I’m about to pull the the trigger on a YS640 with Comp cart but the wife wants me to make sure it won’t be blocking the window. Some critical dimensions are missing from the spec sheet. I’m hoping one of you existing owners out there could help me to fill in a few measurements. Specifically, width of the unit not including side shelf, width to edge of chimney and height with chimney turned down. I also tried to mark in green and blue on the attached diagram the dimensions I need. Thanks in advance.
Bonus question, worth it to get the ez access diffuser if I don’t plant to sear?
Top green line 52.5†appx.
Bottom green line 45.75†appx
Don’t have that base so can’t give you the blue line.
Yes get the 2 piece. Makes cleaning fire box a breeze.
Order is placed. Should be delivered tomorrow AM. I have 20 people coming over on Sunday so the question is whether I should break her in with a big brisket cook or go safe stick with old faithful (kettle with SnS).
Thanks! For what’s it’s worth I struggled with th decision between the Yoder, Blaz’n Gridiron, Pitts and Spitts Maverick and the Rec Tech RT-700. I don’t think you can wrong with any but in the end I decided to go with the one I think I will be happy with for he longest time. I’ve learned that when I go for the starter model or the compromise I end up buying twice.
I tried using the diffuser that has the rectangular section that you can remove several times. I first did the reverse sear cooking slow until nearly done. Then removed the section, cranked it up and used it right under the grill grates. It got hot alright and seared the steaks well. Unfortunately a lot of ash also flies up when the YS 640 is on super hot. Never notice it with the full diffuser but the slot allows a lot of it through.
I got to break in the Yoder this weekend and I mean I really broke it in. Between Friday and today (Sunday) I did the burn off, seasoning, chicken pieces, brisket, and four lamb breasts. It was probably running for 36 out of the last 48 hours.
I was just wondering what you guys do with all the grease on the grates and diffuser? Mine is quite a mess. Can you do a high beat burn off like a gas grill or do you just scrape it down after every cook?
This is all good advice which I will try next time. I ended up putting the grates in my gasser to burn them off and brush. While that was happening I wiped down the cook chamber and diffuser with a sponge and vac'ed out the bottom. The diffuser is still pretty gross so I will try the putty knife and if not the power washer after my next big cook. How do you guys dispose of the grease
Thanks for all the advice and feedback. After one weekend I am a big fan of this thing I am very pleased with my choice over some of the other models I was looking at. After I placed the order I spent the next few days waiting reading all of the instructions/posts from Yoder and Yoder_Herb. When it arrived I felt like I already knew the pitfalls and what to watch out for which probably gave me a pretty big head start. This thing is a beast.
I was a little concerned about what I read on some other forums about there not being much smoke flavor so I bought a LIZZQ just in case. That will be going back. The smoke flavor was excellent. Maybe a slightly light but more than adequate and I think I made all the neighbors jealous for 20 hours straight with the smell wafting from the backyard. The brisket I made on Sunday night had excellent flavor though I ran out of time on the back end (16 hours and still needed more) so the consistency of the flat was a litter tougher than I like. None of the guests noticed. Also, smoke ring.
The capacity is game changing for me coming off a 22" kettle with SNS. Four packers or a packer and 3 rib plates vs barely fitting one packer in the kettle. My family preferred the chicken I used in the christening cook vs anything I've done in the PBC which previously held the title. This all in the first weekend.
And least important but still cool is that this is best looking piece of backyard cookery out there. Where I live in suburban Long Island most people have not seen an offset or a pellet smoker much less a comp cart. I got some serious jaw drops and props from everyone who saw it. Pressure is on.
All in all I am thrilled with this thing. I have a lot to learn but I am excited for the journey.
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