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Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7749735
12/21/22 11:20 AM
12/21/22 11:20 AM
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^^^^^ this^^^°

We use a Big Buddy Mr Heater at the hunting cabin for taking the chill off if it ain't cold enough to start up the oil space heater. It does a good job for temporary heating. We generally have it connected to an outside 30 gal tank; but if only going to run it a short time bottles are convenient.

So here are some numbers to consider.
I lb of propane = 20000 btu/ hr approx.
On high: ( 18000 btu/ hr), it burns 1 lb of propane = 1 bottle/hr, or ~ 16 + hrs using a 20 lb cylinder ( propane cylinders are all filled to 80%max. of capacity, emphasis on max.)
On medium: (8000 btu), you get a little over double the time = 1 bottle > ~2+ hrs or ~ 1 1/2 days out of a 20 lb cylinder.

We always keep windows open utilizing cross ventilation. Depending on how hot and how long you're running the unit, humidity will rise.


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Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7749741
12/21/22 11:32 AM
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We use the Mr Buddy heaters in the wall tents every year , we run them off a propane tank set out side as regulators have more issues then the heater it seems. We do use a separate smoke co2 detector in each tent ( like 20 bucks for a 2 pack at costco). For heating the house during power outages, I have a Champion duel fuel genitor that is plumbed into the house propane tank. It can run my entire house including well and heater and all the freezers in the summer I do have to wait about 45 minutes before I can turn on the A/C but then it has enough power to even run it.

LINK to something like what I use

https://www.championpowerequipment.com/product/76533-3800-watt-dual-fuel-generator/

Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7749748
12/21/22 11:35 AM
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I run a Mr. Heater 30,000 BTU wall-mounted Blue Flame LP heater in my shop. I've been meaning to install a ceiling mounted LP unit but haven't yet. The Mr. heater has no problem maintaining 55-60 degrees in on the lowest setting.

It's very clean-burning but does put moisture into the air.

This One

I also use a single tank-top Mr. Heater in the fur shed. It's not as clean-burning but gets the job done.

This one.


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Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7749802
12/21/22 12:30 PM
12/21/22 12:30 PM
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Humidity isn't always a bad thing if you are in a dry cold area. The sinuses can dry out in such conditions.


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Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7749844
12/21/22 01:11 PM
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Humidity levels are way down in the winter. Having an open-flame LP heater adding moisture to the air in the house would be a benefit. I keep a large, cast iron teapot on the wood stove that does the same thing.

Added moisture in the shop or fur shed, not such a good thing. That's why my shop ceiling unit will have an outside exhaust.


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Re: Mr. Heater [Re: SGT. C] #7750641
12/22/22 07:57 AM
12/22/22 07:57 AM
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^^^^^^^Good safe option there too.

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