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Mr. Heater Double Tank-Top Propane Heater - 8,000-28,000 BTU, Model# MH24T by Mr. Heater
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List Price: $134.96 Our Price: $99.99 You Save: $34.97 (26%) Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days Category: Home See more product details
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Product DetailsManufacturer: Mr. Heater Brand: Mr. Heater Edition: Kitchen Model: F273600 Publisher: Mr. Heater Studio: Mr. Heater Music Label: Mr. Heater Product features: - Hi-Medium-Low regulator
- Operating time 10-52 hours
- Three safety shut-offs
- Mounts directly to 1- to 20-pound cylinders (not included)
- Adequate ventilation must be provided; 1-year limited warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mr. Heater Double Tank-Top Propane Heater - 8,000-28,000 BTU, Model# MH24TCustomer Review: Works okay...... Summary: 4 Stars
I just received, setup according to directions and fired this puppy up. Not sure what I expected out of this double head, tank-top heater other than the moon but had some disappointment in my first impression of it's effectiveness. It's currently a 53F day (12:00P.M.) with the sun shining and a slight 3-4MPH breeze working the surrounding air in a partially protected but open, outdoor patio. These are operating conditions one wouldn't qualify as either stressed or severe but instead, would characterize as expected or normal operating conditions.
First rambling impressions, based upon a one-time use:
With the tank-top heater placed on top of a 20# tank, about seven feet from my wife, who was sitting on a cushioned breakfast bar style outdoor chair, after ten/fifteen minutes, both burners set on high, what little outdoor edge existed, indeed, was removed. But the edge didn't seem to be removed until after ten or fifteen minutes which one might consider to be a long time when one is shivering. If you stand with your backside to the front of both well warmed up burners, as one would stand in front of an indoor fireplace while facing out towards the living room, inside of a few seconds, your backside got toasty real fast. So yes, it does work and when up close and personal, works a treat. But, at what one might consider a "normal" outdoor placement distance, expect to be somewhat disappointed in it's effectiveness. What do I mean by that? FWIW, it's no gas fireplace insert of similar BTU. We have a living room gas fireplace, adjustable from 27k - 36k BTU which we use many times throughout the day to heat the entire home. This as opposed to using the 90k BTU, central air, propane heater. This allows us to make direct comparisons; central heating vs gas fireplace vs double-head, tank-top, propane heater.
I'm not knocking or intending to underhandedly knock this twin burner, tank-top, propane heater but outdoors, where it's intended to be used due to the possibility of CO poisoning, it needs to be closer to the individual than one would expect. It works great as a personal heater. For max outdoor comfort, on chilly evenings when the ambient air temperature is sub-40 or so degrees Fahrenheit, one would need to give each party their very own unit to curl up with. An overhead radiant propane heater would be far more effective but also would be far more expensive to install, maintain and operate; tradeoff choices.
If you have a small, outdoor area you're wanting to heat, both burners burning, such as a small site on a construction project or a small patio where you can keep this heater close, then you're good. I'm happy to a point and find that I may end up investing in a second unit so my wife and I can use the patio in max comfort. If you're wanting quick, efficient outdoor patio heat gratification, it's questionable if you'll be fully happy with this product on those really chilly winter mornings or evenings. Keep the heater close, you'll be happy, more than six feet and your happiness may quickly wain accordingly.
Allow me to ramble for a moment more. So what's one to do to economically heat an outdoor space? Your choices are pretty limited as to this unit. Up close and personal, it does what it's suppose to do; cranks out the heat. It's not a defective design. The point, you're going have to make a choice:
1. Go on-the-cheap and buy one, two or three of these units or a pair of three burner tank-top heaters for your outdoor patio pleasure. I say "on-the-cheap," with tongue-in-cheek, when compared to the alternatives.
2. Buy a tall, more expensive, triple finned, patio heater that's large, more expensive, burns a boatload of propane and takes up the patio view if you're space limited.
3. Have installed, at great expense, a way cool, hard plumbed, overhead, radiant propane heater.
4. Layer your clothes, shiver and wish you had done one of the above three.
Hope the above long winded review helps.
Description of Mr. Heater Double Tank-Top Propane Heater - 8,000-28,000 BTU, Model# MH24TMr. Heater Double Tank-Top Propane Heater with Piezo Ignitor can be mounted directly to a 20-pound propane cylinder. It is made of rugged durable materials and uses manual ignition, reaches its full heat output in seconds, and requires no electricity to run. Its operating time 10-52 hours and has a hi-medium-low regulator. For convenience and flexibility in an outdoor-only heater, it's hard to beat the Mr. Heater MH24T 8,000-28,000 Btu double heater. This unit gives you the option of using one or two burners and mounts directly on one- to 20-pound cylinders. It uses infra-red heat, which means that it warms the objects in front of it, not the surrounding air. This gives you more heat per Btu, which means that using both burners at the highest of the three settings will keep you warm even in miserably cold situations. The heater shuts off automatically with loss of flame. Do not use in unventilated areas. One-year limited warranty.--Josh DettweilerWhat's in the Box Heater (manifold assembly, two-valve orifice and thermocouple, thermocouple lead, plenum assembly complete, grid screen assembly, bolt with seal washer, replacement regulator with soft nose POL, reflector, wire face guard, metal ring, collar mounting bracket, hose assembly, replacement safety shutoff with orifice, locking knob, owner's manual Five Tips for Buying a Heater Choosing a space heater is a matter of sifting through a bewildering array of types, power ratings, and fuel sources. Let's break it down a little to make the process easier. What are the different types of space heaters?
- Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation that directly warms the objects in front of the heaters (rather than the surrounding air). If you only need heat by a desk or in a small section of a room, a radiant heater is quiet and will use very little power.
- Forced-air heaters use a fan to blow air that has been warmed by metal or ceramic heating elements. A forced-air heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but can be noisy.
- Convection heaters draw cold air from the floor; the air is warmed by heating coils and emitted from the top of the heater. A convection heater is appropriate for quickly heating up a small- to medium-sized room, but also can be noisy.
- Radiators work by heating oil enclosed in a reservoir, gradually heating the surrounding air. If heating speed isn't an issue, you might want to opt for a radiator. These are extremely quiet and effective--perfect for bedrooms.
Should I buy an electric or a combustion model? If you want a heater that will be available in emergencies, or that can heat areas larger than a single room, choose a "combustion" model--one that is powered by a gas or fuel like propane, kerosene, natural gas, or diesel. Which fuel type you choose depends largely on convenience and local availability. For example, diesel would be appropriate for a heater you take with you on long car trips. How powerful a heater do I need? Heaters are rated by BTU, which stands for British Thermal Unit (the amount of heat needed to heat one pound of water by 1 degree F). To find out how many BTU you need:
- Calculate the volume of the space to be heated by multiplying square footage by height.
- Multiply that number by 4 if your insulation is poor, 3 if it's average, or 2 if it's good.
The resulting number is a ballpark figure for how many BTU you'll need.Do space heaters cost a lot to operate? As a general rule, electric space heaters are more expensive to use than combustion models. To ensure energy efficiency, a thermostat is a must-have feature for any heater. For radiant heaters, models with a 360 degree heating surface can heat larger spaces. If you need a forced-air heater, models with ceramic elements tend to be more efficient. Are space heaters a fire hazard? Space heaters are implicated in about 25,000 residential fires every year. To ensure proper safety, always follow the manufacturer's usage instructions and fill out the warranty card to receive informational updates from the manufacturer. Also, look for extra safety features such as an automatic shutoff switch that can shut down the unit if, for example, it gets upended. In addition, choose a model where the heating element is adequately enclosed within the unit.
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