The best Heaters & Heater Accessories: Reddit reviews

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This is the one I got from Amazon. Bought it with a package of "fin combs" as well to straighten out and clean between the fins. Sub $20 for a pretty significant improvement.

I would never power wash an AC system, too easy to damage the fins on the the coils as they are very thin and delicate, not to mention the electrical and electronics.

I assume the mold is on the inside potion of the system? They make cleaners for AC systems, they are usually foaming and a good start, you can gently rinse it out with a spray bottle lklok follow up with a more traditional mold remedy for pice of mind.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8KQ3I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_glt_fabc_RDJ7F33CQ3T16G8NWDN9

If this is the outside portion of the system I would not worry about that, the outside section is usually sealed off from the inside portion other than a small condensate drain path.

Truth is a new unit will likely only be mold free initially, by their nature they are prime places for mold, so if you are sensitive you'll want to learn how run them properly and to clean them safely anyway.

Mr. Heater F232017 MH9BXRV Buddy... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01DD6C4MY?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

Just ran a test on this: one standard propane bottle ran full heat around 4 hours & could easily keep a large tent warm. Listed as safe for indoors & I didn’t catch any gas smell. Unit is pretty well built & costs around $75. I also got an adapter to run full sized BBQ propane tanks. Seems a decent “worse case” supplemental heater, but would cut thru your propane supply pretty quick.

Do you live somewhere that's cold in the winter? I've worked from home over 5 years now and my fav thing in the winter is my Foot Warmer under my desk! Ahhhhh.

As far as BIFL, this one as it's super heavy duty. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000079896

A lot of people including me use lanterns or propane heaters. There's usually enough airflow not to harm you. In my older shanty I even used to have a wood burning stove in it. It was a little dude for a wood burner but it kicked ass.

This is the heater I use most:

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232017-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B01DD6C4MY

there is a product called the zap bug that you put your luggage into and it heats it up. it needs to get to every square inch of your luggage and turn it up to at least 120 degrees fahrenheit so a thermometer is needed as well that you can put in your luggage to confirm you reached that temp.

they sell it on amazon https://www.amazon.com/ZappBug-CECOMINOD072796-Heater/dp/B00F6EV306

I literally just did this outside.

Turn off breaker.

Remove fan.

Clean debris from bottom.

Buy some radiator foam, like this:

Nu-Calgon 4171-75 Evap Foam No... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DM8KQ3I?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Spray down from inside out. Then rinse lightly with water. The amount of dirt pouring out the bottom of my coils was amazing.

Reattach fan, flip breaker. Easy.

It took 30 minutes. My coils/radiator should have much better contact with air, and not dirt (which is a strong insulator), and it should work less hard.

Doing it with just water would even be worth doing I think.

Good LPT OP.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F215100-3800-BTU-Propane/dp/B001CFRF7I?ref_=ast_sto_dp

$65 at Wal-Mart.

This one is better for a car.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU

My plan B was this...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0851C6Q22/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I don't need assembly line speed or volume. I started with a cheap 5-12v model, then a 12-48v 1000W model (which works OK with my bench 0-30v supply but finished with the plug in model in the link.

7 seconds per case to get to 700° and I can jumper into the on/off switch with an external timer I have as a result of the 2 other induction boards if I so choose.

These heaters work really well in small space and for camping.

Also, not trying to undercut your posting here but $80 for a used on is a bit high. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/

We have yet to use this, but I was recommended a Mr. Heater little buddy for our RTT annex room. It’s recommended to turn the heater on about 30-45 mins before bed, and the heat will rise up into the tent.

Mr. Heater F215100 MH4B Little Buddy 3800-BTU Indoor Safe Propane Heater, Medium https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001CFRF7I/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glc_fabc_hCp8FbV2M5N5Q?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1

your route is taking you through the rockys via I-70 this is notoriously difficult road to travel in winter. it’s no joke, they require chains and or tires. i would google it and check out all their recommendations. also, a lot of yellowstone is closed this time of year and especially now because of covid

as for gear i use mr buddy heater . works great, uses a small propane canister a night and can be used indoors, although i always keep windows cracked just in case. i hear people use 12v electric blankets, these are pretty affordable but you would probably need to keep the car running.

have fun but please be safe especially with a pupper!

edit: i would suggest going all the way west then up. you would see a bunch of pretty sites and don’t have to worry about the cold as much

There's a Mr. Heater Little Buddy I've been thinking about getting for this exact purpose.

Mr Heater portable propane heater for those cold nights.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Mr+Heater&qid=1604793413&sr=8-5

Yeah I want to get one for home emergencies or camping.

Saw one on the amazon deals of the day: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232017-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B01DD6C4MY/ref=gbps_img_s-3_bb19_2e2a1c6b?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=41fd713f-6bfe-4299-a021-d2b94872bb19&pf_rd_s=slot-3&pf_rd_t=701&pf_rd_i=gb_main&pf_rd_m=ATVPD...

It’s probably a really big expense for you right now but a buddy heater saved my ass last year when I was traveling in the northwest:

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/

The main downside is that it produces a lot of moisture but it’s safe to use in small spaces like a vehicle cabin as long as you keep stuff like paper away from the ceramic element. I’d use it for a few minutes when I was getting ready for bed and when I was getting up in the morning. Total upgrade for my quality of life in sub-zero weather. Due to my limited use the little propane tanks lasted for weeks.

