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New York => Ice Fishing New York => Topic started by: greensider on Jan 23, 2022, 03:03 PM
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What heater do you use in shelters my old black cat is pretty worn out but I am having trouble paying 80 dollars for a buddy heater what are some other options
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mr heater buddy heater
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I’ve been using the little buddy this season to cut down the amount of propane I usually go through. So far it’s done a nice job heating my 2-person flip over.
https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/mr-heater-little-buddy-indoor-liquid-propane-gas-heater/0000000007086
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I use a 1 gallon metal bucket with a fuel canister in it the type you use to keep deli food warm. One canister will keep my pop up warm enough to throw my coat off and warm my lunch 2 canisters and you can cook on it just cover the bucket with some heavy wire screen very simple
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Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that
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I actually lost my old black cat on Oneida today. If anyone comes across it let me know! I tried retracing my tracks tonight but my tracks got snowed in.
I just ordered the flame king version of it. Looks like the same thing.
The thing I like about the black cat is you can run it on low and not burn much propane. Having a thermal cover I don’t normally need much heat. I just want enough to keep my holes thawed and not wear gloves.
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Coleman focus 3 or 5 depending on which hut I take
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Bruce I’ve got some friends going out today
They will keep an eye out for your heater
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Mr Heater for the win..YES they are pricey now ..my 20 yoa MH Portable Buddy just got a lil maintenance yesterday ..pilot tube cleaning and vacuumed the ceramic tile as well . Its an investment
This may be another option ..if cash is tight
https://www.walmart.com/ip/DynaGlo-Grab-N-Go-10-000-BTU-Portable-Propane-Gas-LP-Heater/720766613
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greensider PM sent
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Bruce I’ve got some friends going out today
They will keep an eye out for your heater
Thank you Fred.
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Costco has the Buddy heater with fuel line and filter for $74.99
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As long as this is a heater thread - I have a great heater hack that can be used as a cooking/warming surface...low cost too.
If you have a Mr Heater little buddy heater...
...go to a hardware store and buy a paint screen - the type you hang inside a bucket to roll off excess paint from a roller.
They come in 2 sizes - I bought the smaller size.
Back to the Mr. Heater...when the top handle is folded down in storage position - the paint screen clips snugly on the handle and makes a great surface exactly above the heat. Now place a dollar store (tin plate - or something similar) on the horizontal paint screen.
You can make hot dogs or sausage...heck...we warmed leftover pizza on it!
Be careful - it gets hot fast! But if you like grilling on the ice but don't want to bring the grill - this might work for you.
My observation - I wouldn't cook/warm anything greasy or anything that might spill or spit...and keep it light. You cannot put a frying pan on it or flip hamburgers...but a pack of hotdogs in a tin with some water (or beer) and you can eat tube steaks all day long!
Just an idea...enjoy...
~Arkangel
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Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that
sterno cans will work but do not put out much heat and don't last very long. These are liquid fuel with a fibre type whick lasts about 6-8 hrs same Idea though
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I am looking at maybe getting a small kerosene heater long run way less expensive than propane and can put a pot to cook on top
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Cooked Mac n cheese and heated some ribs on my buddy heater this weekend. A warm meal or snack on the ice is nice. Delicious!
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I am looking at maybe getting a small kerosene heater long run way less expensive than propane and can put a pot to cook on top
I dont know much about portable kerosene heaters I will admit ..but the smell of the fuel and fumes emitted would be a hard pass.
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I will be cooking hotdogs and beans on my buddy heater again this Saturday… ;)
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Are you referring to sterno cans I was thinking about making something like that
This is my heater, the furnace pipe cover is optional, it makes a good cover to create a small oven, really heats up your sandwich.
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I will be cooking hotdogs and beans on my buddy heater again this Saturday… ;)
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is that piece of sheet metal on the bottom a wind blocker
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Just a piece of tin to reflect the heat up and not melt the ice.
I can also latch it up and direct the heat up…
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ahh kool idea !
thx
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It kills me but I bought a buddy from lows picking up tomorrow and adapter for refilling small tanks from 20 pounder
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that will push the heat up :thumbsup: :bow:
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It kills me but I bought a buddy from lows picking up tomorrow and adapter for refilling small tanks from 20 pounder
take care of it and it should last
i store mine in the box off season
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I've got the yellow Mr Heater version. 10 or 15 years ago Lowes had an excess of them and dumped them for 24.99 or 29.99, I can't remember. It has been a work horse and useful for many instances beyond icefishing. I have definitely got to add a cook rack this year.
