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Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #-1 on: February 25, 2013, 02:59:54 PM »
I finally got the 640 moved to its temporary location and got the thermal blanket installed... Now if I can just get it fired up and cooking life wil be good!

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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« on: February 25, 2013, 03:08:29 PM »
Nice looking duds on the 640  :)
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2013, 03:49:30 PM »
Looks nice Mike!

2 things about blankets for our pellet pits and pellet use efficiency:

*IF* you can install it once the pit is up to temp - or at least is hot - you will not be holding in the cold that the metal has stored in it.  This only makes sense if you can do so without getting burned int he process :D

*IF* you can find a way to pre-heat the air being inducted into the pit by your fan on your pit ( dryer vent extension?, vent from house oven or fireplace?) you can improve the pellet consumption rate. After all....if it is cold - an the pit is sucking in cold air...well? what do we expect? ;D :D
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« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2013, 03:58:41 PM »
That is a beauty! Congrats
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Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2013, 06:58:44 PM »
Nice looking blanket. Mine consists of 5 old towels that I place on top of it ;D


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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #4 on: February 27, 2013, 01:48:58 PM »
i like it.   :)
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #5 on: February 27, 2013, 01:54:26 PM »
Does the thermal blanket adhere to the Yoder with magnets?

I figure that would make it easier and safer to cover when it is hot. I also kinda figure to cover it when it gets warm rather than when it is in full heat...probably would still work well that way??
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #6 on: February 27, 2013, 02:23:19 PM »
Looks way too shiny and new  ;) -- you need to put some miles on it!

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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2013, 03:18:15 PM »
Congrats on the YS640 bbqchef! Wife and I have the same set up including the thermo blanket, the thermo blanket well worth the investment as it will save on pellet consumption. Our is on the YS640 24/7 in the winter, we store ours and fire it up in the heated garage and roll it out to the driveway as it is warming up.
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #8 on: February 27, 2013, 03:37:55 PM »
Does the cover just drape over the Yoder or is it adhered by magnets, velcro...I gots to know  ;D
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #9 on: February 27, 2013, 03:45:12 PM »
It fits in place with various hooks, snaps and belts. It's custom designed to fit around the counterweight, etc.

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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #10 on: February 27, 2013, 04:05:16 PM »
It appears it might be a bit dicey to try to put it on when the pit is hot. Probably better to just leave it on........
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #11 on: February 27, 2013, 04:11:13 PM »
Yep, straps, clips and toggle fastners. It would be quite cumbersome to put on everytime after it is heated up.
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #12 on: February 27, 2013, 04:31:39 PM »
Nice, didn't know they made PJ's for their smokers  ;)
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Re: Finally have the YS640 in place and covered
« Reply #13 on: February 27, 2013, 04:40:29 PM »
Quote from: TMB on February 27, 2013, 04:31:39 PM
Nice, didn't know they made PJ's for their smokers  ;)

Yeah, but do they have em to also cover its feet  ;D :D
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