Does this heater require some type of base for it to sit on? Say for using inside a tent ?
174428
No it just needs to be on a somewhat level surface or on the ground. It has auto shut off if it tips over or gets bumped for fire saftey.
174429
I just got mine and either mine has a defect, or the information on here is incorrect. I use it to take the edge off of the cold house in the morning. I have it sitting on laminate wood flooring. After about 1 hour on high the floor in front of the heater is very hot to the touch. About as hot as you want to touch with your bare hand. If this was sitting on a canvas, nylon or poly tarp floor of a tent, I would be concerned. It does not get hot directly under the unit, but a foot or two in front of it the floor gets very hot.
174430
I use mine in a portable canvas ice shanty. I have it sitting on a thin piece of plywood to keep it from slowly melting the ice. The plywood never gets hot.
174431
Boy I am not sure, I use it in the house when the electricty goes off in the winter. I make sure I open the window a crack when I do it for the fumes. I just set it on the floor in the house.
174432
No it is a free standing devise. It is safe to use in a tent or camper. It has a automatic shutoff if it gets turned over or uses all the oxygen in the area.
174433
If u have a small tent than yes.The Mr HEATER sits firmly on a flat surface but u won't always get a flat floor surface in tent camping. I used mine in a tent and put it on a small metal table. It didn't heat up the table.... but it certainly warmed up the tent!
174434
If u have a small tent than yes. The Mr HEATER sits firmly on a flat surface but u won't always get a flat floor surface in tent camping. I used mine in a tent and put it on a small metal table. It didn't heat up the table.... but it certainly warmed up the tent!
535774
Yes, absolutely. Although, It is noticed in the instruction manual: This heater is a freestanding unit desingned to be mounted on a wall or set directly on the floor (page 12) with addition feet.
54117
I have used it in my bot cabin and in tents before. No problem using it short term in a trailer, just crack a window. I wouldnt use it unattended and don't try to substitute it for a heater.
661788
If placed vertically, two inches will be enough. The instruction says only the bottom of the heater has to be submerged. If you lay it down, or maintain a diagonal position, then the required depth will be even smaller, but you will need a horizontal space to accommodate the length of the heater.
1937098
I would think that it would have to be sitting directly on the electric source to work. Convection heat alone wouldn't work.
237807
No. The one I purchased does not have the ability to make it larger. It was a pain to assemble but it's a nice item once assembled. It's been below freezing this here in NC. I have a Dayton electric heater operating at full load (15 Amps) and it's been keeping the inside temp in the 60'S and 70'S. I am trying to winter over some tropical plants. It seems to being doing a good job as these plants are flowering again. I don't know how much the power bill will be as of yet but time will tell.
187908
Yes. The heat won't be a issue. Your Coleman camp stove shouldn't be producing much heat from the bottom. If it is getting hot enough to melt surfaces when you cook on it, you may have an issue with your stove that is potentially dangerous. However, it is wobbly. I always bring a 4ft folding table out to the site to act as my cooking surface/prep/storage area.
833844
Yes you can use it in a tent but like any heater especially a propane one it will get VERY hot and if you tip it over it WILL catch a tent on fire pretty quick. I have used this in a tent and it did well, but I let it run for awhile to heat up the tent and I turned it off right before I get into my sleeping bag and call it a night. Also like any other propane heater just make sure you have plenty of ventilation in case of possible carbon monoxide.
2148977
No it doesn't. Maybe a little passive solar gain, but not designed as a heater.
752613
Yes. But I wouldn't waste your money. I didn't heed the warning of other reviews and it didn't last 2 months. Pretty expensive for a disposable heater.
752618
I believe this heater could be used outdoors provided the heat/thermostat element on underside of platform is kept dry.
1715383
No - and, honestly, the material is thin pvc - I would not recommend close proximity to heat! The tent is big enough to have a floor-based radiant or fan heater, though, without getting too close to the walls.
856649
The bottom of the heater stays cool but I would make sure the air flow is clear both intake and output. It also would potentially burn you if you touch the top where the air comes out. Although I use my unattended in my basement, I would neither keep on in a tent where is it closer to flammable materials not ever attended. I am sure it is not made for that purpose so caution is absolutely necessary.
146134
It's made to be used indoors or out. It runs on butane. However, I would not suggest that it be used to heat a tent. You have an open flame and it probably wont produce enough heat anyway.
211212
it probably would work with the dual elements. positioning the heater to the required location could add a challenge
387799
The heater is enclosed in the pan (the entire pan is heated). You can run the cord down through the base. I have been very pleased with everything. I would suggest ordering the "summer pan" as I did.
339952
The quickest answer to your questions is Yes! I have installed 6 of these heaters, replacing baseboard heaters. I mounted them at the control end of the baseboards. Templates come with the heaters as well as wiring instructions. I highly recommend this heater.