Each of your file(s) can be up to 20MB in size. What brand do you have now? Rating: 100%. I hooked my 20 #er up to my coleman propane light and no problem, gas poured into the chamber and i lit it up. As leech asked, what kind of smoker due you have now? Posted December 31, 2020, By Â. keep it for a back up and upgrade...  I use my Green Mountain pellet grill/smoker year round with great temp control.. ALso a great buddy heater tip I've learned is to not look at it too funny or it will surely go out and quit working on you. Worked great. Started December 30, 2020, Copyright © 1998-2020 Hot Spot Outdoors - WorldWide WebResults Inc. - Powered by Outdoor WebResults Marketing. If the heater will ignite with a stick lighter then replace the worn ignition with a new ignition. Any bubbles will indicate a leak – if so tighten the fittings slightly more and recheck. The problem may also be in the regulator. $114.32. F215100 - MH4B Little Buddy Heater 3800 BTU|North America's Most Popular Portable LP Heater! The smoker was a Christmas gift from several years ago, I think enough time has passed Add to Wish List. I took it apart and blew out each fitting and it worked great for about a week. My Mr. heater will not stay lit I have to hold the button down for it to stay lit if I release the button the flame goes out This is a butane unit, if I'm correct. Reconnect same tank to a stove burner shows the problem clearly it lights fine but you see the pressure is too high and lots of yellow flame . is this just an issue with these things? Started May 6, 2015, By Sometimes the thermocouple gets coated with carbon from the propane. Just about any newer electric or pellet smoker out there today should do what you are looking for. Sometimes the heater will stay lit but the flame is too low. My buddy heater wouldn’t light. They also sell electric and gas models. Yet another reason your patio will not stay lit is that the gas valve orifice is blocked. Apparently when you open the valve wide the gas hose ends up getting vapor lock and the heater cannot draw enough gas to stay running. Check the regulator to make sure it is tightly connected to the propane tank. that one does the same thing. I bought the stand for it and put a wheel set on it to roll it around.  (Something to that nature) He said that the flow could be screwed up and perhaps just get a new fitting for the pilot light? Powered by Invision Community. With this, it has a temperature sensor and if this sensor is dirty, it may cut off because it doesn't sense the flame. Thus, the thermocouple will turn off the patio heater as it tricks the gas value in to thinking that the pilot light is out. well he broke it and so replaced it with a brand new one. Here is some follow up on my Little Buddy heater. I had a masterbuilt electric smoker for a while but I didn't like the Q it produced as well as other methods, maybe you would.   When a propane heater won’t stay lit, often what is happening is that the propane heater may sense that the flame is defective in some way, triggering the propane heater’s safety functions and causing it to shut off. Then depress the control knob for two to three minutes. well he broke it and so replaced it with a brand new one. Take your tank and get it refilled. Out of stock. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 18, 2010. it will not stay lit. So it can use a hose assembly like the F271803, but not the Buddy. Add to Compare. If the hose is damaged in any way then have it replaced. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. There is a way to fix this problem. To order Service Parts in Canada, you may use the schematic tool to find the correct item numbers but must call LionCove at 877-477-3353 or go to Lion Cove Parts to place your order. Patio Heater Won't Stay Lit One common issue that patio heater owners face is keeping their patio heater lit. Toll free: 866-985-7877 Got the tarp off, started up and did a few circles around the yard today. Much cheaper than a new heater. I was going to buy a new water heater but my buddy said that perhaps the problem was the pilot light flow? Last week, my brother came up to fish with me and his mr buddy would light and burn from 5-10 mins and go out. By using this site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Got drawn for season C. Let’s hope the weather cooperates. Then remove the bracket that holds the pilot light and thermocouple together to that you will get the best access. About 10" inches of pure powder!  