Hook Up Hose and Light Pilot - Big Buddy Mr. Heater with 20 lb Tank

[@kirkendauhl6990]

Thank you, pilot lights are tricky. This helped a lot I appreciate you

[@Z23go]

They are tricky. Glad it helped and appreciate the feedback.

[@bluenetmarketing]

@@Z23go Does the regulator do filtering just like the filter by itself would do? Or does the regulator only do regulating and no filtering?

[@Z23go]

@bluenetmarketing It only does regulating, no filtering. If you have a hose with a regulator on the tank end or a high pressure hose you don't need a filter. Here is a video that helps explain that... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCkm6GDqraZh9Esi=I4ew9cvrKl3V9ez1

[@stevegaither8134]

Fought lighting this heater for a couple of years and your video made it easy. Thank you!

[@Z23go]

Oh thank you! Great to hear!

[@danielbaker9847]

There is no need to bleed the line. Push the button down and give it three (3) rapid clicks and it will light every time. Each time it clicks, a small, metered amount of gas is released and three (3) clicks allows enough gas to build up so it will ignite successfully. Once it lights, do hold the button down for a few seconds to allow the thermocouple to get hot so the gas will not shut off. This is a safety device that prevents gas from spewing out if there is a failure to ignite or the heater loses flame. I am surprised you got it to ignite with one (1) click. Most people will give one (1) click and wait which is why they are experiencing ignition problems. Not enough gas has built up. Hope this helps.

[@Z23go]

Thanks for the tip Daniel. Do you use the (3) rapid clicks on 20 lb tanks with a hose or just the 1 lb tanks?

[@newapologist]

You definitely need more than that with a hose to a 20 lb tank. I think he’s talking a 1 lb. Tank

[@danielbaker9847]

@L Parker It is a 20 lb tank. If it is a tank I have just installed, it takes 4 rapid clicks at the most. The key words are rapid clicks. I just survived this massive winter using only this heater so I offer that as proof.

[@jamal9613]

@@danielbaker9847 didn't work for me

[@danielbaker9847]

@@jamal9613 You may have a defective heater. They are cheaply made so the price stays low.

[@rumpiee]

Thanks!

[@RADIOGRAPHERXXX]

Nice Video and instructions i was wondering of both side lit up with the quick connect, now i have my answer :) this would save cost not buying a 2 way splitter hose🤙 and 2 X filters for each side............ am i corrrect?

[@lorievolkman9716]

Thank you so much, this solved the "do I need a filter or regulator or both?" question for me. Thanks for clearing that up because it was pretty confusing, but what happens if you are "over regulated" i.e. if I put the hose regulator into the 1lb (the end with the refulator) end rather then the quick release side? Im not going to do this but I could have....;)

[@VideoByPatrick]

Is a quick disconnect on both sides of Big Buddy ?

[@craftykarla6441]

Thank you for the video! It was so helpful!!!

[@Z23go]

So great to hear!! Thank you!

[@robertwhite3752]

Ty very much. The least thing you think the company could do is overhaul their entire process of picking and choosing the right hose for whatever application you’re using it for. It is a cluster ..ck to say the least! If you’re wondering why they do it, I guarantee you it’s to mix you up in your head so much that you buy every single accessory that they sell. It’s absolutely complete and total BS that they can’t make the process much easier and simpler for people. On top of all that when you ask any of the associates working at the stores who sell these things they also have no clue? In this video, you hook up a hose with a regulator built-in to it, but I’ve read in many many other places that if you do this, it will absolutely be counterproductive because the Mr. Big Buddy already has a regulator built into it? I just purchased one yesterday at my local tractor supply, but I’m currently getting ready to take it right back to the store and get my money back just because of the headache that your videos are trying to explain. Ridiculous!!!

[@Sonjaorleans]

Why be so butt hurt. Their is a website on Mr heater that explains every type of hose they have they tell you which hoses don't need a filter

[@asankam]

If I get the F273704 hose and screw it onto one side of the heater, can I get the maximum BTU? or do I need to get two of those F273704 hoses and run 2 tanks to get the maximum heat? Sorry a bit confused. Thanks!

[@frankschwartz7405]

What if you put a 1lb bottle on the other side and light the heater while the 20lb is bleeding?

[@Z23go]

Hi Frank, I haven't tried that. I'm guessing the pilot would light but may be blown out by the 20lb tanks air bleeding. Interesting idea.

[@KingdomUploader]

I haven't heard you say a word about hose lengths. Isn't it true that only the 10 foot long hose is designed to not leech oil? The 10' version is unaffected by the tank's high pressure? And with the 10', we will have to screw the heater end to one of the two 1lb tank connectors - and those are regulated? Are you saying that the big buddy quick connect fitting is NOT regulated? and that is why you used a hose with a tank-side regulator? and since you did NOT use a filter - that's saying your hose regulator lowers the pressure down to a point where it will not adversely affect the hose and cause it to leach oil? Even reading info on the mr heater site is confusing, sheesh

[@shadetree6981]

So if I use bottles (1 lb) or "screw in" hoses, I would need both sides to have a fuel supply to use on high, but the quick connect adapter operates both elements?

