Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater
by Mr. Heater
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Mr. Heater MH12T Single Tank-Top Propane Heater
Customer Review: Some good, some bad.
Summary: 2 Stars
This thing works great for an ice shanty or some other kind of tiny enclosed space but if you want to actually heat an area, do yourself a favor and get a convection heater. This thing is a PITA to light and it's flimsy to say the least but you get what you pay for. I did manage to not freeze to death while working in a garage years ago in the middle of our wisconsin winters (-10* to -30*) with it while bundled up in lots of snow clothes though. I'll be going with a 35k btu convection style this winter and passing this lil guy along to whoever needs it.
Pros-
It's cheap.
It kinda works.
Did I mention that it's cheap?
Cons-
It makes things warm via infrared, not the area it's in, aka you move and you're cold.
MOST of the heat heads straight up from it, not straight out.
It's fragile, don't toss it into the back of your truck because you'll bend tubes/etc.
If you live above the 40* latitude line, get something better.
Customer Review: Too wimpy
Summary: 2 Stars
Pros: It's well made and not hundreds of dollars.
Cons: Several. You get the heating capacity you pay for, and this thing is simply wimpy. I use it in a standard 2-car garage which is finished and somewhat insulated, near Sacramento California in the foggy winters. It took 2 or 3 hours, at full on, to raise the temperature of the garage by more than 5 degrees. That was with a small fan blowing across it to circulate the air, main and side door closed, with 4 small screened openings for ventilation. The instructions clearly say to provide ventilation but don't say if it produces CO (carbon monoxide), so I'm going to get a detector.
This model doesn't have an ignitor so get some matches or a handheld ignitor.
Do not use near animals or children!! It gets very hot and will burn!
Cannot recommend this as a space heater for anything larger than a tent or very small space. More BTUs are needed.
Customer Review: Best at what it does
Summary: 5 Stars
I recently purchased this brand and type after checking several others for the purpose of heating my 2-car, 440 sq ft, insulated garage. After spending literally hours poring over other suitable types, I decided on this radiant heater. It is very conservative on usage of propane, even left on medium and high. I had it in a 1200 sq ft area in below freezing temperatures for about 10 hours and though it wasn't terribly warm while I was working it was enough to keep the chill off and I wasn't even shivering! It heats up fully in a matter of a couple minutes and even when I knocked it over it didn't damage it at all. Most of the other units I looked at were in the $200-$300 range for the area desired and were electric. I am very happy with this little heater and I'm sure you, given similar needs, will find it to be reasonably priced, effective and efficient.Customer Review: What a Little Gem!
Summary: 5 Stars
We heat differently then most folks; just the room that we're in instead of the whole house. For the past 20 years or so we got along just fine with a kerosene heater even though it was a bit of a pain having to fuss with pouring fuel into the tank with a funnel and the odor when you first fired it up. Last year clear grade kerosene jumped to $3.49 a gallon and this year $6.21. I saw this little heater and with propane only $1.65 a gallon I figured - No Brainer!!! Right out of the box and onto a five gallon tank took all of five minutes and this little gem worked flawlessly the first time and ever since. No hassle, no pouring, no warm up period, no wick burn off every week, no odor at all, just instant, focused heat. Great value for the price!
Customer Review: Be careful it gets really hot
Summary: 4 Stars
Works great for taking the chill out of the shop. My shop is a Tuff Shed 8' x 20' and this little guy heats it up quick. I use it to take the chill out and then turn it off and use an electric heater to stay nice and warm. I'am to concerned about burning up all the good air to keep it on in the shop. In the open garage it is great for keeping the guys warm when they drop over for a cold beer or cocktail during the winter months. Camping - it is great when you step out before the sun is up to warm the day. Amazon beat all the prices I found for this item. I waited for the price to drop before buying though. It pays to be patient when you are looking for an item that is seasonal.