😆 If your gas water heater doesn’t stay lit, you may have a defective control thermostat. i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy. If neither of those are the problem then I would check your regulator. Gas Heater Pilot Light Troubleshooting. Right now i open my valve 1/8 turn and … I had my little buddy get too cold and canisters stopped working, but it was in the low teens in the garage. This is his second season with it. The typical cause for this is that the pilot light flame has become too far away from the thermocouple. I have to set it barely above warm and constantly adjust it. I have a cheap propane forced air heater I bought at Lowes for the garage. You can keep your dang sunflower heater. Then depress the control knob for two to three minutes. well he broke it and so replaced it with a brand new one. I bought the Mr. Heater Little Buddy heater about 3 years ago. We apologize for the inconvenience and confusion this has caused some customers. 👍 Even later, we mounted that heater on a cabinet. 62 Posts . Another reason that your patio heater won't stay lit also has to do with the thermocouple. You may not need to disassemble it as much as you think, but you need to disassemble and very gently squeeze the pilot and thermocouple making sure not to crush it. Make sure all gas has cleared before attempting to ignite the patio heater. Apparently when you open the valve wide the gas hose ends up getting vapor lock and the heater cannot draw enough gas to stay running. This fan has a noisy motor, and has also been rated by users as not powerful enough to fan the heat around larger rooms. The pilot wont even light. If there is, then clean away the carbon. Another potential cause for a low flame is that the gas hose is kinked. This control is part of the gas valve assembly and normally has a dial that will allow for temperature adjustment and will also have a probe that monitors the water temperature. i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy. Add to Wish List. Simply turn the gas tank on. to get rid of it and not offend anybody. 😄  By the way, you look like a man after my own heart, Leech! We tried different propane bottles, tilted it all different ways to see if that would help, nothing worked. I have a Frabill one man flip shack so the 3800 btu/hr was more than enough heat. Check the gas hose and straighten it. I bought the Mr. Heater Little Buddy heater about 3 years ago. Out of stock. As described before open the gas line by turning the knob on the propane tank to fully open. But the Mr Heater I have used at all altitudes and not had much problem with. I have a Frabill one man flip shack so the 3800 btu/hr was more than enough heat. Rating: 100%. the pilot will light, its getting gas because it will light for a split second if I slow let out the pilot button..but it will not stay on..this started this summer during a camping trip and now in the … GUESTS. Seems like electric is the way to go if you want temp consistency primarily due to the electric controls and predictability of the electric element. Sometimes the heater will stay lit but the flame is too low. Please check out our how to guide and User Manual for easy troubleshooting https://shop.firesense.com/pages/how-to-videos. 2 Reviews. It should stay lit and ignite the main heater. You should clean the orifice or have it replaced. $114.32. A full propane tank is much heavier than an empty propane tank. Have Customer Service contact you. Where they really shine is emergency heat indoors. Make sure to use the soap and water test to determine if there are any leaks. Out of stock. *Due to recent governmental changes to import tariffs, Mr. Heater has removed the fan on some models of the Mr. Heater Big Buddy (MH18B). Mr Heater I have the one burner I use in my crapper tent and the two burner I use in the main tent if the wood stove runs out to take the chill off in the morning. just wondering if anyone else has had issues with the little buddy heater..mine seems to work perfectly for a week, then nothing. its a cheap source of heat and it will work with the zip tie but its really annoying. Please call our Service Department at 1-800-251-0001, where our technicians will gladly assist you. Other potential causes are not having enough gas pressure or the pilot light/orifices are more restricted due to corrosion. It is a round masterbuilt, I am attaching pictures of the smoker and the temp control. You can start your patio heater with a stick lighter. • I own the larger Buddy Heater and it has the oxygen sensor in it like this one and states in the directions that it will not work above 7000ft. Loose connections sometime cause problems. it will not stay lit. