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waterdog · 02-22-2021, 09:16 PM

who run one last week? looking into them but real gun shy running one in the house ? thanks

ATI · 02-22-2021, 09:18 PM

good heat output, but you'd be better off using a big tank of propane, the 1 pound ones don't last very long.

UncertainHunter · 02-22-2021, 09:28 PM

I run one connected to 20lb tank in our hunting cabin whenever it’s below 40 or so. It does a good job of heating about a 200 sq foot space. That being said I don’t trust something that supposedly has a low oxygen sensor and will shut off when it’s supposed to that only costs around $100. I leave a window cracked and have a CO2 alarm hooked up on battery power. The alarm has never gone off but definitely worth the piece of mind if you are running one indoors. Generally you can expect it to keep things about 30-40 degrees warmer than the outside temp at our cabin. I ran up to our families place before the winter storm last week to grab it and it kept me comfortable in a room with a sliding door cracked this past week. It’s a decent product for what it is.

Antlers86 · 02-22-2021, 09:34 PM

Love mine and have used them inside a 12x20 cabin sleeping peaceful on many occasions. Small tank Low setting get 4-5 hrs, High setting 2 hrs if your lucky. I also have hookups for larger tanks when needed. Ran one last week in room to keep it warm and also in the shop where I kept the dogs up at night.

scubasteven25 · 02-22-2021, 09:35 PM

I love mine but only ran it in my garage last week to keep the stuff in there warm. Kept it ventilated by keeping the garage door slightly cracked. It does good to heat up small areas and would definitely recommend the hose to connect the larger bottles.

mrc · 02-22-2021, 09:38 PM

We keep one in our bathroom and it kept the pipes thawed, we use it all of the time in the house but for only a few hours at a time. For the money just buy a 30,000 BTU infrared heater and run the hose out a door or window.

Aggiechick · 02-22-2021, 09:41 PM

I used it last week and only used it during the day. Used the connector/adapter so I could use the bigger propane bottle. It heated up my small living room just fine. Would have been freezing in the house without it.

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Matt_C · 02-22-2021, 10:01 PM

I used one all week in my house. No issues. Kept us warm.

Casey · 02-22-2021, 10:15 PM

I use one all winter to warn up my bathroom for a shower. My master bathroom is coolest room in the house.

Playa · 02-22-2021, 10:16 PM

https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...t=Buddy+heater

Read post 10 & 18, specifically the link in 18.

I ran one in my garage with a carbon monoxide detector. It never alarmed.
I would be cautious, but it seems catalytic heat does not off gas CO

speck1 · 02-22-2021, 10:18 PM

Been running one in my Krivo blinds with the windows closed for years. Hasn’t killed me yet. I also use the big buddy in the house with zero problems.

flywise · 02-23-2021, 06:51 AM

Always have a carbon monoxide detector

Skinner · 02-23-2021, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt_C

I used one all week in my house. No issues. Kept us warm.

This

Fishndude · 02-23-2021, 07:19 AM

How big an ol’ gal is Heather?

Brazos Hunter · 02-23-2021, 07:26 AM

I purchased a Mr Heater cabinet heater last year to heat the shop while building my skiff. With the recent cool snap I retired it from the shop and brought it in the house. The heat output exceeds the fireplace by far and the 20# tank lasts a LONG time.

Mr. Heater MH18CH Radiant Cabinet LP Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WH796...7N35XRXC5G6PNS

Micheal

Jackal · 02-23-2021, 07:54 AM

I had a portable CO2 monitor ready to use beside the Mr Buddy Heater. Luckily I never had to use the heater during last weeks storm. I did a test run in my building and the monitor never registered any CO2 on the readout.

cva34 · 02-23-2021, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jackal

I had a portable CO2 monitor ready to use beside the Mr Buddy Heater. Luckily I never had to use the heater during last weeks storm. I did a test run in my building and the monitor never registered any CO2 on the readout.

its my guess were talking CO monitor... prob just typo

Wood Rat · 02-23-2021, 08:22 AM

you tube it a lot out there on these guys all good i have 3

Passafist · 02-23-2021, 08:24 AM

Used more than one for years never had a problem

Buckshot-73 · 02-23-2021, 08:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishndude

How big an ol’ gal is Heather?

