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Yeah, those seem to be the go-to these days. No batteries required! Thanks for watching!

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If you opt for a BigBuddy, try to get a model #F274860. It’s green but still comes with the integrated fan. Available at Tractor Supply. www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/mr-heater-big-buddy-portable-heater-2133493?cm_mmc=feed-_-GoogleShopping-_-Product-_-2133493&gclid=CjwKCAiAv_KMBhAzEiwAs-rX1Amopangp8wgV-tKFuG30IaxxF77ANHyKWWqrh99Q0wxBkmLA_1vDhoCVBYQAvD_BwE

They no longer make this fan model.

@@joeboxter3635 they sure do it however is not shipped to MA CA and Canada, maybe other states do alittle research before misleading people

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Thanks, Jason. It’s tough sometimes but I remind myself it’s much more beneficial and productive to be kind. Thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Much appreciated!

I can not tell you how many times I run into issues like this.

Thanks Sammie. Hope you found some helpful info in it. Thanks for the comment!

Thanks much! Some old, some new but all worth doing yourself.

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Happy to hear you found it useful!

Yep, a 2.5mm male to USB adapter cable would definitely do the trick as well. Thanks for watching!

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That’ll be model #F274870. Thanks for letting me know, Miriam!

Looks like they’re making Big Buddy heaters with the fan in them again. www.cabelas.ca/product/10206/mr-heater-big-buddy-propane-heater-with-fan?productVariantId=51535

They all work on 1 lb or 20 lb cylinders operator error 🤦🏻‍♂️ I have a portable buddy and a big buddy they both will work on either tank

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Yup, that’ll work too. Thanks for watching!

Watch out for galvanized zinc poisoning

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Hi, Paul! Thanks for your question. There are plenty of really great videos showing exactly how to build ammo box power supplies with parts sold on Amazon, that’s why I didn’t go into any detail on it. Use the KZfaq search bar to find them.

The Mr. Heater model number appears in the video at 38 seconds in and it’s in the description.

It’s tough to get the valve and retaining ring to seat properly sometimes, particularly with a new hose or when it’s really cold. If the retaining ring has seated properly, it can take up to a minute of holding the pilot switch to get gas through ten feet of hose to the pilot light. Try again and be patient.

Wood stove fans are designed to sit in contact with the stove so I’d think they should all work just fine. Just keep an eye on it so you don’t get it too hot for too long. I’ve only heard of them getting too hot and melting the wire casing a few times but you could use header wrap to insulate the wiring and prevent that from happening.

It won’t part your hair but it moves enough air to be worthwhile. Running the fan with a 5 volt USB cord opens up some cheap options as well. Haven’t tried the wood stove fans so can’t really comment on their effectiveness.

The terminals connect to the fan. Though can buy rechargeable D-cell batteries now, this just gives you more options. If you open your heater, you’ll see how it’s wired with spade terminals.

@@DubbyasDIY My model doesn't have the fan but wish it did. It would be so much more efficient.

As per Mr. Heater, a filter is not required with the recommended hose but it can’t hurt to use one. Thanks for the comment!

@@DubbyasDIY yes thank you for your comment and I appreciate it I always try to give the best of my knowledge it might not be the smartest of what everybody else knows but it's just the best of my ability and what I try to put out there I will never tell anybody any wrong and I comment on a lot of stuff and a lot of people don't like it because I am brutally honest that's just the way it is

The Mr Heater website describes the filter as an oil trap to catch contaminants from the hose. I"m not sure if it will filter contaminated fuel even though it is called a fuel filter since it stated to change the filter annually or the filter will contaminate the unit when it is full. A regulator at the tank would be safer since you then have low pressure going to the heater in case of a leak or hose damage. Regulated lower pressure from the tank would pick up less contaminants from the hose than high pressure. You would have to use the quick disconnect on the big buddy or you would be using 2 regulators which may effect performance. Not sure about the regular buddy. Just something to consider or be made aware of since there seems to be overlapping concerns with these units. I hope this helps rather than confuse.

Right you are. It’s a canister, not really a filter at all.

@@DubbyasDIY - If I used a filter I think I would change it regularly cuz the thought of a container of oil sitting next to a heat source makes me nervous. Thank you for providing a place for discussion and information.

It puts out a maximum of 18,000 BTU and is rated for up to 450 square feet.

As I understand it, the issue was due to the fans being made in and imported from China. That’s since been resolved and they’re now available with fans but old stock is still out there, so watch for lower prices and look at the box before you buy one.

If you want a thermostat, Flame King heaters are the way to go. The thing is, they run full-blast until they reach the set temperature so they use a lot of propane. I run my Big Buddy on medium most of the time anyway.

I don’t cook so much as re-heat food.

Yep, that’s another way to go. Thanks for watching, it’s much appreciated!

As long as you’re using a quality LP hose, that’s all you should need.

If you use the screw in hose, your filter will be plugging into the built in regulator on the heater. If you are using the Mr. Heater quick connect hose with regulator, you do not need the filter because the hose is on the regulated side of the regulator and it will not deteriorate, but you do need the regulator because the quick connect bypasses the built in regulator.

@Nate Larson understood. Mine did not have the quick connect only the hose going to the normal bottle hookup.

That should not happen with this style heater

That can happen, most notably on a full tank. Odorant (Ethyl Mercaptan) is added to the propane so we can smell it but they don’t always get a good mix.

@@jasonsciss7203 I agree.

Consider doing a bubble test on your connections just in case.

@@mattwaters6987 Its only when its running

I explain that and provide the hose model number at 35 seconds into the video. #F271803 amzn.to/3Jaoelf

Alrighty I must have missed it thank you

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you can buy tubing that doesn't need a filter.

Well, this whole import fiasco over the past couple of years has certainly been a pain! They’re not making the heaters with fans right now but a wood stove fan uses heat to generate power, so that’s become a popular solution.

It appears you didn’t watch the entire video. I explain exactly how to connect the USB cable at 6 minutes in. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLdgo9p0u7W6qaM.htmlm

Yup, those wood stove fans are nice!

As per the Mr. Heater website, they removed the fan from the MH18B Big Buddy heaters (in 2019) due to tariff restrictions. www.mrheater.com/big-buddy-portable-heater-nf.html They still offer the rear panel with the integrated fan (if you can find one) www.mrheater.com/complete-back-panel-black-with-fan-assembly-mh18b-tough-buddy.html

Your best bet is garage sales or pawn shops

I always wrap my food in tin foil or cook it in aluminum pans. Saves me the trouble of having to clean the heater or grill. ;)

It absolutely is a Mr. Heater hose and the information provided was taken from the manufacturer’s website but I appreciate you taking the time to express your opinion.

Thanks for the comment! Can you suggest a better carry bag?

A journey begins with a single step.

The built-in regulator only works with 1lb tanks. If you want to use an extension hose that screws in place of a 1lb tank, you don’t need a regulator but you should use a filter. If you have a big Buddy, use an F271803 quick-connect hose with regulator and you don’t need a filter.