Big Buddy heater users

  • Jason Guthmiller
    Posts: 105
    November 5, 2017 at 9:22 am #1725535

    I just got a big buddy to use in my xth lodge. How long can I expect the fan to run on the D batteries?

    deertracker
    Posts: 9163
    November 5, 2017 at 9:34 am #1725539

    I wish I could help but something always seems to hit my toggle switch and it goes dead before I can use it. Lol
    DT

    bullcans
    Northfield MN
    Posts: 2000
    November 5, 2017 at 9:50 am #1725541
    deertracker wrote:

    I wish I could help but something always seems to hit my toggle switch and it goes dead before I can use it. Lol
    DT

    x2

    smokinbobo
    Monticello / Guthrie, MN
    Posts: 382
    November 5, 2017 at 10:23 am #1725547

    Wire up a 6v rechargable. It will fit in one of the side compartment and save you a bunch of $$$. Here is a link for YouTube on how to do it.https://youtu.be/JbHzHg2cf58

    bullcans
    Northfield MN
    Posts: 2000
    November 5, 2017 at 6:57 pm #1725621
    smokinbobo wrote:

    Wire up a 6v rechargable. It will fit in one of the side compartment and save you a bunch of $$$. Here is a link for YouTube on how to do it.https://youtu.be/JbHzHg2cf58

    Now this is a mod I will definitely do!
    Thx 4 the link Bobo!

    prospector
    Wyoming
    Posts: 118
    November 5, 2017 at 9:49 pm #1725670

    Try it out before you spend money on a different battery. I don’t use the fan much anymore, never noticed that it does any good. A fan at the top of the tent does a better job in my opinion.

    Spencer Haugen
    Posts: 99
    November 5, 2017 at 10:58 pm #1725678

    Depends how long you use it I had two days out of mine running nonstop because I forgot to shut it off

    gotalunker
    Zimmerman, MN
    Posts: 153
    November 6, 2017 at 7:58 am #1725706
    Jason Guthmiller wrote:

    I just got a big buddy to use in my xth lodge. How long can I expect the fan to run on the D batteries?

    This is so timely because I just finished a comprehensive video last night on how to modify for a variety of power options including 12V. I hope to get it uploaded tonight.
    But to answer the OP, it seems that under good circumstances, the math would suggest about 24 hours of run time on 4 d cell. I tend to think this is a bit steep though. The main thing to know here is the fan consumes approx. 400mA of power.

    Outdraft
    Western Wi.
    Posts: 1149
    November 6, 2017 at 9:21 am #1725736

    I’ve only used my fan once never noticed any difference, I’d rather have a ceiling fan, l use a battery operated one with a high ,low switch works great and they are around $20

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