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. Worked great. The Mr. Heater Big Buddy heater has a battery- or AC-powered fan to propel heat. Portable Buddy Heater - Massachusetts and Canada version . The Buddy Family heaters are our most popular units, great for indoor and outdoor heat, camping, hunting, tailgating, etc. In order to be around 200 degrees, Sometimes using a small tooth file and lightly sanding the thermocouple will help to remove the carbon build up. When the outdoor temperature is less than 40 degrees F and the tank is less than one-quarter full a low flame will result. If your propane tank is new you will need to purge the air from the gas lines. Big Buddy Portable Heater . My little buddy heater wont stay lit If there is a draft it will blow out, if you run into it there is a safety shut off. Rating: 100%. Rating: 100%. that one does the same thing. When starting the heater after installing a new propane tank, you will need to hold the red start valve down for 30 to 60 seconds to allow the gas supply to reach the pilot tube. Kind of a pain to install but not terrible. Please feel free to contact Mr. Heater Technical Service with any questions by … When the outdoor temperature is less than 40 degrees F and the tank is less than one-quarter full a low flame will result. Don’t want to wait? I have a cheap propane forced air heater I bought at … They also mentioned making sure you use a filter, particals get caught there and don’t clog your heater. Recently I can't keep the pilot lit to start the heater. Additionally, the propane tank may be empty. 2 Reviews. You should replace or refill your propane tank. Now, the pilot light will be very close to the sensor bulb and the patio heater will no longer shut off after a few minutes. Much cheaper than a new heater. Where they really shine is emergency heat indoors. I see the same issue at below zero and my buddy heater. If not then refill or replace it. I have held down the red start button for minutes but the … Make sure all gas has cleared before attempted to ignite the patio heater. I re-lit the light and over the past few weeks has been doing it more often, until today it went out 3 times. The gas pressures change and seem to have more not less pressure so the buddy heater can’t keep it lit just blows its own flame out. Thoroughly clean the burner and emitter screen to clear any blockages. Spray a soap solution on the fittings to check for leaks. Discussion Starter • #1 • Feb 18, 2010. It may be as simple as the gas valve on the propane tank being turned off. At first we used a Mr. Heater, but later moved up to a 10,000 BTU free-standing unit. My Char Broil electric seems to work pretty well and the nice thing for this time of year, it has a remote you can set and check from inside the house. Could get the pilot to stay lit at all. Read some reviews and figured I’d try this. Started October 29, 2019, By The "Big Buddy" models rated 18,000 BTU have a QD port (quick disconnect) that can accept low pressure gas (regulated), but it's the only model with that (not the Buddy or little buddy). If the pilot won't stay lit, it may be because there's a draft, but more often it's a problem with the thermocouple. i had this problem with an old sunflower heater before i borrowed it to my buddy. Here is some follow up on my Little Buddy heater. tacklejunkie I had my little buddy get too cold and canisters stopped working, but it was in the low teens in the garage. This could mean that the gas pressure is too low.   If the issue is not with the thermocouple the cause of the problem could be a numbers of things. My buddy heater wouldn’t light. Be sure you have fuel in your one pound screw on propane. Mine still hasn't been warshed  and im still here. Thus, the thermocouple will turn off the patio heater as it tricks the gas value in to thinking that the pilot light is out. Got up to our hunting camp (9200') and it would not stay lit. But that chilly October night, the little auxiliary heater simply would not stay lit. Pilot Stays Lit But Heater Won't Come On If your heater isn't working but you can see a steady, blue pilot flame, the thermostat may not be signaling the heater to come on. it will not stay lit. Add to Wish List. Link to post Mr. Heater Portable Buddy Propane Heaters are the Most Popular Portable Heaters in America. Click "Write a Review" for a bonus YEAR of warranty coverage! ... My Mr. heater will not stay lit I have to hold the button down for it to stay lit if I release … Headaches, noise, burning everything and anything that touches it, etc I will gladly use my Buddy heater that I have had for 7 years and never a problem that caused me not able to get it lit. $192.30. https://shop.firesense.com/pages/how-to-videos. Kind of a pain to install but not terrible. Making sure the patio heater is “off”, sure a pair of pliers to gently squeeze the pilot light and the thermocouple a bit closer. 62 Posts . You can … They also mentioned making sure you use a filter, particals get caught there and don’t clog your heater. 