Ash Catchers

Catch the Ash, Save the Glass

An ash catcher is a glass attachment that sits between your bowl and your bong, trapping ash and debris before they reach your main chamber. The payoff is a cleaner piece, easier maintenance and, with a perc style, an extra layer of diffusion. Our collection includes 10mm, 14mm and 18mm ash catchers in 45° and 90° angles, from dry and perc designs to recyclers and reclaim catchers.

If you want to go deeper, our guide to ash catchers covers styles, brands and setup tips.

What Does an Ash Catcher Do For a Bong?

An ash catcher intercepts ash, debris and resin so your bong stays cleaner and your pulls stay smooth. It  attaches at your bong’s joint, the bowl goes into the ash catcher, and smoke passes through the ash catcher on  its way down the stem. Perc styles add a second round of diffusion before smoke reaches your main chamber.  Here is the flow: 

1. Your bowl sits in the ash catcher’s joint. 
2. Smoke travels into the ash catcher chamber, where ash and debris drop out. 
3. In a wet or perc style, smoke is diffused through water before it moves on. 
4. Filtered smoke continues into your bong for its usual water filtration. 

Regular cleaning helps prevent ash and residue from building up in your ash catcher. Keep your setup clean with the right bong cleaners for routine maintenance. 

How Do You Pick the Right Ash Catcher Size?

Check these three details before buying to ensure a secure fit and keep the ash catcher sitting upright.

• Joint size: Choose 10mm, 14mm, or 18mm to match your bong’s joint diameter exactly.
• Joint gender: If your bong has a female joint, choose a male ash catcher. If it has a male joint, choose a female ash catcher.
• Joint angle: Choose a 45° ash catcher for an angled joint or a 90° model for a vertical joint so it sits upright.

14mm and 18mm are common ash catcher sizes. If they don’t match your bong, use a joint adapter to connect them.

Which Style of Ash Catcher Fits Your Setup? 

Ash catchers differ in filtration, water use, and cleaning requirements. Choose a style based on your bong setup and how much maintenance you prefer.

• Dry ash catchers: Use an empty chamber to collect ash and debris without water. They’re simple to empty and clean.
• Perc ash catchers: Use honeycomb, tree, or showerhead percolators to diffuse smoke through water.
• Recycler ash catchers: Cycle water and smoke between chambers for additional cooling and diffusion.
• Reclaim catchers: Collect residue in a removable section that can be emptied and cleaned.

Consider joint size and angle compatibility before choosing an ash catcher. Water-based styles also need regular rinsing to prevent residue buildup. An ash catcher also adds another filtration stage to a percolator bongs.