4″ Encore 38mm Honeycomb Ash Catcher

The 4" Encore 38mm Honeycomb Ash Catcher is a glass pre-filter built for smokers who want cleaner water and smoother pulls without turning their setup into a chemistry lab. At 4 inches (102mm) tall with a 38mm chamber, it catches ash and debris before anything reaches your main piece, which means less scrubbing and better-tasting hits. Available in 14mm and 18mm joints with both 45° and 90° angles, so it drops right into most standard water pipes.

If you're running bowls daily and getting tired of cloudy bong water by the third session, this is the kind of add-on that actually makes a difference. The honeycomb perc does real work — not just trapping gunk, but diffusing smoke through dozens of tiny holes for cooler, more filtered pulls.

Key benefits

• Your main piece stays cleaner longer — ash and resin collect here instead of gunking up your favorite tube's percs
• Smoother hits without the drag — the honeycomb breaks smoke into small bubbles, cooling things down before they reach your lungs
• Stable without being bulky — 38mm width gives you enough chamber for real diffusion without making your setup top-heavy
• Matches most standard glass — 14mm and 18mm options in both 45° and 90° angles cover the majority of modern bongs
• Flavor stays fresh — keeping crud out of your main chamber means your flower actually tastes like flower, not last week's resin
• Easy to maintain — smaller chamber means quicker soaks and faster turnaround between deep cleans

Best for

Daily drivers. People who've invested in a solid tube and don't want to spend every Sunday scraping resin out of tight percs. If you're the type who notices when hits start tasting stale or when your water goes from clear to swamp-colored after a few bowls, this piece pays for itself in saved cleaning time. It's also solid for anyone building out a proper smoking station with dedicated accessories — one of those upgrades that makes you wonder why you waited.

How it works

Setup is simple: the ash catcher plugs into your bong's joint, then your bowl or slide goes into the ash catcher's joint. When you light up, smoke travels through the honeycomb perc first. Those dozens of tiny holes break the smoke into a mass of small bubbles, which increases surface contact with the water. More contact means more cooling and more filtration before anything reaches your main piece.

The 45° version works best with beaker-style bongs where the joint angles outward. The 90° version is made for straight tubes or pieces where the joint comes straight out from the side. Match the angle to your setup and everything sits level — no awkward lean or stress on the glass.

One thing worth noting: adding any ash catcher means adding a bit of height and weight to your setup. Make sure your base is stable before you start packing bowls. Setting your rig on a dab mat helps protect both the glass and whatever surface you're working on.

Quick cleaning routine

Let everything cool down first. Dump the water after each session or whenever it starts looking cloudy. For regular maintenance, a hot water rinse keeps things flowing. When airflow feels restricted or you can see buildup on the honeycomb disk, soak in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry completely before using again.

Specifications

Compatibility notes

Works with any standard 14mm or 18mm glass joint as long as you match the angle correctly. Most beaker bongs use 45° joints. Most straight tubes use 90° joints. If you're not sure, look at where the joint meets the body — if it angles away from the piece, that's usually 45°. If it sticks straight out, that's 90°.

This adds some height and leverage to your setup, so compact or lightweight pieces might feel a bit top-heavy. Test the balance before you commit to a full bowl. If you're pairing it with smaller silicone rigs, double-check that everything sits flat and stable.

FAQ

• Will this fit my bong?
  If your piece has a standard 14mm or 18mm female joint, yes. Just match the joint size and angle. Beaker bongs are usually 45°, straight tubes are usually 90°. When in doubt, measure the angle where the joint meets the body of your piece.
• What does the honeycomb perc actually do?
  It's a flat glass disk with dozens of small holes. Smoke passes through all those holes and breaks into tiny bubbles, which increases how much surface area contacts the water. More contact means more cooling and filtration. You end up with smoother hits and cleaner water in your main piece.
• Is this better than a basic ash catcher without a perc?
  For function, yes. A plain ash catcher mostly just traps debris. This one adds real diffusion and cooling on top of the debris-catching. If you want an actual improvement in how your hits feel, not just a cleaner bong, the honeycomb style is worth the upgrade.
• How often should I change the water?
  Whenever it looks cloudy or starts to smell. Most daily smokers swap out ash catcher water every session or every few bowls. It takes five seconds and keeps that stale taste from building up. Your main piece can go longer between water changes since the ash catcher is doing the heavy lifting.
• Does adding this make my setup harder to clean overall?
  Opposite, actually. The crud collects in the ash catcher instead of your main tube, so you're cleaning a smaller, simpler piece more often instead of deep-cleaning a complex bong less often. Most people find this trade-off way easier to manage.
• Can I use this on a dab rig?
  Technically yes, if the joint size and angle match. But more water and diffusion can soften flavor and slow response time, which some dabbers don't love. For concentrates, many people prefer a more direct path — something like a nectar collector keeps things simpler. For flower, though, the extra diffusion is usually a plus.
• What's the best way to keep the honeycomb from clogging?
  Don't let dirty water sit for days. Give it a hot water rinse after heavier sessions. When you notice airflow dropping or visible buildup on the disk, soak in isopropyl alcohol until it loosens, then rinse and dry completely. Regular quick maintenance beats occasional deep cleans every time.