u/PurpleFishy1

I am about to make my first pellet grill purchase. I already have a Blackstone, so my plan is to primarily smoke (pork, beef, chicken) with maybe an occasional hotdog or brat. It will mostly just be for my wife and I. I was pretty set on the Recteq Patio Legend and have been waiting for the Memorial Day Sale. It’s currently $699 but hoping to get some sort of Amazon deal with the first bag of pellets and grill cover thrown in.

As I was about to pull the trigger, I saw that the Traeger Pro 22 went on sale for $389.99. I know Traeger is polarizing, but at that price it might be hard to beat even with less features. I would love honest input from people who have experience with these grills. Thank you!

I recently purchased a VW ID.4. Our electric company is offering a $500 rebate for Level 2 chargers that run on a separate off-peak meter. I had an electrician install a NEMA 14-50 outlet this morning which I was planning to plug the VW 2-in-1 charger into. Unfortunately, I found out/realized after the fact that the program only works with hardwired chargers. I was looking at adding the hardwired EMPORIA Level 2 EV Charger w/ J1772 Connector. My electrician said he would only charge me for the visit cost, but that’s still over $200.

I have done plenty of small 120V upgrades around the house (outlets, chandeliers, etc). I know 240V/50A is more serious, but is it as straightforward as removing the outlet, adding a junction box, and just running the whip from the charger to the existing wires in the junction box? If so, that feels like a manageable project I can do myself. Any input would be greatly appreciated!

First Pellet Grill

Easy to Hardwire EV Charger?