Hooking Up Mr. Heater Big Buddy to 20 lbs. Propane Tank

[@uriel0002]

My thing had air in it that explains it all that’s why it kept going out thank you so much.

[@CortellRichardson]

Yea me too wat do u do

[@cbergy9245]

You can get a hose from mr heater that has a quick connect fit to the other side. You won't need a filter with that, but you'll ruin your heater hooking up that way to an off brand hose, no filter. The oils from the hose leech into your propane and clog the pilot.

[@apache1120]

Only big buddy have the quick connect.

[@Oblivionwolf38]

was wondering why he wasn't using the filter thanks for pointing it out.

[@WonderMonkey2]

Thanks for the video! I was about to throw the whole thing into the street until you mentioned the threads were reversed. That saved me from having to go out into the street to retrieve the whole setup.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Good deal.

[@AuntLALA]

Omg I'm camping and I have scared off all the animals with my cussing and raising heyl after all the money I spent on this set up 😂

[@trumpingtonfanhurst694]

GREAT heaters, I use one to heat my small shop; hope yours is doing good for you.

[@pnprojectchannel]

I use mine for hunting and in the garage. Perfect to get the 3 car garage just warm enough.

[@larryworkman1689]

I have been dealing with these Mr Buddy heaters for 2 years straight I have had a lot of problems I have used the screw on aftermarket filters I have refilled my bottles and I can continuously have problem with oil building up and the pilot light not staying lit they say that the plastic hose softens and the oil comes out of the hose the longer the hose the more of a problem you're going to have you should Mount the tank weigh lower than the heater if at all possible to keep the oil from accumulating in the heater

[@larryworkman1689]

Furthermore if you want a good reliable cheap source of heat that is hot and dry get a vivo diesel heater air heater from China they are badass you don't have to deal with all the oil and the pilot light and the heater not working when you're in Dyer situations

[@michaelbardwell6398]

Get the fuel filter. Trust me. Had to clean all kinds of tiny areas to get it working again. I will add this I did have a outstanding experience with their tech support. They even took the time to email me a couple of files to assist in the repair.

[@pnprojectchannel]

I plan to order for next season.

[@michaelbardwell6398]

@@pnprojectchannel I get mine from walmart, tractor supply, home depot and lowes depending what's closest at the time

[@fenris042]

About $10 at tractor supply, I need one as well.

[@larryn2674]

A fuel filter should be used with all hoses except the Mr. Heater 10 ft. F273704. This hose does not require a fuel filter per Mr. Heater Buddy website................

[@phantomfixer]

First off you need to add a filter to the heater hose connection, or you will ruin your heater. The ONLY hose you can use Safely with these heaters, without a filter, is the Mr Heater 10 foot hose. Any other hose without a filter, you can kiss your heater goodbye. If you go with the filter instead of the 10 foot hose, you will need to change the filter each season of use, much sooner if you use the heater often with the 20lb tanks.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for the info.

[@reggiethomas7797]

Facts...

[@Dimbochan]

It has something to do with the material for the hose. The Mr. Heater 10 foot hose (I think it is green) is made of a material that will not degrade when exposed to propane under pressure. The other lengths of Mr. Heater hoses, unless so designated are made of a material that degrades when exposed to the oil in propane gas under pressure. An in-line filter is needed to filter out the oil when using these hoses, they are black in color. I learned this the hard way, the black hoses without a filter would become blocked and unusable after a year or less and the Mr. Heater would become clogged and would not stay lit.

[@phantomfixer]

@@Dimbochan The hose you need to use without a filter is F273704. If you're using a hose that needs a filter, keep in mind you will have to change the filter each season of use, or if you use the heater often, if you don't pay attention to that, eventually the filter will fill with oil, if that happens, oil will get into the heater, and stop it from working.

[@Dimbochan]

@@phantomfixer thanks for info. I been using Mr. Heater for years. It is a great product. That one right hose is critical, thanks.

[@SmokinZen]

I got the 5 foot hose same connections and it says on the package it doesn’t need a filter. Mine is hooked up with nothing on the other side

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

What if I have the dual 1 pound tank Mr. Heater

[@pnprojectchannel]

I left one empty container and one 10lbs container but not certain it's necessary

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

@@pnprojectchannel man thanks. I left the one on and it worked.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Nice.

[@emanruoy]

The Mr Heater hoses are better but propane can't be 100% contained by any rubber hose and the linings are always susceptible to breakdown and causing contaminates in your heater. For $15 it's just worth it to use a Mr Heater filter. Also turn off the propane at the tank and let it run out of propane to shut it off, this leaves the hose not under pressure and the lines in the heater full of propane that can freeze in very cold weather (-10F or colder, I've seen them too cold to function). Always remove tanks before storing the heater as well. These are great heaters but care and common sense go a long way in keeping them in good condition.

