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If you are looking for a very portable highly effective propane heater then the Mr. Heater Big Buddy is for you. This heater was created with safety in mind and allows you to have a safe heater for indoors, camping, or anything you can think of. With this model you twice as much heat as the previous model did before.  With the new design and intergrated hot air blowing system your Big Buddy Heater takes your heating to a new level. You can expect 220 hours at 18,000 BTU on one tank with your thermostat set to low.

The MH18B comes with safety features that shuts down the system before to much carbon monoxide fumes are released in confined spaces. There are also loads of features including:

• A/C or Battery powered fan
• Heat level control Knob for low, medium, and high heat
• Wall mounting ability
• Large control knobs for easy use with gloves
• Built in Piezo
• Automatic shut off safety feature

Overall this new portable propane heater is a highly recommended heater for the money. Below you will find several reviews that I found from people posting about the product on Amazon. Take a look and see if this is something you would be interested in buying.

By Christopher S. Mooney, January 21, 2009 From Amazon.com

Great heater when simple precautions followed:

I was concerned when I purchased this unit. There are a number of highly negative reviews on it. However, on further research, I have discovered that the circumstances leading to those reviews could have been avoided.

When one uses this heater with a 20 lb propane bottle & accessory hose, it is imperative that you always shut the tank off first & let the heater run until it burns off all the fuel in the lines.

*** IT IS IMPERATIVE TO FOLLOW THIS PROCEDURE ***

If one simply turns the heater knob to the off position, it will trap trap 100 PSI of propane in the accessory hose. When high pressure propane sits in the rubber hose, it will chemically react with the rubber and leetch a light oil. The oil will build up and quickly work its way into the heater, clogging both the regulator & control valve.

Another very important recommendation is to purchase the gas line filter. This will catch the oily residue and protect the combustion components of the heater should one forget to follow the precautions above.

Keeping these precautions in mind, one will be able to enjoy a very well-build and flexible-use portable heater.

By Moneyman, February 8, 2008 From Amazon.com

This is the second Big Buddy heater I have gotten. We have short but cold power outages in my area and this heater does a great job in maintaining the house temperature at a comfortable level until the power and the furnace come back on. It’s also convenient because it can easily be moved from room to room and I also use it in my garage when working on projects. I bought a second one for my daughter and got her the hose with the quick disconnect and regulator for safer operation indoors since they tell me that the pressure in the hose is only 1/2 psi pressure.

By Derek Duross, January 31, 2008 From Amazon.com

Very useful heater that packs a punch

Got this heater this year and really love it. It does a really great job of keeping me warm while working in my garage. I love the fact that it takes two 1 lb. throwaway cylinders. The two tanks actually last a lot longer than I had anticipated. One of the best things about it is the fact that it can be moved anywhere I am working. Often times, those heaters on propane bottles are hard to position to adequately feel the heat. But with the big buddy, I can position up high, down low…you name it. Great heater.

This is just a few reviews I found online at Amazon.com from people who actually purchased this heater. Make sure you do your research always to make sure its the right fit for you.

Propane heaters come in many different styles and models. Meaning some are safer than others depending what they are used for. Due to the wide range of uses for different types of heaters one may be safer to use in one environment vs. it being used in another. For instance you may find that one type of model may be better suited for being around kids while others are meant to be in an commercial setting.

Propane heaters come in all shapes and sizes. You can use them in your home and find them large enough to be used to heat large warehouses. But the most common type that you find tend to be for camping and your daily use at home. Several portable propane heaters can easily be used around your kids and pets.

When trying to pick out a propane heater you need to first determine what you actual need is and is it going to be use indoors or outdoors. Most propane heaters are meant for outdoor use but some can be used inside. Ventilation is very key since it can be harmful if you’re putting a lot of fumes into a confined area. Another problem with propane heaters is that most have a flame which as anything dealing with fire it can be a hazard to children.

If you’re looking for something that is to heat a living area or indoor area you better off looking at gas space heater that is more suited for living spaces. You can also look into kerosene heaters which are heavily used overseas where central air is not as common. All have safety features allowing you to have safe and comfortable heating.

Just remember the main thing when looking to buy a heater is that you purchase one that best suits your needs. Propane heaters are better for outdoor heating and outdoor spaces. The down side to using propane heaters is that you online have to change out the tank every so often unless you have a large tank that you commonly see for home use.

There are several different types of space heaters that are on the market today. All fit the different needs to the consumer. Anything from large propane space heaters that will heat a entire living room to small ceramic space heaters that will only heat a bathroom or small bedroom. So you must make sure you know what you are buying so that you get the maximum use out of your heater. Electric space heaters are the most commonly sold heaters at the consumer level. People buy them for heating their bathrooms to garages. The newest and most popular are the ceramic heaters. The ceramic space heater works as a convection heater that passes electricity through the ceramic heating it up. Then the heat is transferred to aluminum coils that a fan blows through pushing the heat into the room. These type of heaters can be found fairly cheap at around 15 to 100 dollars. Depending on the size and need of the space heater. You will also find that these consume a lot less electricity keeping your utility costs down. It still is not the best type of heater for all situations.

The propane space heater is also a widely used heater. It to can be a very portable heater and also can be use to heat large spaces. Unlike the ceramic heaters, propane heaters are able to heat larger spaces. The down side is that they do have a flame and like anything else that has fire it can be a safety hazard. You will generally find propane space heaters heating living areas of a home to the outdoors with camping or outdoor recreation events. With the rising price in electricity this can ultimately save you a lot of money over the winter months. It is very cost effective to use a propane heater due to lower prices. When looking for a propane or gas heater you need to make sure that you have a safe area to place it in your house and that you make sure it’s the correct heat output for your space requirements. Another thing is that you need to think about purchasing a safer version if you have kids or pets in your home. You can easily get burned or start a fire if your not careful. Something else to consider is that you need a well ventilated area due to the fumes that come off the space heater as well.

There are several popular brands to choose from when looking for a good space heater. Holmes Space Heater is a very reliable heater that is very popular among consumers. Also the Honeywell Space Heater is a good choice for the energy efficient space heaters. Just remember to make sure that you are not over or under purchasing and that its safe for the environment its going to be in. No one wants to have a bad day due to there heater.