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The Mr. Heater Tag-A-Long 8,000 BTU Portable Radiant Heater has 2 heat settings to deliver 4,500 - 8,000 BTU of heat for a space up to 200 sq. ft. Safety features include a tip-over switch that shuts off the heater if it gets knocked over and a low-oxygen sensor that shuts the heater off when oxygen levels in the room get too low. The heater also will shut off if the pilot light goes out. It will run for up to 4-1/2 hours on a 1 lb. cylinder and up to 96 hours on a 20 lb. tank. The heater can be free-standing or wall mounted. It is clean burning, CSA approved and nearly 100% efficient.
Overall rating:
4.688 / 5
4.7
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5
(16 reviews) 16
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Rating breakdown 16 reviews
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15 out of 15(100%)customers recommend this product.
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Review 1 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great product, very happy

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PostedApril 17, 2012
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Marty
from Kelso, WA, USA
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Energy efficiency 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Ease of installation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
4 / 5
4 / 5
So far I've only used this a couple of times. I wanted a small heater for the cabin in my sailboat. This fit the bill, and does a perfect job. The tip over switch is sensative, which is a good thing. Bump it and it goes off. Easy to light and works awesome.
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Review 2 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

portable gas heater

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PostedFebruary 28, 2012
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donnie
from delaware
 
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Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
second unit, the old one went to the workshop, lights very easy and heats a 14 x 14 kitchen.. great for power outages , with adapter you can fill green bottle with barbeque gas
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 3 for
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3 / 5
3 / 5

Does ok, small tank does not last long

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PostedFebruary 21, 2012
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speed996
from Phoenix
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
used camping in a 10x10 ez-up. never fully warmed the area even on high, but was good for spot warming (feet).
Wouldn't say it is worth the $75 I spent on it, but it was ok.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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Review 4 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Portable Heater!

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PostedJanuary 17, 2012
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LLB194
Energy efficiency 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of installation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
This was purchased for an outdoor structure that is 8'x8' (treehouse). It is easy to use by all and has done a great job heating the area in no time!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 5 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great value - very versatile

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PostedDecember 6, 2011
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WarminRI
Age:45 to 54
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 year or longer
The low cost combined with the ability to use this heater both indoors and out make it a very versatile tool.
This is the second one I have purchased. It runs about 4 hours per canister.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+4points
5out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 6 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Nice little heater for emergencies

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PostedNovember 23, 2011
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Sully
from North Jersey
 
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Age:35 to 44
Gender:Male
Home improvement profile:DIYer
Length of ownership:1 month
Energy efficiency 
3 / 5
3 / 5
Ease of installation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Value 
2 / 5
2 / 5
Nice heater works great. Heated up about 500sq ft to 65*when the power was out for a week though not that cold upper 20's at night. get over 4 hrs on high out of a little can. need to by an adapter to run 20lb tank I thought it was included by the way they made it sound. $75 a little steep 40 to 50 would be better. Would not leave it running while sleeping even though they say it as a O2 sensor. I would just put it in the bedroom for 45 min before bed and get it up to 80+ before bed
Yes, I recommend this product.
+7points
7out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 7 for
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4 / 5
4 / 5

This is just what we were looking for!

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PostedNovember 15, 2011
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annie6861
from Colorado, USA
 
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Age:25 to 34
Gender:Female
Home improvement profile:Other
Length of ownership:1 month
Energy efficiency 
4 / 5
4 / 5
Ease of installation 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Quality 
5 / 5
5 / 5
Value 
5 / 5
5 / 5
We bought this for "car camping" in our van at ski resorts. It kicks out enough heat to get the van warmed up while we get ready.
Yes, I recommend this product.
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2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 8 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great Buy!

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PostedJuly 11, 2011
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Brian
from Shady Valley, TN
 
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I Am A Avid Hunter & This Will Come In Handy During Those Cold Mornings!
Yes, I recommend this product.
-1point
3out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 9 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Excellent product

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PostedFebruary 4, 2011
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SaveEnergy
from VA
 
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This is one useful product, a must have to survive power outages and loss of heating. I chose this unit over its bigger brother as it provides adequate heating for a small to medium room and provides longer usage hours.
The build quality is very good and its very easy to use.
I'd recommend getting the 5 ft extension hose from Mr.Heater and connect it to a 20lb propane tank for more than 72 hrs of non-stop heating.
Very thoughtful safety features made me choose it.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+18points
18out of 18found this review helpful.
Review 10 for
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4 / 5
4 / 5

portable

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PostedJanuary 24, 2011
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buzzyfl
from clearwater fl
 
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ease of use very portable great heating
Yes, I recommend this product.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 11 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Grate product

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PostedDecember 8, 2010
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Gboat
I have 2 of these units and use them all of the time while working in unheated places.. They are a grate small unit that makes my work comfortable .. They don't use a lot of gas if used on low... I found one in a trash pile and snatched it up,, all that it needed was to clean out the pilot tube with some alcohol and a small Q-tip.. This unit has worked for 6 years now... I do recommend using the filter on your hose...
Yes, I recommend this product.
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10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 12 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Green house heat

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PostedNovember 26, 2010
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WABob
from Port Ludlow WA
 
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My wife and I were looking for a heater for our 800 sq ft green house to get it through the winter. We turned to this efficient little tag a long and it works fine. We added a hose to make it work off a 20# tank and it last for 3 days. Although the temp in the green house only rose to 40 degrees; that was all we were looking for. When the over night lows were in the 20 degree range, this little heater did just what we wanted; kept everything from freezing!
Yes, I recommend this product.
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5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 13 for
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4 / 5
4 / 5

Good product for price

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PostedJanuary 11, 2010
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Emmett
from Little Rock, Arkansas
 
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I purchased this item over a year ago. It works very good only had a few times it was hard to start. It is safe because it shuts off if it is tilted. It is great for heating my camper when I did not want to fire up the main heat. I also use it in my deer stand, which makes staying there easier.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 14 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Does it job and more....

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PostedDecember 13, 2009
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boatboy
from Missouri
 
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I use my heater to heat my motorhome. Works excellent. We do most of our camping in October and November in the Ozarks region of Missouri. We have also used it in power outages in the winter to keep lower level of house warm. Would buy two more if needed.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 15 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

Great purchase

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PostedNovember 20, 2009
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libby52
from North Carolina
 
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I bought this heater on closeout about 3 years ago. Wish I had bought another one. Best purchase I have made. Quick heat when you need it. Love it and it is very safe.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+8points
8out of 8found this review helpful.
Review 16 for
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5 / 5
5 / 5

I loved it

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PostedOctober 26, 2009
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kenwise2
from Wooster, OH
 
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I loved this heater! It does not have an odor or smoke in any way. It really heats up a room quickly too. I would recommend it highly.
Yes, I recommend this product.
+15points
15out of 15found this review helpful.