Mr Heater Heater BaseCamp Little Buddy Indoor-Safe Propane Heater, MH4B

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haven't had any problems at all with it...although i did have to clean a spider web from the pilot light in the fall.. i took the entire thing apart jut to see how it works.. ... Read more i really like this heater,this is the second one i bought.. the first one is still working fine..i'm writing this review based on that one. it has worked flawlessly. i use it all the time on the boat, all winter..it's a 34 foot boat with a large cabin that i use all winter.10 mins and the chill is gone. in 30 mins we're opening coats and relaxing..a 1 lb tank lasts all night on high..have taken it camping this year.. kept us warm & cozy. If your thermocouple is dirty, or if not enough in the way flame is getting to the thermocouple in the first place, you can try to alleviate your problem by cleaning up the thermocouple. You want to get rid of any grime or dirt which might influence its performance. If you’ve installed a new supply of propane, hold your control valve down for 30-60 seconds. This guarantees your gas supply is going to make it to your supply tube.

If you’re holding down your heater’s control knob, and nothing is happening, your pilot tube may need to be cleaned out. This is not difficult by any means, requiring some rubbing alcohol, a couple of Q-Tips, and a steady hand. Disclaimer: I have not used the Little Buddy in temperatures below 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit and I’m not sure how it would operate. The most apparent culprit could be that you are using a propane tank that is much too small for the Big Buddy Heater. Remember, this is an appliance that can generate upwards of 18 000 BTUs. In addition, it has a coverage area of up to 450 square feet.

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Also, when the heater pilot blows out, you may notice frost along the outside of your tank. 5. Heater Portable Buddy Will Not Stay Running The Mr. Heater Little Buddy can be used in tents, campers, cabins, workshops, garages, ice fishing huts or hunting blinds. Specs

If this doesn’t work, then the thermocouple is probably to blame. Of course, you can opt to fix this on your own, but it may prove wiser and less stressful to take it in for repairs. 11. Buddy Heater Lights Then Goes Out Boasting a new design, some new features, as well as everything you already like about these heaters, the Mr. Heater Buddy Flex is a powerhouse. It can deliver up to 11 000 BTUs and is considered one of the best indoor radiant heaters on the market. If this doesn’t work, the ODS pilot’s assembly may require a replacement. Before going to this step, have the pilot tube cleaned thoroughly with the steps listed above. If this doesn’t work, it is time to have the pilot assembly for the ODS replaced. 3. Little Buddy Heater Lights But When I Release The On button, The Pilot Goes Out? If the pilot light is not to blame, you have a couple more things you can try. The opening for fresh air to come in may not be large enough. It is also entirely possible that the TIP switch has been activated. Designed as a safety feature, sometimes it won’t take more than a slight nudge to set this off.Many people use Mr. Heater Buddy for camping, hunting, and during emergencies. It’s one of the best heater brands you can invest in and use both indoors and outdoors. Unfortunately, even with the excellent heating capabilities, they still experience some common problems. Finally, the pilot assembly itself may be defective. If this is true, either you or a repair expert will need your pilot assembly replaced. 9. Buddy Heater Not Working With 20LB Tank New school version of a toilet paper roll soaked in isopropyl rubbing alcohol lit inside a metal coffee can The pilot mechanism may need to be cleaned, repaired, or even replaced. This is often the case with most propane heaters when the heater lights but doesn’t stay on for very long. In case you don’t know, the thermocouple is a sensor responsible for accurate temperate measurements.