![]() Example: Heater falls over onto a mattress and remains propped up enough for the tip-over sensor not to shut off fuel.Could potentially leave heater running despite having tipped over Tip-over sensor does not activate until past a certain angle.May provide false sense of safety despite multiple protection mechanisms.Keep flammable material away from the heater. Burnt fuel will always come with a chance of carbon monoxide poisoningĬaution: Always leave a window or tent cracked open by at least 1″ (4 square inches) to allow for adequate air flow. Heater helps minimize the risk of any gas leaks from getting ignited by the heater. Keeping it away (and outside/well-ventilated) from the Mr. A well-ventilated area will help to dissipate any fumes that may build up. Heater strongly recommends their official 10′ Hose Assembly (#F273704)ĬAUTION: A propane tank should both be stored and used outside and away from any heat source because propane is a highly flammable gas. Coleman Grill Adapter can be used for grilling.Larger tank allows for propane fire pit use (like top-rated Outland Living Firebowl 893 Deluxe).Note: Some manufacturers warn to never fill propane cylinders beyond 80% full.Note: Tank Exchanges often are not sold completely filled (see their fine print) Tank REFILL is cheaper than Tank EXCHANGE in the long run.Flame King 5lb (1.3gal) propane tank is what I love.5 lb tank only costs $5.30 to refill at our local gas station) Cheaper in the long run and environmentally friendlier than 1 lb canisters (ie.Can be connected to larger propane cylinders via an optional hose assembly.Caution and preparation should always be exercised to minimize risk of injury or death. Heater Buddy warms quickly and could sometimes get too hot even at the lowest setting. Lower oxygen levels at elevations above 7,000′ may also render the heater from working. Furthermore, the lack of a built-in CO alarm makes us strongly recommend bringing along 1 or 2 detectors (preferably with a fire alarm combo) to be on the safe side. For instance, the tip-over sensor may not activate in certain situations, the low-oxygen detector cannot read potentially deadly carbon monoxide (CO) levels, and the grid cage is too wide apart to prevent smaller, flammable materials from slipping through and catching on fire. Most heat is dissipated upward and a fan helps to push the warmth around more evenly.Īs previously stated, no heater is 100% safe. The Buddy’s fold-down carry handle can have a battery-operated stroller fan (or a heat-activated, thermal one by Signstek or CXhome with some modification with a Dremel carbide cutting blade) clipped on for more even, forward heat distribution. That also allowed us to use one of our favorite camping accessories: a propane fire pit. Longer runtimes can be achieved by attaching an optional 10′ Hose Assembly to a larger cylinder, such as a 5 lb propane tank. Our Buddy MH9BX (F232000) model heated up very quickly with a standard 16oz/1 lb propane fuel canister and is rated to last between 3-6 hours. Heater Buddy series was the most recommended appliance for indoor/outdoor use for a variety of reasons. ![]() There always, ALWAYS is a risk of fire and gas poisoning, but overwhelmingly, the Mr. They can be safe with the proper precautions and preparations. Fire or burns when tipped over or flammable material accidentally touching the heating elementsĪre any safe for indoor use? Yes and no. ![]() There are two, immediate risks and concerns with fuel-based heaters: For warming a larger room or groups of people, I had decided on fuel-based heaters instead. Electric blankets could pose a small risk of fire or injury, require a lot of battery power to operate, and are not quite energy efficient. Warmer sleeping bags and hot water bottles are extremely safe options but would only help individuals that had them. Insulating the car windows would provide an immediate boost to keep warmth from escaping, but that would have been impractical for tents.
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