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Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU
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Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU

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Our take on the Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU

The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is a propane radiant heater rated at 4,000 to 9,000 BTU, enough to take the chill off up to 250 square feet. It runs on one or two 1 lb disposable cylinders, or on a 20 lb tank with a hose and fuel filter, and has a four-position valve for off, pilot, low and high. It is freestanding or wall-mountable, with a fold-down handle, piezo ignition, a low-oxygen shutoff and a tip-over shutoff. Owners like it for tents, cabins, garages and job sites; it is a radiant spot heater, not a whole-room furnace, and it is not for use above 7,000 ft.

Best forTent and car camping in cold weatherCabins, garages and workshopsJob sites and ice fishing sheltersEmergency backup heat
Pros
  • Two heat settings, 4,000 and 9,000 BTU
  • Low-oxygen and tip-over safety shutoffs
  • Runs on 1 lb cylinders or a 20 lb tank with hose and filter
  • Freestanding or wall-mount, with a fold-down handle
  • Piezo spark ignition, no matches needed
Cons
  • Burns through 1 lb cylinders quickly on high
  • Radiant heat is directional, not room-wide
  • Needs a hose and fuel filter to use a 20 lb tank
  • Not for elevations above 7,000 ft
  • No fan, so heat spreads slowly

Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU prices at every store

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What reviewers say

Owners treat the Portable Buddy as a reliable cold-weather companion for tents, garages and ice shacks. They praise the safety shutoffs and simple ignition, and many say it keeps a small space comfortable. Complaints center on propane use on the high setting and on the cost of disposable cylinders.

What people mention
  • Fuel useCriticisedOwners say the high setting empties 1 lb cylinders quickly, so many switch to a 20 lb tank.
  • Safety shutoffsPraisedThe low-oxygen and tip-over shutoffs are cited as the reason people trust it indoors.
  • Heat outputMixedIt warms a small tent or room well, but the radiant heat is directional and uneven.
  • PortabilityPraisedThe fold-down handle and light body make it easy to move between camp, garage and cabin.
  • IgnitionPraisedThe piezo spark ignition lights the pilot without matches.

About the Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU

The Mr. Heater Portable Buddy is a radiant propane heater with an output of 4000 to 9000 BTU. It heats areas up to 250 sq. ft. It is quiet, odor-free and lightweight.

It connects directly to two 1 lb. disposable cylinders. It can also run from a 20 lb. cylinder using a hose and fuel filter. A swivel-out regulator makes the fuel connection easy. A four-position control valve (Off, Pilot, Low, High) and a piezo spark ignition control and light the heater.

The heater has an automatic low oxygen shut off system and an accidental tip-over safety shutoff. It can stand on its own or be mounted on a wall. A molded ABS plastic handle folds down for compact storage. It can be used in tents, cabins, campers and workshops. It is not for use at elevations above 7,000 ft.

Heating capacity
4000-9000 BTU
Heating area
Up to 250 sq. ft.
Fuel
Two 1 lb. disposable cylinders, or a 20 lb. cylinder with hose and fuel filter
Control valve
Four positions: Off, Pilot, Low, High
Ignition
Piezo spark
Safety
Automatic low oxygen shut off system; accidental tip-over safety shutoff
Mounting
Free standing or wall mount
Handle
ABS plastic molded, fold-down
Max elevation
Not for use above 7,000 ft.
Certification
CSA certified
Use
Tents, cabins, campers, workshops and similar spaces

Questions and answers

How much space does it heat?
Mr. Heater rates it for up to 250 square feet. In practice it works best as a spot heater in a tent, cabin or garage rather than for a whole house.
Can I use a 20 lb propane tank?
Yes, with a hose and a fuel filter. The swivel-out regulator connects to 1 lb disposable cylinders directly.
Is it safe to use indoors?
It has an automatic low-oxygen shutoff and a tip-over shutoff and is CSA certified. Follow the manual's ventilation rules and never use it above 7,000 ft.
Does it need electricity?
No. The piezo ignition and radiant burner run on propane alone, so it works during a power outage.
How long does a 1 lb cylinder last?
Expect a few hours on high and longer on low. For long sessions, a 20 lb tank with a hose and filter is the practical setup.
Can it be wall mounted?
Yes. It works freestanding or mounted on a wall, and the handle folds down for storage.
Where is the Mr Heater F232000 Portable Buddy Radiant Heater, 4000-9000 BTU cheapest?
At Life and Home, for $109.99, as of our latest check.

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