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Post by mnaaron on Nov 8, 2018 19:28:33 GMT -6
Why no love for the buddy heaters?
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Post by sd51555 on Nov 8, 2018 19:56:03 GMT -6
Why no love for the buddy heaters? I've had one, Ernie had one, Sac stole one, Hillmans on Red use them... I've never seen one work. I use to raise hell on Fishing Minnesota about how shitty they were. I took screen shots where the "current topics" thread would have four different buddy problem threads going at one time. Then the champions would come in and lay out an engineering presentation about how to take one apart, change filters, add parts, etc etc etc. I would ask a simple question, "Anyone interested in a heater that just works vs one that's easy to fix if you're good with your hands?"
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Post by mnaaron on Nov 8, 2018 20:00:23 GMT -6
Good to know we have good luck with ours I guess we are lucky. I will ask around I know many guys have 100lb propane cylinders below their stands so they must have some decent heaters inside.
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Post by Foggy on Nov 8, 2018 20:38:22 GMT -6
Try 220 Volts on an Electric Wall unit with a high speed fan.....and a couple hundred feet of cord. Very reliable. The other thing I heard was that a solar powered reflector oven is a no-go.
Personally.....I have NINE Little Buddy Heaters......and have no issues with them. Six are on 25 lb tanks with hoses.....and the others use the small bottles. I add one hose and 25 lb tank most years. Lots less hassle with the hose and 25 lb tanks.....IMO. (use a filter).
I had problems with mine when used on a fish house without a filter. The super cold weather amplifies the issues.....IMO. Never a problem in somewhat warmer weather during deer seasons.....and when using a filter. Mine are quite reliable. (knock on wood)
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Post by sd51555 on Nov 8, 2018 20:59:40 GMT -6
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Post by sd51555 on Nov 8, 2018 21:07:53 GMT -6
Try 220 Volts on an Electric Wall unit with a high speed fan.....and a couple hundred feet of cord. Very reliable. The other thing I heard was that a solar powered reflector oven is a no-go. Personally.....I have NINE Little Buddy Heaters......and have no issues with them. Six are on 25 lb tanks with hoses.....and the others use the small bottles. I add one hose and 25 lb tank most years. Lots less hassle with the hose and 25 lb tanks.....IMO. (use a filter). I had problems with mine when used on a fish house without a filter. The super cold weather amplifies the issues.....IMO. Never a problem in somewhat warmer weather during deer seasons.....and when using a filter. Mine are quite reliable. (knock on wood)This entire statement sums up my beef with them. Who needs a heater when it's warmer out? What good are they if they fail most when it's cold? When we were buying them, they didn't sell filters with the unit. Pure junk. And 220 volts is horrendously unsafe. What if my cat chews through a power cable? If he chews through some 12 volt, he'll get a zap, but he'll live.
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Post by Foggy on Nov 8, 2018 21:17:42 GMT -6
Try 220 Volts on an Electric Wall unit with a high speed fan.....and a couple hundred feet of cord. Very reliable. The other thing I heard was that a solar powered reflector oven is a no-go. Personally.....I have NINE Little Buddy Heaters......and have no issues with them. Six are on 25 lb tanks with hoses.....and the others use the small bottles. I add one hose and 25 lb tank most years. Lots less hassle with the hose and 25 lb tanks.....IMO. (use a filter). I had problems with mine when used on a fish house without a filter. The super cold weather amplifies the issues.....IMO. Never a problem in somewhat warmer weather during deer seasons.....and when using a filter. Mine are quite reliable. (knock on wood)This entire statement sums up my beef with them. Who needs a heater when it's warmer out? What good are they if they fail most when it's cold? When we were buying them, they didn't sell filters with the unit. Pure junk. And 220 volts is horrendously unsafe. What if my cat chews through a power cable? If he chews through some 12 volt, he'll get a zap, but he'll live. I would think the Buddy Heaters would be more reliable than that one shown above. I think operating without a filter is asking for problems. When I tried it without the filter is where I experienced problems......plus it was like -20 degrees. When we use 'em in the deer blinds it is seldom in the single digits.....and in 10 years of use we have never had one fail to work for us. I do have filters on all that have a bulk tank. The small tanks have pure fuel so they have never been an issue. I dont think you can find better bang for the buck than a Buddy heater. We use those butane grill lighters in our stands as they don't make so much noise as the built-in Piezo igniter. (I met Art Piezo once back about 1975 or so when he invented the igniter now used by everyone - brilliant man) My 2 cents. OH....and stay far away from those sunflowers......one of those just about killed me once.....long story.....but you do NOT want one of those....especially in a confined area. BAD NEWS!
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Post by Sandbur on Nov 9, 2018 4:57:38 GMT -6
I have two buddy heaters in the house for repair. It would be nice to get one working by afternoon. I have a filter on the last one that worked.
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Post by terrifictom on Nov 9, 2018 7:49:51 GMT -6
My son works for a propane company. The reason that Mr Heater tells you that you should use a filter is because they sell an inferior hose that deteriorates after some use. If you use a good quality hose made up at propane seller you don't need a filter. My 1st Buddy heater lasted 15 years.
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Post by kabic on Nov 9, 2018 8:06:53 GMT -6
Hey rodent eater!!! Have you even lived through a winter yet? I don't think you bring any valid knowledge to this thread. And don't tell me any hearsay from your master.
