The KERBY SPACE BOT is a high-end, made-in-the-USA heady dab rig built for serious connoisseurs and glass collectors who want art-level craftsmanship with real-world function. It’s the piece you break out when you actually care what you’re tasting, not just getting cooked. With a multi-chamber design, integrated reclaim management, and thick borosilicate construction, this rig is made to deliver consistently smooth, flavorful pulls while looking absolutely wild on the shelf.
Why It Hits Different
- Collector-level statement piece — Custom, hand-blown glass with a futuristic "space bot" aesthetic that instantly becomes the centerpiece of your rig lineup.
- Smoother, cooler vapor — Multi-chamber diffusion breaks up and cools vapor so you can take serious pulls without the harsh bite.
- Less mess, more flavor — Integrated reclaim-catching design helps keep oil out of the main body, so your function stays clean and flavor-forward longer.
- Built for heavy rotation — Thick borosilicate glass is made to handle daily use when you’re running multiple dabs in a night.
- Made in the USA — Crafted stateside by What You Need, so you’re supporting real glass artists, not mass-produced mystery glass.
- Standard joint sizing — 14mm female joint works with most high-quality 14mm male bangers already in your stash.
Best For
The KERBY SPACE BOT is made for dabbers who already have a daily driver and want the special piece — the one you pull out for good rosin, fresh sauce, or when glass friends come over and want to talk function and details. It’s ideal if you run 3–4 seshes in a night and want consistent, smooth diffusion instead of getting wrecked by hot, harsh vapor.
If the rest of your setup already includes a solid torch, a couple of directional carb caps, and a reliable dab mat, this rig slots in perfectly as your top-shelf centerpiece.
How to Use It
The KERBY SPACE BOT works like a refined version of your favorite dab rig: water in the bottom chamber, banger in the 14mm female joint, and you’re ready to go. The key difference is how the multi-chamber system routes vapor — as you draw, it pulls through multiple sections of the rig to diffuse and cool before it ever hits your lungs.
Keep the water line just above the perc openings in the lower chamber. Too much water and you’ll feel drag; too little and you’ll miss out on the fully smoothed hit this rig is built for. Once you’ve got your level dialed, you’ll feel the function lock in — that balanced resistance when you pull that tells you the diffusion is working properly.
Pair it with one of your go-to flat-top bangers, and don’t be afraid to swap in different cap styles from your favorite carb caps to see how airflow plays through the chambers. This rig really shows you the difference between lazy airflow and tuned function.
Design & Function Details
Where the SPACE BOT really shines is the way its chambers and reclaim catcher are laid out. Instead of letting excess oil and residue pool in awkward corners, the internal pathways help guide reclaim away from your main airflow, so the flavor stays cleaner for longer. That means fewer deep cleans and more time actually dabbing.
The futuristic “bot” profile isn’t just for looks — the shape gives you multiple solid grip points, so you can steady the rig easily when you’re three dabs in and trying to hit your banger without tapping the glass. It’s the kind of thoughtful, made-by-dabbers design you don’t notice until you’ve lived with it for a few weeks.
Specifications
| Category | Dab rig / oil rig |
|---|---|
| Material | Borosilicate glass |
| Height | Approx. 12 inches (305 mm) |
| Joint Size | 14 mm female |
| Joint Type | Ground glass, accepts 14 mm male bangers |
| Origin | Handmade in the USA |
| Intended Use | Concentrates / dabs |
Fit & Compatibility
The KERBY SPACE BOT is built around a 14mm female joint, which is the sweet spot for most modern dab setups. Any standard 14mm male quartz banger, terp slurper, or similar style will fit right in. If you’re upgrading from an older flower tube with an 18mm joint, this rig will feel more dialed in for concentrates — quicker heat-up, less waste, and a better balance between chamber size and vapor density.
For storage and transport, consider keeping your favorite concentrates in heavy-bottom glass jars so that when you’re loading the SPACE BOT, you’re not fighting with cheap containers that tip or spill on the table.
Cleaning & Care
To keep the KERBY SPACE BOT looking and hitting like new, let it cool completely after your sesh, then empty any remaining water. A quick warm rinse helps loosen light residue. For deeper cleaning, soak or rinse the interior with isopropyl alcohol, then rinse thoroughly with clean water and let it dry fully before you put it back into rotation.
If you’re the type who hates cleaning day, using clean tools from our dab tools selection and not overloading your banger will go a long way toward keeping this rig fresher between full washes.
Why Grab This Over a Cheaper Rig?
This isn’t a “first rig” or a casual impulse buy — it’s a centerpiece. You’re paying for American-made glass, detailed handwork, thoughtful reclaim control, and chambers tuned for real concentrate heads. A budget import will get you vapor; the KERBY SPACE BOT is for when you actually want to taste what your grower or extractor did.
For licensed operators or serious home pressers who keep their best runs separate, this rig is the one you match with your top-shelf pull, not your shake. Pair it with parchment from our parchment papers lineup and you’ve got a full workflow from press to rig.
FAQ
- Will my current banger fit the KERBY SPACE BOT?
As long as you’re running a 14mm male banger, you’re good to go. The rig has a 14mm female joint, which plays nice with most modern quartz bangers, slurpers, and inserts designed for concentrates.
- Is this okay as a daily driver, or should I save it for special occasions?
You can absolutely run this as a daily driver — the borosilicate build and reclaim-friendly design are up for it. A lot of people keep it as their “nice rig” for premium concentrates, then use more rugged pieces like silicone pipes or smaller rigs for quick, casual seshes.
- Does it come with a banger or nail?
The product listing is for the rig itself. That keeps things simple if you already have a favorite 14mm male banger. If not, grab a solid quartz banger and you’ll be fully set up.
- How hard is it to clean all those chambers?
It’s easier than it looks. Let the rig cool, drain the water, then add a bit of isopropyl alcohol, plug the openings, and gently shake. Rinse well with warm water afterward and let it dry completely. Regular light cleans will keep it from ever becoming a big project.
- Is this rig good for low-temp flavor dabs?
Yes — that’s where it really shines. The multi-chamber diffusion cools vapor efficiently without over-chilling it, so terps stay present and smooth. Pair it with clean storage like nonstick-lined options from our storage & packaging collection to keep your material tasting fresh before it even hits the banger.
- Can I travel with the KERBY SPACE BOT?
Physically, it’s sturdy, but like most high-end glass, it’s really meant to live on a shelf or table, not bounce around in a backpack. If you need something for road trips or camping, check out our more rugged picks in smoke shop products and keep the SPACE BOT safe at home.
- Is this rig only for concentrates?
Yes, the design, joint size, and function are all tuned for dabs and other concentrates. If you’re looking for something that can pull double duty with flower, you’re usually better off with a different layout or a dedicated flower piece plus a separate dab rig.