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Founders Legacy 1200

The Founders Legacy 1200 is a 1,205 sq in stainless-steel wood pellet grill with a 29 lb hopper, WiFi/Bluetooth touchscreen control, and searing to 1,000F.

$2,419Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

Good for a dedicated backyard cook who wants a big stainless grill with real searing power and will keep up with frequent ash cleaning; skip it if you want low-maintenance, once-a-month cleaning ownership.

Pros

  • Large 1,205 sq in cooking space in heavy-duty stainless steel
  • SearTech high-heat direct-flame searing alongside smoking
  • At least one owner reports the company honored the warranty and resolved problems
  • Loads of cooking room — 1205 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Needs frequent burner cleaning to avoid shutdowns
  • WiFi unreliable for some owners
  • Fire-safety concerns reported by a subset of owners
  • Premium price ($2,419)

Known niggles

  • Ash buildup requires cleaning the burner almost every use or the unit can shut down
  • Temperature spikes and ignitor problems reported by some owners
  • Hopper fires reported by some owners even after receiving a replacement exhaust-port fix
  • WiFi connectivity problems reported
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatBarrel
Approx. MSRP (USD)$2,419
Primary cooking area1205 sq in
Total cooking area1205 sq in
Hopper capacity29 lb
Temp range180–600°F
Build material304 stainless steel construction, double-lined steel lid
WiFi / appYes

Specs sourced from the manufacturer / retailer listing. Prices are approximate and drift — check the seller for the current figure.

Louisiana Grills Founders Legacy 1200

Features

  • Digital touchscreen control with WiFi and Bluetooth
  • open-flame searing up to 1,000F
  • 29 lb hopper
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