Pulsar 90° Honeycomb/Showerhead Recycler Ash Catcher Review: Smoother Hits, Cleaner Bong

Yes, if your bong has a 19mm female joint and you want cleaner water + smoother pulls, this Pulsar 90° recycler ash catcher is a smart upgrade.

You just cleaned your bong, and two sessions later, it looks like swamp water again. In a dorm or apartment, that turns into a whole thing, limited sink time, roommates nearby, and that “why does it smell like resin in here?” moment.

This Pulsar ash catcher slips into your setup to catch the mess before it hits your piece, so your bong stays cleaner, and your pulls feel smoother without adding extra hassle.

Quick Specs, What This Ash Catcher Actually Is

Ash catcher that sits between your bowl and your bong, so the gunk gets trapped in the catcher instead of turning your bong water gross.

Must-know specs ( the stuff that decides if it fits and hits right):

• 90° angle for setups that need a straight, 90-degree connection

• 19mm male joint (made to fit a 19mm female joint on your bong)

• Borosilicate (“boro”) glass for a solid, daily-use feel

• Honeycomb + showerhead percs + recycler to add extra water diffusion and surface area before smoke even reaches your piece.

• Pulsar logo engraving for that clean, branded finish

Who it’s for (and who should skip)

It’s for you if you use a straight tube or any bong that needs 90° accessories, and you’re tired of cleaning your main piece every other day.

Skip it (or grab a different size) if: your bong is 14mm or 18mm. This one is 19mm, so you’ll want the right match. Hit the fit check section so you don’t end up with the “wait… why doesn’t this fit?” problem.

What a Recycler Ash Catcher Does

A recycler ash catcher keeps the water and smoke moving while you pull, so each hit feels cooler and less stale. Instead of everything sitting in one spot, the “recycler” action keeps the flow going as you inhale.

Smoother pulls without changing your whole setup or turning your bong into a big project. It’s the same idea people love in recycler pieces, minimum drag, maximum flavor, just packed into an ash catcher that also helps maintain the cleanliness of your main piece.

Honeycomb + Showerhead Perc = Why It Feels Smoother

This is where the 'smoother* hit' part actually happens: percolators make more bubbles, and more bubbles mean the smoke has more contact with water before it reaches you, so pulls feel more refined and consistent. 

With this Pulsar ash catcher, you’re getting a honeycomb + showerhead perc combo, which feels like an extra diffusion stage happening before your bong even has to do the heavy lifting. It’s basically a clean upgrade that makes your setup feel more dialed-in without changing the whole vibe of your piece.

Are honeycomb percs hard to clean?

Not hard, just don’t let it crust up. If you stay on top of it, cleaning is quick, and we’ll get into the easy routine in the cleaning section.

45° vs 90° Ash Catcher, What’s the Difference?

Before you add an ash catcher to your cart, the angle is the one detail that can save you from a “why doesn’t this fit?” moment. A 90° ash catcher is usually made for straight-out joints and straight-tube style setups, where the connection sits clean and level. A 45° ash catcher is usually for angled joints, which you’ll see a lot on beaker bongs and other pieces with a tilted downstem.

Quick fit test: Look at your joint: is it straight out (90°) or tilted (45°)?

Fit Check, 14mm vs 18mm vs 19mm

Nothing kills the vibe faster than your ash catcher showing up and not fitting your bong, so let’s do the quick fit check now and save you the return headache. “14mm,” “18mm,” and “19mm” are just joint sizes, and 19mm usually means the larger, wide-open joint size people also call “18/19mm” in casual shop talk.

What size ash catcher do I need?

Follow this three-step check, and you’ll be good:

1. Find your joint size. Most bongs are 14mm or 18mm, and this Pulsar is a 19mm male joint made to fit a 19mm female bong joint.

2. Match the joint gender. If your bong joint is female, you need a male ash catcher (that’s how this one is built).

3. Match the angle. Use a 90° ash catcher for a straight-out joint and a 45° for a tilted joint.

Here’s the quick “grab the right one” table:

Cleaning + Leak Fixes 

If an ash catcher is going to test your patience, it’s usually during cleaning… or when water sneaks into your bong like it pays rent. The good news: this stuff is easy to fix once you know what to look for.

How to clean a honeycomb ash catcher

Keep it simple, and it stays easy.

• After a session: Let it cool, dump the water, then do a warm rinse to keep residue from building up.

• For a deeper clean: Add a splash of isopropyl alcohol (ISO) and a bit of coarse salt, cover the openings, and shake for 20–30 seconds.

• Finish: Rinse well with warm water and let it air dry. 

The real trick is consistency clean it before it turns into a science project.

Why does my ash catcher leak into my bong?

Most “leaks” are really just water going where you don’t want it. Here are the usual reasons:

• Too much water / wrong waterline: If the water level is high, it can splash back into your bong when you pull.

• Not seated straight / joint mismatch: If the angle or size is off (or it’s not sitting flush), water can shift and spill.

• Pulling too hard: A super aggressive rip can force water to move faster than it should, which means splashback.

Quick fix: lower the water level until the perc still bubbles but doesn’t splash, then re-seat the joint so it’s straight and snug. If it’s still happening, slow your pull a bit; smooth and steady usually solves it.