5″ 14 M 45° Encore Color Showerhead Ash Catcher

The 5″ 14mm Male 45° Encore Color Showerhead Ash Catcher is a compact glass add-on made for smokers who are tired of scrubbing their main piece after every few bowls. It’s built for 45° 14mm female joints and uses a showerhead perc to trap ash and start filtration before smoke ever touches your bong. If you want smoother hits, less reclaim in your favorite tube, and a little color upgrade at the same time, this is the move.

Why You’ll Actually Use This Every Day

• Keep your main piece way cleaner — the ash and gunk get caught in the ash catcher first, so your bong or rig stays fresh longer.
• Smoother, less harsh pulls — showerhead perc breaks the smoke into bubbles for a softer hit before it even reaches your main chamber.
• Perfect for 45° joint bongs — 14mm male joint with a 45° angle drops right into most classic beaker and straight-tube setups.
• Add some color to your lineup — color accents make it easy to match your favorite piece or give it a loud contrast splash.
• Easier cleaning routine — it’s way faster to rinse this than to deep-clean a whole tube every few days.
• Great size for daily drivers — at 5 inches (127mm) tall, it adds function without turning your setup into a wobbly skyscraper.

Best For

This ash catcher is made for people who run their daily driver hard and hate when it starts to look swampy two days later. If you’re rocking a 14mm female, 45° joint water pipe and want cleaner, smoother hits without buying a whole new bong, this piece slides right into your setup. It’s also clutch if you like stacking function with other smoke shop products and slowly building your dream kit instead of swapping full pieces all the time.

How to Use It

Using the Encore Color Showerhead Ash Catcher is simple: treat it like an extra mini-chamber that lives between your bowl and your bong. The 14mm male joint on the ash catcher plugs into your bong’s 14mm female joint, then your bowl (or slide) sits in the joint on the ash catcher itself.

Add a small amount of water so the showerhead perc is just covered, then hit your piece as usual. As you pull, smoke drops into the ash catcher first, where ash, debris, and some of the heavier particles get trapped in the water and extra chamber. By the time the smoke moves into your main piece, it’s already been cooled and pre-filtered.

Set your setup on a sturdy, nonstick surface like a dab mat if you’re the type who occasionally bumps the table mid-sesh — it helps keep drips and reclaim off your furniture and makes cleanup easier.

After a few bowls or when the water starts looking rough, pull the ash catcher off, dump it, and rinse. It’s a lot less stressful to deal with than dragging your entire bong over the sink when you’re three bowls deep and just want things to work.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

This Encore ash catcher is designed to plug directly into any water pipe with a 14mm female joint set at a 45° angle. That’s the standard angle you’ll see on a lot of beakers and smaller tubes — the joint comes off the neck at a diagonal instead of straight out.

Because it uses a 14mm male connection, it plays nice with most mid-sized glass pieces that already use 14mm hardware. If you’ve got multiple pieces and bowls, this makes it easy to swap the ash catcher around and see which tube it pairs with best. For storing your bowls, slides, and extra parts you’re not using, keeping a small stash of storage & packaging options around can help keep your gear organized instead of rolling around a drawer.

Care & Cleaning

Let the ash catcher cool before cleaning, especially after heavy use. Dump the old water, rinse with warm water, and for heavier buildup, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly, and let it dry before using again. It’s usually easier to clean this often than to wait until it’s fully caked up — that’s also how you keep your main bong looking brand new.

FAQ

• Will this fit my bong?
  If your bong has a 14mm female joint set at a 45° angle, you’re good. The ash catcher’s 14mm male joint plugs right into that. If your piece has a 90° joint, or a different joint size, you’d need an adapter or a different style catcher.
• Can I use this with a rig for concentrates?
  Yes, as long as your rig has a 14mm female, 45° joint and you’re fine with a little extra diffusion. Many dabbers prefer to keep their concentrate rigs a bit simpler, but if you want extra filtration, pair this with your favorite banger and a good carb cap for smoother pulls.
• How much water should I put in it?
  Just enough to cover the slits or openings on the showerhead perc. Too much water and you risk splashback; too little and you won’t get the full filtration effect. A quick test pull without lighting anything will tell you if it feels right.
• Will it make my piece tip over?
  On most medium-sized bongs with a stable base, you’ll be fine. This ash catcher is only 5 inches (127mm) tall, so it doesn’t add a ton of leverage. If your piece is super small or has a tiny base, just be mindful of balance and set it on a solid surface like one of our accessories trays or mats.
• What’s the best way to keep it from getting stained?
  Change the water often and give it a quick rinse right after your sesh whenever you can. For deeper cleans, soak it in isopropyl alcohol, rinse, and let it dry. Regular light cleanings are way easier than fighting thick resin later.
• Is a showerhead perc better than other perc styles?
  “Better” depends on what you like. Showerhead percs are a great balance: solid diffusion, easy pull, and not too fragile or overcomplicated. They’re a good match for daily pieces and pair nicely with everything from simple tubes to more complex silicone bongs & rigs if you like customization.
• Can I travel with this or store it safely?
  It’s glass, so treat it like any other nice piece. When you’re not using it, stash it in a padded spot or in a box or bag alongside your other gear. If you’re organizing a full setup with flower, concentrates, and hardware, pairing this with dedicated glass jars & packaging can help keep everything in one clean, protected place.