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Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 24th, 2015, 11:23 am
by THUMPERRRR
coarse scratch pads can speed things up immensely when removing gasket residue and prepping a gasket assembly...

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 27th, 2015, 5:43 pm
by Yoder_Joe
Beginning 1/27/2015, all YS480 and YS640 cookers shipped from the Yoder Smokers factory, will have a new thermocouple and mounting location. The thermocouple will now be a reduced length probe that will be positioned on the hopper wall instead of the bottom left corner of the back wall.

Because of this positioning, a firmware (program) revision has been developed to properly calibrate the temperature offset between center grate and the thermocouple location on the hopper wall. Other than the offsets, there are no changes to the program or how the program functions. This firmware (program) revision will not function with any YS480 or YS640 manufactured prior to 1/27/2015.

This factory production change does not impact how the YS480 or YS640 perform or function. The original thermocouple will be supported through 12/31/2018, at which time a retro-fit kit will be available to install the reduced length probe thermocouple and the firmware (program) revision.

Thank you for your continued support and for being a part of the Yoder Smokers family!

The Yoder Smokers Team!

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 28th, 2015, 5:49 am
by gwapogorilla
How much is the new thermocouple going to cost?

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 28th, 2015, 8:13 am
by Yoder_Herb
No pricing has been officially announced, and the new thermocouple is not available for sale individually at this time. The new thermocouple, like the old, is warrantied for 3 years.

The new thermocouple will not function in any YS480 or YS640 built prior to 1/27/15. As the announcement states "This factory production change does not impact how the YS480 or YS640 perform or function. The original thermocouple will be supported through 12/31/2018, at which time a retro-fit kit will be available to install the reduced length probe thermocouple and the firmware (program) revision."

The new thermocouple is a factory production update, not a factory production upgrade.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 29th, 2015, 12:55 pm
by smokinginargyle
Herb my question is why was it moved and what difference does it make in performance if you can share that information.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 29th, 2015, 6:05 pm
by Yoder_Herb
Through the hundreds of hours of testing that were accomplished, the new thermocouple matches, and does not exceed, the performance of the current thermocouple, other than the intrinsic value of having it further away from the cooking grates and the influence of objects placed in the cooker.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 30th, 2015, 10:55 am
by jeetS
biggest upside of the new location to me would be that i wouldnt keep smashing it with the brush when cleaning the grill

I like the move. Wish it was there on mine

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: January 30th, 2015, 12:46 pm
by smokinginargyle
I agree jeetS. Thanks for the info Herb

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: February 21st, 2015, 7:45 pm
by Esparkman
Any chance that a retro kit will be made available before 2018? I'd prefer not to wait that long.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: April 5th, 2015, 12:16 am
by superlead73
Did I miss it......or has there been an announcement already on the new diffusser for the YS640 or maybe a change in plans?

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: April 5th, 2015, 7:44 pm
by Saguaromike
No news on the deflector front.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: April 30th, 2015, 3:19 pm
by Sergio
Yoder_Herb wrote:As most of you likely heard, we are implementing a small price increase on 09/01. We have engineered a few new pieces into the pellet grills that will give you longer service life. We have introduced a new burn grate that will not change shape under prolonged heat exposure, and will have these available for sale to current owners in the next several weeks. We also have a couple of additions that will release next week.

new burn grate 9-1-2014.jpg



WHAT IS THE PRICE FOR THIS NEW BURN GRATE?

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: April 30th, 2015, 5:14 pm
by Yoder_Herb
Sergio wrote:
Yoder_Herb wrote:As most of you likely heard, we are implementing a small price increase on 09/01. We have engineered a few new pieces into the pellet grills that will give you longer service life. We have introduced a new burn grate that will not change shape under prolonged heat exposure, and will have these available for sale to current owners in the next several weeks. We also have a couple of additions that will release next week.

new burn grate 9-1-2014.jpg



WHAT IS THE PRICE FOR THIS NEW BURN GRATE?


http://www.atbbq.com/store/show/ys-burn-grate.html

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: June 12th, 2015, 4:16 am
by Fleetz
Any update on the diffuser plate before I weld some angle in place to keep it straight?

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: June 24th, 2015, 4:51 pm
by Fleetz
Fleetz wrote:Any update on the diffuser plate before I weld some angle in place to keep it straight?


I have been informed by another Yoder user that Yoder have modified diffuser plates that ensure they won't warp having some steel welded to the underside. Can someone at Yoder confirm this and if true post up some pictures?

Thanks,

Fleetz

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: June 24th, 2015, 7:35 pm
by Yoder_Herb
There have been no official announcements regarding a modified diffuser plate, other than what is contained in this 4 page thread of announcements.

Whenever there are official product announcements from the Yoder Smokers factory, they will be posted on the forum first. Yoder Smokers continually works toward improving products, based on customer feedback, and forum users will be the first to know about changes, update and new products.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: July 16th, 2015, 5:50 pm
by ducaticraig
Herb, can Yoder make me a new diffuser plate with reinforced bars to ensure no warping occurs at any temperature? Could they also add a handle of sort on each end to help with the removal of the diffuser for cleaning? I don't have the necessary equipment or know how on doing it myself. Please.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: July 16th, 2015, 8:28 pm
by Yoder_Herb
I have passed your request on to the custom fab person.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: July 25th, 2015, 4:22 am
by ducaticraig
Thanks Herb!

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 1st, 2015, 6:14 pm
by Yoder_Herb
The new OPTIONAL 2 piece heat diffuser for YS480 and YS640 has been released and is ready for shipping!

Yoder made, Yoder supported, Yoder quality, and will not affect your warranty.

Allows easy clean out access to the burn grate/firebox, and does not require removal for temperatures above 400 degrees.

2 piece diffuser.jpg


$189.00 plus shipping for the YS640
$169.00 plus shipping for the YS480

Call 877.409.6337 and select option 1 for sales, or send an email to info@yodersmokers.com to order.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 2nd, 2015, 10:45 am
by Don
I love this upgrade! Does this work with the older fire box or should it be upgraded too?

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 2nd, 2015, 11:42 am
by Yoder_Herb
Don wrote:I love this upgrade! Does this work with the older fire box or should it be upgraded too?


This optional heat diffuser will work with any YS640 or YS480, without the need for any prior modifications.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 2nd, 2015, 11:50 am
by subseaguy
... This is really cool. I assume i can now grill without removing the entire diffuser plate.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 2nd, 2015, 11:58 am
by Yoder_Herb
Your assumptions is correct, if, you follow the safety precautions in the included instructions.

Re: New Improvements to Pellet Cookers 9/1/2014

PostPosted: December 2nd, 2015, 12:24 pm
by Bobeque
I ordered a YS640 on November 9th and am waiting for delivery of the smoker. Will mine have the improved diffuser plate or do I need to order it?
Thanks