LMAO.

Big enough to put a pop knot on someone head.

topwater blowup · 02-23-2021, 08:49 AM

I tested my Mr. buddy last week in the house! I turned it on let it heat up and run for 15 minutes. I then turned on my 4 gas monitor and put it near the heater. Neither one of the sensors went off.

Would say that it is safe but always use caution and have a Co monitor and crack the windows for ventilation

BowSlayer · 02-23-2021, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishndude

How big an ol’ gal is Heather?

That's Mr Heather to you...

"Well she's a guy, so....."

Hoggslayer · 02-23-2021, 10:22 AM

I ran my Little Buddy in the living room last week with the bedrooms closed off. It keep it at about 60 deg during our 24hr power outage.

westtexducks · 02-23-2021, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brazos Hunter

I purchased a Mr Heater cabinet heater last year to heat the shop while building my skiff. With the recent cool snap I retired it from the shop and brought it in the house. The heat output exceeds the fireplace by far and the 20# tank lasts a LONG time.

Mr. Heater MH18CH Radiant Cabinet LP Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WH796...7N35XRXC5G6PNS

Micheal

Thanks for this. Looks like it would be super handy in the shop during the winters and take up way less space than those big diesel blowers.

FLASH_OUTDOORS · 02-23-2021, 10:58 AM

They have a built in CO DETECTOR. They will turn themselves off with unsafe levels of carbon monoxide

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Dusty Britches · 02-23-2021, 11:50 AM

The company says it is safe indoors and that's where I use mine - inside my archery shop. I would not hesitate to bring it into the house, either. You have to keep in mind, it has a flame so just like other heaters, make sure nothing is above it by 2-3' that is flammable.

bigjohntex · 02-23-2021, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fishndude

How big an ol’ gal is Heather?

Apparently big enough to keep the whole family warm. ....

02-22-2021, 09:16 PM	#1
waterdog Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006	mr big buddy heather , inside? who run one last week? looking into them but real gun shy running one in the house ? thanks

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02-22-2021, 09:18 PM	#2
ATI Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Wylie, TEXAS Hunt In: TEXAS	good heat output, but you'd be better off using a big tank of propane, the 1 pound ones don't last very long.

02-22-2021, 09:28 PM	#3
UncertainHunter Nubbin' Buck Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Nacogdoches Hunt In: Uncertain	I run one connected to 20lb tank in our hunting cabin whenever it’s below 40 or so. It does a good job of heating about a 200 sq foot space. That being said I don’t trust something that supposedly has a low oxygen sensor and will shut off when it’s supposed to that only costs around $100. I leave a window cracked and have a CO2 alarm hooked up on battery power. The alarm has never gone off but definitely worth the piece of mind if you are running one indoors. Generally you can expect it to keep things about 30-40 degrees warmer than the outside temp at our cabin. I ran up to our families place before the winter storm last week to grab it and it kept me comfortable in a room with a sliding door cracked this past week. It’s a decent product for what it is.

02-22-2021, 09:34 PM	#4
Antlers86 Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Athens Hunt In: Jack and Henderson Counties	Love mine and have used them inside a 12x20 cabin sleeping peaceful on many occasions. Small tank Low setting get 4-5 hrs, High setting 2 hrs if your lucky. I also have hookups for larger tanks when needed. Ran one last week in room to keep it warm and also in the shop where I kept the dogs up at night.

02-22-2021, 09:35 PM	#5
scubasteven25 Ten Point Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Cibolo, TX Hunt In: Texas and New Mexico	I love mine but only ran it in my garage last week to keep the stuff in there warm. Kept it ventilated by keeping the garage door slightly cracked. It does good to heat up small areas and would definitely recommend the hose to connect the larger bottles.

02-22-2021, 09:38 PM	#6
mrc Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Graham TX. Hunt In: Young and Jack	We keep one in our bathroom and it kept the pipes thawed, we use it all of the time in the house but for only a few hours at a time. For the money just buy a 30,000 BTU infrared heater and run the hose out a door or window.

