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  1. jtrainor56

    Power Paranoia Warranted?

    I know a number of Yoder pellet smoker owners that have setup an inverter with a couple of deep cycle batteries for use at competitions when they either have no power or the power is insufficient. I just did a search and Traeger has a branded inverter on Amazon for about $70.
  2. jtrainor56

    Going from electric to pellet smoker help

    I have a Yoder 640 and do not use a water pan. For pork butts/picnics, I inject with apple juice over night and then put on my Yoder at 250*. I usually do two 9-10 pound butts and will foil once they hit 160* or so. I go by feel and not so much by temps, if you can put a probe in and it feels...
  3. jtrainor56

    What’s with Rec Tec?

    For all of the aggravation you should look at the Yoder YS640 or YS480.. Made in the USA in Kansas and backed by an awesome warranty and support staff. Also look at a Fireboard for monitoring your pit and food temps. Wi-fi sounds neat but buying quality over useless gadgets is not worth it. I...
  4. jtrainor56

    Heating Pellets in a Pellet Smoker

    Personally I would not put my family or friends at risk by using them, then I guess for some saving a buck is more important then their family.... just my opinion.
  5. jtrainor56

    Questions on Seasoning new pellet smoker

    I would suggest after the initial burnoff to let it cool and then either spray the entire cooking area with something like Pam or wipe it with oil. I used peanut oil the first time on my Yoder and ran it for an hour and a half. It takes a bit longer having to wipe instead of spray but peanut oil...
  6. jtrainor56

    Losing my mind trying to get the temps right on my GMG Jim Bowie WiFi

    Stop chasing temps. Go to this link and try the temperature test, takes about two hours. You may be surprised to see that the temps between the controller and probes will average out to the temperature you want. Yes I know it's for a Yoder but others have used this test and gotten good results...
  7. jtrainor56

    Pit Boss 820

    I apologize for putting in my 2 cents but the inconsistent smoke is not how all pellet smokers work. I get a slight white smoke when I start my Yoder until the fire gets going, but once I close the lid I get an almost invisible blue smoke the entire time. Doesn't matter if I am running it for 5...
  8. jtrainor56

    Convince me not to buy this, so my wife doesn't kill me.

    I have had my Yoder YS640 for over three years and find the smoke flavor fine. If I need to change it up I use a tube smoker to add flavor. I do brisket usually taking 15-20 hours and running with hickory in my AMPTS gives it more than enough smoke flavor. Granted you're going to pay more but I...
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    What am I doing wrong with this pellet grill? - help if you can please - pics enclosed

    I run my Yoder at 250* to 275* for everything I smoke and never have seen that problem. I do not foil my deflector plate, never foil ribs and may foil a whole brisket or boston butts is the stall is taking long or just want to get done. Someone did a test on all of the common pellets on the...
  10. Ribs and Butt on a Yoder YS640

    Ribs and Butt on a Yoder YS640

  11. jtrainor56

    Ribs and Butt on a Yoder YS640

    9.5lb Boston Butt on at 6am this morning, injected with apple juice yesterday and Tasty Licks Original rub last night. Rubbed the ribs in the same rub last night, and added Kosmos Killer Bee Honey rub before putting them on at 10:30am. Butt was at 161*, added OJ, foiled and back on. Running...
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  14. jtrainor56

    FINALLY did it!

    Congrats, you will not regret it. I have my YS640 now for 3 years and love it.
  15. jtrainor56

    What pellets with what food?

    I have only used BBQ Delight Apple in my YS640 for over three years now, too much of a PITA to change out pellets each time. If I want to change the flavor, I have the smaller bags on BBQ D and use the tube smoker. I have both the 6" and 12" and usually use the 12" on brisket and pork butts...
  16. jtrainor56

    MAK 1 Star or Yoder 640 ... can't decide

    Sandyut, not the original poster but I have my Yoder YS640 now for just over three years and was the best decision I made. I spent nine months dragging my wife around trying to decide on an offset and a Stumps until I saw a Yoder. Hands down I decided I wanted the Yoder, took six more months...
  17. jtrainor56

    Pellet storage

    I have a finished basement that was done about 9 years ago. I had a separate heat system with a unit to control humidity put in, cost damn near $4k back then. Anyway, having gone through almost a ton of pellets in three years I have never had a problem. I have six of the Kingsford charcoal...
  18. jtrainor56

    New to Pellet Smokers -- Need Advice on which one to buy....

    I only smoke baby backs and I have gotten as many as 8 racks on the main grill and 6 on the second rack.  Those people that had hopper fires were caused by user errors. If you order the YS640, get the two piece diffuser, it has a door that you can remove to get to the fire grate. A lot of...
  19. jtrainor56

    New to Pellet Smokers -- Need Advice on which one to buy....

    If you have the money go for the Yoder, if not go what's in your budget. I have had my YS640 for three years now, smoke all year round. In fact I am doing a whole bone in ham this weekend and will pull it like a pork butt. We just went through a blizzard in PA, about 20" and in the teens this...
  20. jtrainor56

    Yoder, Pitt and Spits, trager, blazin... etc.

    I have had my Yoder YS640 for three years now and although some may call it a grill, it's really a smoker that can grill as long as you purchase the Grill Grates and go for the two piece diffuser plate, it's a lot easier to remove the hatch than the entire diffuser. That said, I have never...
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