Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Heater - 9000 BTU Propane Heater with Foldable Handle, Piezo Ignition, Safety Features, and Convenient Portability - Perfect Heating Solution - Red-Black

I've been looking at getting one of these for a long time and didn't think I could justify the price. After going through 3 cheaper ones I took the dive. So far it's far far superior to the basic ones. It looks good, well made and heats up amazingly well. For a small space you only really need it on the lowest setting. I am trying to source the Mr Heater fan to go on top. Lots of heat goes straight up. But I have to get someone to buy it from america and post it for me in the uk. You can use a stove top fan but the official one can stay on while moving and isn't bulky. Great purchase, does burn through gas pretty quick (pun intended) so either get a refillable bottle and a big bottle or find somewhere with a good deal on.

Absolutely love this! I use this in my vw t5.1 and it warms the van up very quickly, ive only used the small camping gas that you use to cook with (jetboil), last a long time for the heat, it gets very hot quickly. Very sturdy, hasn't fallen over while on, feel completely safe with it being in the van too, I always keep it on the low setting as thats perfect for me.

As other purchasers have commented this really is a superb well made and safe portable heater.Things to notice,the heat generated goes mostly upwards and so a lot of people install fans to redirect the heat.More importantly please be aware that even on the number one setting it will only last about a couple of hours before spluttering!

Brilliant bit of kit , looks good ,easy to use & does it job

It a little difficult to connect the gas canisters to start until you get the hang of it. It works really well and is very warm. The gas canisters don’t last too long ( two hours on full ) All in all very nice little heater

Nice bit of kit, works really well and when used with the refillable Mr Heater Fuel Keg, it becomes very cost effective once you get over the initial cost of setup. As a side note,,the Fuel kegs are better being imported from amazon.com as the cost from amazon uk is a rip off. There is also a brand called Flame King which, sell the 1lb propane cylinders and many other sizes too, also from amazon.com. All in all, a good purchase and well worth it.

This is a well built, sturdy and easy to use. Once I figured you keep screwing the bottle in to make connection it lights first time every time. It is heating a large room and makes it comfortably warm. I like the glow of the panel too- it reminds me of a child hood heater but modern.

Great bit of kit, even better than I'd hoped, my bathroom is exceptionally chilly, and this little heater warms it in no time at all. Also works really well outdoors for camping, even just sat in the garden after the sun starts to set. If you're after an outdoor heater I would very highly recommend this one! 🤩