02-22-2021, 09:41 PM	#7
Aggiechick Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio, Texas Hunt In: Calhoun County	I used it last week and only used it during the day. Used the connector/adapter so I could use the bigger propane bottle. It heated up my small living room just fine. Would have been freezing in the house without it. Sent from my SM-G892A using Tapatalk

02-22-2021, 10:01 PM	#8
Matt_C Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: McKinney, Tx Hunt In: Texas	I used one all week in my house. No issues. Kept us warm.

02-22-2021, 10:15 PM	#9
Casey Administrator Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bulverde Hunt In: Frio, Blanco Counties	I use one all winter to warn up my bathroom for a shower. My master bathroom is coolest room in the house.

02-22-2021, 10:16 PM	#10
Playa Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Lubbock Hunt In: Coleman	https://discussions.texasbowhunter.c...t=Buddy+heater Read post 10 & 18, specifically the link in 18. I ran one in my garage with a carbon monoxide detector. It never alarmed. I would be cautious, but it seems catalytic heat does not off gas CO

02-22-2021, 10:18 PM	#11
speck1 Ten Point Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Boerne, Tx. Hunt In: Texas and Idaho	Been running one in my Krivo blinds with the windows closed for years. Hasn’t killed me yet. I also use the big buddy in the house with zero problems.

02-23-2021, 06:51 AM	#12
flywise Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Tx Hunt In: Blanco, Nacadoches,NewMexico,Colorado	Always have a carbon monoxide detector

02-23-2021, 07:19 AM	#14
Fishndude Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas Hunt In: Mason, Ellis and Dimmit counties	How big an ol’ gal is Heather?

02-23-2021, 07:26 AM	#15
Brazos Hunter Pope & Young Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: BCS and POC Hunt In: Where invited	I purchased a Mr Heater cabinet heater last year to heat the shop while building my skiff. With the recent cool snap I retired it from the shop and brought it in the house. The heat output exceeds the fireplace by far and the 20# tank lasts a LONG time. Mr. Heater MH18CH Radiant Cabinet LP Heater https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0054WH796...7N35XRXC5G6PNS Micheal

02-23-2021, 07:54 AM	#16
Jackal Four Point Join Date: Oct 2014	I had a portable CO2 monitor ready to use beside the Mr Buddy Heater. Luckily I never had to use the heater during last weeks storm. I did a test run in my building and the monitor never registered any CO2 on the readout.

02-23-2021, 08:22 AM	#18
Wood Rat Eight Point Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Pearland Hunt In: Burnet, Houston, Pasadena	you tube it a lot out there on these guys all good i have 3

02-23-2021, 08:24 AM	#19
Passafist Eight Point Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Houston Hunt In: Palo Pinto County	Used more than one for years never had a problem

02-23-2021, 08:49 AM	#21
topwater blowup Ten Point Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spring Hunt In: Victoria	I tested my Mr. buddy last week in the house! I turned it on let it heat up and run for 15 minutes. I then turned on my 4 gas monitor and put it near the heater. Neither one of the sensors went off. Would say that it is safe but always use caution and have a Co monitor and crack the windows for ventilation

02-23-2021, 10:22 AM	#23
Hoggslayer Pope & Young Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Manvel, TX mostly in the Doghouse Hunt In: My Truck at night.	I ran my Little Buddy in the living room last week with the bedrooms closed off. It keep it at about 60 deg during our 24hr power outage.

02-23-2021, 10:58 AM	#25
FLASH_OUTDOORS Pope & Young Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Tomball Hunt In: Davy Crockett National Forest	They have a built in CO DETECTOR. They will turn themselves off with unsafe levels of carbon monoxide Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro

02-23-2021, 11:50 AM	#26
Dusty Britches Pope & Young Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cameron & College Station	The company says it is safe indoors and that's where I use mine - inside my archery shop. I would not hesitate to bring it into the house, either. You have to keep in mind, it has a flame so just like other heaters, make sure nothing is above it by 2-3' that is flammable.