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Best heater??

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redbandit Enthusiast

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I switched from the heater/cooker to the Mr. Buddy (small version) this year. I'm very impressed, electric start, quite, auto CO shutoff and low odor. I got tired of the CO headache and the instability of the heater/cooker. The Mr, buddy fixes all of that. One thing to keep in mind is auto tipover shut-off. It's very sensitive. Doesn't take much of a bump for it to shut off.

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I need to get another one, being that i am buying another house.

What should i buy.

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Gotta argue for the sunflower. Keep things ventilated and you'll be happy with more BTUs. Don't like the buddy heaters. I need to be toasty, especially when fishing on the ice in a flip over.

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I switched from the Buddy heater to the heater/cooker. The buddy wasn't enough to heat the 2 man suitcase when the sun went down. I mounted my heater to a stand that cradles the middle of the floor so I can secure it either way. It sure is nice cooking hotdogs on and it gives off plenty of heat at night.

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Yep, I like my cooker/heater. Had a buddy that had a buddy heater and I didn't care for it for what they cost. Mine kicks up and heats in now time then I just back it off and I'm good to go. Never got that warm with his buddy heater.

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regarding auto tipover shut-off........it is very simple to disconnect wires from switch and hook them together. This bypasses switch of course...will then behave like any other heater

I hesitated to post this. NOT a recommendation.....do using your own judgement and at your own risk ! I'd hate for somebody to burn down their house cuz of doing this.

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Darter...a Buddy will cook you out of your Scout if set on high...I used it in a Pro and can't remember setting on high except one night when it was likely 10 or 20 below..and windy.

I like the Buddy because I'm touchy on headaches with most others.

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Does anyone have any experience with or know where to finad any portable white gas heaters? I know my white gas lantern gives off really good heat but have never seen any portablle white gas heaters on the market? Just curious if they would give off alot of smell or what? I would like the option of just filling a tank up with a can of gas rather than going in to get a propane tank filled or fill the land fill with the small canisters.

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Darter...a Buddy will cook you out of your Scout if set on high...I used it in a Pro and can't remember setting on high except one night when it was likely 10 or 20 below..and windy.

I like the Buddy because I'm touchy on headaches with most others.

Was that the Small buddy or the large one?

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When using the Big Buddy, little buddy, or sunflower, with 10 or 20 lb. tanks, don;t forget to use the filter that screws into the hole you screw the small tank into, the other end of the filter has a hose fitting. The residue or oil in propane will plug the orffice. Just a reminder. Been there, done that. wink.gif

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I either go no heat, my old school coleman focus 5 for little heat, or my Mr. Heater/Cooker for a lot of heat.

I have heard many stories about the buddy heaters not working correctly. In that same regard I have heard people say positive things about them as well. My personal experience with them was not the greatest. (My appologies to any of you buddy lovers out there.)

I can probably count on one hand the amount of times that I have heard people complain about their heater/cooker. Except for that it got too hot or burned the canvas of their house.

One thing is for certain the Mr. Heater will heat up any portable in pretty much any situation you can throw at it, while the buddy (little buddy for sure) may lack in that area.

If heat is what you want, go with the cooker. If safety and portability is #1 get the big buddy.

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When using the Big Buddy, little buddy, or sunflower, with 10 or 20 lb. tanks, don;t forget to use the filter that screws into the hole you screw the small tank into, the other end of the filter has a hose fitting. The residue or oil in propane will plug the orffice. Just a reminder. Been there, done that.
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That's right, high pressure hose fitting...I'm still looking for that fuel filter...You shouldn't need the fuel filter if you got the fuel regulator set up.

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