Yoder Smokers YS640 Universal Thermal Jacket Reviews

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The Yoder Smokers YS640 Universal Thermal Jacket is the perfect solution for grilling in freezing temperatures, windy conditions, or even snow. Designed with five-layer thermal construction, this jacket effectively prevents heat loss that typically occurs as temperatures drop, thus reducing pelle…

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“Winter Smokes are back. First comment is in regard to Quality. This jacket is very well made. Second, It works. Third, Nuff said. Unless you would like to read the rest of the story. Unlike a big box store purchase there are options. As I hadn't done a lot of cooks here in the New England Winter, I did not add the Jacket when I ordered my YS640. Why didn't I do a lot of winter cooks is the real question. Because it's Winter, Cold, wind, snow etc. Having to spend even more time fretting about the cook temp. Charcoal, propane, electric didn't matter. Hmm isn't that why I went with the Pellet fed pit with the programmable electronic controller? Yes.. and now that I have it and learned (learning) how to use it, I do a lotttt more cooks. A late December, 12+ hour cook had rain, wind, cold, snow all at once. The YS640 maintained temperature. It happily fed pellets at a rate that had me fretting about the hopper level and slightly concerned that I had enough pellets. To the web page and ordered the jacket. Day of arrival it was easily installed. Following day the Brisket and Chuck Ribs were in. Started in the 20's up to 30 down to the teens a moderate breeze for most of the day. About 17 hours of low and slow later were at 205 and pellet consumption was back to a Summer time rate. The Only concern I had was the wind being able to get under the edges of the jacket. I used a few of my shop magnets along the edges to hold it down. Now Its back to as close as It can be to, set it and for get it. If only there was a basting option that you didn't have to open the door.”

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