Came for the Venom review... got a great cook video as a bonus! Great job! You got me to subscribe. I'm seriously thinking of getting the venom now to refresh my 10 year old weber kettle and give it new life.
thank you! I try my best :) I'm a huge Weber Kettle fan. the simplicity of it always pulled me to it. I wasn't using mine for YEARS. then one summer dusted it off and got hooked. The venom is honestly my favorite addition. It makes cooking with coal really easy. Set and forget kind of approach (which I'm a big fan of). Thanks for subscribing! Just a note, I'm making a video on adding in a modification on the Weber Kettle too, will just make yours 1000x better. Either this weekend or next it will be released :)
Thanks Jaime! Much appreciated. I actually have another video going live today on making chicken breasts with the Venom. Curious your thoughts on this one. I changed the style a bit. Let me know your thoughts :)
March 19 of 24 shalom, my friend, I really liked this video and seeing this new product I had never heard of it. But I would like to know also is the grommet that you put in your grill? What is it and where can I find it? Shalom shalom from West Virginia.
Hey there! Here is the video I made showing how to install the grommet. And the link is in the description. LIFE CHANGING Weber Mod. STOP pinching those probe wires. ua-cam.com/video/Co4eR7zywl4/v-deo.html
Great video. I had a Weber kettle 20 years ago, this is a game changer. I am using the Orion now and really like the set and forget system. Keep the videos coming.
You did a great job explaining the install that was what I was wondering I had aeen a more comprehensive vid earlier with the ap and their upgrades but nothing on install. Great simply put job
I was waiting for someone to ask lol! Before I got the venom I was using my ThermoWorks billows attachment. For that I had to drill a hole. You can actually see it right above the venom in the video. While I was waiting for my smoke port cover, which you can see in my more recent venom videos, I was worried that the heat from inside the kettle would damage it. So, I put an aluminum foil over it. Once I got the cover, never used aluminum again.
Each have their pros and cons. But, if it was solely for the use with the Weber kettle? Then the Venom. I really love the functionality, ease of use and effectiveness.
No, otherwise I’d be pausing and starting too much. It’s good for the unit to show the drop in temp so you can see the spot you opened later on the graph.
Nice video man. I been using mine for a while now and I really do like it. Do you have any recommendations when it comes to low and slow? I did 12 briquettes and dumped them in my slow n sear. However once it reached 225 it shot up to 300 and took a while to come back down.
Ya. The issue is that the coals ignite each other so when you dump them on top, they start igniting then those under and around them and so on. I’d light 4-6 and put on the edge of the low and sear pile.
Thanks and you will love it. I painted my grill. Even added a grommet to it. How do you like the color? Btw, my newest video is how to install a grommet
@@ImpossiblyKosher That's so helpful! I am definitely going to do that. Let me ask your opinion about some thing if you don't mind. My dad and I take our Weber with us when we're tailgating, which means putting it in the back of the truck with a cover on it for travel. Do you think it would be very hard to put maybe metal latches that would hold the lid to the body while it was going down the road? Do you think there's anything out there that's like that, or should we just try to make something out of some hardware? I love your channel! Thank you so much!
@@TryMyMartini When you say hold it down, do you mean on all sides? if yes, then, no it shouldn't be too hard! You would need to drill some sort of clasp on the cover I'd think. Honestly though, I'd suggest something more along the lines of this, where you hinge the cover to the base, then just put tape on the opposite side, which should hold it in place. amzn.to/3yZ9JkK
@@ImpossiblyKosher I was thinking it may be like three latches, though actually two across from each other would probably be sufficient. Tape would definitely work, but I think I would want the fix to be something easy to snap on and off. Latches would be a more permanent solution for traveling back-and-forth, so that in the back of the truck it was latched down while it was going down the road. I was hesitant to do any drilling, but since you made it look pretty easy with the grommet and heat resistant paint, I think I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll come back and let you know how it went! Thanks a bunch, love your channel!
@TryMyMartini sounds good! Let me know how it works :) Just go slow when drilling and you’ll see, it’s no big deal. Also make sure the bits you are using are either new or sharp. Good luck!
Great question! On the Weber Kettle you have the top vent and bottom exhaust. The Venom sits and controls airflow going into the unit from the bottom exhaust. If it is a higher temp cook, the airflow needs to stay heavily available throughout. In general When the top vent is opened, it sucks air through the kettle, so the more it’s open the more it sucks the air in the more airflow that can run through keeping or making it hotter. Versus when it’s slightly opened, it doesn’t pull as much air through. So the appliance basically tells you to open it just a little bit in order to keep whatever air is inside and being pulled out to a minimum or open all the way to keep air flowing out. Then the Venom cuts the air going in when needed as needed to control the temp and maintain it. It’s performance honestly speaks for itself, and it was able to control throughout almost every cook. I’ve done, no matter the weather conditions within 5 to 10° variance.
