1500w electric heater does, and 1500w is supposed to be 5184btu, perhaps propane is just MUUUCH more efficient heat? all i can say is im happy with this product, GREAT emergency heater!
not many propane heaters are designed for indoor use, this one IS!
Customer Review: The Best Of The Best
Summary: 5 Stars
This Is A great Little heater. You can use it with 1 LB cylinders or 40 lb tank. And you don't need a regulater like most heaters becouse there is one built in side. If you reed the manual you will see this. You do have the option of using a quick disconect hose and with this you do need a regulater. witch is in the manual. and a filter for the oily resdue. also most heaters ask for a 100 lb tank only no less. with this buddy heater you can use one 20 lb tank or two 20 lb tanks. I use one 40 lb. Also i see some reviewers say thay don't like it becouse it don't last long using the 1 lb cylinders witch is true. but thats why thay call it the portable Buddy. There is a fitting called a ( MAC COUPLER) that screws on the 20 or 40 lb tanks to refill those cylinders and save moneyMac Coupler Propane Refill Adapter $2.99 shipping.