Refilling 1lb Propane Cylinders

[p238shooter]

Mine is very inexpensive, think it was $12. Just an adapter between the two thread fittings. Screw onto the big tank, screw the small tank on, it has a protrusion that opens the valve, I invert in the top of a 5gal bucket that puts the little tank at an angle to fill to aprox. 80%. Open the big tank and let it sit a while. I have some spares, so just usually do one over each night for a few days. Handy to have.

 

[GeneW]

I’ve refilled the everyday cylinders but I’ve seen too many videos of broke-a@@ed RV’ers refill them and have a fire and burn down their rig.

Check these out, there are other brands and other sellers etc The GOOD stuff designed to be safely refilled

I spent a few bucks on this, so much easier to use. Much easier link

All available on Amazon.

 

[2busy]

I've refilled the Coleman 1# bottles several times with a old adapter that screws directly to the 20 lb tank and 1 lb bottle. My experience is I've had several 1 lb bottles leak after refilling. Not a big deal if you're using them right away. They don't leak once connected to the things your using.

Definitely get a filter if using the hose adapter to the 20 lb tank.

 

[DDriller]

The bottles GeneW posted are my favorite. Mr. Heater has a FuelKeg out now but I have not tried them.

 

[scott024]

If you want your heater to not get plugged up with particulate, put a filter on it.

https://www.amazon.com/Mr-Heater-Buddy-Fuel-Filter/dp/B00PJYL9IO/ref=sr_1_5?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vPjZkEvIgtjV8BFXoGqSZIjaqgmkkzIJ2uWm1kvF0WJfG6qj2zSwHC4F_2Uh6YNh656x92W023w6j5ASRorQgSjodaPWTrIoqLe0iAt88wAC1JEH9D0dQvPQIS1Y9vOLfuEgqrEoCAc7-GsNv8ijB3btabKAiZeOFcHpdptWW-x_t9rwiyJqk6e-HhSlBJ4fw_D_G5fS_9Wwodyy6-_UQToI5u8-SMe16yHgkNZPt3ScGxeVlmosjCXoIQ-lI3NZf258w6-crjUPDRTX49svLGJ5Qm1f5iWUyQAyVroFV7w.9mOLZi9uXBvUsdUe7snPL7o1Zso9tugHiDk0rbWLR4Y&dib_tag=se&keywords=propane+filter&qid=1734156044&sr=8-5

 

[Snattlerake]

Those Big Buddy heaters can be hooked directly to 20 lb. cylinders. I also highly recommend getting the 6v adapter so you can run the fan off of house current instead of batteries.

Amazon.com

 

[Mr.Glock]

Those Big Buddy heaters can be hooked directly to 20 lb. cylinders. I also highly recommend getting the 6v adapter so you can run the fan off of house current instead of batteries.

No fans on the Big Buddy’s and Little Buddy’s.

 

[davek]

My Big Buddy has a fan. There's a battery compartment for 6 D cells that will run the fan 8 hours. With the 6V adapter, as long as there is power.
I found this note:
Note- Due to recent governmental changes to import tariffs, Mr. Heater has removed the fan on some models of the Mr. Heater Big Buddy (MH18B).
Oh well....

 

[OK Corgi Rancher]

My newer one has a fan, the older one doesn't.