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General => General => Topic started by: DBGCAMP on Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM

Title: Mr Heater Buddy... Propane odor
Post by: DBGCAMP on Sep 28, 2003, 07:05 PM
 I just tried my new Buddy heater...
 
 Is it normal to have a strong propane odor when the unit is on?
 
 I don t seem to have the same odor with my Coleman black cat heater.
Title: RE: Mr Heater Buddy... Propane odor
Post by: Gamecock Camper on Feb 12, 2003, 06:39 PM
 DBGCAMPNO.  If it has an odor there must be a problem.  I have run mine many times and never had any odor at all.  I always use the small (20 oz??) cans.  If you are hooking it up to a 20lb tank, then I m not sure, but it seems like there should not be any odor.  If it is new, I d take it back for another one.
Title: RE: Mr Heater Buddy... Propane odor
Post by: MtnCamper on Feb 12, 2003, 08:24 PM
 DBGCAMPYup, I d return it too. If you can smell it, it s there. There is something about leaking propane and flames that doesn t sound too good.[;)]
Title: RE: Mr Heater Buddy... Propane odor
Post by: tlhdoc on Feb 12, 2003, 08:36 PM
 DBGCAMPHave you tested the connection where the propane tank screws into the heater?  My Buddy Heater came with a solution to put along where the tank screws in to see if there are bubbles.  Bubbles mean that propane is leaking.  You can also use a water dish detergent solution to test for leaks.  Did you try more than one propane tank?  Maybe the tank lip is defective.  I wouldn t use it with the smell.[:o]
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