3″ 14 M 90° MONARK RATCHET ASH CATCHER

The 3" 14mm Male 90° Monark Ratchet Ash Catcher is a compact glass add-on built for people who love smooth hits but hate a dirty bong. It slips into any 14mm female, 90° water pipe and takes the beating for your main piece, keeping your base water clearer for way longer. The star of the show is the ratchet perc, stacking bubbles in a small footprint so you get real diffusion without turning your setup into a tall, clumsy tower.

Why it works

• Cleaner bong, less work — The ratchet perc catches ash and grime before it ever hits your main chamber, so you’re not scrubbing your daily driver every other day.
• Smoother, cooler pulls — Multiple small slits in the ratchet perc spread the smoke through water, softening each hit without killing flavor.
• Plug-and-play with 14mm pieces — 14mm male joint at a 90° angle means it drops right into most standard 14mm female water pipes designed for upright bowls or bangers.
• Compact but effective — At just 3 inches (76mm) tall, it adds filtration without turning your setup into a wobbly skyscraper.
• Protects your investment — Lets the ash catcher take the abuse instead of your favorite bong’s perc or base, which is way easier (and cheaper) to replace.
• Monark build quality — Thick, clean glasswork that feels solid in the hand and holds up to real daily use when you’re passing it around.

Best for

This Monark ash catcher is made for people who actually use their glass—daily drivers, late-night couch seshes, and those “just one more bowl” evenings that add up fast. If you’re tired of cloudy water and dirty walls after a couple bowls, this lets you extend the time between full deep cleans on your favorite piece. It’s especially clutch if you rotate a few pieces and want one simple upgrade that makes every 14mm setup feel smoother and easier to maintain.

How to use it

Setup is simple: your bong’s 14mm female joint holds the ash catcher, and the ash catcher holds your bowl or slide. The 90° angle is meant for traditional upright pieces, so the ash catcher hangs level off the side instead of tilting or spilling.

When you pull, smoke first drops into the ash catcher, hits the ratchet perc, and gets chopped into a stack of smaller bubbles. That extra diffusion smooths out harshness and traps ash and debris in this little chamber instead of blasting it straight into your main water pipe. Set the whole setup on a sturdy dab mat if you’re clumsy or constantly passing it around—your table and glass will thank you.

For cleaning, just let the glass cool, empty the water, and rinse. When it starts to look grimy, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse well with warm water, and let it dry completely before you put it back into the rotation.

Specifications

Fit & compatibility

This ash catcher is designed for water pipes with a 14mm female joint at 90°. That’s the standard joint on a lot of straight tubes and beakers where the bowl sits upright. If your piece has a 45° joint—or uses 10mm or 18mm hardware—you’ll need an adapter or a different ash catcher size/angle.

You can run your usual bowl, slide, or even certain adapters in the top joint of the ash catcher as long as they match the fitting on your piece. If you’re building out a full glass setup, you can pair this with sturdy smoke shop accessories so your whole station feels dialed.

What you get

• 1 × 3" Monark Ratchet Ash Catcher
• Joint: 14mm male, 90°
• Built-in glass ratchet perc

FAQ

• Will this fit my bong?
  If your bong has a 14mm female joint and the joint comes out at a 90° angle (so the bowl sits straight up), this ash catcher should plug right in. If you’re not sure, compare your current bowl size to a known 14mm slide or check the manufacturer’s specs before grabbing one.
• Can I use this with a 45° joint piece?
  Not directly. This Monark ash catcher is made for 90° joints—putting it on a 45° piece will tilt it awkwardly and can lead to spills or bad water levels. If your favorite tube uses a 45° joint, you’ll want an ash catcher specifically made for 45° setups or an angled adapter from our general accessories lineup.
• Do I need to add water to the ash catcher?
  Yes, it’s a percolating ash catcher, so it needs a bit of water to let the ratchet perc do its thing. Fill just enough to cover the slits on the perc—too high and you risk splashback, too low and you won’t get much diffusion.
• How often should I clean it?
  If you’re using it daily, a quick rinse every day or two and a deeper clean once a week keeps the glass clear and the function smooth. Since it grabs most of the ash before your piece, you’ll notice the ash catcher dirties up faster than your main bong—that’s a good thing. For longer-term storage or when you’re rotating flavors, you can keep your bowls or small parts in dedicated storage and packaging options to stay organized.
• What’s a ratchet perc and why should I care?
  A ratchet perc is a disc-style percolator with a ring of slits or holes that creates a tight stack of small bubbles when you pull. Compared to a simple downstem-style ash catcher, ratchet percs give better diffusion and smoother pulls while still keeping the design compact and easy to clean.
• Can I use this for concentrates?
  You technically can run a banger off the top joint as long as everything lines up and your rig is stable, but most people reserve ash catchers like this for flower to keep reclaim and resin from flooding their main tube. If you’re building a separate dab setup, pair your rig with purpose-built dab tools and proper carb caps instead.
• How do I keep the glass from getting stained?
  Swap the water often, don’t let it sit for days full of reclaim, and give it a soak in isopropyl when it starts to haze up. If you’re handling concentrates or sticky flower, working over parchment paper or nonstick surfaces can help keep gunk off your glass and table so cleaning is faster all around.