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the adaptor will save you a ton of money ...this is how i do it ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0dV-1397c (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb0dV-1397c)
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fluke man that is exactly where i got mine at the end of the season dump sale i got one for me one for my brother both still work but i seen them on sale and grabbed a new one just to have
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Upgraded from Lil Buddy heater. Can flip it over and cook on it
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little buddy works for me
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Ours will get plenty of off season use camping and in my hunting blind we also ordered the little kerosene heater for unheated Florida room and camping
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Trangia alcohol burner with 91% rubbing alcohol most of the time.
If it's super cold out, I'll go hobo style and use a small coffee can full of alcohol with a roll of toilet paper in it for a wick.
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Raquettedacker I like the tin idea to reflect the heat up ..may incorporate that on my buddy system Thinking of some magnets and a cookie sheet .
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This is the kerosene heater I am getting just to have for other uses but might try it out ice fishing as well you can put a pot on top for cooking
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This is the kerosene heater I am getting just to have for other uses but might try it out ice fishing as well you can put a pot on top for cooking
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Good luck with your heater but I think your going to be disapointed as that kerosene will probably choke you to death inside a shanty
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I run them in basement occasionally and if set right there is no smell or fumes but as said I got a new buddy heater we got this for camping and our Florida room
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Got this for Christmas and have been using it this year in my Otter Cabin hub. Only runs on a regular tank so have to lug the 20 pounder. Nice in that it doesn't take up too much space, but even on low I need to have a couple windows open.
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i remember those old coleman kerosene heaters .... i remember they killed people and finally where taken off the market turned my eyes red and choked me
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I have a 1.5 man flip over shanty and use a Coleman catalytic heater, pretty inexpensive and extremely frugal on propane. One canister will last a day and keeps me plenty warm unless it’s really bitter out and windy. I think it cost me $35 a few years ago on eBay.
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Was out yesterday in my 2 man flip over ran the buddy on low was pretty damn warm in there had to keep two zippers open for air flow
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nice !
any fish ;)
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A few pannies and one big pickerel
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way togo greensider :thumbsup:
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I use a sun flower in my 2 man ,
In my 1 man my radiant 5 heater bulb crapped out so I purchased a little buddy , nice heater but heats from the top down do to the angle , so it’s now a back up for my buddy which points the heat toward you
Food for thought
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I use a sun flower in my 2 man ,
In my 1 man my radiant 5 heater bulb crapped out so I purchased a little buddy , nice heater but heats from the top down do to the angle , so it’s now a back up for my buddy which points the heat toward you
Food for thought
don't remember where but a few guys are making replacement bulbs for the focus 5 death heater.lol
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don't remember where but a few guys are making replacement bulbs for the focus 5 death heater.lol
Thanks , the outfit I had can’t get the material to make them , it only put out 3500-5000and as you know you can direct the heat , I never needed 5000, as 3500was more than enough even on the coldest days , best heater I’ve ever owned
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Yeah think i saw it on walleye central maybe.post was from 2016 but saw mention that its just stainless steel screen.the focus 5 is way better a heater than any buddy heater.so easy to light,even outside in wind.
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I totally agree and will light soaking wet , can’t beat those death heaters 😁
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Buddy heater for me. I use a wheeler all the time so I have a 20lb and a long hose on it. Mounted the tank on the back and it lasts me the entire season . Cost to refill about $9. These heaters will last a long time if you take care of them like anything else.
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I didn't know what kind of heater i have. I just looked up what a focus 5 was after reading your posts, and yeah, that's what i have! I got it from my uncle who go it from a coworker, no clue how many owners it had before that guy.
The igniter doesn't work on it and this past weekend the flame didn't change when i kicked it up to high but that might have been when my tank was about beat.
Someone on FB earlier this season as selling a whole setup that included one that looked brand new.
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I didn't know what kind of heater i have. I just looked up what a focus 5 was after reading your posts, and yeah, that's what i have! I got it from my uncle who go it from a coworker, no clue how many owners it had before that guy.
The igniter doesn't work on it and this past weekend the flame didn't change when i kicked it up to high but that might have been when my tank was about beat.
Someone on FB earlier this season as selling a whole setup that included one that looked brand new.
when my tank is getting low it doesnt turn on high either.thats how i tell my tank is low.
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when my tank is getting low it doesnt turn on high either.thats how i tell my tank is low.
I never run it on high in my 1 man flip over, but everything was freezing up on me that morning so i tried to kick it up on high and it didn't change at all. If i remember, that partial tank didn't last very long that morning, so that makes sense.