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Title: Is a Buddy enough?
Post by: Glenn on Dec 13, 2007, 09:53 PM

I have the Shappell DX3000 and last year used my single sunflower for heat.

I also had the pleasure of melting my jacket sleeve... :whistle:

I'm thinking of getting the Buddy Heater. Will this give enough heat for this shack?

The sunflower never ran on anything other than low, and even then, I had to shut it down at times.

Thanks for the opinions...

Glenn

Title: Re: Is a Buddy enough?
Post by: Hard Ice on Dec 13, 2007, 10:04 PM

Glenn ,
I believe a big buddy is what you would want ..
if you dont move a whole lot id hook it up to a 5-20 pound
tank if you do that make sure you use a fuel filer too..

Title: Re: Is a Buddy enough?
Post by: Whatpole on Dec 13, 2007, 10:21 PM

I bought a reman. big buddy off ebay for a good price (there are still a few left  ;)). Anyway, I used it for the first time last weekend, and it about ran me out on high. Even on med. and low, it was still to warm. I like knowing that I can keep it to warm, rather than not warm enough. I have used the smaller buddy heater for years now, and just wanted the bigger one. I bought a 20# tank and hose when I bought my first buddy heater. I know a few people that think a 5 -10# tank would be easier to haul around, so that might be something to think about also.

Tight Lines

Title: Re: Is a Buddy enough?
Post by: MikeVT on Dec 14, 2007, 08:35 AM

Go to MrHeater.com - they were selling the big buddy's for around 100.00.  You can also get all the accessories you will need.

Title: Re: Is a Buddy enough?
Post by: gamefisher on Dec 14, 2007, 08:43 AM

Quote from: Glenn on Dec 13, 2007, 09:53 PM

I have the Shappell DX3000 .

I'm thinking of getting the Buddy Heater. Will this give enough heat for this shack?

YES