Jordyn Kaufer Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 hey guy,Just wondering about your guys opinion on a heater I should buy. My ice house is fairly small... Also what sized propane tank(s) to get for it. Any info would be niceThanks,Jordyn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordern Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 When you say your house is small is it a portable or a perm?On a 1 man portable the Buddy Heater works well on a 2 man and up the Big Buddy is a good option. I run a 20# tank with a hose. The tank sits outside so you can optimize your fishing space. Lots of guys go with an 11# tank that is easier to handle. The fan on the Big Buddy also helps to keep the frost down inside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jordyn Kaufer Posted October 30, 2008 Author Share Posted October 30, 2008 ya it's a two man portable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muc33 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Jordyn I too run a big buddy heater with the hose attachment and dependin on where I am fishing I either run a 20lb tank for longer trips or an 11lb tank for shorter day trips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBuck Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I'm in the same boat (portable?) that your in this ice season. Having only fished in friends houses I bought a portable this season and need to think about heat. Sunflower's have been the standard for my fishing in the past...awesome, reliable unit. I noticed the mr. heater cooker's that allow you to cook on them and you can buy an external hose assembly for hooking up a tank outside leaving less of a footprint. That's the way I'm leaning. I've never used the buddy series so I can't comment on those. Also the push button lighting switch is a handy feature if available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwhjr Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I use either a sunflower or a big buddy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy airjer W Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Check the metro for sale forum. Somebody has a big buddy for $75.Never mind, somebody already snagged it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MNmikew Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 Jordyn I too run a big buddy heater with the hose attachment and dependin on where I am fishing I either run a 20lb tank for longer trips or an 11lb tank for shorter day trips. Hey Muc, when u run the remote tank do u leave the bottle inside or out? I had problems with my BigBuddy shutting down with the tank outside. And I do use the filter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muc33 Posted October 30, 2008 Share Posted October 30, 2008 I leave mine outside and don't run a filter. I have never had a problem. I disconnect my hose every time after use, I have heard that you should not leave them connected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyewild Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Mr. Heater/cooker, 12' hose and 20# tank. Backup is a tank mounted Mr. Heater. Going to add a computer fan to the porty this year on the ceiling, reflectix helps a ton and doesn't add much weight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nordern Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Just like Muc I always leave my tank outside and never had a problem. I also do not have any filter and disconnect the hose when I'm done. One little trick I figured out was to set the tank down on a plastic bag so the bottom doesn't load up with ice and snow. When I'm done fishing I always have a plastic bag to haul away any trash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dairyman Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 nice touch---always see garbage left behind by the"pigs" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimBuck Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Excellent idea. People that litter disgust me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy airjer W Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I leave mine outside as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskieJunkie Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 Cabela's has Remanufactured Big Buddy heaters on sale right now for $75.Menards has them for $99 but it ends tommorow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARTER Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 I always have a plastic bag to haul away any trash. BINGO! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne123 Posted October 31, 2008 Share Posted October 31, 2008 i like the buddy heaters because the back and side are not hot. you can put them right against the wall and gain floor space.I like the remote tank for the buddy heater. It seems like a waste to use the 1 lb cylinders and now that I have 20 of them in my garage I find out you have to pay to dispose of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandmannd Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 Mr. Heater/cooker, 12' hose and 20# tank. Backup is a tank mounted Mr. Heater. Going to add a computer fan to the porty this year on the ceiling, reflectix helps a ton and doesn't add much weight. This is what I run. My tank sits behind me in my moded Otter. Works great and have the computer fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Stark Posted November 15, 2008 Share Posted November 15, 2008 how long will the Mr. Heater Portable Buddy run on a 1lb cylinder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eurolarva Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 Depends how cold it is outside. I have gotten about 6 hours one one. The 12 ft hoses are on sale at Fleet farm. I paid $24.99 for one today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldBear Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use the regular Mr Buddy heater and for the sake of weight use a 5lb tank with an 8' hose. I sometime use a 20 lber with a 12' hose and have a rechargable light, radio with a fan to move the air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picksbigwagon Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I run buddy heater in my voyager off of a 5# tank and hose, but I also have reflectix on the ceiling, that little heater keeps it warm if it is not too cold outside, once it dips below zero outside the single burner tank topper comes out in a hurry. Definately do the reflectix on the ceiling of you ice house, it really keeps the heat in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gritsnham Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 For a small shack I would go with a buddy heater, the sunflower types get to hot for me on most does and it get annoying having to turn it off and onpicksbigwagon where can you find the reflectix and how much do they run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunlenway Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I use a Mr. Buddy with the 1 lb or hook the hose up to a 20lb on long trips. I love the buddy but the only downside is if you get a draft in the shack then the pilot light gets blown out and you have to spark it again. That sucks when its real cold and you got a school of fish below the hole. If you pack some snow around the shack to keep the wind out and heat in then it will be perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunlenway Posted November 16, 2008 Share Posted November 16, 2008 I'm also interested in the reflectix, not familiar with it. How do you attach it to the ceiling? where do ya get it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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