Awesome... I use my Blackstone more than my Rectec now. It's just so universal. You will love it!! I'm with you on the NG.. Blackstone makes it easy. Enjoy!!
The old charcoal does not burn well. At least you need to mix it up at the bottom grate as the smaller pieces seem to also restrict igniting the charcoal above. It will eventually light but will take a lot longer than mixing it up with fresh or at least getting the bottom layer cleaned up. Once...
I think these might be more safe to digest ;)
For cold cleaning of course :)
Nylon Grill Brush
I bought this set locally at Kohls with some recent sales for like $13. Prob better than the Amazon unit above.
Food Network BBQ Set
Rest assured, just because you went for the optional scratch & dent package, they treat others (I will speak for myself) that didn't opt in for that package the same. No special treatment here. It's a grill and will survive as is.
Now get some meat porn pictures going!
These units go from 200 to 450 in like a minute. No joke. Not like a pellet unit. And it does it well with no overshooting or under and holds it.
Chart on startup to 180.. like nothing.