Mr. Heater Problem

[Walleye #1]

I went to take an empty tank off my Little Mr. Heater today while fishing and it wouldn't budge. So I brought it home and let it sit for awhile inside, and the same thing it still won't budge. Has anyone ever had this happen to them before? I know I am turning it the right way, but it just won't budge.

I will let it sit awhile longer and try again.

Any help?

Walleye #1

[croixflats]

Turn it on its side with the tank point straight up and try to get some or some other lubricant down in there and let sit for a bit then try again should release. Sounds like the O ring is a bit dry preventing it to release.

After you get the cylinder out wipe the O ring with some petroleum jelly this should prevent this in the future.

[DTro]

yep, I had it happen last year on my cooker heater. I ended up breaking the fitting trying to get it off.

Not sure what happened, but I had to go and buy a whole new heater

I disconnect my hose every trip now.

[Walleye #1]

Thanks guys!! I sprayed a little WD40 down in there and let it sit. A little careful playing with it, I finally got it to come free. Needless to say I proceeded to read the back of the heater and it says in small little print, when done using you should remove the tank and not let it stay attached. Dtro I will be doing what you are doing at all times now. I suppose like Croix said it drys out and gets to be hard to remove.

Glad that is over with!