Mr Heaters with built in fans

snowtime · #1 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.

#2 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 · #3 12-07-2007, 03:12 PM

NDN all you need is an adapter. Been there done that.

#4 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 · #5 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 · #6 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 · #7 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.

-JR- · #8 12-08-2007, 05:26 AM

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 · #9 12-08-2007, 06:55 AM

Here is a link to the mfg website.
http://www.mrheater.com/productdetai...atid=41&id=116

-JR- · #10 12-08-2007, 08:18 AM

Thanks for the site
How much are they ,and where can I pick one up,
in Edmonton

knight hunter · #11 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 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.

-JR- · #13 12-09-2007, 11:43 AM

How much are those Screw on top of a bottle heater in the Edmonton Area ?

Izumi · #14 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 · #15 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.