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Founders Series Premier 1200

The Founders Series Premier 1200 is a 1,205 sq in wood pellet grill with a 29 lb hopper and WiFi/Bluetooth touchscreen control.

$1,759Approx. MSRP
Great forlow-and-slow smokingfeeding a crowdset-and-forget cooksgadget lovers

Suited to an attentive cook who wants big high-heat searing capacity and will supervise the grill closely; skip it if you want a fully hands-off smoker you can walk away from.

Pros

  • Large 1,205 sq in cooking space
  • SearTech open-flame high-heat searing alongside smoking
  • Upgraded PID-based Smart Touch controller
  • Loads of cooking room — 1205 sq in feeds a crowd
  • WiFi/app control — watch the cook from your phone

Watch-outs

  • Reported temperature runaway/ignitor issues on some units
  • WiFi reliability problems reported
  • Needs frequent maintenance to prevent burner-related shutdowns
  • Premium price ($1,759)

Known niggles

  • Temperature regulation problems reported, including one case set to 215°F climbing to 447°F with the ignitor not shutting off
  • Frequent ash cleanup needed to avoid burner clogging and shutdown
  • WiFi failing to connect for some owners for months at a time
  • Flare-ups reported that owners say require staying nearby rather than leaving the grill unattended
TypePellet
FuelWood Pellet
FormatBarrel
Approx. MSRP (USD)$1,759
Primary cooking area1205 sq in
Total cooking area1205 sq in
Hopper capacity29 lb
Temp range180–600°F
Build materialHeavy-duty steel, porcelain-coated cast iron grates
WiFi / appYes

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

Louisiana Grills Founders Series Premier 1200

Features

  • Digital touchscreen control with WiFi and Bluetooth
  • 29 lb hopper
  • 180-600F range
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