9.5″ PILLAR RECYCLER

The 9.5" Pillar Recycler from What You Need is a compact, high-functioning glass dab rig built for dabbers who care about flavor and smoothness as much as they care about looks. At just 9.5 inches (241mm) tall with a quad pillar recycler and showerhead perc, it stacks bubbles, cools vapor fast, and keeps your hits clean even when you're running back-to-back dabs. The 14mm male joint and included 90° banger mean it's ready to drop into your lineup as a serious daily driver.

Why You'll Actually Use This Every Day

• Smoother pulls, less chest burn — Quad pillar recycling keeps the water moving so your vapor gets multiple passes of cooling and filtration before it ever hits your lungs.
• Flavor stays front and center — The showerhead perc breaks everything into tons of tiny bubbles, so terps come through clean instead of feeling hot and harsh.
• Great size for real-world use — 9.5 inches (241mm) is tall enough for serious function but still easy to manage on a coffee table or desk without feeling bulky.
• No guessing on joints or angles — Standard 14mm male joint with a 90° banger included, so it plays nice with most modern dab setups.
• Reclaims what matters — Recycler design helps keep vapor moving and reclaim from pooling in weird spots, so less waste when you're dropping nicer concentrates.
• Looks as good as it rips — The pillar structure gives you that "wait, what is that piece?" factor when it's spinning mid-dab.

Best For

This piece is made for dabbers who are past the basic starter rig and want real function without going full giant-science-project on the shelf. If you're the type to run several seshes in a day, swap between strains, and chase flavor over lung-busting clouds, this recycler will feel right at home in your rotation. It also makes a solid upgrade for anyone moving from a basic straight-tube or mini rig into the world of recyclers and more advanced smoke shop products.

How to Use It

Fill the rig with just enough water to cover the showerhead perc and lightly touch the recycler pathways. You want the pillars to cycle water without splashing your mouth — a quick test pull without heating anything will tell you if the level is right.

Drop your concentrate into the included 14mm 90° banger, then draw steadily so the recycler kicks in and you see water pulling up through the pillars and draining back down. That constant motion is what keeps the vapor cool and smooth instead of hot and stale. Parking the rig on a dedicated dab mat helps keep any stray drips and tools from messing up your table.

When you're done and the piece has fully cooled, you can dump the water and give it a quick rinse so it's fresh for the next sesh — keeping recyclers clean goes a long way for flavor and function.

The Basics of Recycler Function

Recyclers like this one are all about movement. As you pull, water rushes through the showerhead perc, then gets lifted up through the quad pillars and drains back down into the base in a loop. That loop gives your vapor extra contact time with water without adding a ton of drag or volume.

The result is a hit that feels lighter and cooler, but still delivers all the potency and terps from your concentrate. Pair it with quality extracts stored in proper concentrate jars and you'll really notice the flavor this rig can deliver.

Specifications

Fit & Compatibility

The 9.5" Pillar Recycler uses a 14mm male joint at a 90° angle. That means:

• It works with 14mm female bangers or accessories (it already includes a 90° banger so you're set out of the box).
• If you swap to a different banger, just make sure it's 14mm and 90° so it hangs correctly and doesn't cook your rig or tabletop.
• Directional caps, spinner caps, and other standard 14mm dab gear will usually play nice — just match the banger style you prefer.

If you like to run multiple bangers, pearls, and tools, it's easy to build it into a full station alongside other dab accessories you already own.

Cleaning & Care

Let the rig and banger cool fully before you do anything. Dump the used water, then rinse with warm water to knock loose any light residue. For deeper cleans, soak the glass in isopropyl alcohol, rinse thoroughly with clean water, and let it dry completely before your next sesh.

Keeping recyclers clean is especially important — old water and reclaim can start to affect flavor fast, and it's way easier to maintain than to rescue a badly neglected piece.

FAQ

• Is the 9.5" Pillar Recycler good for beginners?
  Yes. Even though the pillar recycler design looks advanced, it's actually very straightforward to use. The fixed 14mm 90° joint and included banger mean there's not much to figure out. If you're just getting into dabbing and want something you won't quickly grow out of, this is a solid starting rig.
• How much water should I put in it?
  Fill the base until the showerhead perc is covered and there’s enough water to reach into the recycler pathways when you pull. Do a couple of test pulls with no heat — you want the water to cycle up and down through the pillars without splashing into the mouthpiece. If it's splashing, pour a bit out; if it's barely moving, add a little more.
• Will this fit my other bangers and carb caps?
  As long as your bangers are 14mm and designed for a 90° joint, they should fit fine. Carb caps depend on the banger style, not the rig, so most caps you already own will work with the included 14mm banger. If you want to experiment with different airflow or spins, check out dedicated carb caps to fine-tune how it hits.
• Can I use this as a small water pipe for flower?
  Technically, yes — if you swap the banger for a 14mm bowl made for flower, you can use it as a compact water pipe. Just remember it's built with dabs in mind, so the recycler function is tuned for vapor. Most people keep it strictly as a dab rig and use a separate piece for dry herb.
• How do I keep the recycler from getting clogged?
  Avoid overfilling the banger and try not to pull so hard that reclaim shoots up into the pillars. Regularly changing water and giving it a quick rinse after heavier seshes goes a long way. If the arms or pillars start to gunk up, a soak in isopropyl alcohol usually clears them out.
• Is this better than a simple straight-tube rig?
  "Better" depends on what you like. Straight tubes are super direct and easy to clean, but they can feel harsher and less refined. This pillar recycler gives you more cooling, smoother pulls, and more visual action in the water. If you care about flavor and smoother function, the recycler design is a real upgrade from a basic straight piece.
• What else should I grab to complete my setup?
  Aside from the rig and included banger, you'll want a good dab tool, some iso and cotton swabs for quick cleanups, and a safe place to set everything down. Many dabbers also like to keep parchment or liners on hand for handling sticky product; if you're pressing your own, you can explore our parchment paper options to keep things organized.