Is it safe to leave the 1lb propane on buddy heater?

[fisherman-andy]

Ok guys, I just renewed my faith in the Mr Heater Buddy heaters. I picked up a Portable buddy on bargain for $69. Last time I own one was like maybe 3 years ago and although I have used them in the past my ownership experience was less than pleasant.

I dont remember if it was safe to leave the propane tanks attached to the heater during short term storage. I didnt see anything about it on the manual or maybe missed it? So do you guys leave the 1lb propane tank connected during short term storage?

Otherwise imma be more safe and than sorry so im leaving my tanks not connected at the moment until use.

[amateurfishing]

I believe the owners manual said to remove for long term storage, you can decide what that means, I leave mine attached and have no problems. (well that i know of)

[slipperybob]

For short term use, once I get them on, I leave them on. I hate to mess around with threading them on and taking them off. Plus I hate to find the one in a thousand of a leaky valve once seal is broken.

[Rippinlip]

Like the above poster stated, I leave mine on until it's empty or the season for need is over.

I have had no issue's with it.

[mixxedbagg]

Leave it on. My guess is that "long-term storage" is the amount of time for the heater and tank to rust/corrode together making them difficult to separate.

[Pooh]

take mine off everytime i dont use for more than a day... no problems

[PlagueWielder]

I leave 'em on.

[WalleyeBIZ]

I would leave them on becouse you would think that the more times you break that seal the better chance you have of them leaking! I do have to take mine off my lantern every time to get it in the case and havn't had any issues though!

[rodmoen]

I also recently purchased a buddy heater and thought it would be fine to just leave the tank on there but after leaving it in the cab of my truck over night, you could smell propane in the truck, not overwhelming but noticeable, is this normal? I checked and everything was off, and tank was tightened well to heater.