Buddy Heater question

  • JAnderson
    Posts: 277
    January 16, 2016 at 2:30 pm #1593021

    All set up for using my 20lb tank with a buddy heater. My question is whether or not I need to unhook the heater, hose, and tank….or am I able to just leave it connected in my sled and then put the tank outside when using it.

    Any input?

    Outdraft
    Western Wi.
    Posts: 1149
    January 16, 2016 at 4:03 pm #1593041

    I unhook the heater and leave the hose connected to the tank, I also haul my in a milk crate to prevent it from tipping over

    munchy
    NULL
    Posts: 4686
    January 16, 2016 at 9:48 pm #1593109

    No need to disconnect it if you don’t have to.

    The biggest issue with disconnecting every time is needing to purge the air out of the line which can sometimes take a minute or so.

    JAnderson
    Posts: 277
    January 17, 2016 at 10:43 am #1593222
    munchy wrote:

    No need to disconnect it if you don’t have to.

    The biggest issue with disconnecting every time is needing to purge the air out of the line which can sometimes take a minute or so.

    Thanks. If I do disconnect, how do I purge the air? Thanks.

    foulpole18
    North Branch, MN
    Posts: 113
    January 17, 2016 at 3:55 pm #1593300

    I have a quick connect on my hose and I just push the button in the middle
    Of The Quick connect coupler til I get gas out of it

    munchy
    NULL
    Posts: 4686
    January 17, 2016 at 4:48 pm #1593317
    JAnderson wrote:

    <div class=”d4p-bbt-quote-title”>Munchy wrote:</div>
    No need to disconnect it if you don’t have to.

    The biggest issue with disconnecting every time is needing to purge the air out of the line which can sometimes take a minute or so.

    Thanks. If I do disconnect, how do I purge the air? Thanks.

    If you don’t have quick connects you will have to hold the pilot light knob down until you can get it to light.

    David Blais
    Posts: 764
    January 18, 2016 at 12:55 am #1593376

    I’d suggest using a fuel filter at the buddy heater. There fairly cheap and will help extend the life of you heater. Especially when running it off a 20lb. The house breaks down and clogs the heater.

    CaptainMusky
    Posts: 19649
    January 18, 2016 at 7:57 am #1593398

    You don’t need a filter if you use the quick connect hose. Its a low pressure hose. The filter is only required when you have the other hose.

    JAnderson
    Posts: 277
    January 18, 2016 at 8:41 am #1593410
    David Blais wrote:

    I’d suggest using a fuel filter at the buddy heater. There fairly cheap and will help extend the life of you heater. Especially when running it off a 20lb. The house breaks down and clogs the heater.

    Yes. I have everything I need. Just didn’t know if I could leave it connected while transporting!

    Thanks

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