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Post by Bob on Nov 9, 2018 9:14:28 GMT -6
Hey rodent eater!!! Have you even lived through a winter yet? I don't think you bring any valid knowledge to this thread. And don't tell me any hearsay from your master. Have I seen a winter? What could I bring to this? Listen here lady, I'll have you know I was born in September of 2017. I was out hunting for food on my own at 4lbs in deep snow when I had barely grown hair on my coin purse. I battled the wind, whiteouts, frigid temps, hostile feral cat gangs, fox, coyote, rats, coons, dogs, and an unfortunate red tail hawk. Let me tell you how that hawk met it's end coming after what he thought was an innocent and easy puddy tat. That bastard was coming down at me wings set, claws extended, thinking he'd just clamp onto my spine and haul me away for an easy lunch. What he didn't know is that I saw him coming from a mile away. At the last minute, I jumped up, hind feet first as if I was going to kangaroo kick him right in the breast. At the last moment I spun out of that spur move, twisted and clawed one of the bastards eyes out with a backhand. I continued to roll through and reached around his neck with the other paw and slit his throat. His main artery exploded instantly and covered my entire face. We both reached the ground at the same time. He fell to it, dead as a door nail. I landed as well as Simone Biles coming off bars. That hawk had two buddies watching from a nearby telephone pole. I slowly looked at them, face covered in their brothers blood. I did the slow lick of my face, one side, then the next. I stared at them for a moment after, sending a clear message to them that the same fate awaits them should they try. I then drug that hawks body into some lilac bushes and proceeded to have myself a fresh meal. When I was done eating and I got myself all cleaned up and presentable again, I went and hypnotized kickball Becky into taking me home and put her to work finding me a kingdom to rule.
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Post by Tooln on Nov 9, 2018 14:38:25 GMT -6
Hey rodent eater!!! Have you even lived through a winter yet? I don't think you bring any valid knowledge to this thread. And don't tell me any hearsay from your master. Have I seen a winter? What could I bring to this? Listen here lady, I'll have you know I was born in September of 2017. I was out hunting for food on my own at 4lbs in deep snow when I had barely grown hair on my coin purse. I battled the wind, whiteouts, frigid temps, hostile feral cat gangs, fox, coyote, rats, coons, dogs, and an unfortunate red tail hawk. Let me tell you how that hawk met it's end coming after what he thought was an innocent and easy puddy tat. That bastard was coming down at me wings set, claws extended, thinking he'd just clamp onto my spine and haul me away for an easy lunch. What he didn't know is that I saw him coming from a mile away. At the last minute, I jumped up, hind feet first as if I was going to kangaroo kick him right in the breast. At the last moment I spun out of that spur move, twisted and clawed one of the bastards eyes out with a backhand. I continued to roll through and reached around his neck with the other paw and slit his throat. His main artery exploded instantly and covered my entire face. We both reached the ground at the same time. He fell to it, dead as a door nail. I landed as well as Simone Biles coming off bars. That hawk had two buddies watching from a nearby telephone pole. I slowly looked at them, face covered in their brothers blood. I did the slow lick of my face, one side, then the next. I stared at them for a moment after, sending a clear message to them that the same fate awaits them should they try. I then drug that hawks body into some lilac bushes and proceeded to have myself a fresh meal. When I was done eating and I got myself all cleaned up and presentable again, I went and hypnotized kickball Becky into taking me home and put her to work finding me a kingdom to rule. Bob you got one hell of an imagination. Must be from watching all that fake wrestling that your master thinks is real.
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Post by Bob on Nov 9, 2018 15:20:50 GMT -6
Have I seen a winter? What could I bring to this? Listen here lady, I'll have you know I was born in September of 2017. I was out hunting for food on my own at 4lbs in deep snow when I had barely grown hair on my coin purse. I battled the wind, whiteouts, frigid temps, hostile feral cat gangs, fox, coyote, rats, coons, dogs, and an unfortunate red tail hawk. Let me tell you how that hawk met it's end coming after what he thought was an innocent and easy puddy tat. That bastard was coming down at me wings set, claws extended, thinking he'd just clamp onto my spine and haul me away for an easy lunch. What he didn't know is that I saw him coming from a mile away. At the last minute, I jumped up, hind feet first as if I was going to kangaroo kick him right in the breast. At the last moment I spun out of that spur move, twisted and clawed one of the bastards eyes out with a backhand. I continued to roll through and reached around his neck with the other paw and slit his throat. His main artery exploded instantly and covered my entire face. We both reached the ground at the same time. He fell to it, dead as a door nail. I landed as well as Simone Biles coming off bars. That hawk had two buddies watching from a nearby telephone pole. I slowly looked at them, face covered in their brothers blood. I did the slow lick of my face, one side, then the next. I stared at them for a moment after, sending a clear message to them that the same fate awaits them should they try. I then drug that hawks body into some lilac bushes and proceeded to have myself a fresh meal. When I was done eating and I got myself all cleaned up and presentable again, I went and hypnotized kickball Becky into taking me home and put her to work finding me a kingdom to rule. Bob you got one hell of an imagination. Must be from watching all that fake wrestling that your master thinks is real. Does it look like Bucky the DNR deer counting squirrel is getting a can of imagination busted over his ass?
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Post by Tooln on Nov 9, 2018 15:38:57 GMT -6
LOL. Fake squirrel also. Show us some real blood.
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Post by Bob on Nov 9, 2018 17:29:32 GMT -6
LOL. Fake squirrel also. Show us some real blood. You will never see it until you first choose to believe it.
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