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Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: January 19th, 2015, 2:41 pm
by Yoder_Herb
Here are pictures of the portable power box I made to run a YS1500 and a YS640 at BBQ Comps. This will run both cookers for an entire comp, and probably the entire weekend if needed. We also have run LED lights and an electric knife with no issues. Batteries are type 27 deep cycle and wired in parallel. The 12vdc inverter is wired by attaching the positive lead to one battery and the negative lead to the other battery. This allows the inverter to drain power from both batteries as though they were one big battery. The 12vdc charger is wired the same as the inverter.

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Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: January 19th, 2015, 7:55 pm
by MikesYS
Thats a good set up, how much do you have in it? $300ish?

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: January 19th, 2015, 8:47 pm
by Yoder_Herb
The batteries alone were almost $250. Right at $500, but using lesser components would make it cheaper. I also used oversized cables, which were not cheap, and digital inverter and charger.

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: December 11th, 2015, 11:31 am
by TimmyQ
For the less electrically inclined can you list the steps in some detail? Please?

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: December 13th, 2015, 6:02 pm
by Yoder_Herb
Not sure what steps that you are requesting. This has the ability to cause serious bodily harm, so if you are not versed in working with electricity, I would strongly suggest not undertaking a project like this. If you do, it is entirely at your own risk.

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: December 15th, 2015, 7:54 am
by dawktah2
You can get one of those pre-made called an Arkpak but much more in total cost: http://www.arkportablepower.com/collections/all

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: May 18th, 2016, 3:42 pm
by Rorkin
Yoder_Herb wrote:Here are pictures of the portable power box I made to run a YS1500 and a YS640 at BBQ Comps. This will run both cookers for an entire comp, and probably the entire weekend if needed. We also have run LED lights and an electric knife with no issues. Batteries are type 27 deep cycle and wired in parallel. The 12vdc inverter is wired by attaching the positive lead to one battery and the negative lead to the other battery. This allows the inverter to drain power from both batteries as though they were one big battery. The 12vdc charger is wired the same as the inverter.

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What is the output wattage on the inverter..

Any GFI in the setup ?

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: May 18th, 2016, 5:36 pm
by Yoder_Herb
The one that I used was a 750 watt, which was much larger than required. It was a Schumacher X175DU. No GFI other than the inverter.

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: March 10th, 2017, 9:41 am
by Rorkin
Found the 2 battery more than adequate. But very heavy. Any idea about running time for 1500 using one battery in a comp. group 23 size. Guess I could get bigger.if needed

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: March 10th, 2017, 10:36 am
by Yoder_Herb
I would suggest a complete practice cook, using your timings, as a test.

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: March 11th, 2017, 1:20 pm
by Rorkin
Of course but I was hoping someone had experience with one battery

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: March 11th, 2017, 6:53 pm
by Conumdrum
Yo can be the one one, Neo.

Matrix movie.

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: June 18th, 2017, 8:50 pm
by Wwwgregn21
Will the yeti 1000 solar generator power my us 1500?

Re: Portable Power Box for Yoder Pellet Cookers at BBQ Comps

PostPosted: June 19th, 2017, 2:30 pm
by Yoder_Herb
Wwwgregn21 wrote:Will the yeti 1000 solar generator power my us 1500?


I am not familiar with that device. The YS1500 draws approximately 250 watts at startup for about 8 minutes and then draws approximately 50 watts for the duration of the cooking session.