Little Buddy Heater Repair

[@dougg1165]

When you add a new tank after the line has been purged you don't have to click over and over you only have to hold the pilot light down until gas can get down there you can maybe get a whiffs of it. Then one click Just saying I love the video and help me a lot

[@stephenhall5694]

Agreed. Dude, as a professed “outdoor pro,” you should know. Just hold the button for maybe 5-10 seconds until propane gas reaches the pilot. If you listen very closely, you can even hear a change in tone, when it changes from air coming out to propane coming out.

[@ronlinsmeyer431]

Well done! Most videos I watched about this do not explain the part about holding the pilot open and blowing air to clear it out. Excellent tip thank you so much!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help and thanks for watching!

[@daleandpjdavenport4011]

Awesume. Have 2 one 15 years old and 3 years, Neither worked until I watch this. Now BOTH work fine. Thank you

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@ronmitchell8929]

A few tips. The pilot sensor you call is a thermo coupler. I see these videos people using rubbing alcohol or peroxide. These are not your solvents of choice. They leave a residue behind. I would use carb cleaner, brake cleaner or preferably acetone which leaves zero residue and very effective cutting dirt without hurting the metal parts. A Q-tip is not the best choice. The first time I tried that the cotton come off the head and I was forced to disassemble it which was a good thing because I learned what was in that hole. That orifice is about 2" deep and at the bottom of it is a little fitting with a check ball valve at the bottom. That is where the problem lies where dirt and dust obstructs. What I would do is generously spray carb cleaner with the red tube on the can. It will clean the top of the check ball and the walls. Then spray compressed air. In the can works great as you have a red tube on that can too. If you stick anything in the hole use a pipe cleaner but it's really not necessary as the carb cleaner does a good job all by itself. Done properly you'll have a 1.5" pilot flame extending way past the thermo coupler. Store your heater off season in a plastic bag so not to collect dust. Propane also has leeching oils in it that collect on that check valve. A Mr Heater filter is worth every penny.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

If there's a check ball then it must work in the direction TOWARDS the orifice opening, which tells me that spraying shop air into the orifice is really only cleaning out the orifice, but not the entire line, or am I missing something? Maybe figure out a way to depress the Pilot knob while blowing from the other end? At any rate, thanks a lot for suggesting what I was already thinking (because I work on small engines) - using carb or brake cleaner instead of bothering with Q-tips and alcohol (although I use them as well as acetone in my shop for one thing or another). Come to think of it, maybe figure out a way to spray carb/brake cleaner into the heater from the tank fitting, thereby flushing out the line, check valve and orifice in one shot? I'm going to try that tomorrow, just to see if I can adapt a straw to that end of the system. Maybe heat up the straw to expand it enough to fit on tightly, or use one of my 2-stroke fuel lines to adapt... Storing the heater inside a sealed plastic bag makes a lot of sense, not only for dust but also for spiders (and the resultant webs and egg sacks), which a lot of people mention. I suspect the oils involved in propane come from the compressors used to pump propane at the filling stations, although some people think it leeches from the hose used to connect the tanks to the heaters. The "red tube" you're referring to is usually called a "straw".

[@projet2907]

@@Rein_Ciarfelladid it work, flushing the whole line? From where ? 😊

[@shammydanzi]

Tried this before replacing the thermocoupler. Works like new now thank you

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Awesome! Glad we could help!

[@stephenhall5694]

It’s not a thermocoupler, it’s a thermocouple

[@jimm1371]

Best video on how to fix my heater. All the previous video's left out the step on holding down the pilot light down and blowing it out!! Now it's running like a champ!!!

[@gatetraveler2]

Wow! I almost thought I would have to spend another $70 on another heater. I did exactly what you said and boom! IT WORKED! Thank you for your help. I give you a 10 star 🌟

[@jessedoyle9503]

I was about ready to disassemble mine, when I watched your video. tried it your way and it's working great. Thanks

[@BlackHillsDave]

My Little Buddy Heater was shutting off. Followed your directions and got myself a can of air and a small bottle of rubbing alcohol. Gave a quick swab with the q-tip and alcohol, then about a 20-30 second burst with the canned air and my buddy heater is running good as new. Thank you for the awesome tip.

[@JudeThompson224]

Thank you many times over!!!! I actually threw mine into the trash. Had second thoughts and found your video. My heater has been running all morning. Nice blue steady flame and is staying lit. Thanks again!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Jude Thompson thanks for watching!