Yes, but there are only options. Closed, 1/4, 1/2 3/4 and full open. Usually if low and slow you won’t need to touch anything. If low to high then most likely yes will need adjustment
Since it is a permanent install, is it weather proof? Maybe a removable interface. My grill gets used often but it is on my outside deck 12 months out of the year. We cover it , But have been caught with our pants down sort of speak, like when it is too hot to cover and we forget and it rains the next morning. Great video Thanks Craig.
Hey Craig, actually it's not permanent, just a pain to uninstall. Nonetheless, it is weatherproof (rain, sun and snow), I'm in Montreal, Canada so snow is always a concern. I agree, the removable interface would be a great feature on a future model. I shared that with them too :). I cover it with my Weber Kettle cover and it keeps very well. But just a point that the WK doesn't need to be covered if it rains, it survives quite a bit. But I'd definitely let it cool down before getting the cover on it.
Have my eyes onthe venom for almost a year now. To bad they don't sell them in Europe (Netherlands). If there is a way to get one to Europe i'll be all over it :D
Great question! It doesn’t really matter since the Venom blows from the bottom. That being said, I would position the slow n seat on the right side of the the panel
Good catch!! Yes because I hadn’t received the smoke port cover yet and it was blowing blazing ashes on the venom so just a precaution :) looking back… I could have probably just crumpled the aluminum and blocked the hole…
You already had the hole on the bottom for BBQ Guru, and you shouldn’t of painted it , it really looks like shit now. You could just stick another probe gourmet in the bottom hole. Great video tho. 🔥🔥
Loool agreed! I’m this video I didn’t get my smoke probe yet. Got it 2 weeks after filming. All newer videos on the WK have the cover and looks much better :) I painted it because it is a very old unit that needed to be scrubbed and repainted as rust was starting to rust.
They cost 200 dollars in the US, by the time they reach the UK 600 pounds, I have nothing against capitalism but there is a difference between making a profit and extracting the urine.
Can you deliver your message without waving your hands? I didn’t think so. Try reducing hand movements as you speak. Playback your vid but, turn off the sound. I think you’ll see what I mean. One last thing… really really. Did you catch it? Really really?
Very strange… it feels like if you had a converter to 120v, then you shouldn’t have any issue, especially since that is the only “issue” for internationals (in theory)
Bro this venom saved my thanksgiving , smoked a brisket , cooked a turkey and a ham in a 24 hour span , and all came out good . 💯💯💯
Love to hear this!!! I love the Venom… insane invention by their team.
Came for the Venom review... got a great cook video as a bonus! Great job! You got me to subscribe. I'm seriously thinking of getting the venom now to refresh my 10 year old weber kettle and give it new life.
thank you! I try my best :)
I'm a huge Weber Kettle fan. the simplicity of it always pulled me to it. I wasn't using mine for YEARS. then one summer dusted it off and got hooked.
The venom is honestly my favorite addition. It makes cooking with coal really easy. Set and forget kind of approach (which I'm a big fan of).
Thanks for subscribing!
Just a note, I'm making a video on adding in a modification on the Weber Kettle too, will just make yours 1000x better. Either this weekend or next it will be released :)
I loved this video man. Suscribed because of your awesome personality as well. Keep it up!
Thanks Jaime! Much appreciated. I actually have another video going live today on making chicken breasts with the Venom. Curious your thoughts on this one. I changed the style a bit. Let me know your thoughts :)
March 19 of 24 shalom, my friend, I really liked this video and seeing this new product I had never heard of it. But I would like to know also is the grommet that you put in your grill? What is it and where can I find it? Shalom shalom from West Virginia.
Hey there! Here is the video I made showing how to install the grommet. And the link is in the description.
LIFE CHANGING Weber Mod. STOP pinching those probe wires.
ua-cam.com/video/Co4eR7zywl4/v-deo.html
Great video. I had a Weber kettle 20 years ago, this is a game changer. I am using the Orion now and really like the set and forget system. Keep the videos coming.
Thanks Mark! Doing my best :)
You did a great job explaining the install that was what I was wondering I had aeen a more comprehensive vid earlier with the ap and their upgrades but nothing on install. Great simply put job
Thank you Chris! :)
Very informative and entertaining video!
Thanks Robert!
Great work and review! Ribs looks amazing.
Thanks man! Doing my best :)
Thanks for the instructions and a great review. I am setting mine up right now
Woohoo!! You’ll love it!
@@ImpossiblyKosher this was my setup and the result was amazing ua-cam.com/users/shortsGsmA3d2HT2I?feature=shared
wooohoo!!! glad to be of service :)
What’s the reason for the foil above the venom? Is that recommended by the manufacturer to protect it? Or just something you did just in case?
