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18,000 BTU Mr. Heater Big Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Propane Heater Expired

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Amazon has 18,000 BTU Mr. Heater Big Buddy Indoor/Outdoor Propane Heater (MH18B) on sale for $112.49. Shipping is free.

Walmart also has 9,000 BTU Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heater (MH9BX) on sale for $74. Shipping is free, otherwise choose free store pick up where stock permits.

Thanks to Community Members RMcConnaha, Nrkeene, & Greg57vw for finding this deal.

Note: Availability for free store pick up may vary by location.

Product Details (MH9BX):
  • Lightweight and easy to carry with fold-down handle for compact storage
  • Uses 1-lb. or 20-lb. propane tank (neither included)
  • Provides 3 to 6 hours of heat with 1-lb. propane cylinder and 48 to 110 hours with a 20-lb. tank
  • Swivel out feature for easy connection to liquid propane cylinder and hose
  • Automatic low oxygen safety shut-off
  • Accidental tip-over shut-off for added safety
  • CSA certified

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Northern tool has buddy heater on sale from $85 for $72.24. OOS, See FP Post for additional option
https://m.northerntool.com/shop/t..._200395499
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Northern tool also has big buddy heater on sale from $150 for $92.49 with code 281416 for $20 off orders over $100
https://www.northerntool.com/shop..._200307957 OOS, See FP Post for additional option
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If you getting a big buddy, , it can drain 2 bottles in 2-3 hours. that's about $10 depending where you get bottles.

I use a thing like this https://www.amazon.com/DozyAnt-Un...ljaz10cnVl and refill my bottles outside for savings.

It's not for everyone, the safety patrol will be here any minute to wring their hands about people doing this and being unsafe. Housecat type guys might want to just buy the propane bottles at Target and have a frappe.
They do sell an adapter for the 20lb tanks.
Sams club has the big buddy with the fan, plus 5 foot hose to hook up to 20lb tank for $149. Better deal

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01-11-2023 at 09:31 PM.
01-11-2023 at 09:31 PM.
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Can you cook on this?
You can, but not intended.
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01-11-2023 at 11:27 PM.
01-11-2023 at 11:27 PM.
Just a heads up this is a "non-returnable" item on Amazon.
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01-12-2023 at 02:33 AM.
01-12-2023 at 02:33 AM.
I got this 2 years ago at Tractor Supply for $90. $200+ original seems a bit high. Def get the 20lb tank adapter hose or the 20lb to 1lb adapter and fill your own. It's easy! Just make sure you put the 1lbers in the freezer and warm up the 20lb 1st!
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01-12-2023 at 02:44 AM.
01-12-2023 at 02:44 AM.
Quote from RBHID :
Just a heads up this is a "non-returnable" item on Amazon.

Thanks. Didn't catch that. Canceled order.
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01-12-2023 at 02:59 AM.
01-12-2023 at 02:59 AM.
Costco 79.99
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01-12-2023 at 04:13 AM.
01-12-2023 at 04:13 AM.
Quote from cyber16 :
If done safely maybe they will not cause an issue.
These are just a couple, very easy to find the mishaps of refilling.
Flame king / Manchester does have refillable bottles, they use to be cheap, not any more unless you find them on clearance.
Becarefull refilling 1lbs bottles. [northwestgeorgianews.com]

again [q13fox.com]

Plenty more via simple search.
Again, they can be refilled, just be very cautious of the risk and take some time to research it so you know how much fuel to put in the tank and at what temperature and what the tank should weigh when it's nearly full.

I purchased the big buddy a couple years ago from northern tool, brand new out the door for $80 after coupon discount. While I like the dual 1lb tank option, I find I use the hose with 5-11 pound tanks most of the time when on the ice, fishing

Also for the worriers, Wear gloves, I've frozen skin pretty quick when I got a little over flow on my finger. But lesson learned and back in business in no time.

Pro Level refillers :get the little hemostat pliers and open the check value to let more propane in when you are filling the bottles. I do all of this outside on a picnic table. Don't do it inside unless you want to be a crispy critter like the Coffee Shop Gal from above. laugh out loudlaugh out loudlaugh out loud
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01-12-2023 at 04:58 AM.
01-12-2023 at 04:58 AM.
Quote from mutha_scratcha :
If you getting a big buddy, , it can drain 2 bottles in 2-3 hours. that's about $10 depending where you get bottles.

I use a thing like this https://www.amazon.com/DozyAnt-Un...ljaz10cnVl [amazon.com] and refill my bottles outside for savings.

It's not for everyone, the safety patrol will be here any minute to wring their hands about people doing this and being unsafe. Housecat type guys might want to just buy the propane bottles at Target and have a frappe.
Or you can just hook a 30lb tank to it like I do and forgitaboutit.
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01-12-2023 at 05:02 AM.
01-12-2023 at 05:02 AM.
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Holding out for the model with the fan for the same-ish price. More options, more value.
The fan is weak and loud, and you'll have to buy an adapter unless you want to set up a subscribe and save on D cell batteries. I attach a clip on rechargeable fan to the handle and it is whisper quiet and pushes 10x more air. The $12 adapter I bought from Amazon is on its way back for a refund.
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01-12-2023 at 05:04 AM.
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Quote from av602 :
Or you can just hook a 30lb tank to it like I do and forgitaboutit.
Not very portable. I use mine in a space that is not going to accommodate dragging along a huge tank

Plus some of the Handwringers will remind you.

"uSiNg A 30lB pRoPaNe tAnK iNdOoRs iSn'T sAfE!!!??!"
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01-12-2023 at 05:25 AM.
01-12-2023 at 05:25 AM.
Quote from codemancer :
Costco has this in stores near me all fall for like $40.
FYI - that's the smaller "little buddy" heater -- but a great deal. I bought one a few weeks ago in my local Costco for just over $60 a few weeks back, and it comes with the 20lb tank hose bundled in for free.
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Quote from skonowal :
Can you cook on this?
No - they sell a different model called the Buddy Flex that includes a stove element that sits on top.

Some people use paint trays and other hacks to cook on top of the normal heaters, but while it's possible... it's going to be a mess for almost anything you'd cook..
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01-12-2023 at 05:28 AM.
01-12-2023 at 05:28 AM.
Quote from Greg57vw :
Portable buddy is $74 at Walmart.
Mr. Heater Portable Buddy 9000 BTU Propane Heater MH9BX https://www.walmart.com/ip/55234301
The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy 9000 BTU Propane Heater can be found at Costco which includes the hose needed to use a 20lb propane tank.
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Holding out for the model with the fan for the same-ish price. More options, more value.
I place my portable Ryobi fan behind my Little Buddy heater. Makes a huge difference in feeling the heat from the heater AND the fan lasts what seems like forever using a Ryobi battery.
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When I bought one in 2020 it was $90
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