[@italwayshitsthefan]

I spent the cold all last winter because of this! But I did exactly what you said and boom! Work's perfect 👌 thank you!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad to hear it worked for you. Thanks for watching!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

I just bought one of these and have been watching vids for maintenance of it, repair etc. Your vid is very clear and well done, also you explain holding pilot open and no canister attached for flushing, which I never heard about before, and is clearly the way to do it right! Thanks for making this repair video.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

You’re very welcome and we’re glad you found it useful. Thanks for watching!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

@Harry Wang I have both a portable Buddy and a Big Buddy for my small woodshop, I'm using them now and they both work great. Once I cleaned a spider web out of the Big Buddy's pilot tube with alcohol and a q-tip, that's it. I recommend storing the heaters sealed in a plastic bag during the warm months, cheers!

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

@Harry Wang I don't use a filter for the Big Buddy, it has the Mr. Heater regulated hose; I would on yours just to be sure because it's high pressure. Carbon buildup, I guess you mean on the thermocouple (thing the pilot flame hits), you can clean that with some triple 0 steel wool.

[@samanthamcclanahan3946]

What if the white brick is broken will it still work

[@KRay-fb2vf]

I just bought two Buddy heaters after seeing what happened in Texas with the grid going down. You added to my security knowing how to keep them running. Thank You Very Much.

[@wishingiwasfishing8396]

Just dont kill yourself with the fumes .

[@jamiewatkins5355]

I've had by Buddy heater for a couple of years now and the pilot light was extremely weak and wouldn't stay lit when I tried using it this past weekend. I followed the steps using rubbing alcohol and the compressed air in a can. Put the propane cylinder back on and sparked it up. The pilot light it super intense now and the heater works like new. Thanks so much for sharing! 😁

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad it worked out! Thanks for watching!!

[@brownutah]

Thank you, thank you....saved me 100 bucks! My heater is about 20 years old and figured it was not worth fixing; tried your suggestion and it fired right up. Thanks again!!!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@kenta5185]

Thank you you saved me $80. I was ready to toss it. I didn’t have everything you had for repair so I substituted pipe cleaners for ear cleaner and break cleaner in a spray can for alcohol. It’s magic and better than new.

[@dasilmo334a]

Thanks! Almost threw it away. Swabbed with alcohol, blew out the line and pushed the button the usual 7 or 8 times and it started! I appreciate this easy fix.

[@stephenhall5694]

You don’t have to push the button seven or eight times. Just push the button once hold it down until you either here or smell the gas coming out, instead of air coming out. Then release it, push it one more time and it should snap and ignite on the first try.

[@mikebrady7501]

Thank you! Pilot light would not light. This is an old Mr. Heater but, works great now!

[@bobbailey253]

I had pilot, but it was getting small, and the heater was starting to whistle on low setting. So I did just like you showed here and the pilot came back to full life and the whistle is now gone. THANKS!! Now I know what it do as part of the regular maintenance. These heaters are great!!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Bob Bailey that’s great! Glad we were able to help. Thanks for watching!

[@bobbailey253]

@@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding Yeah that turning the pilot switch open with no canister attached is something that I hadn't thought of before. Golden!! Pure Gold!! Thanks again!!

[@stevecook661]

Thanks. So easy the way that you showed it. Glad that you nonchalantly mentioned a “straw”.

[@LillyCocoBean]

We just used our Mr. Heater for the first time after sitting in the box a few years and the thing would not stay on for no more than 5 minutes. Very frustrating when camping on a very cold night. I should have tested it first but will do so before we go out again. Will need to give this a try. Thanks for the vid.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Hapa Nikkei that is frustrating! Hopefully this works for you. Thanks for watching!

[@gfallon40]

Thank you. This is exactly what I needed to see. I've only used my Mr Buddy 3xs. It seems like it should not need fixing after 3 uses.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Gloria Fallon we agree and wish that this was t necessary. Thanks for watching!

[@PatrickBaptist]

IF you use a cheap hose to connect to to a larger LP tank there are oils inside the cheap hoses that clogg them up. Also when using it with a larger tank you should always turn the tank off when not in use, I've found it causes more build up in the gas regulators. It's best to use a filter on the gas line, little buddy makes and sell them to fix just what I am blabbing about.

