Let's Talk BBQ
Outdoor Cooking Equipment => Grills & Smokers => Pellet Grills and Smokers => Topic started by: bbqchef on February 25, 2013, 02:59:54 PM
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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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Nice looking duds on the 640 :)
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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
T
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That is a beauty! Congrats
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Nice looking blanket. Mine consists of 5 old towels that I place on top of it ;D
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i like it. :)
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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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Looks way too shiny and new ;) -- you need to put some miles on it!
Hub
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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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Does the cover just drape over the Yoder or is it adhered by magnets, velcro...I gots to know ;D
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It fits in place with various hooks, snaps and belts. It's custom designed to fit around the counterweight, etc.
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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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Yep, straps, clips and toggle fastners. It would be quite cumbersome to put on everytime after it is heated up.
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Nice, didn't know they made PJ's for their smokers ;)
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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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Lookin' good!!
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Nope... it needs little booties <lol>.
I don't think it's a good idea to put the three-piece thermal cover on when the grill is warm. I plan on leaving it on all the time, not just in the winter.
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I think that is what i would do as well...might as well save on pellets during the summer months as well.
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I also have the regular cover for it but I'm thinking the thermal blanket all the time... it can't hurt.