[@rosannsettles4360]

My heater is new and I have read the directions a dozen times and I still can't get the pilot to light?

[@debraann8412]

Are you holding the button down for a short period at the start to purge out any air?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Yes I am.

[@JudiChristopher]

Thank you for sharing this great video. How long do you think the 20# Tank will last on normal use?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Not too sure but I made it through winter without running out. I probably only use and hour or two per week though.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@pnprojectchannel Thank you for your response. That is good to know.

[@DarthVader1977]

@@pnprojectchannel an* hour or two

[@rl643]

I live in Oregon 🥶 I use mine daily I'm gone 10 to 14 hours turn it on when home on low mostly high for a a few min if super cold then back to low I run it all day two days a week when up and around turn it off when sleeping or out of room . 20 tank lasts 5 to 6 days for me 😊

[@truthbespoken7750]

Is this the original Mr heater 10' hose that's specific made for this type of application ? Would the cable allow me to connect Mr Buddy Portable Heater to a 20lb propane tank ?

[@pnprojectchannel]

I used the Mr. Heater brand hose. I can't say for sure about your application but the connections should be standard.

[@kristinasitarski9276]

Great vid. I need one of these.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Agree.

[@rockybalboa2526]

Hey i wanted to know if this heater warmed up your whole garage? if so? on what setting did it take to warm up all the garage space? I also wanted to know if this heater really is as warm and great as many people say it is? Lastly, i wanted to say you really look like KID ROCK! Let me know.. Thank you in advance! And Merry Christmas!

[@pnprojectchannel]

Rocky I have a 3 car insulated garage. In the winter when it's 20 to 30 degrees F outside I turn the heater on high for about 10 to fifteen minutes then turn it to medium or low. It warms the garage enough to where I do not need hats, gloves or a coat just a nice sweatshirt. It works really well. Feel free to click on my link in the description if you want to order one from Amazon:). Merry Christmas.

[@rockybalboa2526]

@@pnprojectchannel thank you.

[@jgilbert589]

Also, how long is the hose,? is it from mr. Heater? If so what is the part #?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Mine is either 10 or 15'. It is from Me. heater. If you check out the description I have a link to the hose on Amazon.

[@guitarman_3693]

its a 12ft. hose with a regulator and quick connect...

[@guitarman_3693]

remember the propane is HIGH PRESURE until it goes thru the regulator.. if you get a hole or burst in that line , the fuel is gonna rush out like a car tire blow out.. .. and will probably cause a fire or worse.

[@srok62]

Do you leave a 1lb container in the other compartment or nothing??

[@pnprojectchannel]

I left a 1 lbs in the other side but I don't know that you need to., good question.

[@donaldfrazier5244]

Yes leave it in

[@ridgerunner7980]

@@donaldfrazier5244 you don't need it...been using mine over 10 yrs with just a hose hooked to it

[@bklynd722]

we just got one of these and it wont stay on for long when hooked to 20 lb tank

[@pnprojectchannel]

Huh, I never had that issue. Sometimes it takes me a few minutes to get it going but once going I have never really had an issue.

[@Bodiy]

I have the small heater and I bought a MrHeater five foot hose with a regulator and have been using it at the time this was all I could find locally will it damage my heater and do I need to purchase a filter

[@omokaroojiire]

Yes, get a filter ASAP!!!

[@pnprojectchannel]

Some say use a filter I never have.

[@robertmaxwell3220]

What do you have to lose.?Can't be real expensive,and if it keeps equipment cleaner.

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

Do I leave one tank.

[@pnprojectchannel]

I did.

[@hookedupfishinghardhitta]

@@pnprojectchannel thanks

[@thomasmeyers4908]

Do you put a 1lb on the other side of the big Buddy or not attach anything to the other valve?

[@pnprojectchannel]

I think I just left an empty 1 lbs. cylinder attached but not certain if it is necessary.

[@DougHinVA]

Explain the hose used so that you do NOT let propane go through a hose to break it down. You need a hose that lets propane go from a 20 pound tank to a heater.....

[@richardrobertson1331]

Why don't you use yellow Teflon tape on those joints? I understand leaks are common, otherwise.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Never really had an issue with leaking. Good suggestion though.

[@MisterDanis1]

Does it matter which side you hook up to, I’ve seen others hook up to the other side with a line

[@pnprojectchannel]

Doesn't seem to.