I have, over the past few years, grown tired of trying to use a small portable electric heater (with two heat settings, rated at 850W and 1500W) to heat an 8.5 x 8.5 foot greenhouse dome tent (the ceiling of this dome tent averages 7' to 8.5 feet in height) that sits in my backyard and has been adapted for use as an outdoor office and meditation room. This outdoor dome tent, which occupies about 72 sq. ft., and about 585 cu. ft. of space, and which has translucent plastic tent walls, sits on the ground, and the floor is a tarp sitting on the ground, covered with some old carpets for a bit of comfort. This dome tent is entirely uninsulated, and, due to the translucent walls that easily allow heat to escape even in the near-infrared (NIR) and visible light regions of the spectrum, it offers even far less insulation than would a tent structure of the same size/volume that used an opaque material such as green tent fabric. This dome tent is equipped with eight zippered screened windows (four near ground level, and four at a height of 6' above ground) and I always leave each window partially unzippered year-round to allow for the flow of fresh air into the dome tent; this is important at all times anyway for adequate ventilation, but it becomes doubly-important when using a portable combustion heater such as this heater inside a dome tent such as this! So, as a result of the factors that I have discussed above, this structure has always been somewhat of a challenge to heat using the 1.5 kW electric heater whenever outdoor temperatures have falled significantly below about 55 degrees F, and it has been impossible to get the interior to anywhere near even 70 degrees F when outdoor temperatures have dropped to 50F or below. So, I finally decided to stop using the portable electric heater and to upgrade to a protable propane heater that was rated and certified as indoor-safe, and that could deliver at least 8,000 to 9,000 BTUs of heat. I finally purchased (via Amazon Marketplace) this Mr. Heater MH9BX portable propane heater, which has heat settings of 4,000 BTU and 9,000 BTU, after careful research into each of the various brands and models of portable propane heaters available on the market. I particularly liked the stable and robust design of this heater, and the fact that it has auto-shutoff for tilting, auto-shutoff for low oxygen levels, and also because of the pilot light and the built-in piezoelectric igniter. At the same time that I ordered this heater, I also ordered a Mr. Heater 12; propane gas hose, and a Mr. Heater inline propane gas filter for use with it. When the unit first arrived, I tested it for a week using a 1 lb. propane tank as the propane fuel source, and then, when that first tank had emptied, I installed the propane fuel filter and the 12' hose running to a 20 lb. propane tank outside the dome. I am extremely pleased with the performance of this heater. It is easy to use, and it produces a lot of heat, far more than my old electric heater did on its high power setting of 1500 W. In fact, I have run tests over the past few days (late October 2013, at an altitude of 1,000 feet in the Appalachian mountains, where we live) in the early morning hours, at about 4 AM (three hours before sunrise), where outdoor temperatures were about 36 degrees F with a 2-4 mph wind, and where the starting interior temperature inside the dome tent was also 36 degrees F. Using this heater on the High heat setting (it is rated at 9,000 BTU at this setting), the interior temperature of the tent was raised to above 70 degrees F within 6-7 minutes from start (this is amazing to me!), and was raised to 82 degrees F within 25 minutes of start; the interior temperature finally stabilized during each test run at about 83 degrees F while the outdoor temperatures were still at 36F. Given the fact that this dome tent has a lot of interior volume for its floor dimensions, and also because this dome tent has very poor insulation (the average insulation rating for the translucent plastic tent material on the walls and ceiling is less than 0.1 R, and the floor, consisting of a tarp and some old carpets sitting on bare ground, also has about the same terribly poor R rating, and also beause of the fact that I always leave all 8 zippered windows in the dome tent partially cracked, I am amazed that this little heater is able to heat the interior to of this structure, in the middle of the night (therefore there is no incident heat from sunlight entering the structure) from 36F to 83F in a bit over a half hour; this is an increase in interior temperature of 47 degrees F (over outdoor temperature and over interior starting temperature) in a structure that is entirely uninsulated and that loses heat very rapidly! In fact, this is an acid test for a heater such as this, for this is a kindof worst-case test for a portable heater! My above-cited tests, along with others that I have not enumerated here, show me that this heater, on the High heat setting, should be able to keep the interior temperatures of this totally-uninsulated dome tent at a comfortable level down to outside air temperatures of around 20 degrees F, and should be able to keep the interior temperature at "usable" levels down to outdoor air temperatures of below 10 degrees F/ If I could give this little portable combustion heater an Amazon rating of 7 stars instead of 5 stars, I would do so! And now, since I am a scientist and an engineer, let me share a few caveats with you about the use of this heater, and of ANY portable propane heater: Particularly if using this heater indoors, you will want to be absolutely sure to follow the manufacturer's safety recommendations to carefully check all propane gas connections for any possible leaks after installing, and to check them again prior to each use, tightening connections as needed to eliminate even small propane gas leaks. When you are first starting the stove after having installed a new 1 lb. propane tank directly (i.e,. no hose used) to the heater, bear in mind that the pilot light will not immediately light, and that even when it first lights, it will likely go out (i.e., extinguish) a few times for the first 45 to 60 seconds, because of air present in the internal propane gas line. Thus, you may need to hold the pilot light control down for a few seconds to purge any air present in the propane line before the pilot light will stay lighted. In other words, after having changed tanks, remember to bleed the fuel line by holding the pilot light control down prior to sparking, else you will be "wasting" some sparks! And, of course, once the pilot light has ignited and stayed lit, it is important to hold down the pilot light control for at least 30 seconds until the internal pilot light safety thermocouple has warmed up sufficiently to allow the pilot light to stay lit. When you are first starting the stove after having installed a new external propane tank (usually a 20 lb. tank) using propane gas hose (they are available in lengths ranging from 5 ft to 12 ft) remember that ths hose will, at first, also contain a lot of air, and thus you will wish to bear in mind that the pilot light will not immediately light, and that even when it first lights, it will likely go out (i.e., extinguish) repeatedly a few times for the first 60 to 90 seconds because of air present in the internal propane gas line. Thus, you may need to hold the pilot light control down for a bit seconds to purge any air present in the propane line before the pilot light will stay lighted. Once any stray air present in the propane gas line has been cleared, the pilot light will then stay on continually. In other words, after having changed tanks, remember to bleed the fuel line by holding the pilot light control down prior to sparking, else you will be "wasting" some sparks! Late Update, as of October 27, 2018: This amazing little heater is still working perfectly! I love it!

This little heater kept us warm in a tent for the first snowfall in Canmore, AB Canada in the Rocky Mountains. We also had very good sleeping bags but this little heater warmed up our 8 person tent with just 2 of us in it with a dog. Easy to use and operate. Used up some old propane bottles and used about 1/2 a tank per night. Temperature was -1°C overnight and this heater was used before bed and in the morning while getting ready. It's light and great to stow away. I would recommend this. No issues on propane being too cold.

