6 year old PG500 | Cookshack

Jon-AMember

I am considering purchasing a 2nd hand PG500. It is 6 years old.

Are there any areas of concern that I should focus on with a unit of this age? Mechanical parts that tend to wear out? I'm told that nothing has been replaced or repaired in the last 6 years. How long do the auger motors and controllers and such usually last before needing replacement and are the parts that generally fail expensive or hard to obtain?

Cosmetically, the exterior is nearly perfect, so I am certain it was well cared for. Just trying to get a warm fuzzy about any age related issues to be aware of.

Thanks

Jon

8/10/1911:00 AM

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cal 2Member

Mine is older, I've had to replace the hotrod once.

Jon-AMember

Thanks Cal. That's reassuring. How old is yours?

cal 2Member

Manufacture date is Jan 2012, it was the 22nd one produced. I've used it a lot, but it has always been stored inside.

Jon-AMember

Thanks. Looks like the replacement parts aren't terribly expensive and they hold up ok if they're taken care of.

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