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Title: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: Bull Herbie on Dec 09, 2018, 06:37 PM: Where does everybody put their buddy heater? I just got a buddy heater and was wondering if they’re ok to put them mounted in the tub or just on the ice. Just looking for options.
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: HardWaterSlave on Dec 09, 2018, 06:39 PM: Above the ice on a crate. If you put it on the floor it makes the shack a pond.
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Post by: Old Yellaw on Dec 09, 2018, 07:36 PM: x2
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Post by: Gunflint on Dec 09, 2018, 07:44 PM: Or, if your configuration works, in the sled behind the seat. This works for me.
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Post by: Hoserman on Dec 09, 2018, 08:14 PM: Got a floor in mine so that's where it will go unless I find it will work better higher up in the shack.
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Post by: Wolf2982 on Dec 09, 2018, 09:06 PM: I find it better to put it right in the ice so I don't burn my gear.
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Post by: todalake on Dec 09, 2018, 10:30 PM: I picked a sun shield that you put on your windshield at a garage sale. I put that on the ice, then buddy heater, its light and reflects heat.
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Post by: 3300 on Dec 09, 2018, 11:50 PM: goes on a spare seat cushion in front of me. i don't want it in my sled, there is nothing behind me i need warmed up.
i can thaw the ice scoop and keep my coffee hot hanging them over the heater. helps keep holes open and warm hands and face.

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Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: Monticatgeek on Dec 10, 2018, 12:27 AM: I did this in my Clam Kenai Stealth Thermal. It is just a 4 inch diameter piece of PVC pipe cut to allow most of the disposible tank to fit inside the pipe.

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Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: Spider1 on Dec 10, 2018, 05:34 AM: I have a little buddy heater for my Clam and it usually heats it up too much so I open the top of the door for ventilation. I put it right on the ice and I don't have any problem with the ice getting sloppy.
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: Hooked up on Dec 10, 2018, 05:41 AM: Quote from: Wolf2982 on Dec 09, 2018, 09:06 PM
I find it better to put it right in the ice so I don't burn my gear.
X2
right on the ice works
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: FG Steve on Dec 10, 2018, 09:22 AM: Quote from: HardWaterSlave on Dec 09, 2018, 06:39 PM
Above the ice on a crate. If you put it on the floor it makes the shack a pond.

x2
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: bart on Dec 10, 2018, 09:54 AM: I've always kept mine on the ice...
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3300, I have to try hanging my scoop that way, looks like it will keep it off the ice, thawed and right on hand. Thanks!
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Post by: Kobey on Dec 10, 2018, 11:37 AM: I just bring a small piece of plywood to set it on.
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Post by: Bull Herbie on Dec 10, 2018, 01:00 PM: I like the idea with the PVC pipe, I have a little buddy and a big buddy. I think i might mount a pipe in my tub and take my little buddy for the extra cold days, and build a little platform to hold my big buddy so I don't create a pond in my shack. Thanks for the responses and good luck to everybody this season.
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Post by: P Meyette on Dec 10, 2018, 01:27 PM: iput mine on the ice seems to be the best for me
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Post by: Jkoht on Dec 10, 2018, 04:26 PM: I've never had a problem with putting mine right on the ice in a flip over, or on the plastic floor of a suitcase style.
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Post by: minnook on Dec 10, 2018, 04:44 PM: i keep mine on the ice.. use a 5#refillable better then the 1# longer burn time . also feeds the gas grill
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Post by: wyogator on Dec 10, 2018, 05:33 PM: Currently right on the ice, but I'm going to try a crate this year with the interlocking foam mats.
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: 3300 on Dec 10, 2018, 11:58 PM: Quote from: wyogator on Dec 10, 2018, 05:33 PM
Currently right on the ice, but I'm going to try a crate this year with the interlocking foam mats.
menards has them on sale for 7.50$.
Title: Re: Mr Heater Buddy
Post by: stout93 on Dec 11, 2018, 09:04 AM: I keep mine on the ice. I cycle it on and off in my Shappel FX100 since it gets too hot in there. I don't really get the puddles that everyone refers to.