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December 14th, 2018, 10:52 pm
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* Abilene ** Abilene *
  • Joined: November 22nd, 2018, 3:27 am
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Hello,

Hoping someone can help me.

I have found a YS1500 up for sale, which looks like its in very good condition from the photos. I live to far away to go see it in the flesh.

Does build date matter at all or is each build year the same?

What questions should I be asking the Seller?

Can I cook for two on the YS1500?

Thanks.

December 15th, 2018, 1:14 am
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* Cheyenne ** Cheyenne *
  • Joined: May 18th, 2015, 9:25 pm
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The first question I would ask is, "Can I call you on the phone and talk about the YS1500?" That's probably the only question you will need to ask to make your decision.

December 15th, 2018, 11:24 pm
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The YS1500 hasn't changed. The current firmware is B20. If you are cooking for just 2, the YS1500 is overkill times 10, but it is an awesome cooker.

Yoder_Herb
December 18th, 2018, 9:28 pm
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* Abilene ** Abilene *
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Thanks Herb, I wasn't sure if the builds through the years had changed much, being software updates that makes things easy.

I guess when I mentioned cooking for two, I want to use it as a Home Cooker so I get use and practice.

When you say Overkill time 10 for a few Steaks, are you just talking about capacity, which is obvious or it costs a lot more to run when cooking a few Steaks compared to the 640?

December 18th, 2018, 9:44 pm
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Strictly capacity. Cost to run is pretty much a wash.

Yoder_Herb

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