Mr Heater Portable Buddy Review - Watch Before You Buy!

In this video, I share with you a problem I found with my mr heater propane heater. I test it for propane leaks and talk mainly about (CO) carbon monoxide (odorless) and propane, which is also odorless with a rotten egg smell added called mercaptan. The first heater I tested was defective.

Please note: Read the safety precautions in the manual. There are things like clearances from combustibles, proper ventilation and CO detector alarms, and how Mr Heater says to check for leaks etc...

I smelled propane with the first heater while using it, so I tested it for leaks. I found a propane leak with the heater valve closed. It appears to be coming out the same place propane normally comes out when the valve is open. You should not have the tank attached when not in use anyway, so I really don't think I was in danger or anything. The second heater had the same smell, but there was no propane leak. I think the leak with the first heater was simply a defective heater. For most people the slight propane smell while using the heater, which mr heater said is normal, is not a problem. I think the smell is the bi-product of the odor added to propane burning off. Nevertheless, it should not leak when the heater valve is shut off.

I think it is actually one of the best propane heaters available, for emergency heat during a power outage, if you don't mind the smell. Some people claim they don't smell anything. I had two and both smelled.

If I am going to drive in the snow or be in very cold weather, I keep my mr heater buddy in the trunk just in case I need to stay warm should I get stuck in the snow etc... I leave canisters disconnected until needed of course. I hate the smell but would rather deal with that than freeze to death. I use my Olympian Wave heater in my home with the 20lb tank when the power goes out because, to me, it doesn't smell. I put the 20lb tank outside and bring hose through window.

You should use a CO (Carbon Monoxide) detector even though there is a ODS! Remember, Carbon Monoxide is odorless and can be deadly. If the ODS malfunctions for some reason, I would want the CO detector in place! I also use a propane detector.

Be sure to use proper ventilation and READ THE MANUAL! It is recommended to check for leaks with soapy water.

Mr Heater Buddy Manual:
https://www.mrheater.com/mhuniversity...

Mr Heater Portable Buddy 4,000-9,000 BTU
https://amzn.to/30RWe5u

Mr. Heater Buddy Series Hose Assembly - 10-ft., Model# F273704
https://amzn.to/3W0Jktn

Universal Propane Fuel Filter
https://amzn.to/3CO7y1g

Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Carry Bag 9BX
https://amzn.to/3F7GjSh

Coleman Propane Fuel, 16 oz, Propane Camping Cylinde 4-Pack
https://amzn.to/30UsyEP

Propane and Natural Gas Leak Detector
https://amzn.to/3cLNEYb

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector, Battery Powered with LED Lights, CO Alarm (Battery only. Great for power outages!)
https://amzn.to/31xsk6v

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector with digital display (When unplugged, the battery only lasted a 1 to 3 days for me. You should also have one that only runs on batteries)
https://amzn.to/3FKxt9V

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector & Propane, natural gas, explosive gas detector with digital display (When unplugged, the battery only lasted a 1 to 3 days for me. You should also have one that only runs on batteries)
https://amzn.to/3FKCnDP

Misc. information:
https://propane.com/staying-safe-arou...
https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/...
https://www.healthing.ca/other/propan...
https://www.heinepropane.com/is-a-pro...


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