when operating this heater do you keep the propane tank inside the back of the heater or as far away as possible ?, it has such a short hose.
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the tank stays mounted inside the back of heater and held in place with a bracket.by the way these are great heaters.
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A standard size propane tank (like one on a bbq grill) will last right around five hours at a medium-low setting. Depending on how your firepit is set up (style of pit, location of burner, how far away the tank is located) will determine how much insulation - if you need any at all. This kit comes with a very long propane feed hose, so I would suggest you set the tank a distance away and place it in it's own separate enclosure. I do not use an enclosure and no insulation since my tank is six feet away and behind a brick post. I would advise you to separate the tank from the burner if possible. A single enclosure would likely be fine if it's designed (and properly insulated) for the purpose. When you're using consumer trade-in tanks, you never know if any damage has occurred to the new tank by the previous user. I have installed new tanks and discovered later they had been leaking due to damage to the connection threads from a previous user and that could create a dangerous situation if the tank were in an enclosed unit. It's a good idea to keep around a wrench and a roll of plumber's teflon thread tape to seal any leaks that might come up.
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The only problem I have had is if the heater is outside the water in it can freeze and ruin it, but if only the propane tank in in the cold it probably won't matter. But no way keep the heater with water in the tubes out in the freezing temperature. It does not hold water in a tank but it has tubes that are exposed to the heat as it works...they when full of water can not be exposed to freezes. As far as my experience. I have gone through 3 of them outside. Otherwise they work great.
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Hello there, I bought the hose to allow the use of a large propane container rather than the small ones that the unit is designed for. I don't plan to move the grill around or use it portably so buying a lot of small containers vs. a large one once in awhile made both monetary sense as well as environmentally friendly sense. The hose fits a standard propane tank and the grill nicely and is just right as far a length was concerned for me. If you plan to use it portably there is no point but if it will be stationary you will save money and a lot of trips for more small cans. I hope this answers your question and is helpful. By the way there are other solutions from a variety of companies but they all require a lot of fittings to make it work and this opens the door to a host of other problems.
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We have two large propane tanks from the gas company. Heater works great in West Virginia. The small ones for a grill will not work
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Yes, the heater is ready to go except you'll need propane It uses the common stubby propane canisters used in propane lamps, etc. Of course, you can buy the optional extension hose and filter and connect it to a larger BBQ size propane tank for much longer run time.
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You may need an adaptor fitting from the tank to the valve. Also, if it is for a heating application you should be concerned about the possibilities of having the water pipes freeze, when the small propane tank empties. Having a spare tank handy does not work when you are not home, when the tank empties.
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I find it better for heating a room because the heat goes straight up. I have to stand right beside it to feel the heat. I think a directional heater that attaches on top op the propane tank would be better for tailgating or camping in my opinion.
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NO !!! 1st its not safe to keep a 20-lb propane tank inside your house. If it were to leak or some other way vent the propane into your house it would blow your house apart if it ignited. Second it is more expensive to run than natural gas or bulk propane in a giant outdoor tank. Better to use something like this inside if you have to.ProCom Recon Dual Fuel Vent-Free Infrared Heater - 20,000 BTU, Model# MD3TPF
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I wish I could answer that for you, but we use just the container and empty it for our RV and don't hand the hose connected and do not have a clue where we put it. I'm sorry as I know how helpful it is to get as much info as possible. Good machine!
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All propane heaters consume oxygen. If you use it in an RV, you should leave a couple of windows open at least a little to make sure you do not suffer from lack of oxygen. The heater should turn off before that happens, but better safe than sorry.
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I use a propane tank with mine and never tried anyother way. I love this grill and use it all the time.
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I don't see any problem as long as you have no gas leaks. The propane heater fits right into one of the cop holders. I really like it. Paul
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Another thought. My hose does stay in loops at places but it's long enough so it reached my propane thank ok. You could buy another hose, couple them together so coiling isn't an issue because it would be long enough in spite of the coiling. Or Google flexible propane houses I don't know if this specifically made that way. Or call a propane dealer to find out if they can offer a solution or more flexible hose for you. Jeff
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the hose is made to be used with the small propane tank adapter not to be hooked to the appliance itself.
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It has a regular propane attachment so it shouldn't matter what size tank you sit it on. The only issue I can see is that the heater would sit perpendicular to the ground. I'm not sure how that would effect the operation.
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I have never run it all day. Usually in the evenings when i get home and maybe 3-4 hours if needed. The tank lasts several weeks on low-med. but make sure you turn the propane tank OFF when your not using it. I have 2 units and the one leaks ever so slightly at the connection. So i just turn it off. I am going to see if i can get a new hose connection for it cause it shouldn't be like that.