Mr. Heater Hose with Regulator and Quick Disconnect for Big Buddy Heater #F271803
by Mr. Heater
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Mr. Heater Hose with Regulator and Quick Disconnect for Big Buddy Heater #F271803
Customer Review: Connection is a snap
Summary: 5 Stars
The connection works great, it was a little confusing at first because I thought you connected it to the same area as the small tanks, but on closer inspection I found the "quick connect" fitting inside and behind the other connection, after that it was a snap. Customer Review: Must have for Buddy Heaters
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a must have item if you intend to use a large supply source for propane. The propane source must be regulated propery and the quick disconnect is simple to use. Customer Review: Worthwhile Accessory to Buddy Heaters
Summary: 5 Stars
If you have a Buddy Heater, this item is a must have. The buddy heaters work off of three different sources:1lb, 20lb and 100lb containers. The 1lb containers connect directly with the heater. The 20 and 100lb tanks need an adapter and either a regulator or filter. First, realize the price difference and waste of using 1lb tanks. Your two options for connecting to the 20lb and 100lb tanks are either this adapter hose/regulator kit that stores neatly on the underside of the Big Buddy Heater or to buy the adapter and a filter piece seperatly.
A 1lb tank costs almost $10 a pop.
A 20lb tank costs almost $20 to refill ($1 for 1lb)
- the 20lb tank costs $40 if you need to buy the tank as well
Customer Review: Mr. Heater Hose with Regulator and Quick Disconnect
Summary: 5 Stars
If you own a Big Buddy heater this is a must have item. It's quick & easy to use.Customer Review: Bulk cheaper than 1 lb. bottles
Summary: 4 Stars
I chose this quick disconnect hose instead of the hose that connects to the heater's regulator because this hose is equipped with a regulator at the bulk tank end thus reducing the hose pressure to a much safer 1/2 lb. psi. This hose also has a built in filter in the regulator eliminating the purchase of an additional filter.
Preventing 5 stars is the cramped quick connection in the Mr. Heater which points straight down. It would be nice if the quick disconnect also had a swivel outward like the heater's two regulators.
Also you must hold the pilot button for about 90 seconds to allow the gas to travel the length of the 12' hose to reach the heater.
Otherwise I'm pleased wih the product because it allows connection to a large supply of propane which you will need when operating Mr. Heater on high. Also the cost of propane when purchased in 20 lbs. is much cheaper than the 1 lb bottles.