Mr.Heater Big Buddy, any experience with them?

January 02, 2026, 06:21 AM

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Originally posted by shovelhead:
Well torpedo heaters are out due to the noise level, both objectionable to myself and,the neighbor’s house being pretty close. I remember in the late 60’s using one of those at a friend’s house and it was loud.

A friend’s suggesting one of these instead at $74.99 st Rural King: Mr. Heater Double Tank Top Heater - F216600
SKU: 60530028

Again, it’s mainly to direct heat where and when I’m working out there, not to,heat the whole garage.

I think that would work fine for what you need. I have a smaller version of that and it is pretty basic and works well. I only use it when I need it when hunting.

January 02, 2026, 08:12 AM

shovelhead

Went with the Rural King two head model.

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January 02, 2026, 08:16 AM

redstone

I would just like to re-iterate. The ones that say Outdoor are very dangerous. I have a dead friend from dying in his garage from one of these.

the Mr. Buddy ones that say "indoor" are fine, they use a catalytic heating plate that burns the Co2 off. If they say outdoor they mean outdoor like no walls etc. a garage is indoor.

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