A recent camping trip in northern Ontario put this heater to its first test. Temperatures fell to about 4 degrees C at night and it ran for about 5 hours on low burn to keep us warm and cozy for a good sleep. (Reviews have said it will run much longer but it is possible our tank was not completely full.) Tank switched over early morning and warmed the large tent up quickly. Safety features are all tested. The slightest change of level, and the flame went out and gas went off. Make sure to give it lots of free space around all sides and clearly, nothing that could drop on it as there is an open flame (well protected by a grate, but still a flame). Very sturdy in construction. Good design with easy carrying feature. Installation of gas bottle was very easy (sold separately). Would highly recommend.

I bought this "Portable Buddy" as an emergency replacement for the Mr. Heater "Tough Buddy" my son gave me 4 or 5 years ago -- the only non-breathing entity for which I've ever developed a deep fondness! (The man on the Mr. Heater hotline says it can be fixed, so I'm keeping it.) But I needed heat immediately! I've never been happier to see a package at the Post Office! Amazon had a better price than local stores AND could get it to me in 2 days! (No local store had it in stock and it would have taken them at least a week to have it ready for pickup.) That's far too long for an old lady to be cold. I bought the fuel filter, too -- I believe -- after some research -- that not having one while using a 5-6 ft. hose and a 20# propane tank led to the malfunctioning of my Tough Buddy. (I was able to clean the pilot light tube to get it to light, but -- alas -- it wouldn't stay lit for more than 10-15 minutes.) The new Buddy portable heater gives GREAT heat! I live in the mountains in the southwest... in a partly-historic adobe house. I have a furnace, but I hate the blowing air (allergies) and the noise. And I guess I'm just tired of tending fires, though my fireplace has a firebox in it the blows heat throughout the "beehive" exterior. After being in this house for more than a dozen winters, I decided that it was stupid and expensive to try to heat the house, as I live alone... with my companion dog; my objective these days is to heat myself. The altitude hasn't been an issue. The portable Buddy lights easily and gives the direct warmth of a toasty fire while the vents at the top warm the surrounding area. I love this kind of instantly-warming heat. There is no comparison in my mind to a warm heater (or fire) with fresh air in the house and the stuffiness of a centrally-heated house. I use the heater only in the evenings, for reading and tv watching; I warm up on "high", but soon find myself switching to "low" and moving the heater farther away. I would never let it run unattended. I enjoyed using my fireplace for years, but you just can't get a good fire going as quickly as you can fire up this little heater! Compared to my old Tough Buddy, there have been some improvements made to this heater: The attachment (to the 1# propane tank pictured, or to the hose connecting to a 20# tank) now swivels -- which would make attaching the 1# tank infinitely easier. And there is a new pilot-lighting mechanism, now part of the main switch. I'm not sure how I feel about this change: It's worked fine so far, but I'm wondering if it will stand the time test, as I consider this a long-term purchase. The handle on top now swivels back, and there is now an oxygen-depletion sensor in addition to the tip-over sensor. The tip-sensor (in my old model) only went off once; the heater can be slid carefully, just not bumped. My dog treats it with respect, but I'd be careful around small children. The Mr. Heater hotline man told me the Buddy was exactly the same as the Tough Buddy. It may be, mechanically, but the new heater is lighter in weight and a bit smaller; the pad that lights up and gets hot is vertically oriented (TB was horizontal.) However, it's quite sturdy, and the really important part -- its heating ability -- is the same. I love it, and I'd recommend it for campers, people working in shops or garages, sports people and to anyone who can safely use a 20# propane tank, which is so much more economical than the 1# tanks. Terrific for emergencies! The caveat is that it shouldn't be left unattended, including while sleeping. P.S. Buy the fuel filter. I don't know enough about these things to review it, but I can attest to the fact that impurities (including added odorrants) in propane and the plasticizers in some propane hoses can lead to the untimely demise of this heater without a filter. Also, save the box for off-season storage of the heater; dust and spider webs would have to be cleaned out before re-use. And I'd suggest actually reading the user manual.

This is something everyone should have, honestly ditch those dangerous propane tops, yes this gets hot but man, if it tips even a bit safety shuts her right off! The power went out one time and we ended up using this, it last for hours! The size is small but mighty and perfect. I’m thinking about buying another one! Would be a great idea for hunting season, that’s coming up! Again hands down the safety feature is my favorite!