View Full Version : Mr Heaters with built in fans
snowtime
12-07-2007, 03:06 PM
has anyone ever used tho mr heaters with the built in fan, i seen a picture of it on another thread on here, I was debating on whether to get one or not. Just wondering how long those little propane tanks last and how much heat those heaters put out.
-NDN-
12-07-2007, 03:09 PM
i had a Mr.Heater last year, and it kept the "Ice Cube" Roasty. But you know, i went threough alot of those fuel cells, like alot. So this year, its a 20 pound propane heater for me. each of thos little 1 pound cells cost about $4.95 - $7.00 depending where you go, even a 6 pak at $12 at canadian tire, is more expensive than 20 pound bottle refill. plus the screw on tank heaters put out waaaaaaaaaay more heat!!!!! ill be bringing shorts and a tank top;)
honda450
12-07-2007, 03:12 PM
NDN all you need is an adapter. Been there done that.
-NDN-
12-07-2007, 03:24 PM
yes, i know, but the screw on puts out more heat, unless your talking about the big bas**rd Mr.Heater
honda450
12-07-2007, 03:31 PM
Good I was just saying that those little bottles are expensive compare to those big ones. But those little ones have there use as well.
prinny53
12-07-2007, 04:05 PM
I have the big Mr Buddy. I use a 20lb bottle with it. Works great, keeps me warm and lasts much, much, much longer then the small bottles.
calgarygringo
12-07-2007, 10:20 PM
I bought a big buddy heater out of the U.S. a couple years ago before they were available here. We run it in our ice shack off a 20 lb bottle. Keeps us in shirt sleeves even in minus 20-25 outside the shack. We never use the fan as we have not needed it. We can usually get half a dozen day trips at least out of a tank. It also has 3 settings so you can adjust for the warmer or colder days. We love it, works great.
Anyone have any pictures or a site I can see one at.
I am intested in getting one! and hooking it up to a 10 pd bottle ,as they fit inside a 20L pail
calgarygringo
12-08-2007, 06:55 AM
Here is a link to the mfg website.
http://www.mrheater.com/productdetails_extended.asp?catid=41&id=116
Thanks for the site
How much are they ,and where can I pick one up,
in Edmonton
knight hunter
12-08-2007, 09:08 AM
Princess Auto or peavy Mart. These are the places i know of. someone else might know of other stores.
Duk Dog
12-08-2007, 10:14 AM
I've got the Portable Buddy Mr Heater. Last year we dragged out a propane tank (deer hunting in a blind) to use, this year I went with the little green tanks. (got about 6 hours on low out of the little green bottle) It is a nice little unit, but the Big Buddy might be a better bet used in conjunction with a propane tank. Guess it depends if you want to be toasty or just turn it on and off to take the edge off.
How much are those Screw on top of a bottle heater in the Edmonton Area ?
Izumi
12-10-2007, 08:38 PM
JR, They are 60 bones. I like your Idea of putting it in a bucket. I have a 10lbs'er too and I put it in a milk crate, gives it great handles and makes it very very stable.
MathewsArcher
12-11-2007, 09:50 AM
I used the big buddy this year and it worked very well keeping the blind warm. Fan ran for many hours on rechargeable "d" cells and I have purchased and adapter from Cabelas to refill the little green tanks from my 20 lb BBQ tank. Have had it for several years and start each season with a set of new small green tanks. I have had only one of the small green tanks end up with damaged threads that leaked when attached after refilling it 5-6 times, tossed it and got a new one. Some of the tanks have been filled 50-75 times I'm sure. Definately keeps the cost and weight down for hauling it around.
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