Mr. Buddy Heater Problems

[Seaweed]

Ok I give up...
I have a Mr. Buddy heater that worked like a charm for the past three seasons and then this year... ????? It seems like the fuel is not getting out from tank to nozzle. Tried everything I know and no improvements. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Anyone do any repairs on these?

[smitty55]

Don't know what you've tried but this may be of help. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2Z9aB-yEaE
I would use a pipe cleaner instead of a q-tip though
Here's another thread with some mods. http://www.idofishing.com/forum/showfla ... ddy-heater

Cheers

[Yannick Loranger]

Check if the nipple is still there (the piece that penetrates into the propane tank) I lost one on my heater this year, waiting for a new regulator.

[bostonwhaler]

if you can not get the pilot to light, it may be because the sparker is to cold. I forget the term for that part. But I have to hold my lighter on it for about 5 mins if it is really cold out. Its a sensor, it needs to be warm before it will let the propane out

[Seaweed]

Thanks for the input everyone on this pressing issue.
I did check out the Youtube videos.. and voila I now have a fully functional heater again. Love this site and love Youtube.

[bostonwhaler]

What was the fix/issue. Mine actually failed this weekend. My fad took it apart and found yellow grease in the propaine lines. Guess I need to buy the line filter after all

[Wolfy]

Like you Chris,

Love this site. You can get soooooo much out of it with the group of folks that use it and are willing to help friends and strangers out. Just got a buddy heater myself. I wasn't going to get the filter as I figured it was just a waste of money, But I don't like the idea of this slime build up.

Thanks Lads!!

[bostonwhaler]

I think this is a great heater. I do find the fan helps as well. I didn't think I would need the filter. Glad my dad knew what he was doing.

[RJ]

Great tips here fellas!

I've used the alcohol on the Q-tip deal on our Big Buddy. Worked perfectly. I've had no issues with the Little Buddy that I use almost exclusively. I think the more ya use em the better they last.

RJ

[Seaweed]

My problem was also resolved with the stick the qtip with alcohol in the gas hole to clean it out... probably had a spider web or something.
BTW I also use a 5lb propane tank and filter with hose and even that pressue was unable to expel the blockage.