Recent content by surferstick

I want to publicly thank EARLAND for his generosity and help getting the propane conversion kit, for the HONEYWELL type of valve. I wish Mr. Heater had done a better job on this (ie, even the sticker on my unit says its a Robertshaw, and has the startup instructions for the Robertshaw, but when...

Just an update from the OP. I called a local installer, who said it was no problem to use a 20 pound bottle. For insurance peace of mind, I had the pro install the unit, and it works great. Of course it is pretty much summer now, but on a couple of rainy mornings, I used it to bring up the...

Sounds perfect, so that is exactly what I will do. Any comments on using flexible LP hose/regulator for my first 5 feet, then join onto copper line all the way to the heater? I will fasten the copper to the interior wall at the ceiling level. Is there a code requirement for how far apart each...

Good points everyone. I will buy a new low pressure regulator and hose. Any other thoughts?

I've seen the question asked and discussed within other threads, but haven't found a definitive thread on the subject. My apologies if my searching has failed ;-) In my part of the world, you have to rent a large propane tank at $80 per year, plus propane used. I currently heat my garage on...

I'm also converting my Mr. Heater 45000 NG to Propane, and I am also caught in the Honeywell, not RobertShaw regulator fiasco (even the label on the heater says RobertShaw, but it's clearly a Honeywell. Anyways, from what I've Googled, this is the conversion kit for the honeywell VR8205M ...