From what I've gathered in this sub, batbugs look like hairy bedbugs. This insect is not hairy. Def bedbug, sorry :(

If you live in NYC, call 311 and get the HPD inspector to get the infestation on file, or else your landlord can try to cover it up so they can half-ass the treatment and conceal the infestation history from future tenants/current neighbors.

In any case, consider investing in a Zapbug for your belongings. You can stick things inside and kill any bugs or eggs within an hour. Be sure carefully remove the belongings and wrap them tightly in plastic (e.g garbage bag tied shut, vaccuum storage bag, etc).

Be aggressive and circumspect during your treatment process, and it'll hopefully only be a few weeks of aggravation for you. Best of luck.

> It's complete bullshit that we don't have another option to go with

There are so many solar companies you could switch to it's hard to even keep track of them all. You could also get a wood-burning fireplace. Or these things. I mean, there are choices. I don't know why you think they'd be any cheaper though. Power is power. Its cost is heavily regulated.

A couple of relatively simple things:

1. An inverter that you can run off your car that could power your furnace (and know how to make the connections before you need it).
2. An indoor safe propane heater like this:
   

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/ref=asc_df_B002G51BZU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167138746282&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=13913129920305924821&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9016852&hvtargid=pla-272328547662&th=1

(Even though it's indoor safe, don't run it while sleeping)

Also, some charged power bricks to recharge phones (although you can use your car as well).

A camp stove that you can also power with the same propane cylinders as #2.

I have one of these little guys:

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&ref_=fplfs&smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&th=1

Throws out a lot of heat. Might have one at the local hardware store, that's where I got mine.

Oops forgot to add the Amazon link for the heater. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/ref=asc_df_B002G51BZU/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167138746282&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=17069833071559646060&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&am...

Theoretically it would be more energy efficient then the space heater. It takes less to get it to temp and then it holds temp. I personally wouldn’t like this still at an option. It’s a little bulky and dangerous in van.

You should just get one of these. https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F232000-Indoor-Safe-Portable/dp/B002G51BZU/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?adgrpid=54895223686&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrcH31Nvc-wIV1cDICh2thwBaEAAYASAAEgLB7PD_BwE&hvadid=410007733591&hvdev=m&hvlocphy=9002576&hvnetw=g&...

This is pretty heavy duty, but it doubles as a heated mat if necessary. I actually bought a larger one for the floor, and I just used string to tie this one to the back of my chair, and put a towel over it:

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B000079896/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I plug it into a timer, I just hit 15 mins or 30 mins https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01D3QEK4E/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It makes my whole back super toasty. I tend to wear a hoody to keep the back of my neck warm, the way I tied this mat to the back of the chair, it actually sticks up over the top of the chair slightly, so if I just lean back for a second it heats my neck. It's a very deep, penetrating heat I really find it helps a lot

>If I put them in doubled up garbage bags for two weeks, is that enough?

Bed bugs can live up to 1 year without a blood meal so probably not

There is a very low risk of bed bugs living in a picture frame. But to be safe you can put the picture frame inside a big plastic ziplock bag then bring it home with you. You can open inside of a bath tub as bed bugs cannot climb out of a bath tub because the sides are too slippery and you can examine the picture frame on the outside and then open up the frame and examine inside as well.

You can also use a steamer as the high heat will kill the bed bugs.

You can also kill the bed bugs by placing the picture frame inside something like this: https://www.amazon.com/ZappBug-Reviews-Time-Tested-Excellent-Customer/dp/B00F6EV306/

My previous winter camp setup would interest you…

I was running a GFC rooftop tent with a Mr Heater Buddy which I kept at the foot of my bed. I ran my propane from the truck bed up into the tent so I could move the heater back and forth between the tent and truck bed. Had a synthetic fill winter bag (didn’t need to use my back packing gear as I didn’t need the pack-ability of a down bag. Paired with a down filled bag from Eddie Bauer.

Also, I mounted a separate battery powered CO detector incase the one on the heater failed.

This: https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-F215100-3800-BTU-Propane/dp/B001CFRF7I

Or this:

https://www.amazon.com/Sengoku-KeroHeat-Portable-Convection-Kerosene/dp/B08TRM4V9J/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=2O3T9EZAF55W1&keywords=kerosene+heaters+for+indoor+use&qid=1665698690&qu=eyJxc2MiOiI2LjE3IiwicXNhIjoiNS4wMyIsInFzcCI6IjQuMzAifQ%3D%3...

In den USA ist es üblich Fenster mit Folie zu isolieren da wir dort kein 3fach verglaste Fenster hatten. Entweder den gesamten Rahmen oder nur das Glas zusätzlich noch, auf die Schnelle zeigt mir Amazon sowas hier: link

We use a special cooker for those. We are close to saying all electronics must be cooked before work will be performed. The amount of bed bugs, roaches and other creepy crawlers we've seen is just insane.

I would try something like this. It covers your windows to stop drafts and helps keep the cold out.

Yeah, heating with a 12v system just isn't a good idea. The amp load is too high. Even a modest 750w heater will draw over 60 amps (even higher with an inverter.)

Instead, maybe look at indoor-safe catalytic heaters if you just simply refuse to run the engine.

The reality is no matter what, you're paying for energy. Whether it's gasoline, propane, or the electricity to recharge a battery (which is really just gasoline if it's being recharged off of the alternator.) Unless you have a plan that involves solar energy, I think just idling the engine is the best idea.