1 Review. Add to Wish List. I keep a 20lb tank mounted heater for in the garage. Other potential causes are not … 1 Review. If neither of those are the problem then I would check your regulator. It was made with two ceramic panels that glowed red-hot at full tilt. I have had mine for 3 years now and now when I flip the the knob to Pilot, there is a small spark but it doesnt light the flame. Also I needed the small size of the Little Buddy as my flip shack is very limited in space. PARTS/MANUALS. Thanks for the replies. Hey guys, I know this is a somewhat common problem with the Mr. Heaters. ft. Includes a base for stability and handle for easy transportation. Read some reviews and figured I’d try this. A 1/4 turn on might be too much. Open the gas line by turning the knob on the propane tank to fully open. Out of stock. The gas supply to … Started April 1, 2020, By I keep a 20lb tank mounted heater … Â. put on 22 miles today at the new cabin, just learning the area, I would have done more, but the local gas station was out of 91. nothing groomed, but not that bad. Check to make sure the propane tank has enough fuel in it. $192.30. If ... That or go buy a buddy heater and pray that it stays lit on you every time you try to use it. You can adjust your cookie settings, otherwise we'll assume you're okay to continue.   Portable Buddy Heater - Massachusetts and Canada version .   Explore the Mr. Heater University page for informational videos, downloads, and frequently asked questions. Crow Hunter cylinder and heats up to 100 sq. There may also be a blockage in the burner assembly. Probably took 20 to 30 minutes I’d say. Add to Compare. Sometimes there is air in the gas line which is blocking propane from getting to the heater head unit. I have since purchased 2 pellet grills. Right now i open my … Could get the pilot to stay lit at all. I just got mine out of the shed today and tried to fire it up. Getting closer to getting out.  Happy New Year!  🥳 The Mr Buddy propane heater has a sensor which detects the amount of oxygen/fresh air in the area being heated. Check all other fittings as well. Live chat support is available M-F 9:00AM-6:00PM EST. The problem may be a genuine defect or it could be an issue with the … Gas heaters, whether they warm up air or water in a home, rely on a pilot light to trigger the flame of the actual heater. eyeguy 54 It did hold temps fantastically well though. If the gas is on but there is no gas flow then replace the hose and regulator assembly. Another simple cause is that a breeze is blowing just right and is blowing out the pilot light. Probably took 20 to 30 minutes I’d say. i have to use a zip tie to hold down the button so it stays one. Also I needed the small size of the Little Buddy as my flip shack is very limited in space. Mr. Heater won't stay lit. We have placed cookies on your device to help make this website better. Hours: 9:00am – 9:00pm EST. Pit Boss makes some affordable models that are upright so similar to what you have been using. Also check the reflector to make sure there is no carbon build-up. The patented radiant LP heater connects to a 1 lb. I have the little buddy and the big buddy and both of them work great. The solution for this is to purge the gas line. If the amount of fresh air/oxygen is too low, the sensor will shut off the propane flow to the pilot light and burner. My little buddy heater wont stay lit If there is a draft it will blow out, if you run into it there is a safety shut off. Does it have a temp-level control (1-5) or is it thermostatically controlled (125deg-400deg)? You can attach as many as 5 files at a time. My hot water heater light began to go out recently. that one does the same thing. If you are having a similar issue, give this a shot. You won't regret it. You won't regret it. If you are having a similar issue, give this a shot. Walleyehooker Ignitors sometimes get worn out and fail. This could mean that the gas pressure is too low. To squeeze the pilot light and sensor-bulb together, remove the top of the heater and the front control panel that covers the pilot light and control knob. Check to make sure the propane tank has enough fuel in it. Your Little Buddy should light up and hold the pilot flame – and then remain lit when the gas valve is turned … I gave up and bought a Little Buddy (by Mr. Heater). It worked great for a week and now I have the same problem, the pilot goes out when I let go of the button. I have the little buddy and the big buddy and both of them work great. Â, we are 'the leading edge' I Share on HSO, Copyright © 1998-2020 Hot Spot Outdoors - WorldWide WebResults Inc. - Powered by, North American Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors. Big Buddy Portable Heater . Sometimes the gas pressure is simply too low. If you are looking for something that produces pretty darn good BBQ and is easy to operate consider a pellet smoker. If user instructions are not followed and the valves and regulator become clogged, the heater is permanently damaged with no options for repair. Use it heater big Buddy and the tank is new you will need to purge the from. 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