[@victorf2094]

Is the pilot flame suppose to stay on?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Yes sir

[@victorf2094]

@@pnprojectchannel awesome thanks for answering happy holidays

[@Truthhurts921]

Do the hook ups freeze ?

[@pnprojectchannel]

So far no issue with freezing for me.

[@jamescasteel2766]

Thanks for the info 👍

[@pnprojectchannel]

Glad it helped. I spent a while trying to figure out I needed to get air out of the line. Glad my video helped someone. Feel free to use my amazon link if you need to buy one:)

[@wolfsden3812]

So its ok for indoor garage use ?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Don't know officially but I use in my garage. I figure if I can use in a 6x6 hunting bling garage is no issue.

[@wolfsden3812]

@@pnprojectchannel Thanks I have a gym in my garage and the dumbells get awful cold in the winter this will hopefully take the chill out of the place .....thanks

[@wolfsden3812]

@@dorothymartin8557 Well in north jersey when Temps go below 30 degrees it doesn't do much for the garage anymore so back to the gym for now

[@A.C.71]

got it..lefty tighty righty loosie lol

[@pnprojectchannel]

That's right 👍

[@fireside007]

Kewl . . . YOU ~ ROCK ! ! 🤛😉

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks!!!!!!

[@mlajung7427]

no filter ? you are definitely supposed to use a filter

[@pnprojectchannel]

I’ve added one. Thanks.

[@James-ke5sx]

Teflon tape for gas fittings. Filter. This is from Mr Heater. ''Note: Teflon Tape or Pipe Dope approved for propane gas applications is necessary to seal Pipe Thread Fitting Only!''

[@BlitzenSpeaks]

USE A FILTER!!! Part # F273699 Mr Heater makes them. _"Filters contaminant often found in propane tanks & hoses to protect Buddy heaters from damage."_

[@jgilbert589]

Which side of the buddy heater do you connect to? And will both ceramics glow with heat if you're only connected to one side?

[@pnprojectchannel]

I just picked one side and both sides of the heater work when you turn on high.

[@aaa-pp]

👍👍👍

[@stevenmoomey2115]

Please get the one with the Regulator at the Tank, it’s not safe to have the full pressure of the tank inside a dwelling. It eliminates the need for a Filter, which he doesn’t have, and the heater will be destroyed the way he is doing it. With the Twenty-foot Hose and Regulator, I have enough hose to thread it through a partially open window.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for the good feedback. I had assumed the regulator in the heater would be good but it makes sense that the one at the tank would be better. Is this a what I need (I know not 20ft). amzn.to/3pBsRL0

[@algorel4763]

Cant find the 20’ hose. Can you let me know where to shop?

[@stevenmoomey2115]

@@algorel4763 Amazon, www.amazon.com/GGC-Regulator-Disconnect-Replacement-Connection/dp/B07S77C6GM Also they maybe on eBay. Also when you Store your Buddy Heaters, make sure you put it in a Sturdy Plastic Bag, that is sealed shut. Also make sure your Hose Ends are sealed. Spiders love to play Havoc with them. Note that this hose has the Quick Connection for the Heater end.

[@algorel4763]

@@stevenmoomey2115 Thanks!

[@Quietvibes07]

You still need a filter at the end of your hose. Contaminants will leach out of the hose and ruin your heater.

[@rosannsettles4360]

I am using 1lbs cylinders

[@pnprojectchannel]

I never had an issue. May seem silly but can you smell the propane coming out? Are you certain the tanks are full?

[@KingdomUploader]

I'm looking for permission to connect my big buddy to a 20lb tank via a 12' hose and filter and set the entire rig inside my well ventilated living area. Long as nothing's leaking and i turn it off before bedtime- i will be fine, yeah?

[@debraann8412]

Don’t you need to be hooked up from the left side?

[@pnprojectchannel]

Nope.

[@nicoramirez2937]

I got the filter anyways is only 12 bucks

[@zorbbful]

I'm not sure if I missed it but I didn't see where you put the fuel filter which is imperative for safety as dirt from the fuel will clog up the orifice and it will start to put out carbon monoxide. It should also be noted that the oxygen sensor is not very relevant because you can still be getting carbon monoxide poisoning from that heater while you have oxygen present. This is especially the case with this heater since carbon monoxide is lighter than oxygen and it will build up where you are breathing all the while the heater on the ground is getting plenty of oxygen and will continue to put out a deadly situation of carbon monoxide poisoning. I nearly died from using this heater. These kind of videos are very dangerous because it misinforms and puts people in dangerous situations after making decisions related to what they saw on this video and many others.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for good info carbon monoxide is very serious. I keep carbon monoxide detectors in all my my work areas.

