14mm Glass Ash Catcher with Silicone Container Review

Every bong owner knows the pain: the ash and resin that bypasses the bowl and gunks up your percolator, forcing weekly deep cleans. This 14mm ash catcher solves that problem elegantly. It sits between your bowl and your bong, catching the bulk of the ash and resin in a removable silicone container before it ever reaches your main piece. You literally pop the container off, empty it into the bin, and slot it back — no scraping, no mess.

Better Hits, Less Cleaning

Ash catchers aren't just about hygiene — the extra chamber fills with water and adds another stage of filtration. Smoke passes through two layers of water instead of one, which noticeably smooths the hit and cools the vapour. It's the cheapest meaningful upgrade you can make to an existing bong, and it keeps your piece tasting cleaner for far longer between deep cleans.

The Verdict

For £13.99, this is an easy add-on that pays for itself in saved cleaning time and bong lifespan. The silicone catch container is the smart touch — it's what separates this from the basic glass-only models. Just note the 14mm sizing (an 18mm reducer will sort most other bongs). Pair it with a proper cleaning routine and your piece will thank you. See our full dab accessories range for more gear.

How to Fit and Use It Properly

I have fitted mine to three different bongs now and the routine is the same every time. Pull your bowl out, slot the ash catcher into the 14mm joint, then drop the bowl into the top of the catcher. Add just enough water to cover the slits on the downstem — too much and you will get splashback, too little and you lose the smoothing effect. My rule is to fill it, take a dry pull without herb, and tip a little out until the draw feels easy. Pack your bowl as normal and smoke exactly as you would without it. If you are new to water pieces, our dab rig guide covers the same water-level logic and it applies here too.

Cleaning the Silicone Catcher

This is where the design earns its keep. I pop the silicone container off after every few bowls, tip the ash straight into the bin, and rinse it under warm water. The glass chamber gets the same treatment as my bong — warm water rinse every couple of sessions, then a proper soak when the walls start to haze. The one thing I have learned is not to leave the silicone unwashed for a week. It does pick up a stale smell if you let resin sit in it, and once that sets in you will be soaking it overnight. A quick rinse each time you empty it takes seconds and keeps it fresh. Pair it with a proper banger setup like our 14mm quartz banger and carb cap combo and your whole rig stays cleaner for longer.

Who Should Skip It

I will be straight with you. If your bong is already tall or top-heavy, this adds noticeable height and leverage, and I have had one wobbly setup where I took it straight back off. Small desk pieces and mini bongs are better without it. If you only smoke occasionally, the extra cleaning of a second chamber may feel like more faff than it is worth. And if you run an 18mm joint, factor in the cost and hassle of a reducer before you buy. For everyone else with a standard 14mm daily driver who is fed up with scrubbing percs, this £13.99 upgrade is easy to recommend.

14mm Ash Catcher FAQ

Will it fit my bong?
If your bong takes a 14mm bowl, yes — it drops straight in. For 18mm joints you will need a simple reducer. Check the joint size before ordering as 14mm only is the main limitation here.

Does it actually make hits smoother?
Yes, noticeably. The extra water stage cools and softens the hit, and because the catcher traps most of the ash, the flavour stays cleaner between deep cleans.

How often should I empty it?
I empty the silicone container every few bowls and rinse the glass chamber every couple of sessions. Leaving it for a week lets smells build up in the silicone and turns a seconds-long job into a proper soak.