[@sx20Ramar]

Good video! As soon as the weather gets cold, I put my Big Buddy Heater on a stand & have a 12' hose with regulator running to a 20lb. tank in living room. I use the hose with the low pressure regulator on it & hook it up to the quick connect fitting. I have 2 tanks in mint condition, and rotate them as needed. This will be my 7th winter using it. Old windows & doors let air in and I have a carbon monoxide alarm near by. Also use a leak detector to check all connections after hooking up a full tank. If it's really cold, I'll start it on high for a short time, then run it on medium & it keeps living & dining room warm. Cuts my oil bill down greatly. Update: This season (2024) I got a 6' hose with regulator. Tried to light, but no ignition. Watched some videos, couldn't get front grill off, so I used a wooden cotton tip, wet it a little with some Everclear (don't drink this stuff!), and went through grill and pushed it all the way down the orifice. It lit on first click! 😉

[@rembrandtdelafuenteb-qn8hm]

Muchas gracias amigo ahora no tendré frío 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

[@rubbersoulgirl84]

Thanks man! You got my heater to work on the first try! Stay warm ☺️

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad to hear it!

[@reggiemcdaniel1802]

I just blew out the line w/ compressed air. Did not use anything but air and it started working again. Thanks- great info.

[@marcstevick6200]

Mine was driving me crazy. I thought the regulator was broken because the flame was not reaching the pilot indicator. I just watched your video and it worked great. Thanks for sharing

[@mrhartiii9431]

Just bought one a week ago tested it out and put it up for when needed saw this video,Thank You For posting it so when or if it does happen to mine I already know what to look for. MERRY CHRISTMAS a well.

[@altabanff]

Thanks, that was easy - after a frustrating 1/2 + hour trying to light it :-). Mine is still like new except collecting dust over the summer time. Now it works like new after following your instructions. thanks again.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Wolfgang Oberhammer glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@afellowamericanafellowamer5317]

I did this just like you said and IT WORKED!!! So simple. Thank you.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Deanthedogguy Deanthedogguy you’re welcome! Thanks for watching!

[@jerryhack5192]

This should be a PSA!!! Thank you so much!!! I wonder why the company doesn't put out a video. I would prevent the return of hundreds of heaters.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Jerry Hack you’re welcome. Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@lisabuckner6562]

Thanks!! I just fixed my buddy in 30 seconds! You rock!!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

That’s great! Thanks for watching!

[@haroldbusche8725]

Appears to have fixed my PitA buddy heater, thanks!

[@qray7873]

I have the same issue.ill try this .thanks for sharing.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@melvinliles]

Thanks. I just acquired a Buddy and all vids like this help. Again, Thanks for the info.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Baba Yaga Thank you for watching! Glad we could help.

[@aaronballantine535]

That worked for me! Had a weird bug in there and that flushed it out :). Thanks for the vid!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Weird. Glad it worked for you!. Thanks for watching!

[@se7encureton]

Very much so ty Hope It helps I should Have got the bigger one or the rounded kinda square one I really wanted maybe later. Mines been outdoor is whole 3 year life just needs a little love They aren’t the best but they aren’t the worst

[@bobjasper5447]

I will try this tomorrow. Nothing else worked. Also, my experience has taught me to always use the steel filter, especially if it's coming from a 20lb tank. I learned that the hard way. The canisters never caused that problem. These things are impossible to dismantle, so it's usually time for the landfill. When they break, they REALLY break. It's a love-hate relationship.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Bob Jasper thanks for sharing and we hope it works for you. Thanks for watching!!

[@kptstyle423]

Thank you I’ve had my mr buddy for over 10 years and It quit working I was about to buy a new one til I seen your video it didnt fix it until I blew the air through it

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@4cumminsman]

Thank you! I just fixed my heater from your video! :)

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@maxineperry431]

I did the qtip swab..but still did not work ..and I did not have any computer duster so I took my turbo leaf blower and blew the pilot and whole heater out!!! And woohoo working like new thank you.. I was contemplating buying another one if not for your video

[@barker316]

thanks-only video that actually works!

[@chevynomad4507]

Thanks did the reverse air job, didnt think about cleaning the pilot tube tho. Going ta try that now.

[@harrywernsman9045]

Great video, really helpful.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Harry Wernsman thanks for watching!

[@nitacruise9993]

Work perfectly thank you!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

You’re welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@amandakait3885]

Great video ! Thank you :) got my buddy working perfect again 😥😁

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Amanda kait glad to hear it. Thanks for watching!

[@charlieswearingen500]

Damn, after ten years of loyal service I threw my Mr. Buddy away thinking it was old and worn out. It probably just needed to be cleaned...

[@stevepoland4578]

worked perfectly, thanks for saving me the $70 of buying a new one!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@cliffchism9187]

Thank you. The compressed air made the difference

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help. Thanks for watching!

