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  1. 12-01-2020, 11:29 AM #1
    rude150
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    Propane heater ?

    If a heater is built to operate on a 20 lb tank, can it be converted to run on a 1lb tank?
    Ridgid 18v hybrid forced air heater, is the tool I'm asking about.
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    #2 12-01-2020, 11:31 AM
    Yes. A hose adapter is all you need. Run time will be really short tho.
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    #3 12-01-2020, 11:46 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by Perchpro View Post
    Yes. A hose adapter is all you need. Run time will be really short tho.
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    #4 12-01-2020, 01:04 PM
    Looking to use in my boat, since I have ridgid batteries.
    lugging a 20 lb tank is not an option.

    The 20lb tank hose has a regulator built in, how would the 1lb hose adapter work in this situation ?
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    #5 12-01-2020, 03:01 PM
    I would just a get a big buddy heater.
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    #6 12-01-2020, 03:38 PM
    I would just get a buddy heater as well and carry the 20lb tank.
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    #7 12-01-2020, 03:42 PM
    I've got a buddy heater, they won't stay lit unless it's indoors.
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    #8 12-01-2020, 04:02 PM
    Get a milk crate for the 20lb tank, they are pretty damn portable.
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    #9 12-01-2020, 04:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rude150 View Post
    I've got a buddy heater, they won't stay lit unless it's indoors.
    There is a small black box on it, 2 wires coming off of it. Open it up via a screw driver, take the ball out, bend the flipper to smash the pressure Swidden at all times. Dam thing will stay lit rolling down the driveway. I have done this. Have not tried this but it almost seems like if you connect the two wires this would just bypass the switch I spoke of.
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    #10 12-01-2020, 05:40 PM
    it depends on what the flow rate required to run it is.
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    #11 12-01-2020, 08:34 PM
    Mine has a pilot light, that will not stay lit if there is the slightest breeze.
    Maybe yours is different.

    I believe the switch hack u mentioned, is a safety device that shuts the unit off if it falls over.
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    #12 12-02-2020, 06:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by rude150 View Post
    If a heater is built to operate on a 20 lb tank, can it be converted to run on a 1lb tank?
    Ridgid 18v hybrid forced air heater, is the tool I'm asking about.
    Thv
    I did the reverse years ago on a mini grill. My neighbor worked for the gas company and set me up with a hose he made with the fixture for the big tank. If any place sells a mini grill that runs off the small tanks you should be able to use the hose from a unit like that.
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    #13 12-03-2020, 09:55 AM
    Thx guys for the tips.
    I found the answer on another site, but I don't know how to post videos.
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    #14 12-03-2020, 06:05 PM
    I can't imagine what could go wrong with a combustible source of heat in the boat.
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