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You better check, not all are filter free. Be sure. I’m surprised by the responses how many think if it’s a Mr Heater hose it’s ok. That’s NOT the case, be sure. Only one or two don’t require a filter. If that was the right hose it wouldn’t have a regulator on it I don’t think, I think you do not have a filter free hose. Not 100% sure, but about 80%.
#27370410ft Buddy Series Propane Hose Assembly connects appliances that are designed to be connected to a 1lb bottle to 5 to 20lb tanks.Swivel 1 - 20 Male Throwaway Cylinder Thread x Soft Nose Excess Flow P.O.L. with Hand wheelConnects appliances that are designed to be connected to 1 lb. bottles to 5 to 20 lb. tanksConnects to low pressure and high pressure tanksSpecially designed material eliminates need for fuel filterHand tighten swivels on both endsI don't see this line on Mr Heater site for your hose, do you? I do see the thing on the bottom of Bucket Ramps post that shows 3 hoses that don't need a filter, is this one of them? It's too blurry to read. BUT, you don't need a regulator for a Big Buddy, it's built in. Just be sure is the bottom line. The hose with the regulator is made for grills, other heaters, etc. Anywhere where propane quality and cleanliness is not regulated. Like Minnesota-no standards in Mn.
The regulator is built into the buddy heater, you can’t send propane into any heater without a regulator. The owner’s manual tells which hose is the good one. It doesn’t need a filter but a regulator is always needed.
The regulator is built into the 1lb tank coupling on the Big Buddy and all other using that connector, I use 20lb tanks in my Big Buddy with the 1lb connector. For some reason I have to put an empty 1 lb tank on the other side thou. Heater won't go on High either unless i have gas going into both sides..For $40-50 you get a hose with quick coupler and regulator.
Can I ask, how long does a filter last. I have a metal filter from Mr. Buddy. Can you clean the filter?