Fuel Keg Mr Heater Refillable 1lb propane tank (long term review)

[@bobspahle7617]

cant believe they cant fix that sleeve issuse . Happened to me on the second fill ,leaked alot of propane when fitting it to mr buddy . These should be bullet proof for the price

[@beachbums2008]

Just purchased the fuel keg refill adapter and 2 fuel keg refillable bottles at tractor supply for $71.20 today 1-3-2025 total out the door. They priced matched home depot and Amazon prices 😊 Filled the bottle up eazy pezy😊

[@donbugitoscardcorner5910]

Thank you for the full circle review. Always appreciate your content.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@donbugitoscardcorner5910 I appreciate you watching!

[@valleypivot]

Nylon sleeve and o-ring is an issue!, Mr. Heater needs to get this fixed!

[@ryancarns5060]

The issue with the bushing and o ring is something I experienced with the first fill after buying 2 tanks and the filler setup. Now I verify every time I refill and remove. It's happened with both tanks.

[@najodsalman5398]

The small oring sticks to the refill system right or is that small oring supposed to be in the 1 pound tank?

[@jimsox881]

Should stay in the tank​@@najodsalman5398

[@jimsox881]

@@ryancarns5060 shouldn't have to

[@ryancarns5060]

​@@jimsox881 I agree. The company never replied regarding my issue.

[@MuhaloTube]

Good review, thanks. Nice to know you can get that much reuse out of it without too much fuss.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@MuhaloTube I expect hundred of refills. They are built well.

[@jimsox881]

A-Lost O -ring /sleeve from one of mine . So now i get to switch them back and forth each use. which is BS. Now one of the tanks slowly leaks when filling and doesn't work quite right as it should. Since its brand new. And def not fun in freezing cold . Everyone comments on this flaw. So I'm sure they are aware of it now even if they weren't beforehand, although they should have . A 5-year-old could hook up maybe 5 or 10 of them and would run into this problem. Don't they test their product. Me thinks FLAMMABLE gas leaking, etc from their new and improved "safe" refilling system is kind of important. And they still keep selling these things knowing that flaw. At least put a sticker on the box saying to pay attention to THEIR flaw. Instead of stating "NO tools required" Well.... not besides the $30 special adapter which IS required . I myself and others who i see have asked the same question about tanks only filling halfway. We only found out on you tube. I would Bet it's lots of fun when you bring one of these on ur lil trip and the O-ring "falls off" B- these weigh 24 oz when empty. Or "about a pound and a half" in their words . When an exact number might be just be rather important info that should be shared. Since we are refilling these shit built GAS tanks at home . After PROPERLY filling my 2tanks till solid stream of white vapor escaped. One weighed 44oz, the other 48. Shouldnt they weigh 40oz? Tops. Since 16oz (1lb) of propane was added to 24oz. Like I said one of my tanks held 50% more than it was supposed to. I guess thats fine. But is it safe? Who knows ? THEY DONT . Because I emailed the company with these questions . About a week and a half later I received a return email from someone. (Idk ... Maybe Billy Bob from the overnight cleaning crew) Stating that I should just fill it until the white vapor escapes from the top. Nothing about the weight, the differences in weight, the o-ring etc etc. I myself don't think I should have to fiddle around with little miniscule pieces on something that i just purchased. . In THE COLD. So I returned my two JUNK tanks and their special adapter and got my $80 back . And will continue to refill my SAFE green Coleman tanks like ive been doing over the past 10 years. Bad business to KNOWINGLY continue to sell a FLAWED and quite possibly DANGEROUS product while using scare tactics to tell the consumer that refilling the Coleman tanks is not only dangerous but against the law . While fully aware that THEY continue to sell a flawed and dangerous product. That is all . Thanks and Stay Safe😊

[@mattwaters6987]

Great update! You've definitely gotten your investment back in no time with that many refills. Nice product! 😊

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

It has been well worth it.

[@Captain1717Q]

Thank you very much for the update. I had the flame game system I've got three 1 lb bottles.... Use some three or four times more of a prepping item. Using the little buddy I noticed refilling the flame King bottle yesterday that even though the little set screw bleeder valve is in their tight I still smell a little propane. I put the bottle in a bucket of water and I don't see anything leaking. That's concerning as I use these bottles maybe three or four times. Why are the issue with the flame King is a little allen wrench that is easily lost and I believe the bleeder screw is way way too small... That little bleeder valve set screw will you put the Allen wrench in is easily stripped out. I really like the Mr heater fuel tank system especially the more robust bleeder valve. I'm going to switch from flame King over to the Mr heater system. Thanks again for the update!

[@jacoboberle]

I put a dab of silicone on my sleeves and haven’t had an issue since.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@jacoboberle good idea

[@LUVDOGS1954]

Great update...thank you.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@LUVDOGS1954 thanks for watching

[@Mike-up6go]

I am assuming the Flame King tank works the same way after filling and will not leak propane if the small set screw is opened or comes loose? The only way they can be bled off is while they are hooked up to their own proprietary connectors?

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@Mike-up6go yes that is my interesting too, but I've never tried it.

