Mr. Heater Question

I have this Mr. Heater combined with a 20lb tank. I’ve been told by a few people that I need a regulator on the tank, but have been also told that the heater itself has a regulator on it. I have been running it without a regulator and it seems to kick out a ton of CO2 – makes the house smell really bad also.

My question:

Do I need a regulator for a 20lb tank with this heater?

I didn’t think I did – but with the way the house has been smelling – I’d rather ask the question.

Thanks!

Toss the headache machine in the trash and get a Big Buddy. Problem solved.

NO to the reg. My bet is the htr has a low fuel/oxygen level. Its complicated to explain, easy to show. Im just down the raod and would be happy to make the adjustments.

Here it goes. Where the 2 holes are in the 6″ neck tube is where the O mixes with the prop. There is a small jet which regulaes fuel, if you look in the holes you can see it from the side. It will look like a 1/4″ nut. trust me, its got a hole in the center (which can become clogged at times). any way you will need to remove the thermocouple (if you still use it, i dont) its the 1/8″ copper tube that always breaks.

Ultimatley you will have to retract the jet, by unscrewing, the jet/thermo valve from the neck. this will allow more oxygen to mix with the fuel and solve the onion eye problem.

I would start by backing it out 1 rotation and check it there. Keep in mind to tighten the jam nut and re attach the thermocouple.

It really is easy, its just hard to explain without using specific terms. If you have problems give me a call, i will be that way tonight and this weekend and would be happy to show ya, takes 5min. -Mark 612-227-6306

The heater/cooker shown has a built in regulator.
No external regulator is needed.

I use mine in my two-man with the upper vents open and havent had one headache.

You may have residue in the hose/causing sooting, mine burns pretty clean.

Scott

Thanks guys!! I will try that tonight!

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Toss the headache machine in the trash and get a Big Buddy. Problem solved.

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I have seen more big buddys get chucked across the ice because of failure…I would personally stick with the 20lb tank and Mr. heater……my opinion.

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I use mine in my two-man with the upper vents open and havent had one headache.

Scott

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x2, but I just use the lb cylinders. Do you have the same problem with lb cylinders?

I don’t seem to have the same problem with the 1 lbers…