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My YS480 has software version R32. Is it worth upgrading?

The short answer is yes. There is also a fan diffuser update that was released. Send your request to [email protected], and include the serial number and build date from the door plate of your cooker.

Got it, Thanks for answering so quickly and on a Sunday.

How is the software update? Not a tech guy but if the one I'm buying later today needs updated, How do I do it?

Yoder_Herb wrote:http://community.yodersmokers.com/viewtopic.php?f=62&t=397

Thank you. Next question. The "programer"...is this something that comes with the unit and should be with this used one? Or is this something that has to be purchased when there is an update?

You need to send an email to [email protected] to request a loaner programmer, which needs to be returned.

The YS480 you are looking at should have all of the required updates and have R34 firmware, which is the most current for the date of manufacturer that you listed.

There are upgrades that you may purchase: viewtopic.php?f=58&t=128 and viewtopic.php?f=58&t=946 and viewtopic.php?f=58&t=603 and download/Install%20and%20Repair/Two%20Piece%20Heat%20Diffuser%20Manual.pdf and download/Install%20and%20Repair/23988_Probe%20Port%20Installation_All%20Smokers.pdf to name the most popular.

Just picked it up a while ago. I'll post the serial number shortly. Manufactured 11-1-12

I need to order a cover for it from y'all. Do you do police discounts at all? (Sorry to ask but every $ counts)

Thanks

Please send an email to [email protected] or call 877.409.6337, option 1 for sales for the cover.

Please review this, to make sure that the firebox, silicone seals and burn grate are in good shape: download/Best%20Practice%20and%20how%20to/Temperature%20Issues%20Check%20List.pdf

Mine does have R34 btw....Did some ribs last night (had to rush them, so they were decent but not great...my fault). Doing some chicken breast right now.