[@debraann8412]

@@pnprojectchannel It’s great that you use them, but you didn’t inform the viewers of that information. Both the filter and CM detector (and you need a regulator) are very important pieces of information for people looking for tutorials.

[@pnprojectchannel]

@@dorothymartin8557 never had a CO issue so far.

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

@@debraann8412 he’s using the Buddy hose which doesn’t need the filter. See links in video description.

[@debraann8412]

@@abdullahal-shimri3091 You missed the point of my comment.

[@erniet9323]

That's not a 20 gal tan it's only 4.5 gallons

[@pnprojectchannel]

Your right, it should be 20 lbs.

[@shanegibbons8227]

You need to install a regulator on your hose or filter...too much high pressure from 20lb tank will cause small elemets from inside your hose to damage your heater in the long run , it has been proven .

[@556blackwater]

The hose he is is using is connected directly to the built in regulator in the big buddy, so he should have used a filter on it. The quick connect type of hose has an in line regulator at the tank so the pressure is reduced before entering the line, which requires no filter.

[@Dimbochan]

I read that the Mr. Heater is designed for the high pressure of propane tanks and the hose does not need a regulator. A regulator would result in the pressure being too low? Not 100% sure, info is limited, got to do your research. The Mr. Heater seems deceptively simple and reasonably priced for what it can do in heating, it does sophisticated things especially considering it is extensively used, it does what it says it can do, and it has served many many campers for years. My 2 cents.

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for the good info.

[@ridgerunner7980]

@@Dimbochan you are correct...i know i work for the gas company

[@presentation788]

Wasup

[@stacky512a]

Doesn’t work

[@pnprojectchannel]

Oof. That’s no good.

[@robertprestonsr2453]

I am convinced that after watching so many of these Buddy Heater Videos, that for the most part, it is FAR SMARTER to just buy a smaller VENT LESS or VENT FREE heater in the range of 10,000 to 20,000 BTU's IF YOU INTEND TO USE LARGER THAN 1 LB propane tanks... (assuming that the reason to use 20lb. or 30lb. or 40lb LP TANKS is to extend the run time of the unit_) Why?? Because you DO NOT really need a FILTER for these free standing heaters... (*in my opinion based on over three years of using a number of these vent less heaters..) Next, the hook ups for a larger unit are much simpler-- all you will need is a 90 degree NPT brass fitting that has a flare fitting (male) on the other end. This attaches to the bottom of the heating unit... (make sure the unit is for LP gas-- some are ready for natural gas)... Next you can use most any length of grille type hose-- readily available at many outdoor supply type store-- and, the plastic normal grille type fitting at one of the hose will screw directly into the outside of the white tank... (the one you use in this video is a reverse thread 5/8ths fitting which is needed for sure on a 100lb LP tanks) and, OH YEAH, be sure to get a hose which has a regulator on it... pretty standard... (may be best to get a two stage regulator, but not really needed) I could go on and on about these things... but I won't... many of you are still going to be LOST in you heads... I see the same old complaints over and over again... If you really have questions, just ask...

[@pnprojectchannel]

Makes sense if the heater is to be used in one place. I use mine in the back patio, garage, hunting blind, at the gun range etc. In this case I like the flexibility to change between 20 lbs. tank and 2 1 lbs. tank.

[@bruced.370]

Video too quiet

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for the feedback. I'll try to increase volume on future videos.

[@JudiChristopher]

@@pnprojectchannel Your video was perfect... might want to get a Lav Mic to put on yourself.

[@billbarry2984]

Your trying to give a tutorial on this heater and you dont know enough about this to even realize that if people were to take your advice, everyone would ruin their heater, dont think I'll sub. 😂

[@pnprojectchannel]

Thanks for feedback. My heaters has been working for 8 years no issue.

[@ridgerunner7980]

your doing it all wrong !

[@pnprojectchannel]

No sure what that means. It heats up may garage wonderfully.

[@ridgerunner7980]

@@pnprojectchannel more of a joke than anything...lol..but seriously drill a hole in the wall and put the tank outside...gotta get the tank out of there

[@ridgerunner7980]

@@pnprojectchannel ive got mine hooked to a 500 gallon tank

[@pnprojectchannel]

@@ridgerunner7980 got ya. Typically I do keep it outside. I just had in there for the video👍

[@ridgerunner7980]

@@pnprojectchannel your a smart man..i mean you never see a video about these heaters were somebody runs the hose through a wall to the tank outside....

[@mlajung7427]

no filter ? you are definitely supposed to use a filter

[@pnprojectchannel]

I’ve added one. Thanks.