3″ 14 M 45° MONARK RATCHET ASH CATCHER

The 3" 14mm Male 45° Monark Ratchet Ash Catcher is a compact glass add-on for people who love their bong but hate cleaning it every other day. Built for 14mm female, 45° water pipes, it drops in a ratchet perc stage before your main piece so most of the ash and gunk never makes it into your tube. At just 3 inches (76mm) tall, it keeps your setup balanced while still adding real diffusion and smoother pulls.

Why You’ll Actually Use This

• Way less bong cleanup — catches ash and debris before it hits your main piece, so your water stays cleaner longer.
• Smoother, cooler pulls — the ratchet perc adds an extra layer of diffusion without turning your hit into a marathon.
• Protects your favorite glass — keeps grime and hot ash off your main perc stack and walls, which helps your daily driver last longer.
• Dialed for 45° setups — designed specifically for 14mm female, 45° joint bongs so it hangs just right instead of feeling awkward or tilted.
• Easy to eyeball when it’s dirty — clear glass makes it obvious when it’s time to swap the water or give it a quick soak.
• Low-profile add-on — only 3 inches (76mm) tall, so it doesn’t make your piece top-heavy or clumsy to pass around.

Best For

This ash catcher is made for people running a 14mm, 45° water pipe as their main smoke shop setup and who are sick of scrubbing built-up resin out of every nook and cranny. It’s especially clutch for daily smokers who want cleaner water, smoother function, and a little extra protection for their favorite glass.

How to Use It

Pop the 14mm male joint of the Monark Ratchet Ash Catcher into the 14mm female joint on your bong (at a 45° angle), then attach your bowl to the ash catcher’s top joint if applicable. The 45° geometry keeps everything lined up so it sits naturally without stressing your joint. Once you’re set up, the ash catcher becomes the first stop in your airflow path, catching ash and cooling the smoke a bit before it ever touches your main chamber.

Between bowls, you can quickly dump the water from the ash catcher instead of tearing down your whole piece, which makes it way easier to keep things fresh on a busy day. Setting your setup on a solid dab mat while you empty or clean the ash catcher helps catch drips and keeps the table from getting gross.

When the perc slits start to look dark or the water gets cloudy, that’s your cue to give it a quick refresh. Let it cool first, then empty, rinse, and if it’s really gunked up, soak in isopropyl alcohol for a bit, rinse well, and you’re good to go again.

Specs

Fit & Compatibility

This piece is built to plug straight into any water pipe with a 14mm female joint at a 45° angle. It’s not meant for 90° joints or 18mm joints without an adapter, so double-check your current bong before grabbing one. If you’re building a full matching setup with silicone gear, this ash catcher plays especially well with compact rigs and smaller silicone bongs and rigs that already sit at a 45° angle.

Cleaning & Care

Let the ash catcher cool after use, then dump the water and tap out any loose ash into a trash bin. For light maintenance, a hot water rinse does the trick; for deeper cleans, soak in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and let it dry before your next sesh. Regular quick cleans here will save you from doing full rebuilds on your main piece as often.

Build & Function Details

The whole idea behind a ratchet perc is tight, even diffusion. Smoke passes through a series of small slits or holes arranged around the perc, breaking the hit into smaller bubbles for better contact with the water. That extra contact knocks down some harshness and pulls more ash and fine particles out of the stream before it ever hits your bong.

Because the Monark Ratchet Ash Catcher is short and compact, you get that extra filtration without adding a ton of drag or making the setup feel fragile. It’s the kind of upgrade you notice most after you go back to hitting your piece without it and realize how much more often you’re changing your main chamber water. If you’re already picky about how clean your rigs, bowls, and smoke accessories stay, this slots right into that routine.

FAQ

• Will this fit my bong?
  If your water pipe has a 14mm female joint at a 45° angle, you’re set. If it’s 18mm, 10mm, or a 90° joint, you’d need an adapter or a different ash catcher style to get a clean fit.
• Does adding this make my piece harder to pull?
  There’s a small amount of extra drag, like you’d expect with any extra perc, but the ratchet design keeps airflow surprisingly open. Most people notice the smoother hit more than any extra resistance.
• How often should I change the water in the ash catcher?
  Any time you see it getting cloudy, dark, or full of floaties, dump and refill. Since it’s way easier to clean than your main tube, most people refresh the ash catcher water way more often than the bong water and keep everything tasting cleaner. If you’re storing your flower or concentrates in clean glass jars and packaging, it’s worth keeping your water just as fresh.
• Can I use this with a recycler or small rig?
  As long as your recycler or rig has a 14mm female joint at 45° and enough clearance for the added height, it should work fine. On very tiny pieces, just make sure the extra weight doesn’t make it feel tippy.
• What’s the benefit of a ratchet perc vs a basic chamber?
  A simple ash catcher is basically just a pre-chamber, while the ratchet perc actively diffuses the hit through multiple slits. That means better filtration and smoother pulls, not just catching bigger chunks of ash.
• How do I keep the perc from clogging?
  Rinse with hot water regularly and don’t wait until it’s totally caked before cleaning. If the slits start to look blocked, soak in isopropyl alcohol, rinse well, and you’re good. Keeping your bowls packed cleanly and storing your stash properly in airtight storage and packaging can also help cut down on excess crumbs and dust.
• Is this better for daily use or occasional seshes?
  It shines as a daily driver upgrade because it saves so much cleanup time, but even occasional smokers will appreciate how much it protects their main piece. If you already use things like joint tubes to keep gear neat and clean on the go, an ash catcher is that same mindset applied to your home glass.