[@chrluc]

I think one of the weirdest things about the Fuel Keg is when I ordered it on Amazon (as new) it came in a random cardboard box with no packaging and no instructions at all. Nothing about only being compatible with the Fuel Keg Refill system. It was literally only the bottle. I had to look online to see how to use the thing. If it wasn’t for these videos I would have done everything wrong. Now I don’t know if the seller is responsible for the lack of included information and instructions or if this is actually how these are sold. I have another one coming, I’m curious to see how that one will arrive.

[@larrynelson734]

Looks like a great praduct.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

Yes, it is. I use it often!

[@jimsox881]

It's not . * See my comment

[@doc8976]

Good info thank you

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@untetherednomad6393]

Yep, I have both systems and the fuel keg is simpler and easier to use, imo.

[@evertmorse8518]

I want to like these very much but I don't like it that the rubber o-ring and plastic sleeve comes out of these tanks in the refil process. If they don't need to be in the tank, just stop putting them in there. Flame King has this same O-ring and sleeve but it doesn't come out of the tank. I have contacted Fuel Keg to let them know about this issue. I have 6 Fuel Kegs but I won't be buying more. They need to fix this issue.

[@clovergroom4104]

Recently purchased a Big Buddy and 4 fuel kegs. 2 of the kegs refill no problem, audibly venting the entire time. The other 2 hiss for a few seconds then… nothing. No noise or anything being released. Do I have 2 defective tanks or is it “normal” to not hear and feel venting the whole time?

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@clovergroom4104 if there is propane going in then there should be audible hissing out of the vent.

[@clovergroom4104]

Though I’m new to propane heating I assumed this to be true. Thats rather obnoxious half my bottles aren’t 100%.

[@clovergroom4104]

Follow up: After the response to my comment here I contacted FuelKeg via their website with the exact same question. I was contacted via email by FuelKeg who asked for a pic of the stamped serial numbers from the bottles. Did the best I could with that and within a few hours I got a reply that 2 new kegs would be sent as warranty replacements.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@clovergroom4104 glad to hear that. Thanks for following up

[@clovergroom4104]

No problem at all. Other than 2 faulty kegs we're loving our first foray into propane heating (450 sq. ft detached garage that my wife use as our hangout space).

[@williamwhite5993]

Thinking about getting the fuel keg refillable bottles. Do I have to get the fuel keg refillable adapter or can I use a standard refillable adapter from another supplier?

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@williamwhite5993 you will need the fuel keg filler, it's proprietary

[@williamwhite5993]

Thanks for your feedback on the fiel king does that also apply to the flame king adapter?

[@Hookedonfishingforlife]

How much run time do you get on a 1lb tank with the big buddy heater?

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@Hookedonfishingforlife it depends on heat setting. High is 1.5 hours med is 3 and low is 6 and with 2 tanks loaded I get 3-6-12.

[@Hookedonfishingforlife]

@@3RiversFishingAdventures thank you

[@jimsox881]

I get almost 8 hrs on my Me Heater Little Buddy.

[@walterflanamonk4734]

Sounds like a defect and needs a recall. FDA or BBB Needs to get involved if Mr. Heater hasn't fixed it. Safety issue.

[@jimsox881]

Big time . I let company know . They could care less.

[@twolak1972]

Just got the Mr heater refill system and have 4 fuel kegs on the way. Great video and super reliable system . The guys out there refilling those green tanks are idiots. Saw a cut out of the fuel keg and green Disposable tanks side by side . Fuel keg is really thick and fully welded . Green tanks are flimsy and braided . NO WAY IN HELL Would I EVER REFILL THOSE GREEN TANKS. Someone's gonna die before people pull their heads out of their asses. That old saying rings true. JUST BECAUSE UOU CAN DOESN'T MEAN YOU SHOULD.

[@randytricker8585]

Can you explain why its not safe to refill the standard so called one time use 1lb tanks!? What is the difference

[@randytricker8585]

Literally asking for the purpose off me not really seeing the problem.

[@mrdiggie3321]

​@@randytricker8585People on KZbin have cut them open, they are much thinner construction. Also, the Fuel Keg tanks have the valve to vent them out while filling so you get a proper fill. The fuel kegs are dot certified, a refilled single use one is illegal to transport, that should tell you a lot.

[@randytricker8585]

@mrdiggie3321 its also illegal to get done work and crack a beer on your way home. I still do. So can a person just not put .7 pounds in and weigh the cans. Burp the gas off until satisfied. Boy oh boy the law has you scared eh. 🤙🤑

[@jimsox881]

$$$ in scare tactics. I've been refilling my green tanks forever . Never a problem . Like I HAVE had with these

[@DEADWINTER]

I think I'm gonna switch to this. I've been running a 5 pound tank because I cant stand refilling the coleman tanks.

[@3RiversFishingAdventures]

@@DEADWINTER it's very convenient

[@DEADWINTER]

@@3RiversFishingAdventures It seems like it. It's a nice alternative when I'm hole hopping all day. I wish I would of thought about this before we had fishable ice... LOL

[@randytricker8585]

Spend 80 dollars on one of them or spend 24 on 3 1lb bottles. Never had the problem with plastic sleaves. Re fill the disposable wink wink one's