Wee little propane heaters - comparison?

[tungularafishcamp]

Ya it heats just fine that way and most of the fumes go outside and its away from the stuff a little better that way.
As to the propane, I never thought about overfilling it, just thought it would take what it would hold and that the pressure was the same oops, thanks for the heads up! guess I am lucky it never gets hot here:confused2:

 

[tommu56]

I also have been refilling the 1 lb cylinders for the last 20 years.
I had trouble with flipping the BBQ tanks over I think the over fill float in the tanks causes problems getting the liquid out I finally got a forklift tank that is designed to put liquid out and have been happy with that.
I did have to modify the adapter from POL to the forklift type connector by cuting the PLO off and silver soldering the adapter in side a 1/4" brass pipe nipple.

Another thing that you can do to stay warm is boil some water put it in a hot water bottle (make sure you check it for leaks before heading out) wrap it in a towel and put it in the bottom of your sleeping bag under your feet. I've even used 1L water bottles (2 or 3).

For me getting to sleep isn't much of a problem after a good day work or hunting but prying my but out in the morning is harder!

don't sleep in any heavy clothing but put your clean and dry clothing in the bottom of your sleeping bag. then when get dressed the cloths will be warm!

tom

 

[20 20]

And all the heaters I've seen, they say NOT to run it while sleeping, so the plan is to just run the thing 'til the space is nice and warm, and then shut it off and tuck in. Maybe get up in the middle of the night once to re-fresh the heat.

Folks use the little heaters all the time during winter up here in fish shanties. Like you mentioned just get your space cozy then shut it off, don't fall to sleep with it on.

 

[955er]

I have a mr. heater buddy heater (the small one) for my deer blind. The blind is 8X8 wit 7ft ceilings, windows, but no insulation. I feed the heater from a 20lb cylinder under the blind. It heats the space so well, only shirt sleeves are needed. I have had no problems.

Of course, we only hunt from that blind in the most intense weather:laughing:

 

[LBrown59]

No need for the hose, since (shhh, don't tell no one...) I refill the 1 lb cans from the 20 lb tank, so it's the same cost to run either way.

Good to hear the positive Mr. Heater feedback. What favors the Mr. Heater in my mind is that it has both a tip-over AND an oxygen depletion shut-off. The Coleman doesn't mention whether it has these or not.

I still haven't figured out whether the catalytic heat is inherently safer, or if the radiant is plenty safe enough. I'm reckoning the Mr Heater is plenty safe; you're not hearing of fellas keeling over from them in their shanties, etc.

I have a mr. heater buddy heater (the small one) for my deer blind. The blind is 8X8 wit 7ft ceilings, windows, but no insulation. I feed the heater from a 20lb cylinder under the blind. It heats the space so well, only shirt sleeves are needed. I have had no problems.

Of course, we only hunt from that blind in the most intense weather:laughing:

I had 3 of those heaters result in flash fires .
Combine that with a 20 pound tank that the shut off valved failed to shut off on and you have the makings for a real disaster.
No way would I ever sleep in a small confined area with one of those around.

 

[mbosma]

I'd be afraid to sleep with a propane heater running in a confined space. Scary.

As for the air mattress, they are comfortable, but won't do much to insulate you. The air volulme in them just never heats up. Make sure you have a sleeping bag or lots of blankets between you and the mattress.

 

[thatguy]

Not to go off topic - but may be relevent....

Arent the little buddy heater radiant heaters that dont heat the air, but only heat the objects it reaches? Woudnt you be better with a convection heater for this use?

 

[madpogue]

Not to go off topic - but may be relevent....

Arent the little buddy heater radiant heaters that dont heat the air, but only heat the objects it reaches? Woudnt you be better with a convection heater for this use?

Not off-topic at all, and in fact, one of the other things I'm confused about. That's why I've beel looking for a single page/site/whatever that compares the various types of heaters, as well as the different brands and models.

 

[tungularafishcamp]

That's y they r such good little heaters, just like the sun shinning in on you and you can have what fumes going off in another direction outside your confined space. As to the air matress' get the thick ones that get u a foot or more off whatever and then the cold doesnt transfer thru to you like it will with a pad or even a regular matress. You'all missed the best advice for staying warm tho make sure you get bags that will zip 2 together and you will stay toasty warm.:thumbsup:

 

[Skyco]

I lke the tailgate down idea for both ensuring adequate oxygen and moisture removal. Burning LP releases a fair amount of moisture as does the human body...my experience way back in trying to sleep in an uninsulated camper shell in cold weather without good ventilation was I got "rained on" all night from moisture condensing on the cold inner surface of the shell.