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Ryan and Brittni use the Portable Buddy radiant propane heater to warm the interior of Sunday during cold weather on the U.S. East Coast.0:42 The unit features an oxygen depletion sensor and an automatic tip-over shut-off mechanism for indoor safety.1:17 The crew supplements these built-in features with two carbon monoxide alarms installed on the boat.1:27 The heater offers high and low settings, with the low setting providing approximately four hours of heat per small propane canister.1:46 To reduce operating costs, the crew uses a 15-pound refillable propane tank to replenish the smaller canisters, yielding about 11 refills per tank.2:23 While the heater effectively warms small spaces, it lacks a guard to prevent pets from touching the heating element.1:37 The crew currently prefers this portable solution over installing a permanent diesel heater because they spend most of their time in warmer climates.2:28

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