Other propane ceramic heaters
My single element Buddy heater is too much for my little camper so I've been searching for something similar but with fewer BTUs. HeaterThis one looks promising. Has anyone tried one?
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The problem I've had with the portable catalytic heaters is contamination of the pad with oil from the bulk propane. They're toast after about a year of use.
The "little buddy" heater I had was also damaged by oil contamination. It caused the regulator to leak, shooting flame out of the regulator vent hole, lighting the plastic on fire. Scary!
The "portable buddy" heater as I mentioned can't be turned down low enough for my little camper.
I bought the little ceramic heater and it's nearly perfect for my application. Simple, all metal, and has an attachment for a propane hose. No CO detected after running for several hours in a confined space. It doesn't have the low oxygen or tip over shut off like the buddy so care must be taken. There is no pilot thermocouple so if wind blows out the flame the gas doesn't shut off. That won't be a problem for how I intend to use it.
The "little buddy" heater I had was also damaged by oil contamination. It caused the regulator to leak, shooting flame out of the regulator vent hole, lighting the plastic on fire. Scary!
The "portable buddy" heater as I mentioned can't be turned down low enough for my little camper.
I bought the little ceramic heater and it's nearly perfect for my application. Simple, all metal, and has an attachment for a propane hose. No CO detected after running for several hours in a confined space. It doesn't have the low oxygen or tip over shut off like the buddy so care must be taken. There is no pilot thermocouple so if wind blows out the flame the gas doesn't shut off. That won't be a problem for how I intend to use it.
