Does Mr. Heater have built in regulator?

Have a Mr. Heater Big Buddy and looking at the connection to the larger 5 gallon propane tank. Do I need the hose only or the hose and regulator setup. Finding both, bit confused.

Doesn't appear to have a regulator at the quick connect, but figured I'd give a shout here as I'm sure some Ifisher knows the answer.

Thanks, jeepmor

You need a filter. It can be bought at Bi-Mart for I think around $10. Not sure if it is also a pressure regulator or not. So it will be a filter to heater to hose to tank.

I just screwed the hose in and lit mine it's been running for 2 seasons with no problems both burners light up and gets hot fast the big tank is the only way to go with the big buddy

The Big Buddy should have a regulator downstream of the propane tank connection already.
I have a tabletop gas grill that has a fitting for a 16 oz propane tank.
I have converted it to a 5 gal propane tank.
The hose has an OPD fitting on one end and the disposable tank threads on the other end.
It works OK, but sometimes the hose volume fools the OPD and the gas will not flow.

This is how I roll for outdoor heat...

Mr. Heater/Cooker type infrared head direct on tank....no hose.

The little 16oz tanks just screw in, no filter. I just use it straight out of larger tanks. The Mr Heater has a built in regulator

As stated in a previous post, the heater has a high pressure regulator built in by the black on/off knob. If you run a second, low pressure regulator, the heater will not get enough gas. Just get a hose with the proper connections, no regulator, and you are good to go.

One way to ensure that the sudden change of pressure does not trip the check valve when you first turn on the tank, is to make sure the valve on the heater is off, and then turn the tank valve on, then off (the pressure will equalize resetting the check valve), and then back on.

Thanks for the input. Can't see the internal regulator behind the disposable screw in regulator. Now I know what I need, thanks again everyone.

As stated in a previous post, the heater has a high pressure regulator built in by the black on/off knob. If you run a second, low pressure regulator, the heater will not get enough gas. Just get a hose with the proper connections, no regulator, and you are good to go.

One way to ensure that the sudden change of pressure does not trip the check valve when you first turn on the tank, is to make sure the valve on the heater is off, and then turn the tank valve on, then off (the pressure will equalize resetting the check valve), and then back on.

Thanks for the input. Can't see the internal regulator behind the disposable screw in regulator. Now I know what I need, thanks again everyone.

Cheap Shot gives you good info.
The advent of the OPD tank valve can cause issues when introducing a hose into your system.

Also, I am having excellent results re-filling my 16 oz tanks.
I use the Schnozzle brand fitting, pre-freeze the empty tanks and use a modified valve core tool to bleed off air.
I think I'm getting the tanks 100% full or very close to it.

You don't need a regulator when using a 20# bulk tank, but you do need a spin on filter changed ever year or two, depending on use..
They also make a 6 volt step down so you can use your boat power to run the fan.

Never had a filter on mine works fine!

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Never had a filter on mine works fine!

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I destroyed two boat heaters before I found out about the fuel filter, here's what it does.
You only need one if your using a bulk tank.

Prevents contaminants from entering heater
Easy and simple to use
Filters out unwanted particles efficiently and effectively
F273699 fuel filter
Used with Mr. Heater Big Buddy or Portable Buddy
Recommended when using F273701 or F273702 hoses
Attaches directly to heater
Keeps contaminanats from entering the heater

I destroyed two boat heaters before I found out about the fuel filter, here's what it does.
You only need one if your using a bulk tank.

Prevents contaminants from entering heater
Easy and simple to use
Filters out unwanted particles efficiently and effectively
F273699 fuel filter
Used with Mr. Heater Big Buddy or Portable Buddy
Recommended when using F273701 or F273702 hoses
Attaches directly to heater
Keeps contaminanats from entering the heater

Maybe it's time to get a filter!

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