4″ ENCORE LARGE TURBINE ASH CATCHER

The 4" Encore Large Turbine Ash Catcher is a glass add-on made for people who are tired of scrubbing dirty bongs after every few bowls. Built by Wyn Brands, this compact ash catcher stacks a turbine perc in front of your piece to grab ash, cool your pull, and keep your main chamber way cleaner. At just 4 inches (102mm) tall with a 14mm male joint and 45° angle, it drops into most mid-size water pipes without making your setup feel bulky.

Why It Works

• Cleaner bong, less scrubbing — Sits between your bowl and your piece, catching ash and gunk before it ever touches your main water chamber.
• Smoother, cooler rips — Turbine perc spins smoke through water in a tight cyclone, adding extra diffusion so your hits feel less harsh.
• Compact but effective — 4 inches (102mm) tall, so you get solid function without throwing off the balance of your favorite tube.
• Dialed for 14mm gear — 14mm male joint at a 45° angle plays nicely with most standard 14mm beaker and straight-tube setups built for that angle.
• Protects your investment — By taking the abuse from ash, resin, and hot debris, it helps keep higher-end glass looking fresh longer.
• More fun to watch — Turbine perc doesn’t just work hard; the spinning water adds a little show to every pull.

Best For

This ash catcher is made for people who run their bong as a true daily driver and don’t want to deep clean it every other day. It’s especially nice if you’ve invested in a nicer piece and want a "buffer" layer of glass to take the wear, or if you just like stacking function and making your setup feel a little more custom. Pair it with your go-to flower tube and a sturdy dab mat so your coffee table isn’t a sticky wreck by the end of the week.

How to Use It

Using the 4" Encore Large Turbine Ash Catcher is straightforward: your bowl slides into the joint on the ash catcher, and the ash catcher drops into the female joint on your water pipe. The 14mm male joint at a 45° angle is designed for bongs that already have a 45° joint, so everything lines up and your bowl sits at a natural angle instead of pointing down at the floor.

When you pull, smoke first drops into the ash catcher and is forced through the turbine perc. Those angled cuts whip the water into a spinning disc, so smoke is pushed sideways through moving water instead of just bubbling straight up. That extra contact with water helps knock down ash and cool the pull before it ever reaches your main chamber. If you’ve got a favorite bowl or like to swap between different smoke shop accessories, this becomes the hub they all plug into.

Cleaning is simple: swap the water regularly, and when buildup starts to show, let it cool, then soak in isopropyl alcohol, rinse well with warm water, and let it dry before you throw it back in the rotation. Keeping the ash catcher clean keeps your main piece clean too, so you’re doing double duty with one quick rinse.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

This ash catcher is built for 14mm female joints at a 45° angle — that’s the standard angle on a lot of beakers and classic tubes. If your bong has a 14mm female joint and the bowl usually sits out at an angle (not straight up and down), you’re likely in the right zone. Just remember you’ll want a 14mm bowl to match the joint on the ash catcher if you’re not already using one.

Because it’s only 4 inches (102mm) tall, it won’t overextend most mid-size pieces or make them too front-heavy. On very small or super-thin glass, be a little more careful about balance, especially if you’re stacking other accessories on top.

What You Get

• 1 × 4" Encore Large Turbine Ash Catcher (glass)
• 14mm male joint at 45° angle
• Built-in turbine perc

FAQ

• Will this fit my bong?
  If your bong has a 14mm female joint at a 45° angle, this ash catcher should drop right in. That’s a really common setup on beakers and a lot of straight tubes. If your piece has a 90° joint, this specific version isn’t the right angle for it.
• Does this make my piece harder to pull through?
  There’s a bit more drag than running your bowl straight into the bong, but the turbine perc is designed for good airflow. Most people notice smoother hits, not a struggle, especially on medium to larger pieces. If you like stacking function, you can still keep it reasonable by using a well-matched bowl and avoiding super-chuggy add-ons.
• How do I clean the turbine perc?
  Let everything cool, empty the water, then soak the ash catcher in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly with warm water, and let it dry. For heavy buildup, a second soak usually does the trick. Keeping your rotation on a clean prep surface also helps cut down on sticky fingerprints and grime.
• Will it make my bong tip over?
  On most standard beakers and heavier bases, the 4" size is balanced enough that you’re fine as long as you’re not knocking it around. On very small or light pieces, the extra weight out front can make it feel a bit more tippy, so treat it like you would any stacked glass setup.
• Can I use this with a dab rig?
  You can, as long as your rig has a 14mm female joint at a 45° angle and you’re okay with the extra diffusion before your banger. Some people prefer a slightly more direct path for concentrates, but if you like super-smooth pulls, this can work in a hybrid flower/rig setup alongside your favorite silicone rig or glass piece.
• Do I still need to clean my bong if I use this?
  Yes, just not nearly as often. The ash catcher grabs most of the ash and resin before it hits the main chamber, so your bong water stays clearer and your glass stains more slowly. Regularly changing the water in the ash catcher and giving it a quick soak now and then keeps your whole setup fresher.
• What else should I grab with this?
  A solid 14mm bowl, a stable base piece, and somewhere clean to set your gear between rips are the essentials. If you like keeping everything tight and organized, storing your herb or concentrates in proper storage and packaging makes the whole setup feel a lot more dialed.