I was waiting for someone to ask lol!
Before I got the venom I was using my ThermoWorks billows attachment. For that I had to drill a hole. You can actually see it right above the venom in the video. While I was waiting for my smoke port cover, which you can see in my more recent venom videos, I was worried that the heat from inside the kettle would damage it. So, I put an aluminum foil over it. Once I got the cover, never used aluminum again.
@@ImpossiblyKosher
Ok makes sense! Great video!
@jackwebb5917 thanks Jack :)
Given the choice between this and the Thermoworks what one would you choose?
Each have their pros and cons. But, if it was solely for the use with the Weber kettle? Then the Venom.
I really love the functionality, ease of use and effectiveness.
Can you find out if you can use the venom and spider pellet grill together on the 22inch Weber grill
They confirmed that it’s not possible.
Also the 22 controls the temp as it is a pellet attachment.
When you open the lid, do you put the venom on pause?
No, otherwise I’d be pausing and starting too much.
It’s good for the unit to show the drop in temp so you can see the spot you opened later on the graph.
Nice video man. I been using mine for a while now and I really do like it. Do you have any recommendations when it comes to low and slow? I did 12 briquettes and dumped them in my slow n sear. However once it reached 225 it shot up to 300 and took a while to come back down.
Ya. The issue is that the coals ignite each other so when you dump them on top, they start igniting then those under and around them and so on.
I’d light 4-6 and put on the edge of the low and sear pile.
Great video. I’m waiting for my spider to arrive. Did you by chance paint your grill? Or did it develop that flat coat over time?
Thanks and you will love it. I painted my grill. Even added a grommet to it. How do you like the color?
Btw, my newest video is how to install a grommet
@@ImpossiblyKosher That's so helpful! I am definitely going to do that. Let me ask your opinion about some thing if you don't mind.
My dad and I take our Weber with us when we're tailgating, which means putting it in the back of the truck with a cover on it for travel. Do you think it would be very hard to put maybe metal latches that would hold the lid to the body while it was going down the road? Do you think there's anything out there that's like that, or should we just try to make something out of some hardware?
I love your channel! Thank you so much!
@@TryMyMartini When you say hold it down, do you mean on all sides?
if yes, then, no it shouldn't be too hard! You would need to drill some sort of clasp on the cover I'd think.
Honestly though, I'd suggest something more along the lines of this, where you hinge the cover to the base, then just put tape on the opposite side, which should hold it in place.
amzn.to/3yZ9JkK
@@ImpossiblyKosher I was thinking it may be like three latches, though actually two across from each other would probably be sufficient. Tape would definitely work, but I think I would want the fix to be something easy to snap on and off. Latches would be a more permanent solution for traveling back-and-forth, so that in the back of the truck it was latched down while it was going down the road. I was hesitant to do any drilling, but since you made it look pretty easy with the grommet and heat resistant paint, I think I'm gonna give it a shot. I'll come back and let you know how it went! Thanks a bunch, love your channel!
@TryMyMartini sounds good! Let me know how it works :)
Just go slow when drilling and you’ll see, it’s no big deal. Also make sure the bits you are using are either new or sharp.
Good luck!
What kind of paint did you use to refinish the kettle?
High heat bbq spray. Available in most home good stores like Home Depot
If they are telling you how much to open the top vent, is it really doing that much to control Temps? Or is it just an aid to reach Temps faster?
Great question!
On the Weber Kettle you have the top vent and bottom exhaust. The Venom sits and controls airflow going into the unit from the bottom exhaust. If it is a higher temp cook, the airflow needs to stay heavily available throughout.
In general When the top vent is opened, it sucks air through the kettle, so the more it’s open the more it sucks the air in the more airflow that can run through keeping or making it hotter. Versus when it’s slightly opened, it doesn’t pull as much air through. So the appliance basically tells you to open it just a little bit in order to keep whatever air is inside and being pulled out to a minimum or open all the way to keep air flowing out.
Then the Venom cuts the air going in when needed as needed to control the temp and maintain it.
It’s performance honestly speaks for itself, and it was able to control throughout almost every cook. I’ve done, no matter the weather conditions within 5 to 10° variance.
So if I set it to a different temp on the app or on the control module, I would have to readjust the top vent?
Yes, but there are only options.
Closed, 1/4, 1/2 3/4 and full open.
Usually if low and slow you won’t need to touch anything.
If low to high then most likely yes will need adjustment
Can the spider venom be attached to a 26 inch grill?
