Off Topic Cheap warmth
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Old Cut LongPointer
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The heaters are cheap but the fuel isn't.
Sure it is!
As long as you don’t blow yourself up. Then it gets expensive.
Same sale at the north London Costco.
I use that adapter all the time.... Had to fill a couple 1lb tanks today to remove excess propane from a overfilled 30lb tank that Costco generously filled
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77 caravan
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Buy yourself a 10 lb tank goes a long way and a lot cheaper than the 1 pounders
Old Cut LongPointer
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You pay for the convenience for a small tank ie; size/weight but for some trips (hiking/canoeing) they're ideal. I think filling a BBQ tank is still cheaper than doing the "tank exchange" thing as you get to see the weight of your refill but the "exchange tank" could be a "pig in the poke" ?
For years now I've been working on a formula to convert "BS" into a viable fuel source. It's cheap and Lord knows it's plentiful as large groups (political rallies, legislative assemblies, sporting events, etc. and Yes... even some online forums) seem to produce copious amounts of it. So if anybody wants in on the ground floor please send cash only because we all know the old saying.
Btw; Stomps Channel 68 Forums didn't make the grade to harvest as the BS Factor was of low quality or nonexistent .
For years now I've been working on a formula to convert "BS" into a viable fuel source. It's cheap and Lord knows it's plentiful as large groups (political rallies, legislative assemblies, sporting events, etc. and Yes... even some online forums) seem to produce copious amounts of it. So if anybody wants in on the ground floor please send cash only because we all know the old saying.
Btw; Stomps Channel 68 Forums didn't make the grade to harvest as the BS Factor was of low quality or nonexistent .
CDN Tire has a five pounder for $55. I used to use a 10 pounder ice fishing at it was great but then they expire and unusable. I wish they could be inspected and their life extended.
Your local propane dealer will often refurbish tanks for you. Not much cheaper than buying new, but you can get it done.
We use that heater for camping and use the 10lb refillable. But make sure you get the fuel filter for the buddy heater using a refillable tank with hose, oils etc in the tank/hose can f'up the heater.
Amazon sells them.
Amazon sells them.
Mr Heater F273699 Fuel Filter
$24.00
filter well worth it, have my little buddy for at least 15 years with no issues
I've found the buddy heater brand filters for $5-10 at princess auto
And evybody can agree that it's cheaper not to go to princess auto... those carts get full of extra really fast
I’ve been refilling 1lb tanks myself for about 15 years now without a single issue. It makes these heaters the cheapest possible way to provide heat, besides using free firewood.
Are you refilling the green non-refillable canisters...like Coleman brand?
If so, that is not recommended and actually illegal. Transport Canada talks about it on their website.
Flame King sells proper 1lb re-fillable canisters that have a bleeder valve for filling, proper valving and safety etc. They are the only ones you are allowed to transport. They are pricey but gotta pay to play.
I use 4 Flame King re-fillable canisters to empty out the last 1-4 lbs of propane left in the 10lber at end of season because they charge you a flat rate to fill 10lb'er instead of by the pound. The Flame King canisters are awesome for the task.
Most guys refill the green cans. It might be illegal and not recommended, but so is doing 130 on the 401. The speeding generally ends in disaster far more often than refilling green cans.
No kidding on the princess auto lol. I can spend way to much dough there. I only mentioned it because they aren’t local to everyone but there is a home hardware close to almost every town!
Yeah the standard 1lb “non refillable” tanks. I really don’t care about the legality as common sense prevails. When done properly there are zero issues.
The odd one that does leak (everyone leak tests after refilling I hope) just gets put onto something and used up before the tank is tossed.
$50 for each refillable tank is a bit outrageous, but I guess some people feel safer this route.