Pellet Pooper use in rainy weather.

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Hello, I have been consdidering a Yoder YS480 or YS640 pellet pooper. It would be used out side with no cover and pretty much be stored out side covered. Was wondering about while using it a rainstorm pops up in the middle of a cook if I should be concerned about anything in regards to the electrical components be exposed to these conditions. Currently using a WSM 18 1/2 but looking for something slightly bigger. Dont have a problem going with a 22 1/2 WSM but I think I would enjoy the convenience of pellet pooper. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks.

Rick
 
I have a 640 and this has happened to me. It will mess with the electronics as it is running. I will turn it off and unplug it and if possible return to the cook. If you know there is a storm coming. You should cover it or wait until the storm blows through. I have been considering a small green house type structure to put over the smoker when the weather is threatening. I haven't found anything I like yet.
 
I have cooked with my 640 in the rain a few times, no issues here.
 
Got me a grill gazebo like this to keep my 640 out of the rain. It's metal and pretty sturdy.

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I would avoid ran if at all possible , pellets do not like moisture , they can plug up your auger , do you have a garage ?
 
When I had my YS640 I had a sudden DOWNPOUR happen in the middle of a cook and it got drenched. It performed just fine other than needed the grease bucket overflowed and made a nice greasy spot on my deck. It's obviously not a great idea, but it worked fine. And I mean it poured.

I've also had 1-2" predicted snow end up being 12" blizzards in the middle of the cook. The only issue with that was the air intake got a little ice on it and made the fan sound loud, but it still worked. However once the meat hit a wrapping point I did wrap it and finished it in the oven.
 
nucornhusker said:
When I had my YS640 I had a sudden DOWNPOUR happen in the middle of a cook and it got drenched. It performed just fine other than needed the grease bucket overflowed and made a nice greasy spot on my deck. It's obviously not a great idea, but it worked fine. And I mean it poured.

I've also had 1-2" predicted snow end up being 12" blizzards in the middle of the cook. The only issue with that was the air intake got a little ice on it and made the fan sound loud, but it still worked. However once the meat hit a wrapping point I did wrap it and finished it in the oven.
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Had? What happened?
 
Haven't had any issues in the rain. If it got bad enough, im not against finishing it in the oven.
 
I have my EZ up handy and if there is even a threat of rain I just put it up. Better safe than sorry. Did it for Sunday's cook. Didn't rain....
 
Guando said:
I have my EZ up handy and if there is even a threat of rain I just put it up. Better safe than sorry. Did it for Sunday's cook. Didn't rain....
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An EZ Up is like an insurance policy. You have it but hope to not need it. :wink:
 
Thanks everyone for the feedback and advice. I am kind of leaning towards sticking with the WSM or a BGE. Thanks again.

Rick
 
Rain is miserable on a cook regardless. We got a cloud burst on my block party cook Saturday. It would have been much worse with out the tent though i must say.
 
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