Customer Reviews

Mr. Heater 75,000 BTU 12-Foot Propane Hose Assembly #F273702

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I bought this hose because I wanted to maximize the safety, usefulness and economy of the propane Portable Buddy heater by Mr Heater. You can't go wrong buying this hose!

1. It allows the use of a larger LP tank (I have a 20 lb cylinder). I am certain the savings from buying LP fuel in bulk will pay for the hose.

2. You can locate the bulk tank a good distance away from the lit heater. I use the heater primarily in my garage, and with the hose I can put the heater up on a shelf or on the workbench, off the floor, and still have the bulk tank in a convenient and safe spot.

3. The hose can be used with any propane appliance that uses disposable propane cylinders.

Here's an essential safety tip when using this hose: be sure to shut/close the valve on the bulk tank BEFORE you remove the hose from the tank. It's possible to remove the hose end from the bulk tank without closing the tank valve and you will quickly find out that liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is another name for stinky, oily mess when it comes squirting out of the valve as I've done.

I bought two of these hoses to attach to two 20lb propane tanks. Attaching to 20lb propane tanks is a huge savings over using the individual 1 quart propane cyclinders. Hoses work very well. The only thing to remember when attaching the hose to 20lb propane tanks is that the couplings are left hand threaded (i.e. you must turn to the left to tighten).

If you are buying the Mr. Buddy Heater, this hose (or the 5' model) are definately needed. By using the larger (20lb or bigger) tanks you have many more hours of operation without having to change the disposable tanks. This hose will also allow you to use bulk tanks with any propane appliance that accepts the disposable tanks (stoves, lantern, etc.).

The part number on the package is F273702. It has the P.O.L. style connector for the LP tank. At first glance you will think that it will not work on the newer ACME style LP tank connectors. However, I called Mr. Heater and they showed me how the newer ACME style connectors do still have an internal female thread that will work perfectly with this hose. Please see this link for more information.
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The heater hose worked well and the 12' was perfect for keeping the propane outside my shed were I do woodworking and finishing. Excellent addition to the Mr. Heater unit.

I bought this extended hose to keep the radiant heater hanging on the ceiling in my garage while allowing the tank to be a good distance away. While the POL style fitting worked fine for the 20Lb propane tank I have but the other end does NOT fit in the MH40LP gas inlet. It would've been nice to know what parts I needed before hand, now I will have to go to homedepot and do research on the parts I need or having to once again order off the internet and wait...

The only thing to be aware of is that it will take longer to light your pilot with this hose.

Does just what it's supposed to. Thick hose - resistant to chafing. Flexible. Easy to use. Recommended.

Running a 12' hose for propane at the camp site made me nervous. However, this is a good quality thick hose with good solid attached brass fittings. I don't worry about people stepping on the hose or tripping on them and pulling the hose out of the fittings.

The plastic thumb wheel to assist screwing the hose into the cylinder seems like an afterthought and keeps slipping off. Be nice to see them redesign that to a more permanent solution.

Excellent buy with purchase of big buddy heater. This allows conection to a 20 lb. propane tank instead of the 1 lb. canisters. The small canisters will only burn for a few hours even on low heat so for any extended heating time, the hose assemble is great.