Heater Size???

Post by **777BassMan** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 1:16 pm

Hi All
This is my first year going ice-fishing with a Portable Ice shelter. Just wondering what size the heater do I need? The size of my shelter is 70"x70" around 6 feet high inside. (3 people style) Eskimo Quick Fish III. I have a 3000 BTU Brinkmann catalytic heater. Is this bigger enough for -30degree? Or should I getting a Mr.Heater Portable buddy 4000& 9000 BTU model?

Thankyou

Post by **Icemanstan** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:20 pm

I think the size of your hut you would need.

Coleman Catalytic Camping Heater

$69.99

Product #76-2119-8 Canadian tire

Excellent heater

Post by **saskie** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 2:59 pm

At -30 in a portable you're just going to have to accept a degree of chill, unless you have a well built, insulated shack - but the heater you have sounds fine. It will at least keep you on the ice but you won't be fishing in short sleeves that's for sure.

I have the Coleman and it definitely works too.

rfunfarm · Post by **rfunfarm** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 5:47 pm

Try 2-- 20 year old blondes about 5'6 to 5'8--They should keep you quite warm while Ice Fishing

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:18 pm

Anybody try the newer Mr Heaters. I saw them on special this aft. at Princess auto.

Post by **777BassMan** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:27 pm

Wallboss you mean the 3800BTU standing up model. I think for $40 more the portable buddy is a better deal.

Post by **777BassMan** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 9:30 pm

Anybody try the Mr.Heater Portable Buddy in the Portable shelter at -30?

Post by **MLR** » Sat Dec 13, 2008 11:05 pm

I have a mr.heater portable buddy. At -30 you need it set at high 9000btu to keep it tolerable in a two person portable hut.

Post by **Wallyboss** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 8:08 am

I have the portable buddy and I wouldn't change it for nothing. I had the Coleman cay heater and returned it after one use.

Post by **katch moore** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:00 am

yeah the buddy heater is great. the procat....i wouldn't even bother. i had one last year, before i got the buddy. doesn't get hot enough!!

i would recommend getting a bigger propane tank. as i was going through too many green bottles, so i bought an 8.8 lb tank. reffill it once, and then i'm set for couple outings, and it's cheaper.

matt

Post by **MLR** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 9:49 am

katch moore

Where did you get the extention hose for the mr.heater?

Post by **777BassMan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:10 am

Thanks for replies;

I just picked up a Potable Buddy at Princess Auto. I guess I'm all set for icefishing now.

Post by **777BassMan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:14 am

Kate Moore
Where do you get the 8.8lb tank? How much they are? Are they heavy? I don't have a snowmobile, I'm using a 45" plastic Sled to transport all my gears.

Post by **katch moore** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 10:25 am

i got the 8.8lb propane tank at canadian tire. it was about 60$. it's the same diameter of a 20 lb. but it's a stubby. check out canadian tire...!

Post by **777BassMan** » Sun Dec 14, 2008 2:55 pm

thanks Katch Moore