Yup! They have an accessory now for that :)
Since it is a permanent install, is it weather proof? Maybe a removable interface. My grill gets used often but it is on my outside deck 12 months out of the year. We cover it , But have been caught with our pants down sort of speak, like when it is too hot to cover and we forget and it rains the next morning. Great video Thanks Craig.
Hey Craig, actually it's not permanent, just a pain to uninstall. Nonetheless, it is weatherproof (rain, sun and snow), I'm in Montreal, Canada so snow is always a concern. I agree, the removable interface would be a great feature on a future model. I shared that with them too :).
I cover it with my Weber Kettle cover and it keeps very well. But just a point that the WK doesn't need to be covered if it rains, it survives quite a bit. But I'd definitely let it cool down before getting the cover on it.
Would you mind sharing the rub recipe or providing a link for it. Thanks
Absolutely! I Use black pepper liberally, then 1 part salt, 3/4 part garlic powder, 1/4 part beef bouillon powder.
Great review
Thanks Michael!
Have my eyes onthe venom for almost a year now. To bad they don't sell them in Europe (Netherlands). If there is a way to get one to Europe i'll be all over it :D
Maybe reach out to their customer support. I’m sure you can discuss with them a way where you would pay all import taxes and fees?
How often did you have to add coals?
I just made a 8 hour brisket and used snake setup with the venom and didn’t refill once.
With the ribs in the video too :)
I want to purchase one but it’s only a 1 year warranty and I don’t know how it will do in the long run…. 😭😭😭
It’s worth the risk! Also their customer service is the best.
Does the Slow & Sear go on the same side as the Venom unit?
Great question!
It doesn’t really matter since the Venom blows from the bottom. That being said, I would position the slow n seat on the right side of the the panel
How about trying out juicy Ribs on your Weber Kettle?
With or without the Venom...
ua-cam.com/video/t0Bo4CWdwIg/v-deo.html
Awesome review..new sub!! Thanks!!
Thanks John!
Nice video Thanksgiving coming up 15 lb turkey
Woohooo!!
You place the coals on the side where the venom is installed or the opposite side?
Ideally the opposite side
I wonder if the Venom would fit on to the Weber Summit Kamado, that would be the ultimate set up.
Oh cool question!!
I believe it does. Could be wrong but think I read that today
Hi, how do you change degrees to celsius?
When you connect the unit to the app, in the app there is an option to change.
Are you from Quebec? do they deliver to Canada
yup, from Montreal. If you message them that you saw them on Impossibly Kosher and they may make an exception :)
Good job.
Thanks Frank :)
Has this held up very well over time?
Incredibly well! Treat it right and it will do the same.
Great video!
Thanks David!
Excellent video! Seriously thinking of getting a Venom now. Subscribed!
Thanks for the support! Honestly well worth it!
What was the aluminum tape on your spider
Good catch!! Yes because I hadn’t received the smoke port cover yet and it was blowing blazing ashes on the venom so just a precaution :) looking back… I could have probably just crumpled the aluminum and blocked the hole…
Should have added the option for 5ghz Wi-Fi by now.
Probably, but most appliances don’t support 5ghz
It would have been a more reliable test without the hole in your pit. It must have been hard for the Spider Venom to control air flow as a result.
Ya… I got a smoke hole port cover and gonna install it for next round, but even with the hole, super regulating abilities!
That’s what I was thinking , wanted a true review without an added variable as a hole. Ball of aluminum would of worked. But great review overall.
I got a smoke port cover, which covers it 100% and the regulating is really incredible! Almost par with my pellet grill
Venom
You already had the hole on the bottom for BBQ Guru, and you shouldn’t of painted it , it really looks like shit now. You could just stick another probe gourmet in the bottom hole. Great video tho. 🔥🔥
Loool agreed! I’m this video I didn’t get my smoke probe yet. Got it 2 weeks after filming. All newer videos on the WK have the cover and looks much better :)
I painted it because it is a very old unit that needed to be scrubbed and repainted as rust was starting to rust.
They cost 200 dollars in the US, by the time they reach the UK 600 pounds, I have nothing against capitalism but there is a difference between making a profit and extracting the urine.
That’s because of the duties…
Can you deliver your message without waving your hands? I didn’t think so. Try reducing hand movements as you speak. Playback your vid but, turn off the sound. I think you’ll see what I mean.
One last thing… really really. Did you catch it? Really really?
😂
unfortunately not suitable for Israel power grid 😕
Even with a converter??
@@ImpossiblyKosher They said it can't work on 50HZ ( I guess because of the clock ) 😕
Oh… that’s too bad!! What clock?
@@ImpossiblyKosher I might be wrong about the clock . Anyway they said it can't work . I'll try to find out why
Very strange… it feels like if you had a converter to 120v, then you shouldn’t have any issue, especially since that is the only “issue” for internationals (in theory)