Mr. Heater Question

[pikestabber]

I have long been a fan of the Mr. Heater/Cookers and had one over ten years before it rusted out (my fault--might still be working with better care). Since then, I have bought a new heater/cooker that "blew up" on me... factory assembled incorrectly and the tank sat above level which overrode the safety valve, or some such thing, and continuous fuel came out the first time I used it until it was engulfed in a ball of shooting flames. I have an open bottom fish house that I didn't anchor down that day and I was able to flip it off, or I may not be here typing right now... At any rate, make sure the tank head is angled at least slightly UP is what I was told. I received a replacement, but this one has a very high pitched whine once it starts that lasts for 30+ seconds before it goes away. Happens on every light and on any given tank of gas (I use 1lb tanks). Anyone have this happen? What might I adjust? I'm gun-shy now, after the last disaster, but it does seem to work normally after the noise dies. I should have brought it back right away last year, but I didn't, so now I am stuck with it...

[Will]

Mine has always made the high pitched whine as well, it stops after about 10 seconds.

[castmaster]

Both of mine do it as well, one worse than the other. I've found if I cover one of the 2 "vent" holes it kills the whining sound, so it must have something to do with the amount of air getting in when its first starting up.

[walleyewild]

It's just singing, happy to be out heating your HSOList.

I have a tank mounted one that sings and a heater/ cooker that doesn't.

Castmaster if I cover one of the air holes it quits also.

WW

[RebelSS]

Both of mine do it, too, especially when they are really cold before I fire them up. The whine comes from the regulator, so I'm told...but I don't know why. PS...Love your Twain(Clemens) quote.

[bobbymalone]

I have bought a new heater/cooker that "blew up" on me... factory assembled incorrectly and the tank sat above level which overrode the safety valve, or some such thing, and continuous fuel came out the first time I used it until it was engulfed in a ball of shooting flames.

I usually just give up on a product after it tries to kill me.

Every heater/cooker I have seen screamed for about 10 seconds after firing up. I just figured it was normal.

[Esox_Magnum]

Mine dont scream to often, 2-3 times a year but its 25 years old and been modified to kick a little more or less heat depending on the day.

[leech~~]

My old one would sound like a French horn for a few mintues then stop once it got hot. It was very loud! It's a back up now!

[pikestabber]

Thanks for all the info, guys. RebelSS--yeah, Mr. Twain (Clemens) was quite a character...

[rcatcherman]

seems to me I almost always read about somebody trying to fix or make better there propane heaters because they are having a problem. And it usually for the worse outcome.

[jon1719]

i also had 5ft flames come shooting out of mine. My buddy panicked and almost tipped the house over tring to get out! I calmly reached over and shut the valve off. Then after checking everything we brought it outside and tried firing it up and it wouldnt. i changed the fuel coupler and its worked fine ever since.

[leech~~]

i also had 5ft flames come shooting out of mine. My buddy panicked and almost tipped the house over tring to get out! I calmly reached over and shut the valve off. Then after checking everything we brought it outside and tried firing it up and it wouldnt. i changed the fuel coupler and its worked fine ever since.

I think trying to stay calm and turning it off is the best you can do. Has anyone ever had a whole gas tank blow up in their house? I think all it would do is shoot flames out until all the gas is gone, but I have never hear of one blowing up, are it spliting open!

[Survyr]

I had a fishing buddy almost burn down both of our houses (linked together) 2 years ago. Same 5 foot flames... Quite the sight and I am glad nothing other than than happened.

One more problem maybe someone can answer. I can't get my cooker to work on anything but 1 pound tanks. 10 pounder pancake style and 20 pounders do not work with the hose extension. I've even gone as far as buying 2 hoses one of each length. It was fine before they came out with the OPD valves. Any suggestions?

BTW, I figure the foghorn sound is music to my ears, being out on the ice... Kind of like the thunderous cracking late at night.

[hamms-scooter]

Mine dont scream to often, 2-3 times a year but its 25 years old and been modified to kick a little more or less heat depending on the day.

How did you modify this htr/ckr of yours? Did it just give you a better overall range now?

[Esox_Magnum]

I changed valves on it so instead of the 3 settings I now have infanate settings up to roughly 22,000 btu down to I would say 2000. Takes alot of heat to warm up my castle.

[hamms-scooter]

I changed valves on it so instead of the 3 settings I now have infanate settings up to roughly 22,000 btu down to I would say 2000. Takes alot of heat to warm up my castle.

I wanted to ask how you like your quick flip fish house? Are tubs better then the clam ?