Mr. Heater MRHF273400 Buddy Portable LP Gas Heater
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mr. Heater MRHF273400 Buddy Portable LP Gas Heater
Customer Review: to clear up the filter issue
Summary: 5 Stars
I loved reading the reviews and yours especially Spyryl. You brought up some "common sense" replys. lol. But there is a type of "filter" that should be used with all propane fueled devices except ones that use the 1 lb. bottles. The bottles are already filtered. Propane can get contaminated when connecting and unconnecting. The filter is just a trap made with pipe just before it enters your unit. Instead of using a straight adapter to connect to your unit, use a tee and have a 1" pipe connect to an elbow and connect up to a 2" pipe pointing downwith a cap on the end. This allows contaminants to collect in the trap and you can take the cap off once a year, with the propane cut off, and clean it out. I have two wall mounted propane heaters and I have a filter on both. Just thought I would let you know there is a filter for propane in 5 lb. tanks and above. You just make it yourself really. Not one made up that I have seen. Again thanks to all for the replys. I am thinking about buying one of these heaters and the information helps.
Updated 1/5/04
You may be right in that the filter may not need to be used but if you can use it and it help I think it is a good idea to use one. But you are wrong that I am the other person that posted. This was my first post and this is my first update. I am just offering my opinions and did not ever state I was an LP expert. But this filter was recommend to me by an LP expert.
Customer Review: Warm and safe
Summary: 5 Stars
Mr. Heater has gotten a lot of flack over the years - but the facts speak - at $85 it sells for only slightly less than its original $100 price tag five years ago - and that's pretty good retention of value for any item nowadays.
They've come out with a larger version which takes two canisters - however, this version can be run from any size propane tank - though most would want a more powerful heater for a larger space. Mr. Heater is an excellent piece of gear designed for a specialized purpose - individual heat. It does get quite warm quickly - even around 30 degrees F, after about 20 minutes, I have to turn the dial to the moderate setting (it has two). It's easy starting - and quite easy to clean when the starting mechanism gets sticky (about two years of use under normal conditions - I use the same compressed gas duster with which I clean my computer keyboard). Comes with clear, easy to follow instructions for accessing any part. Mr. Heater is well-constructed, durable, and designed for safety. Obviously, not a back-packing item (for that, the Brinkman portable is best these days {one wishes they'd make a lighter version})- but for home or base-camp use - very light, durable, and just large enough to be very stable, even in a tent.
Customer Review: Keeps the kids warm and toasty
Summary: 5 Stars
This heater is perfect for tent camping in larger tents. It's not too big and pretty stable. We have a large cabin style tent that sleeps 6-8. On our last camping trip to our local Southern California mountains in January 02, the temp at night got down to the mid 30's. Mr. Heater kept us almost too warm, even on the low setting. Our kids ended up sleeping on top of their sleeping bags. The safety features and BTU range were the deciding factors in our purchase. The low oxygen sensor gave us peace of mind(I still purchased a battery operated Carbon Monoxide sensor for the tent for extra precaution)and the BTU range was good. I could not find any other indoor approved heater that warmed us so well. At first I purchased a infer-red heater that attached to a bulk talk. I found too many reasons why not to use it in the tent(No low O2 sensor, no heat shield, and no low setting). Don't chance it. Get an 8 to 12 foot extension hose and a bulk tank. The portable tanks won't last all night. I wouldn't recommend this heater for small tents(not enough space, not enough air volume, and the potential for Carbon Monoxide problems is too great).Customer Review: Carbon monoxide and propane
Summary: 5 Stars
I don't (yet) have this heater but it is on my wish list.I'm posting this merely to point out the inaccuracies and potentially DANGEROUS information in the poster who states that propane does not produce CO (Carbon Monoxide). Visit this site and you'll get plenty of information about this: http://www.carbonmonoxidedeaths.com .
Like all fuels, propane gas requires oxygen to burn completely. Appliance malfunctions, vent system blockage and improper installation will reduce the oxygen supply. When this happens, the fuel will not burn properly, releasing CO into the room, and long term exposure can lead to CO poisoning.
A bigger problem here is that in an enclosed area, the propane heater can consume oxygen. In an oxygen-starved room, the propane will continue to burn, and WILL produce carbon monoxide. This manufacturer was smart enough to include an oxygen sensor to avoid this dangerous situation. In fact, this manufacturer is a FOUNDING MEMBER of a Coalition for Portable Radiant Heater Safety. You will find very few portable heaters that are rated for indoor use today. This is one of them and you should be able to use this safely.
Customer Review: Great Little Heater
Summary: 5 Stars
I have had my Buddy Portable Heater for about 8 years. There have been some changes from the model I bought, but the overall function is the same. It heats my living room (15 x 17) real well. Keeps the overall room temperature about 75°F (on the high setting), when it is in the mid-teens to low 20s (F) outside. The high setting lasts little more than 4 hours using a new 1 pound propane tank. I have used many 1# tanks at this setting and the results are unwavering. The low setting lasts about 5 hours (rarely use the low setting).
With just the pilot light burning, a new 1 pound tank will be consumed in about 50 hours. I only found this out one time by lighting the pilot light and got distracted (not lighting the heater). Came back to the heater a couple of days later, discovered the pilot light was still burning, and turned the heater to high. It heated for 5 minutes and quit (empty tank). I remembered when I lit it and estimated the number of hours.
The only problem I have had is the push-button spark sometimes fails to light the pilot light. However, after several attempts it will light.