4″ ENCORE 38MM HONEYCOMB ASH CATCHER

The 4" ENCORE 38mm Honeycomb Ash Catcher is a compact glass add-on for people who are tired of nasty bong water and harsh pulls. Built for smokers who actually care about their glass, this ash catcher stacks a honeycomb perc into a 4 inch (102mm) body to smooth things out and trap crud before it ever hits your main piece. If your daily driver is getting dirty way too fast, this is the upgrade that makes every sesh feel cleaner and easier on the lungs.

At 38mm wide, it’s chunky enough to be stable without turning your setup into some giant science project. And with 14mm and 18mm joint options in both 45° and 90° angles, it drops into most modern water pipes without needing funky adapters.

Why it hits better

• Cleaner bong, less scrubbing — The honeycomb perc acts like a pre-filter, catching ash and debris before it ever reaches your main chamber.
• Smoother, cooler pulls — Dozens of tiny holes in the honeycomb turn smoke into a stack of small bubbles, which cool and condition your hit on the way through.
• Compact without being fragile — The 4 inch (102mm) height and 38mm chamber give you real diffusion without making your setup top-heavy.
• Dials in the angle — Available in both 45° and 90° joints, so you can match your beaker, straight tube, or anything in between.
• Plays nice with your existing glass — Joint options in 14mm and 18mm let you match most standard water pipes and rigs you already own.
• Better flavor over time — Keeping gunk out of your main piece means fresher water, less stale buildup, and hits that actually taste like your flower.

Best for

This ash catcher is made for people running a daily glass setup who are tired of constant deep cleans and cloudy water after a couple of bowls. It’s especially clutch if you’ve invested in a favorite tube or rig and want to keep it fresh instead of scrubbing resin out of tight percs every weekend. If you’re slowly building out a full station with things like dedicated smoke shop accessories, this is one of those “why didn’t I get this sooner” pieces.

How to use it

Using the 4" ENCORE Honeycomb Ash Catcher is straightforward: you plug it into your water pipe’s joint, then put your bowl or slide on the ash catcher’s joint, and let the honeycomb do its thing. Smoke hits the honeycomb perc first, diffuses through all those tiny holes, and lands in the ash catcher’s water before traveling into your main piece.

Because this piece comes in both 45° and 90° options, it’s easy to set up in a way that keeps everything level and balanced. Just match your bong’s joint angle (45° for most beakers, 90° for most straight tubes) and you’re set. If you like to keep your setup tidy, parking it on a nonstick dab mat between rips helps protect your glass and your table.

Cleaning is simple: let everything cool down, empty the water, and rinse out loose debris. For a deeper refresh, soak the ash catcher in isopropyl alcohol, then rinse thoroughly with water and let it dry completely before the next sesh. Regular quick rinses will keep the honeycomb from getting clogged and keep your main tube almost shockingly clean.

Specifications

Fit & compatibility tips

This ash catcher is designed to play nicely with standard 14mm and 18mm glass joints, so it will fit most modern bongs and rigs as long as you match the joint size and angle correctly. A 45° joint usually lines up best with beaker-style bases, while a 90° joint is more at home on straight tubes or pieces where the joint comes straight out from the side.

Because it adds a little height and weight to your setup, make sure your base is sturdy and set it down on a stable surface. If you’re pairing it with more compact gear like small silicone bongs and rigs, just double-check that everything sits flat and doesn’t feel tippy before you start packing bowls.

Care & maintenance

Let the glass cool before you start handling or cleaning. Dump the old water out frequently so resin and ash don’t cake up in the honeycomb. For everyday upkeep, a quick hot water rinse keeps things moving; when it starts to look stained or airflow feels restricted, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry fully.

If you’re storing it between uses or swapping between different pieces, it’s smart to keep it on a soft surface or tucked near your other glass accessories so it doesn’t roll off a shelf or get knocked off the coffee table.

FAQ

• Will the 4" ENCORE Honeycomb Ash Catcher fit my bong?
  If your piece uses a standard 14mm or 18mm joint and you pick the correct angle (45° or 90°) to match your bong’s joint, you should be good to go. Just check whether your joint leans out at an angle (usually 45° on beakers) or sticks straight out (typically 90° on straight tubes) before ordering.
• What’s the point of the honeycomb perc in an ash catcher?
  The honeycomb perc is a flat disk full of tiny holes that breaks the smoke into a ton of small bubbles. That gives you more surface area in the water, which helps cool things down and catch more crud. You end up with smoother hits and cleaner water inside your main piece.
• Is this better than a basic, non-perc ash catcher?
  Function-wise, yes. A plain ash catcher mostly acts as a debris trap, while the honeycomb in this ENCORE piece adds real diffusion and extra cooling. If you’re trying to actually improve how your setup hits, not just keep it cleaner, a honeycomb style like this is the way to go.
• Does it make my setup harder to clean overall?
  Not really — it actually makes life easier. The ash and resin collect mostly in the ash catcher instead of your main tube. It’s a lot less work to soak and rinse this smaller piece regularly than it is to deep clean a full multi-perc bong. Storing your main piece empty and your flower in sealed storage packaging between seshes also keeps things fresher.
• Can I use this with a rig for concentrates?
  Yes, as long as the joint size and angle match, it will technically work on a rig the same way it does on a flower tube. Just remember that more water and diffusion can slightly soften flavor and response, so some dabbers prefer a more direct setup, especially with smaller nectar collectors and straws.
• How often should I change the water?
  Any time it starts to look cloudy or smell off, swap it out. Many people change the ash catcher water daily or every few bowls, since it’s super quick and keeps that stale taste from creeping into your main piece.
• What’s the best way to keep the honeycomb from clogging?
  Don’t let dirty water sit for days, and give it a rinse after heavier use. If the holes start to look gunked up, soak the whole piece in isopropyl alcohol, then rinse and dry. It’s the same kind of simple care you’d give to good glass jars and packaging you want to keep crystal clear.