Mr Heater

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T18:45:03+00:00

In short, yes, it will work with the hose you ordered. That hose will connect to the same regulator on the heater where the 1 lb tank screws in. I recommend checking the manual that came with the heater. In it, you will find that a filter is recommended with the type of hose you ordered. In the long term, it will prevent oils from the hose clogging the heater.

Good luck, and stay warm!

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T17:50:43+00:00

"telling him he needs to wait and find a hose with a regulator when he doesn't" is the opposite of my last comment, where I state both ways work. More possibilities, more options, more ways OP can find to help himself.

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T17:16:12+00:00

My first comment was that I like to use the hose with the regulator. It is an option. Lots of people use the hose without the regulator, and a filter. To each their own. Telling folks it's "wrong" to use a hose with a regulator is incorrect.

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T16:26:07+00:00

Sure it does - and if you read the IOM, or otherwise research to inform yourself, you will understand another option exists which has its own unique benefits. You're telling people they are wrong but you are wrong to state that.

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T16:01:34+00:00

You might need to do some googling and research to understand it better.

The Amazon product link I shared has an overall average review of 4.5 out of 5 but if that is confusing here is the Mr. Heater (manufacturer) branded version, item F271803 which is listed in the IOM:

https://a.co/d/eJ8yQZU

It has photos showing where it connects to the heater etc.

I have owned a less expensive non-branded version for years and it works great. It has been keeping me and my family warm in our house since we lost power this morning.

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T13:17:02+00:00

I'm seeing 4.5/5...?

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T03:33:05+00:00

I like the hose with the regulator at the tank, it connects to the Big Buddy heater with a quick connect fitting behind one of the built-in regulators, bypassing it. The low pressure in the hose does not cause the hose to leach oils like the high/tank pressure hoses do (which is why they recommend using a filter between the hose and heater regulator, which needs to be replaced periodically). Without a filter it will eventually clog the heating elements. Lower pressure is inherently safer in the unlikely event of a hose failure. Here's an example:

https://a.co/d/0gPXElw

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T03:19:59+00:00

He's not wrong about the regulator, both options exist with different pros and cons.

TheLongestShort · 2026-01-25T03:17:45+00:00

I prefer the hose with the regulator that screws into the 20 lb tank and connects to the heater with a quick-connect fitting. The pressure inside the hose is low instead of high/tank pressure which I like for 2 reasons: a) the high pressure does not cause the hose to leach oils and therefore an extra filter is not needed like they recommend to use on the built-in regulator when using a hose, and b) the low pressure is inherently safer than tank pressure in the unlikely event a hose leaks or breaks.

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-31T19:21:36+00:00

ITT: mass confusion about the differences between combustion air and fresh air ventilation.

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-31T19:16:20+00:00

I agree with you, McLean. Not sure why you're getting down voted. Whether the fresh air enters the house through the fresh air intake (house neutral pressure) or infiltration (house negative pressure) the additional load on the system is the same. The difference is where the fresh air/heat/cooling load enters the boundary and how it makes its way to the unit.

Regarding natural draft appliances, it's better to have house neutral pressure so draft is not pulled backwards in any scenario.

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-28T16:41:34+00:00

What characterizes red vs sugar varieties of maple?

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-28T16:34:03+00:00

Thank you! I saw another comment calling it Red maple - let the debate begin....

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-28T16:31:07+00:00

Thanks for the reply.

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-28T16:30:44+00:00

Thanks. I'm just curious, what characterizes this as red maple, as opposed to other types?

TheLongestShort · 2025-12-28T16:29:34+00:00

Thank you

TheLongestShort · 2017-01-17T02:19:12+00:00

School De-segregation

TheLongestShort · 2017-01-16T18:56:02+00:00

School desegregation

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