[@yaboyqmaga1125]

Thank you! This saved me a lot of stress lol.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

YaboyQ MAGA glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@airpros6751]

Yes! It worked! Thanks. I took it one step easier. Didnt have an air compressor. Used compressed air from a can. Bingo!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad it worked out for you! Thanks for watching!

[@jameshebda7925]

I just tried this using the compressed air in a can. It worked

[@katrinafoelsch6794]

Our pilot light just comes on while pushing the button but goes out the minute we let the button go. If on a rare occasion it does stay lit when you go to move the button to on if there is any slight click at all the pilot goes out. Or if you get it on it goes our at the slightest movement or even without movement after a few minutes. Bough this thing last January used it one camping trip only at night, next trip and ever since we cannot get it to work. I have done the alcohol cleaning thing. Just want to through this thing at a wall at this point.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Sorry to hear about your troubles. Wish we could help more. Thanks for watching!

[@timkat630]

It sounds like the thermocoupler rod (that the pilot flame is touching) may not be working. When its hot (and working correctly) it will ALLOW the gas to come on and the heater to function. Not sure if its replaceable in the Mr Buddy? .... but in many appliance, that do have a thermocoupler & pilot light ---- it is replaceable and very easy to do. Follow the thermocoupler line back into the heater - find where it attaches and remove it (if you can get a replacement). The thermocoupler you will replace is a tiny copper flexible tube that has the rod on the end.... that sits right by the pilot flame in front, and the other end (probably) attaches by a threaded fitting, inside, near the pilot control knob.

[@guitarman_3693]

its possible that the pilot flame isnt close enough to heat the bulb end on the thermocoupling, its possible that a hard jar or bang on the housing might have dislodged the thermo coupling from its correct position. maybe check that. i have in the past used a long burning match to heat the thermo coupling while turning the knob to the on position & if it stay lit after you have the knob set, and then remove the match.... it is a faulty thermo coupling or, like i said the pilot flame isnt close enough to the thermo coupling bulb/sensor end. good luck.. also make sure the pilot light housing is clean, very clean..

[@pacarter7169]

Very helpful- thank you! And I didn’t have to tare it apart.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

P A Carter Thanks for watching! Glad we could help!

[@MikeJones-mj6qp]

Sweeet hope it will stop the whistle sound i started getting on the low setting... Gonna try it once things cool down

[@papazulu68]

Worked perfectly. As a matter of fact, a bunch of dust came out of the propane fitting when I applied compressed air.

[@JoeStMars]

I had a lil buddy with 2 grids and 2 propane can attachments that I used once about 10 years ago. I couldn’t get it to fire at all. I tried this and it worked. I did want to say that I was able to push the q-tip deep in to the nozzle. The first couple of times I tried it still didn’t light until I forced the q-tip in quite deep. I had to trim some of the cotton off to make it fit that far down. Also, just a word of caution, make sure you blow everything dry. The alcohol is flammable. Don’t spark the igniter with excess alcohol around the nozzle.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Joe St. Mars glad it worked for you and good advice! Thanks for watching!

[@bindiboo1077]

I use one of those long necked bics that are for BBQs to light the pilot. It saves on wear and tear to the starter mechanism.

[@bryanstanley25]

Thank you..going to try this for me heater

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Bryan Stanley thanks for watching!

[@bryanstanley25]

I tried it out this morning and worked perfectly. Had to light it a few times but did come on.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Bryan Stanley glad it worked for you and we were able to help!👍

[@texasredstotaloutdoors9818]

Great video it worked just like you showed thanks for sharing the video

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Texas Red's Total Outdoors excellent! Thank you for watching!

[@zeefreeman6428]

This is what fixed mine after air and cotton swabs thanks

[@laurarowland7926]

Thankyou for video..my mom has one And I couldn't get it to start..are there batteries in the starter??

[@m1mdunne]

I couldn't start mine - problem was the bottle wasn't screwing on far enough (even when I turned it tight). The solution was simple.. remove the black rubber washer where the bottle connects to the Mr Buddy. The new set of 4 1lb tanks that I bought from Amazon - had threads that didnt go deep enough. The blue pilot is now TWICE as big as before. There does appear to be more rubber than just the black washer.. so the fit is still tight. Use at YOUR discretion.

