Buddy Heater question

[Cheers]

Just purchased a regular Buddy heater , I know there was a lot of issues before with them. Is there any do:s or d:onts I should know ? Do I need a filter ? Is there a better or worse hose to use when going to a #20 tank ?

Thanks

[FishSystem]

I got big buddy last winter, and I don't have any issues. I use a 20# as well, and I had to buy the hose and filter, but I didn't get the better hose. There is one that has the "quick connect" on it. Get that. I have to screw my hose into the heater, and I wish I had the quick connect. I still will buy it, but it hasn't been in stock at the 2 places I stopped at. I don't know if the quick connect has a filter already or not. I was told " to use both burners, I need to have the quick connect hose, or a splitter to run a hose to each side of the heater from 1 tank. I dont have either, but I run 1 hose to 1 side, and I put it on high, and both burners work. Even on a single 1#, on only 1 side of the heater....I got both burners on.

[lispeej]

If you just bought it and haven't used it yet, I'd return it for the big buddy heater. The big buddy heater is a lot warmer, has a built in fan, and not that much more $$ than the regular buddy heater. I use the hose made for the unit and run a 20 lb. tank. It is so much easier to connect with the quick connect. Also, this saves money in the long run. The 1 lb. bottles can get quite expensive to use.

[Lusid]

This is what I suggest if you want to use the 1lb tanks as backup.

Buy the adapter so you can re-fill the 1lb bottles using your BBQ 20# tank. After 16 or so refills the adapter is paid for.

Also another suggestion for you is to make sure you buy a filter, this will help prevent and limit future clogs.

[Cheers]

Thanks but 2 late I got the Buddy and wish I had got the Big Buddy