Mr Heater Portable Buddy Review - Watch Before You Buy!

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2 жыл бұрын

In this video, I share with you a problem I found with my mr heater propane heater. I test it for propane leaks and talk mainly about (CO) carbon monoxide (odorless) and propane, which is also odorless with a rotten egg smell added called mercaptan. The first heater I tested was defective.
Please note: Read the safety precautions in the manual. There are things like clearances from combustibles, proper ventilation and CO detector alarms, and how Mr Heater says to check for leaks etc...
I smelled propane with the first heater while using it, so I tested it for leaks. I found a propane leak with the heater valve closed. It appears to be coming out the same place propane normally comes out when the valve is open. You should not have the tank attached when not in use anyway, so I really don't think I was in danger or anything. The second heater had the same smell, but there was no propane leak. I think the leak with the first heater was simply a defective heater. For most people the slight propane smell while using the heater, which mr heater said is normal, is not a problem. I think the smell is the bi-product of the odor added to propane burning off. Nevertheless, it should not leak when the heater valve is shut off.
I think it is actually one of the best propane heaters available, for emergency heat during a power outage, if you don't mind the smell. Some people claim they don't smell anything. I had two and both smelled.
If I am going to drive in the snow or be in very cold weather, I keep my mr heater buddy in the trunk just in case I need to stay warm should I get stuck in the snow etc... I leave canisters disconnected until needed of course. I hate the smell but would rather deal with that than freeze to death. I use my Olympian Wave heater in my home with the 20lb tank when the power goes out because, to me, it doesn't smell. I put the 20lb tank outside and bring hose through window.
You should use a CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector even though there is a ODS! Remember, Carbon Monoxide is odorless and can be deadly. If the ODS malfunctions for some reason, I would want the CO detector in place! I also use a propane detector.
Be sure to use proper ventilation and READ THE MANUAL! It is recommended to check for leaks with soapy water.
Mr Heater Buddy Manual:
www.mrheater.com/mhuniversity...
Mr Heater Portable Buddy 4,000-9,000 BTU
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Mr. Heater Buddy Series Hose Assembly - 10-ft., Model# F273704
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Universal Propane Fuel Filter
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Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Carry Bag 9BX
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Coleman Propane Fuel, 16 oz, Propane Camping Cylinde 4-Pack
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Propane and Natural Gas Leak Detector
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Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, Battery Powered with LED Lights, CO Alarm (Battery only. Great for power outages!)
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Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector with digital display (When unplugged, the battery only lasted a 1 to 3 days for me. You should also have one that only runs on batteries)
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Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector & Propane, natural gas, explosive gas detector with digital display (When unplugged, the battery only lasted a 1 to 3 days for me. You should also have one that only runs on batteries)
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Misc. information:
propane.com/staying-safe-arou...
medlineplus.gov/ency/article/...
www.healthing.ca/other/propan...
www.heinepropane.com/is-a-pro...
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@robertrosenberger4791 Жыл бұрын

I've been living in a Chevy van for 5 years and using one of these heaters every year. I never smelled any propane and would fall asleep with the heater on all the time. Well I'm still here and still using the heater. I trust this heater with my life.

@gregduroden Жыл бұрын

Great video. I have one of these too. I’m a retired firefighter and what I believe you are smelling is the post combustion mercaptan which is the smell added to the propane. Of course in a furnace or water heater this exhaust is run up the vent pipe but in this case your room is the vent. 😊

@polishpicl 2 жыл бұрын

Been using it for 3 years,,,absolutely no problems..is in my living room with plenty of ventilation without opening a window,,,so that is not a factor..it will run for over 36 hours straight on a 20 tank with hoses,..the tank is over 12 ft away so no scare with gas explosion..I added the fan to force heat forward and I am extremely happy with it's results..I'm a fan of it!!!!!

@Obliticus Жыл бұрын

I've never registered even the smallest amount of CO with my Mr Buddy. Some smell, but hardly noticeable and usually only when I am connecting/disconnecting and I feel 90% of the smell is from the cylinders/tanks, not the Mr Buddy. I suggest getting a 20# cylinder, with a hose and filter, and keeping the cylinder outside. That way when you have to change cylinders, the smell is outside, plus you will greatly reduce how many times you are loading/removing 1# cylinders, which should also help a lot with the smell.

@fauxque5057 Жыл бұрын

I have had a dual burner tank mount Mr. Heater for over 24 years. At first I had Carbon Monoxide detectors all over the place, opened a window a bit for ventilation, and was genuinely afraid of it. But after a couple of years I believe in it. Once the element starts burning bright orange with no signs of blue flame its good to go. I will run it an hour or so to warm up the house and then shut it down. Keep in mind this isn't even for indoor use, it's to heat a shop, or something like that. I'm still alive, with very little brain damage. I'm a firm believer in propane burning clean once the quartz elements get up to temperature. We also have a gas stove and oven running on Natural Gas. There's no venting for that either. The gas dryer isn't vented either in the garage, but for some reason they require the water heater to be vented to the outside. I will run the bathroom vent fans while running the heater on high though. They blow air out of the house so air has to be drawn in from outside to replace the air they're blowing out. So in a sense I am venting the house while I'm heating it

@wearsider Жыл бұрын

They should send these to Ukraine and other countries where they are suffering the winter weather under war time conditions. They look easy to carry, just getting the propane might be a problem.

@3chordwonder857 Жыл бұрын

I didn't know it would shut off automatically with a low O2 sensor built into it! Thank you.

@jimlandreth555 Жыл бұрын

DONT GO TO SLEEP WITH IT ON ! OPEN A WINDOW OR DOOR TO LET IN FRESH AIR ! BIG BUDDY DOES A GOOD JOB !

@loboheeler Жыл бұрын

I used a Portable Buddy and a Big Buddy for 5 years inside without any problems. This was with a hose supplied indoor 20 lb. tank that is safe if leak checked on connection. I used a CO/fuel gas detector at all times. Never noticed any smell during operation.

@qtuttle4697 Жыл бұрын

Been using one for over ten years, works great and is a great buy.

@Cory_Burning_Rubber Жыл бұрын

Very useful information. I would have never thought about a carbon monoxide detector or explosive gas alarm when buying one of these heaters. I would have never even thought about proper ventilation either. Thank you for sharing your tests and knowledge.

@Mary-gk9su 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the review and especially mentioning your mild asthma. This is exactly what I've been wondering about as I, too, have the asthma/allergy issues that are easily triggered!

@aarondonaldson4164 Жыл бұрын

The combustion products are CO2 and a little CO but also H2O. So venting is necessary to avoid massive condensation problems. Especially in an RV or tent. Thanks for the review!

@bovinejonie3745 Жыл бұрын

I learned more in the first two minutes of your video than I have an hour of other's. This is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!!

@edwardmmanns7454 Жыл бұрын

Great video...nice that you protect your wife and yourself.

@grasshoppercb Жыл бұрын

I have used a Mr buddy for years and love it.

@specialk7209 Жыл бұрын

Thank You, very much. Well detailed video, food for thought. Just purchased Mr.Heater Buddy, I am now well informed (I am over 50, 67 & love to learn new things, always like to be prepared for the unexpected).

@merovingio10101 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your thoughtful review!

@ayzendi5089 Жыл бұрын

I just purchased one of these heaters without thinking about either of these possible issues. You have made me aware of the possible hazards with using a heater indoors. Thank you so much