Big Buddy Heater, Which Hose Do You Recommend?

[MidCoast]

Well, a long story short, I just bought a Big Buddy Heater. I usually use the Sunflower heaters. Anyways, on the back of the box, there are so many recommended hoses to connect the Buddy to a 20 lb propane tank.

Which cable (I prefer 10 to 12 ft) do you use and do you use a filter as well? Seems like only some require a filter while others don't? Weird....

Any help will be much appreciated.

Thanks.

[fishwater]

You want a hose with the inline regulator tank side and quick connect heater side.

[tsande00]

You want a hose with the inline regulator tank side and quick connect heater side.

Yes, this.

Makes life easier and no filter needed.

[Savage Brewer]

black hose requires a filter, but it is more flexible than the green hose from what I remember.

[ozzie]

get the black hose self screwing and a filter!! I have been using this combo for a good 5+ years and have had no problems unless it is the start of a season then I need a new filter and starts right up!!! I have heard alot of issues with others using the different combos of quick connect and regulator...Good Luck

[highlife4me]

Been using the hose with the quick coupler and regulator with no filter for several years. No problems at all. If you decide to go with the other hose and a filter make sure you have an extra filter and the tools to change it when on the lake. I have been on a couple fishing trips with friends that had dirty filters and had to cut the trip short due to no heat.

[FIRECAT]

Like the other guys said 12ft Quick connect hose with regulator no filter required. Just prime the hose (do this OUTSIDE) by pushing the plunger in with a screwdriver. Mine usually starts on the first or second try.

[Northlander]

You want a hose with the inline regulator tank side and quick connect heater side.

That's what I run.

[walleye44]

The quick coupler one also. Works great!

[Jeremy airjer W]

Everything you could want to know about hoses for your heater.

Big Buddy a Hose Clarification

[MidCoast]

Everything you could want to know about hoses for your heater.

Big Buddy a Hose Clarification

Thank you all for all the replies/help, and thank you Jeremy for the link to the very informative thread. It was definitely helpful.