[@chrishookins9780]

Thanks from texas.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@bluecruiser2019]

It worked, thank you😀👍

[@Jason_Biscuit_Davis]

Thank you it worked

[@okiemoto6114]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@dondonofrio]

great video I am having same problem and mine is new Thank you

[@ronbolak]

To start heater you need to hold button down in the pilot position for 30 seconds or more until gas gets going and then release and push down again for spark. This will improve the life of the pilot starter. Also, there is a small holes in the base of the pilot tube that needs to be checked for dust, cob web, grease or wax. This may be seen with a flash lite thru the slotted red grate in front of the pilot. Clean with pipe cleaner and or compressed air. Most people don't know about this side hole. It precisely measures air to pilot to get a blue flame. Also, this hole is a safety factor in that it can play a role in low oxygen conditions to shut unit down. Just cleaning the pilot tube alone with a Q tip may not be enough. Also, if the unit has been used for several years or more out in the dust, you probably have lots of dust and more importantly, cob webs inside the unit which can mess with air flow to main burner. Time to take apart and clean. While your doing that, it may be a good idea to remove the regulator to control valve line and flush with brake cleaner, especially if you use bulk propane tanks without the filter. These tanks sometimes get a dose of oil when you have them refilled.

[@catherineostrom7575]

Thank you for pointing out the other hole that regulates the air. Yours is the only comment I've seen that mentions it. I cleaned that and my heater worked wonderfully for about a month. Now it's down again. I've always used a filter on my unit.

[@rickowens396]

to restart, hold down 1st time for 5/7 sec. lets air purge and propane flow.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

rick owens thanks. We’ve always had a hard time starting ours for some reason. We’ve held it in the purge position for over a minute at times, with no luck. Sometimes I find it easier to just grab a lighter and heat the nozzle until it finally lights.

[@1klouisek]

THANK YOU! Worked.

[@poptoppup]

I have been heating with these for almost 10 years. I do the same but use carb cleaner or ether. You just have to let it dry completely. I also use pipe cleaners to get way in there on cleaning. The hose's for these can cause issues with needing cleaning more. Thanks great video.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thats good to know. I like the idea of the pipe cleaners. Might not be a bad idea to add that to my cold weather kit just in case. Thanks for watching!

[@johninokla2635]

When using the hoses Mr. Heater suggest using the hose filter as the hose will release oils over time. The hose probably also breaks down and allows little pieces of rubber to clog up the lines in the heater.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

John in Okla thanks for sharing the great info! Thanks for watching!

[@ediwaldosanchez7268]

I skipped right to the compressor part worked perfect

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Good to know. Thanks for watching!

[@airlinena]

That way will blow any trash further into the gas line so you can repeat this step on your next camping trip 🤠

[@RVFreeDa]

Thanks so much!

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

RVFreeDa you’re welcome!

[@billware9624]

COLDER IT IS, LONGER YOU HAVE TO HOLD PILOT DOWN. MAKE SURE HAVE PRETTY BLUE FLAME, YELLOWS BURNING IMPURITIES KEEP TRYING, REMEMBER JUST A BIG ZIPPO LIGHTER ! ! !

[@acusentino]

Nice to see someone with Common sense. Thank you! Cut the loud intro and I’m thinking that more would subscribe.

[@cofee28]

A tip for starting is to press down on the pilot light button and hold it down for 5 or ten seconds. Then let it up and push it down. The gas needs time to bleed.

[@tonybusano3995]

Great video! And well done! While we're here, is anyone have any experience using the filter that can be purchased to go along with this unit? I purchased a filter and it works great except now it no longer allows the unit to light. I'm wondering if the filter has reached its useful in it. Does anyone know can that filter be cleaned manually? Or is it just something disposable we have to toss?

[@soco13466]

I never have had to push the knob as far as firing the spark. Just hold it short of firing the spark for a few seconds, then fire the spark. Doing it over and over multiplies the number of times it's fired, times the number of startups, wearing it out prematurely. Such things usually have the number of cycles expected, in the design specifications. I'm sure that since it involves propane, it's required to last "x" times, before failure shows up.

[@lordkestlerful]

Thank you

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Dr. Frank Glad we were able to help. Thanks for watching!

[@keiscott2953]

Good method without tearing it down, important info upon first lighting pilot don't keep clicking it you're wasting your time just press it down hold for 5 seconds or until you smell a with a gas then let it up and press pilot once again it will white it just need to be primed if you keep clicking you just wasting your Striker Flint. Thanks a lot have fun out there

[@superdivemaster]

Good Video ...

[@TRIGGERHAPPYXX]

Add filter to the line it catches all the oil. Must replace often.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

We had been running a filter, but I suspect it had been compromised. Thanks for watching!

[@charliemartin5482]

Could your filter have been full ?

