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Title: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: Cook078 on Jan 01, 2019, 12:51 PM: Hello, just wondering if anyone else has ran into this...I stripped the red knob that controls the settings... I have emailed the company, but just figured I ask if anyone has done this...it seems like a regular knob for a gas stove might work? or bbq grill? My bbq knobs wont come off lol.. just looking for a quick fix till i get the part...thanks! :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: bart on Jan 01, 2019, 01:16 PM: I personally would contact Mr. Heater or a Service Center near you, order a replacement.

http://www.mrheater.com/find-servicecenter/ (http://www.mrheater.com/find-servicecenter/)
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: Iceassin on Jan 01, 2019, 01:56 PM: Teflon tape... or Locktite, they make it in various strengths from temporary to permanent.
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: lefty2053 on Jan 01, 2019, 06:30 PM: http://www.mrheater.com/control-knob-for-mh18ch.html
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: Cook078 on Jan 02, 2019, 09:22 AM: Thanks guys! Im not sure if that red one is the same for my model but ill check it out. Mine is the regular, MH9B, it looks a little different but not sure yet. Thanks again :tipup: :tipup:
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: Cook078 on Jan 02, 2019, 09:28 AM: I did find one for the MH9B, and its in stock! Thanks for the lead! :tipup: :tipup:

http://www.mrheater.com/control-valve-knob-mh9b.html
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: dbuchmann on Jan 03, 2019, 02:58 PM: If you can't find one send me some pics and I'll 3D print one for you. Had to do it for a coworker last year and worked perfect.
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: 32footsteps on Jan 03, 2019, 04:42 PM: Mine stripped out as well. Nothing some good old fashioned super glue doesn’t fix. When I bought another one the first thing I did was pop the knob off and superglue that one down as well.

No need to overthink this fix. Just glue it back on.
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: skifisher on Jan 03, 2019, 04:57 PM: What 32 said! :thumbsup:
Title: Re: buddy heater stripped control knob
Post by: Crayfish2 on Jan 04, 2019, 09:58 AM: Mr Heater has great customer service. Depending on how old your heater is, they may just send you a new knob.