Why Buy Ash Catchers from Lookah?
Enhance your smoking experience with our carefully selected collection of Ash-Catchers for Water Pipes.
These are perfect for connoisseurs who value the subtle details of smoking, offering a refined and stylish experience.
High Quality:Our Ash Catchers are usually made of premium borosilicate glass, offer enhanced durability and resilience against accidental drops.
Filtration Needs: We provide a variety of styles, including a variety of percolators, , delivering smooth, cool hits every time.
Unique Designs: Combining aesthetics and functionality, our ash-catchers are as visually appealing as they are efficient.
Esy to Use: Their simple design is extremely easy to clean, and they’re ready to use right out of the box. Each one is extremely versatile and fits with a variety of different sized female joints, including angled ones.
Long-lasting Craftsmanship: Each piece is meticulously designed, promising a durable addition to your smoking collection.
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What is an Ash Catcher?
An ash catcher is an accessory that can be attached to a water pipe or bong to enhance the smoking experience.
It is a small glass attachment that is designed to catch ash and other debris, preventing them from entering the main chamber of the water bong.
Ash catchers typically have a bowl at the top, where you can pack your herbs, and a joint at the bottom, where it can be attached to the water pipe.
The primary function of an ash catcher is to act as a filtration system. As smoke passes through the ash catcher, it traps larger particles and ash, which might otherwise dirty the main water chamber.
Ash catchers are useful accessories for your water pipe that not only stop debris from entering your pipe, but also add extra filtration and diffusion through their percolation systems.
How Do Ash Catchers Work?
An ash catcher intercepts ash and debris before it enters the bong or bubbler’s main water chamber. It acts as a barrier, capturing particles that would otherwise dirty the water and compromise the smoke’s taste.
You’ll typically attach this accessory to the bong or bubbler the downstem joint and insert the bowl into the ash catcher.
As you inhale, smoke travels from the bowl through the ash catcher downstem and into the water pipe. Then, the smoke travels down the water pipe downstem and its various percolators.
When the smoke passes through the percolators, ash and debris are trapped in the ash catcher’s water.
But the purified smoke continues its journey into the water chamber of the bong or pipe. This process results in cleaner, smoother hits with enhanced flavor and reduced harshness.
Benefits of using an Ash Catcher for Bongs
Ash catchers offer several benefits that can greatly enhance your smoking experience.
1. Keep Your Water Pipe Clean
One of the main benefits of using an ash catcher is that it helps keep your water pipe or bong clean.
By catching ash and debris, it prevents them from entering the main chamber and mixing with the water, keeping your bong cleaner for longer.
2. Smoother hits
Ash Catchers can also help provide a smoother smoking experience.
The water in the ash catcher helps filter and cool smoke, making it easier on your throat and lungs. This is especially beneficial for those who have sensitive throats or are new to smoking.
3. Easier Cleaning
Since ash catchers trap much of the residue, they can reduce the frequency of cleaning your water pipe, making maintenance easier.
on the other hand, Ash catchers are relatively easy to clean, This can save you time on maintenance.
4. Cost Effective
Buy an ash catcher instead of spending money on cleaning supplies or replacing your glass bongs because of buildup. It's a more budget-friendly solution.
Different Types of Ash Catchers
Ash catchers come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, but they can generally be classified into two types: : water and waterless dry ash catchers.
1. Waterless Dry Ash Catchers
Waterless ash catchers, commonly known as dry ash catchers, operate without water.
They often do not have downstems with specialty percolators to diffuse and filter smoke.
Instead, they use the extra chamber to help catch ash before it enters your bong.
A dry ash catcher is simple and easy to maintain but less effective than ash catchers that use water. It reduces ash in your bong and does not add any unwanted resistance.
2. Water ash catchers
Water ash catchers feature a chamber filled with water, allowing smoke to pass through before reaching the bong. The water cools down the smoke and removes impurities, resulting in smoother hits.
These types offer better filtration, cooled smoke, and the ability to add different percolators for smoother hits.
To keep them working well, you'll need to clean them often. Also, change the water regularly to avoid residue buildup and ensure they filter correctly.
Different Percolators of Ash Catchers
Percolators are a key feature in ash catchers, enhancing the filtration process. More percs means smoother rips.
Common types include tree, honeycomb, matrix, showerhead, and inline percolators.
Each type offers a different level of filtration and smoke cooling:
Tree Perc Ash Catchers: This ash catcher has tree-like arms that come down and diffuse inside the ash catcher.
This design is aesthetically pleasing and mesmerizing to watch,the smoke gracefully move through the arms.
Honeycomb Percolators: Honeycomb Ash Catchers have a honeycomb-shaped pattern that diffuses smoke with a recycler. It is Known for their high diffusion in a compact size.
Showerhead Percolators: The Showerhead type has a percolating and diffusing showerhead for an extra layer of diffusion. It offers a good balance of diffusion and minimal drag.
Inline Percolators: Inline Percs offers a simple, single-line percolator to diffuse and filter your smoke. Ideal for a smoother flow with less resistance.
Essential factors to consider when Choosing an Ash Catcher
Choosing the right ash catcher really is all about what you want but there are a few things that you need to get right.
1. Joint Size & Gender
The first thing to consider is the joint size of your water bong.
Ash catchers typically come in three standard sizes: 10mm, 14mm, and 18mm.
Ensure the ash catcher's joint size matches that of your bong or pipe.
2. Joint Gender
Check the gender (male or female) to ensure a snug fit.
For example, you'll need to pair a "male" joint with a "female" ash catcher and vice versa.
3. Joint angle
ash catchers come with joints attached at two different angles - 45 and 90 degrees, which should match your water pipe's joint angle.
4. Percolation
Ash Catchers with percolators cool and filter smoke even better than standard ash catchers without sacrificing simplicity or flavor.
Also, The type of percolator in the ash catcher influences the filtration and diffusion of smoke.
Depending on preference, you might opt for a tree, honeycomb, or showerhead percolator, among others.
5. Weight
Ensure your ash catcher isn't too heavy for your pipe and doesn't make it top-heavy.
If you have a small/mini bong standing less than ten inches, you can’t purchase a massive six inch tall ash catcher.
This is because the ash catcher would make your piece top-heavy, increasing the likelihood of an accident and breakage.
On the contrary, massive bongs are usually paired with large ash catchers to keep the aesthetic consistent.
6. Material
Ash catchers are typically made of glass, but you can also find them in silicone and ceramic materials.
Glass ash catchers are the most popular choice as they are durable, easy to clean, and provide a clean, pure smoking experience.