[@shadetree6981]

I have "screw in" hoses for my single buddy, but I may upgrade cuz Menards is running a hell of a deal on Big Buddy right now.

[@bobdillon7832]

Nope, you can use just the one but it only lasts for like 2 hours on high. I used just one on high and it lasted about that time. No idea if the 1/lb was completely full or not though. High is 18,000 BTUs. Pretty hot for just a 1 pounder.

[@timidater4803]

they don't make the 10-ft high pressure hose with quick coupler?

[@flyingwyoming5184]

Probably not. You would blast a lot of propane trying to connect it.

[@durango8882]

Thank you

[@Z23go]

You're welcome.

[@bonicedillo8468]

Great video. Well explained. 👍

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@walirahim9855]

should you turn off the 20lb tank every night when not in use?

[@Z23go]

Yes, if you don't leave the pilot light burning.

[@walirahim9855]

Thanks, so if I just want to turn off the heat for an hour or so, I can just leave the pilot light burning and restart later?@@Z23go

[@Z23go]

Sure can, and it will be easier to start cause you don't have to bleed the line.

[@walirahim9855]

Thanks, great video! @@Z23go

[@Z23go]

Thank you!

[@RenoLaringo]

Honestly said I've never seen or even heard of any propane tank exploding by itself, and I've been delivering them as fixing installations for decades.... Seems the more time passes by the more people turn into drama queens.

[@Z23go]

Hi Reno, Thanks for your comment.

[@protectyourcar5889]

Thx u for the video 😊. Good to learn.

[@Z23go]

You're welcome. Thank you for the feedback.

[@pegadams781]

The hose will not click when I try to connect it to the Mr Buddy

[@Z23go]

Hi Peg, Are you pulling back on the outside of the hose coupler (the gold piece) while pushing it on? It's a little tricky cause you have to pull back on it with your thumb and pointer finger while pushing it on to the peg on the heater. The spring is pretty tight on a new hose where you have to pull back pretty hard. Other thing would be to make sure you don't turn the propane tank on until it is hooked up, where if the tank is already turned on it will have pressure in the hose and will make it harder to push on. Hope this clears it up. Thanks

[@SneakySniperGuy]

Great vid. Thx

[@Z23go]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@alsh870]

Why is it a big deal to keep the 20lb tank inside of the garage, worskshop...? Mr. heater has a propane cabinet heater (MH18CH) that puts out same amount of BTUs and has a 20lb tank mounter right inside the heater itself.

[@Z23go]

Good question. I think with the Big Buddy the main thing is safety. Where if there was a leak at the tank and the heater was pointed at the tank there could be the chance of it igniting and exploding. Also, even if the heater is not on but the tank is leaking there is the chance all the gas could leak out and asphyxiate someone. With the tank outside if there is a leak the wind would blow away the gas and it is not near any ignition sources (heater flames or electric motors running). So why does Mr. Heater seem to contradict their own safety warnings. I’m not sure. I did look at the manual of the MH18CH cabinet heater and they are advertising it as a construction zone heater, which an unfinished building would not be fully sealed off and would have more ventilation. They say never to use the cabinet heater in an occupied dwelling, which would be more sealed off. Also, with the propane tank being inside the cabinet maybe it is considered more protected. That’s a guess. Really good question. Hope that helps. Since they are two different models designed for different scenarios Mr. Heater may have adjusted the safety instructions for each.

[@RenoLaringo]

See my comment. Totally agree.

[@m00dy7]

Read the specs on the MH18CH, its not meant for indoors like the Buddy is. Also, even for the buddy, the company says the 20 lbs tank needs to be outside. Only with the 1lbs tank can it all be inside. Inside as in a living area, home etc.

[@veronicawatson2525]

I had got all my stuff ready but my Mr heater caught a fire i don't know what happen

[@bobdillon7832]

Have your husband do it next time? =)

[@bluenetmarketing]

You have a propane leak someplace inside the heater. Return it and don't use it. Just my guess. Consult Mr. Buddy or the store.

[@jonhouck7254]

Mine light right away

[@Z23go]

Great to hear!

[@mackandchezz]

👍

[@Z23go]

Thanks!

[@jcshort31]

No need for a filter?

[@Z23go]

Hi Chris, No filter needed if you use the right hose (some hoses require filters). Here is a video that explains the different hose styles. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nKCkm6GDqraZh9E

[@williejohnson4069]

@@Z23go That's the key, otherwise you clog the pilot.

[@Z23go]

For sure.

[@travisfarrell8710]

🙄 promo sm!!!

[@Z23go]

Thanks Travis.

[@pppjourneyonabike5992]

Instructions say not to use a hose with regulator...big buddy has that internally

[@flyingwyoming5184]

. IT MAY ALSO BE OPERATED WITH (1) F271802 HOSE ASSEMBLY CONNECTED TO A REGULATED (11” W.C.) PROPANE SOURCE “FILTER NOT REQUIRED”