I think you need to turn it up. Do you have it at maximum? Mine sounds like the same one but more output. I got mine from an auction at a rental place that went out of business.

PapaWhiskey wrote:

How big a tank does it have, and how long does it last?

LeeBot wrote:

Propane. Get the one at Costco, goes on sale every year for about $10-20 off regular price.

https://www.cynch.com/ 

Stogie1020 wrote:

living in SoCal means not having to deal with extreme cold...I consider temps below 60 extreme cold. We do get extreme heat though...temps above 100 during summer months...

I am fortunate that I have a man-cave, converted from a single car garage. It is about 200 square feet. It has a wall mounted AC for the hot months and a small portable heater (radiant dish) is enough to warm the space when it's cold. I can smoke a cigar in comfort, sitting in a soft leather rocker/recliner...regardless of weather conditions, while watching TV or listening to music or reading year round. I can simulate being outside by opening the garage door and the side door, but rarely do so unless there are 3 or more of us and we need fresh air.

I'll occasionally smoke outdoors, while in the jacuzzi (not ideal due to the humidity produced by the hot water)...or when lounging in the patio. Ceiling fans keep me cool during the hottest days/nights, and a fire box keeps me warm during the cold nights. I have a few Mexican serapes that provide additional warmth.

delta1 wrote:

Sounds like you have your forever set-up!

I need to get back on the search for a heater for those few nights when the temps drop to below 70, the humidity is in the lower 60s and the wind over 10 mph.

Mexican serapes huh? Never ever thought of getting one of those but now that I think about it, seems like a good alternative to sweatshirts, sweatpants and long tube socks. Anything I need to consider when looking for one?

Palama wrote:

there are a couple styles: with hole for head; and without head opening...go for the one with a head hole -- it'll stay on and stay centered leaving your arms free to smoke rather than fussing with adjusting the serape...

two primary materials: wool and cotton -- although the wool ones are thicker and warmer, they can get a bit itchy, especially if you have an allergy to wool...I prefer the cotton ones...softer, thinner, more pliable and easier to fold, plus SoCal doesn't get all that cold where wool is an advantage.


these came in handy when we had herfs at our former house...guys of differing sizes would come unprepared for the cool nights and being outside to enjoy beverages and smoke cigars...serapes are one size fits all and easier to put on and take off than sweatshirts or jackets that may be too small or too big...

delta1 wrote:

Ya, but da wool ones are waaaaay mo betta in da rain…

KingoftheCove wrote:

I bought a big patio heater, one of the mushroom types. I also used Cynch for the propane, and it was super easy. Way better than me driving to do that chit. That was a boss recommendation.


I just finished off the first tank. I was a little disappointed that it didn't last longer. My heater is 50k btu, but I had it turned down to about halfway or less because it hasn't been super cold. I was just using the heater to knock the chill out of the air, not to be toasty.

Mr. Whiskey, how do you get 20 hours out of these things? Even with mine turned down, I probably got 10ish.

Do you check for leaks using the soap method I've seen online? I haven't done that because the hose is attached as tight as I can get it by hand. If there's a leak, not sure what I can do about it.

Anybody tried plumbers tape on the tank outlet?


Yes, I am new to propane and propane accessories.

LeeBot wrote:

gas, like almost anything, needs room for expansion, without which disasters could happen...

reminds me of the time I bought a pair of slim cut pants. Fit like a small hotel...no ballroom.

Frankie Tripiod

oh, I might be back.

frankj1 wrote: