Coleman Water Heater (on demand)

Smoke & Beers · 02-19-2010, 03:07 PM

I found one of these at a local hardware store for $120...I'm planning on picking it up since I'm going to start competing this spring...
I did a search here and saw that they were getting so pretty good reviews about 3 or 4 years ago... I'm just wondering if anyone who bought one back then still has theirs and how it holds up over time?
TIA for the info...

Smitty250 · 02-19-2010, 03:23 PM

I'm interested in this as well. My wife bought me one this past Christmas and I haven't even taken it out of the box yet. I have a competition next weekend in Lake Havasu, AZ and was told I have to "clean" it out before I use it with some Calcium, Lime, Rust remover. I better get on that!

KC_Bobby · 02-19-2010, 03:28 PM

For $120 that's a no-brainer. We've used one for two years so far. Hot water is nice.

Forget the water jug it comes with. Fill a large cooler and just put the pump in it

Divemaster · 02-19-2010, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KC_Bobby

For $120 that's a no-brainer. We've used one for two years so far. Hot water is nice.

Forget the water jug it comes with. Fill a large cooler and just put the pump in it

I too got one for Christmas... I'm picking up the hose and 'Bulk LP' connections to make it complete.

We are looking forward to NOT having to use the turkey frier for boiling water!

MAsQue · 02-19-2010, 04:02 PM

I love mine, but I do have a word of advice:

Under NO circumstances leave it alone in a room with a five-year old and a screwdriver. The knob on the front is held on with one screw. Under that, there is a spring and a piece of metal that holds it on the shaft. If that comes off (and it's not really held on there very well once that screw is gone) the unit is unusable and unrepairable. That spring is force fitted at the factory and cannot be replace once it is off. I contacted customer service at Coleman and was told that, even if I shipped the unit to them, they could not fix it. They did offer to ship me a new one if I shipped them the old one (which cost me $175) and $125. I was disappointed in the level of service I got from the company and in what I consider to be a poor design for something that's likely to be around children, but the unit itself works great.

Brew-B-Q · 02-19-2010, 04:02 PM

I got one this year and used it this past weekend. I just stuck the hose in a 5 gallon bucket of water and topped it off as needed. Worked just fine. I paid 180 or so, 120 is a great buy.

luke duke · 02-19-2010, 04:24 PM

We used to have one of those, but we wanted something that would connect to our sink, so we got one similar to this

NateOwsley · 02-19-2010, 04:30 PM

If you only paid $120 for that thing you got a steal.

Diva Q · 02-19-2010, 05:02 PM

we have had ours for a couple of years now. Its terrific!

Alexa RnQ · 02-19-2010, 05:06 PM

Ours died after its third year, but we (and the occasional HD inspectors) loved it.
Another team we know told us a similar story, that three years seems to be their effective lifespan.

Smoke'n Ice · 02-19-2010, 05:09 PM

Had one and it worked well until the pump started stopping. Beat it or bang it on the side of the bucket and it would usually start or if not then use a toothpick to spin the impeller. Then a piece of plastic broke on the knob that trips the pizo crystal. There is no customer service or spare parts. If it breaks, throw it away. Now use an inline propane system bought off ebay and a shur pump. Works great and can at least replace components if they fail.

Ron_L · 02-19-2010, 05:11 PM

We love ours, too but it died at our last comp in the fall. I contacted Coleman and they are replacing it for me.

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moocow · 02-19-2010, 05:15 PM

We love ours but as Bobby said the jug is kind of a joke. Rolling cooler works great.

ZILLA · 02-19-2010, 07:19 PM

I love them!!!

I have had experience with the Coleman and Oster (same same) On both the units the battery charger died. That is the single biggest problem with these units. It cost $12.00 for a new charger the first time but now they are on back order until July....

I'll find a replacement that will work from Mouser Electronics supply and post the part number if anyone needs it.

$125 is a good price if it comes with all the attachments. I setup fully loaded is about $230.00, usually.

Smoke & Beers · 02-19-2010, 09:02 PM

Thanks for the opinions...I stopped by and picked it up on my way home from work this evening...Looking forward to using it...just hope I don't have to use it this weekend with the approaching ice/snow storm

02-19-2010, 03:07 PM	#1
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	Coleman Water Heater (on demand) I found one of these at a local hardware store for $120...I'm planning on picking it up since I'm going to start competing this spring... I did a search here and saw that they were getting so pretty good reviews about 3 or 4 years ago... I'm just wondering if anyone who bought one back then still has theirs and how it holds up over time? TIA for the info... __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

02-19-2010, 03:28 PM	#3
KC_Bobby Babbling Farker Join Date: 05-03-07 Location: Olathe KS	For $120 that's a no-brainer. We've used one for two years so far. Hot water is nice. Forget the water jug it comes with. Fill a large cooler and just put the pump in it __________________ Boondoggle BBQ Country Smokers 450 Weber Smokey Mountain 18" Proud KCBS Member & Certified Judge

02-19-2010, 04:02 PM	#5
MAsQue is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-04-07 Location: Lake Grove, NY	I love mine, but I do have a word of advice: Under NO circumstances leave it alone in a room with a five-year old and a screwdriver. The knob on the front is held on with one screw. Under that, there is a spring and a piece of metal that holds it on the shaft. If that comes off (and it's not really held on there very well once that screw is gone) the unit is unusable and unrepairable. That spring is force fitted at the factory and cannot be replace once it is off. I contacted customer service at Coleman and was told that, even if I shipped the unit to them, they could not fix it. They did offer to ship me a new one if I shipped them the old one (which cost me $175) and $125. I was disappointed in the level of service I got from the company and in what I consider to be a poor design for something that's likely to be around children, but the unit itself works great. __________________ Brian Ma's 'Que Crew BBQ Team Ma's BBQ and Catering "Texas BBQ" propane tank stick burner Brinkman Cimmaron CBJ #6502

02-19-2010, 04:30 PM	#8
NateOwsley On the road to being a farker Join Date: 09-24-09 Location: Pewee Valley, KY	If you only paid $120 for that thing you got a steal. __________________ www.KentuckySmokeSquad.com - Backwoods Party, Bubba Keg, Natures Grilling Products, KCBS CBJ

02-19-2010, 05:02 PM	#9
Diva Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-20-07 Location: Barrie,ON,Canada eh!	we have had ours for a couple of years now. Its terrific! __________________ [URL="http://divaq.ca/"][B]Diva Q Website[/B][/URL] Follow me on [URL="https://twitter.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Twitter[/B][/URL] and like us on [URL="http://www.facebook.com/DivaQBBQ"][B]Facebook[/B][/URL]. Checkout my new Cookbook on [URL="http://www.amazon.com/Diva-Qs-Barbecue-Recipes-Cooking/dp/0147529824"][B]AMAZON[/B][/URL] [CENTER][SIZE=3][B]Life is too short for bad BBQ[/B][/SIZE]®[/CENTER]

02-19-2010, 03:23 PM	#2
Smitty250 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-18-10 Location: Scottsdale, AZ	I'm interested in this as well. My wife bought me one this past Christmas and I haven't even taken it out of the box yet. I have a competition next weekend in Lake Havasu, AZ and was told I have to "clean" it out before I use it with some Calcium, Lime, Rust remover. I better get on that!

02-19-2010, 04:02 PM	#6
Brew-B-Q is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-27-08 Location: Wauconda, IL	I got one this year and used it this past weekend. I just stuck the hose in a 5 gallon bucket of water and topped it off as needed. Worked just fine. I paid 180 or so, 120 is a great buy.

02-19-2010, 04:24 PM	#7
luke duke is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-16-10 Location: Dallas, TX	We used to have one of those, but we wanted something that would connect to our sink, so we got one similar to this

02-19-2010, 05:06 PM	#10
Alexa RnQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 09-12-07 Location: the Ninth Ring of Hell, cleverly disguised as Phoenix	Ours died after its third year, but we (and the occasional HD inspectors) loved it. Another team we know told us a similar story, that three years seems to be their effective lifespan. __________________ . Don't practice until you get it right; practice until you can't get it wrong. Don't overthink or undercook. [url=http://www.rhythmnque.com]Rhythm 'n QUE[/url]

02-19-2010, 05:09 PM	#11
Smoke'n Ice is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-08-09 Location: Plano, TX	Had one and it worked well until the pump started stopping. Beat it or bang it on the side of the bucket and it would usually start or if not then use a toothpick to spin the impeller. Then a piece of plastic broke on the knob that trips the pizo crystal. There is no customer service or spare parts. If it breaks, throw it away. Now use an inline propane system bought off ebay and a shur pump. Works great and can at least replace components if they fail.

02-19-2010, 05:11 PM	#12
Ron_L Moderator Join Date: 12-09-04 Location: Wandering, but not lost Name/Nickname : Captain Ron	We love ours, too but it died at our last comp in the fall. I contacted Coleman and they are replacing it for me. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ "Ron Rico, Boss. You can call me Captain Ron..." Naked Fatties Rock! PKGo X 2/PK360/Weber Q1000/Blackstone Camping Griddle/Pit Boss Pro Series 850

02-19-2010, 05:15 PM	#13
moocow is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-31-08 Location: Belton, mo	We love ours but as Bobby said the jug is kind of a joke. Rolling cooler works great. __________________ -Shane Petzold- -MooCow BBQ team- -Facilities and equipment manager at Operation BBQ Relief- -[URL="http://www.moocowbbq.com"]www.moocowbbq.com[/URL]- -Home of the Make it Take it Drum Class- -kCBS/ CBJ- - Stoker powered stainless steel cabinet smoker-Mini & 3 Regular UDS-[B][COLOR=Blue]BLUE [/COLOR][/B]Weber OTG-Saffire ceramic grill-26" plow disc-Green mountain pellet -16' Stealth Competition trailer-

02-19-2010, 07:19 PM	#14
ZILLA is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 12-01-05 Location: Universal City, Texas	I love them!!! I have had experience with the Coleman and Oster (same same) On both the units the battery charger died. That is the single biggest problem with these units. It cost $12.00 for a new charger the first time but now they are on back order until July.... I'll find a replacement that will work from Mouser Electronics supply and post the part number if anyone needs it. $125 is a good price if it comes with all the attachments. I setup fully loaded is about $230.00, usually.

02-19-2010, 09:02 PM	#15
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Ellis Co. KS	Thanks for the opinions...I stopped by and picked it up on my way home from work this evening...Looking forward to using it...just hope I don't have to use it this weekend with the approaching ice/snow storm __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: [B]BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team[/B] Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum [COLOR=red][COLOR=black]Super Fast[/COLOR][B] RED THERMAPEN[/B][/COLOR] "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

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