5″ SPIRAL COLOR SHOWER HEAD ASH CATCHER

The 5″ Spiral Color Shower Head Ash Catcher is a glass add‑on built for smokers who want cleaner water pipes without scrubbing them every other day. It adds a full extra stage of filtration in a compact 5 inch (127mm) body, catching ash and cooling smoke before it ever hits your main piece. If you like smooth pulls, colorful glass, and keeping your favorite bong looking fresh, this is an easy upgrade.

Why It Works

• Cleaner bong, less often — The ash catcher traps debris before it hits your main chamber, so your daily driver stays clearer for way longer.
• Smoother, cooler pulls — The showerhead perc breaks smoke into smaller bubbles, giving it more contact with water for softer, less harsh hits.
• Adds style without bulk — The spiral color work and compact 5″ (127mm) height give your setup a custom look without turning it into a science project.
• Protects your piece — Taking the heat and ash first means fewer chances of chazzing or cracking your main joint area over time.
• Dialed for real-world setups — Available in the joint sizes and angles most people actually use, so it plays nice with your favorite rig or bong.
• Simple to clean — Smaller than a full tube, easier to soak, rinse, and have looking brand new before the next sesh.

Best For

This ash catcher is made for people who actually use their glass every day: heavy flower smokers, folks who hate dirty bong water, and anyone who’s tired of scrubbing resin lines out of expensive pieces. It’s especially clutch if you treat your piece as a true daily driver but still care about flavor and presentation when friends come through. If you’re already running a couple of rigs or bongs from our broader smoke shop products lineup, this is the kind of accessory that instantly levels up your whole rotation.

How to Use It

Using the 5″ Spiral Color Shower Head Ash Catcher is as simple as treating it like a mini pre-filter on your bong. Fill it with just enough water to cover the showerhead perc, then attach it to your piece’s joint and slide your bowl into the ash catcher’s joint. Once it’s on, you’re basically smoking through two chambers instead of one, with the ash catcher doing the dirty work up front.

To keep your station clean, park your setup on a solid dab mat or pad so any stray water drips or resin from the joint connections stay off the table. When the ash catcher starts to look murky, it’s usually way easier to swap water and clean this than tear down your entire bong.

Because this piece adds a little height and weight to your setup, be mindful when you set it down between pulls; treat it like you just gave your bong an extra glass limb. If you’re moving around the room or passing it, support under the base of the bong instead of grabbing only the ash catcher—that’s how people avoid those “I swear it just slipped” stories.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

This ash catcher is made to plug right into most standard glass setups. Pick 14mm or 18mm to match the joint size on your bong or rig. Then match the angle: if your piece’s joint points diagonally up, you’re likely running a 45°; if it sticks straight out horizontally, you probably want the 90°. When both size and angle line up, the ash catcher should sit upright and your bowl will point in a natural, comfortable direction.

Because the ash catcher adds extra weight out front, it plays best with water pipes that have a stable base—think beakers, larger straight tubes, or any piece that doesn’t already feel top-heavy. If you’re pairing it with smaller gear like compact rigs or silicone bongs & rigs, just double-check that everything sits flat before you load a bowl.

Cleaning Advice

Let the glass cool down before you do anything, then dump the dirty water and rinse with warm water to knock loose ash and loose debris. For a proper reset, soak the ash catcher in isopropyl alcohol, give it a quick shake, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and let it dry completely before popping it back on your piece.

FAQ

• Will this ash catcher fit my bong?
  If your piece has a 14mm or 18mm joint and you pick the matching angle (45° or 90°), you’re good. The easiest check is to measure the joint size and look at whether it angles upward (usually 45°) or straight out (usually 90°). If you’re building a new setup from scratch, you can also match it with other gear from our accessories section so everything lines up cleanly.
• What does the showerhead perc actually do?
  The showerhead perc spreads smoke out through multiple slits or openings at the bottom, creating a bunch of smaller bubbles instead of a few big ones. More bubbles means more surface area touching water, which helps cool things down and take the edge off the hit while still keeping flavor intact.
• Is this better for big tubes or smaller pieces?
  It works on both, but it really shines on medium to larger water pipes that can handle the extra weight and height comfortably. On tiny pieces it can feel a bit front-heavy. If you’re trying to keep your travel setup super compact, you might save this for your at-home tube and run a simpler add-on or just a small pipe when you’re out. For storing everything between seshes, tossing your glass in padded cases or sturdy storage & packaging options is never a bad idea.
• How often should I change the water in the ash catcher?
  Any time it starts to look cloudy or you notice flavor dropping off, it’s time to swap. Most people find they’re changing ash catcher water more often than the main bong water—that’s the whole point. Let this take the abuse so your main piece stays fresher longer. Keeping this chamber clean also makes deep cleans way faster when you do them.
• Can I use this with a bowl and a banger?
  It’s designed first and foremost for flower bowls as an ash catcher, but as long as the joint sizes match, you can technically run a banger through it too. Just remember that adding more glass between your rig and banger can change how the setup heats and cools. If you’re running a dedicated dab rig, a direct connection with a solid banger and a good carb cap will usually give you tighter temp control.
• How do I keep the spiral colors looking fresh?
  Resin buildup is what dulls the look, so regular rinses and occasional alcohol soaks are key. Avoid abrasive brushes on the colored sections—let the soak do the work and then rinse thoroughly. Drying it off instead of letting water spots sit will keep the glass looking clear and the colors popping.
• What should I pair this with for a complete setup?
  Run it on your favorite water pipe, add a reliable bowl, and keep everything staged on a flat surface so the added weight stays safe. If you’re also into concentrates, it pairs well with dedicated nectar collectors or rigs as part of a full station, letting you keep one piece dialed for flower and another for dabs.