[@shirleylake7738]

Is the little buddy heater the same as the portable buddy?

[@joshreed7102]

It works cause I just did it.👍👍👍

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Josh Reed glad we could help! Thanks for watching!

[@billrundell2097]

HOLDING down the pilot switch while back blowing the pilot tube was something that I never thought of doing. You must hold down the pilot light for 15-30 seconds to prime the gas pilot flame.

[@anonymousbosch9265]

Thanks

[@Francois_Dupont]

i like the fact that those are only a ceramic grid and not a fiber catalyst that can clog and get poisoned by impurity.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@jimjanowski1750]

Hi. I needs some help. I have one of these I used maybe 5 times. I bought it 2 years ago. Last year when I attempted to use wouldn’t light. Gave up. Did this procedure and it gives me hope! Last year I could get a pilot flame but it was very weak. When I released the button it would go out. I cleaned with alcohol and compressed air and now the pilot flame is big but when I release the button it still goes out. Any ideas?

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

If it goes out immediately after letting off of the button, it could be something clogged in the valve for the knob or it could be a bad thermocouple. The valve can be cleaned in a similar fashion by using alcohol and compressed air to back feed it through the system while moving the knob through its positions.

[@jlindsay5038]

I got a good pilot light but as soon as I turn it to low it immediately almost shuts the gas off and the pilot light goes to that little blue flame where it's not touching the sensor

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

It could very well be the same type of clog in the gas control valve/knob. You may be able to to get some cleaner/solvent/alcohol to go in through the nozzle that screws onto the tank and then use a can of air of an air compressor to force it through with the knob in the Low gas setting where it usually occurs. If you could get enough in, I’d recommend turning the knob back and forth while forcing it through. Hopefully that makes sense.

[@jlindsay5038]

@@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding pipe cleaner did it

[@off-roadnpew2183]

Thank you, just happen to me

[@thomask9680]

While cleaning out the pilot I got the cue-tip cotton STUCK in the pilot tube trying to clean it out! Now the pilot won't light, its obviously jammed. Any idea how to fish it out? Hoping to avoid dismantling everything...

[@mr.hanger]

I've found that pipe cleaners work better and don't fall apart. Any smoke shop or even hobby stores have them cheap.

[@davestewart1507]

Mine just kicked out.... I wiped it off with my finger 🤘

[@MXRyder09]

If anyone is interested they do make a filter for when you hook up a 20lb lp tank to help prevent the oils from getting into the heater unit. You could use it for the 5lb tanks too. It costs around $10

[@catherineostrom7575]

I have a filter on mine, yet am having this problem.

[@paulinemoreno4622]

How do you remove the buner tile

[@samTollefson]

Always use a filter even with the little tanks, I know it will stick out some, but if you use a filter you will rarely have a problem with things getting clogged especially when you are using an extension hose and large tank.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Good advice. Thanks for watching!

[@BobBlarneystone]

The filter did not prevent the oil from getting into the tube. I had to do a complete teardown, and I replaced the regulator since that is a critical part for safety.

[@catherineostrom7575]

@@BobBlarneystone I use a filter as well and am still having this problem.

[@Casavlog777]

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[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Thanks for watching!

[@ddallen6268]

I have 3, two little ones and a big one. All of them work perfectly with the little green tank but won’t work with a grill tank. I’ve tried three different hoses also. I’ve also tried different grill tanks. What could be my problem?

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

That’s interesting. We’ve been able to use the 1lbs green tanks and the 20lbs grill tanks with very little issue. Are you using the hose from Mr. Heater or just a generic one? I know I’ve read where people have had issues with some hoses coming a part internally. Might be worth checking out.

[@ddallen6268]

Family Adventures Overlanding I have one generic one and two Mr Heater hoses.

[@FamilyAdventuresOverlanding]

Well, you’ve kinda got me on that one. We know that they work with the 1lbs tanks directly screwed in, so the heaters themselves sound like they’re working properly. The only variables seem to be the 20lbs tanks and the hoses. What length hoses are you running? It really shouldn’t make a difference but I’m wondering if they’re longer hoses and that is having some type of effect on the pressure/flow of the fuel. Do you have a propane stove or lantern that you could hook up to the hose with the 20lbs tank and see if you can run those as well? Preferably something that runs on high pressure and doesn’t require a regulator.

[@abelincoln3261]

Mine normally start first to second try...if they don't you already have issues . Most likely oil in lines from propane ..especially if you use a 20lb tank vs the 1 lb tanks.