5″ 14 M 90° BLACK SHEEP LARGE CLEAR RATCHET ASH CATCHER

The 5″ 14mm Male 90° Black Sheep Large Clear Ratchet Ash Catcher is a glass add-on built for people who are tired of scrubbing their bong every other day but still like to rip it hard. Made for 14mm pieces with a 90° joint, this ratchet-style catcher adds extra filtration and keeps ash and gunk out of your main chamber so your hits stay smoother and your glass stays cleaner.

Why You’ll Actually Use This

• Way less cleaning — The ratchet perc traps ash and heavier debris before it ever hits your bong, so your main piece stays fresh way longer.
• Smoother, less harsh pulls — That extra water chamber and diffusion help cool things down so big hits don’t feel like a throat punch.
• Drop-in upgrade for most 14mm setups — 14mm male joint at a 90° angle means it plays nice with a ton of standard straight tubes and beaker-style pieces.
• Clean, simple look — Clear glass with the Black Sheep logo keeps your setup looking sharp while still letting you see how dirty it’s getting.
• Protects your investment — Catching resin and ash upstream helps prevent staining and reclaim buildup in your favorite daily driver.

Best For

This Black Sheep ash catcher is made for people running a solid glass bong as their daily driver who are tired of constant deep cleans but still care about flavor and function. If you like stacking function and turning your piece into a mini filtration lab, this is a simple way to level up without buying a whole new pipe. It’s also a nice match for anyone slowly building out a full smoke shop setup at home with dedicated glass, tools, and storage.

How to Use It

Using an ash catcher is pretty straightforward: this piece becomes the “front door” to your bong. The 14mm male joint on the ash catcher plugs into the 14mm female joint on your water pipe, and your bowl sits in the female joint on top of the catcher. The smoke (and all the junk) hits this chamber first, gets diffused through the ratchet perc, and then moves on to your main piece.

Fill the ash catcher with just enough water to cover the ratchet slits, keeping it light so you’re not adding a ton of drag or splash. If you’re working on a glass-heavy setup, parking everything on a good dab mat helps keep the table dry and gives you a soft landing when you set things down between rips.

Because this piece is clear, you’ll see exactly when it’s time for a rinse. When the water starts looking like old coffee and the glass is getting cloudy, that’s your cue for a quick clean so the flavor stays on point and the perc doesn’t get choked out.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

This ash catcher is designed for water pipes with a 90° 14mm female joint. On most straight tubes and many beakers, that means it will sit upright and level, not tilted. If your joint is 45° or a different size, this won’t line up correctly without an adapter.

Because it’s a “large” ratchet catcher, there’s a bit more chamber volume than tiny micro catchers, which is great for filtration but something to keep in mind if your piece is already on the taller or heavier side. If you’re building out a whole glass workflow, it pairs really well with sturdy glass jars & packaging to keep your flower or concentrates organized right next to your piece.

Care & Cleaning

Let everything cool off first, then pull the ash catcher off your bong and dump the dirty water. Rinse with warm water and use isopropyl alcohol for the resin & reclaim. For deeper cleans, a quick soak in iso, rinse, and full dry will bring the glass back to clear so you can actually see the ratchet working again.

If you’re the type who hates buildup, keeping a little iso on hand with your other accessories makes it easy to give this piece a fast refresh every couple of days instead of wrestling with a totally caked perc later.

FAQ

• Will this ash catcher fit my bong?
  If your bong has a 14mm female joint at a 90° angle, you’re good. The ash catcher’s 14mm male joint slides right in, and your 14mm bowl goes into the top. If your piece is 10mm, 18mm, or 45°, you’ll need a different catcher or an adapter.
• Does it make my piece harder to pull?
  Any add-on adds a little resistance, but this ratchet catcher is designed to keep airflow pretty open. As long as you don’t overfill the water or let the perc clog with resin, the draw should still feel smooth and comfortable.
• Can I use this for both flower and concentrates?
  Most people use ash catchers with flower bowls to keep ash out of the main chamber. If you’re dabbing through a bong, you can also run a banger on top, but remember that adds more weight and leverage. For heavy quartz setups, a dedicated rig from our silicone bongs & rigs collection can be a more bombproof option.
• How often should I clean it?
  That depends how hard you smoke, but once the water is brown or you can see gunk on the ratchet slits, it’s time. Regular quick rinses with iso keep it from getting nasty and make full cleans way easier than waiting until it’s fully caked.
• Will this tip my bong over?
  On a bong with a wide, stable base, you should be fine. On super skinny tubes or pieces that are already a little top-heavy, any ash catcher can shift the balance. If your setup feels sketchy, keep it on a flat surface and avoid bumping the table — or look into sturdier bases and gear in our storage & packaging section to organize and stabilize your station.
• Does the ratchet perc really make a difference?
  Yes. Compared to a basic open chamber, the ratchet slits break the smoke up and keep more ash and junk from blasting straight into your bong. You’ll notice your main piece’s water stays cleaner longer and the flavor doesn’t fall off as fast.
• What’s the benefit over a smaller ash catcher?
  Larger catchers like this give you more water volume and diffusion, which can mean smoother hits and more debris trapped before your bong. If you’re already running other gear like dab tools and multiple bowls, it’s a solid upgrade to keep the rest of your setup cleaner and tasting better.