Ash catchers are primarily used to catch the ash and resin and keep it from getting into your bong, but there’s a lot more it can do. Not only does the ash catcher add more water filtration to help cool the smoke, it also removes a lot of tar and impurities, leaving your water pipes cleaner.
The work of the ash catcher has always been misinterpreted as some sort of ash tray, but it’s not. Ashes and charred remains from your flowers, which can get into your piece when you use the bong, are especially troublesome to clean. But resin can float in murky water, stick to walls, and even clog your percolator if it takes too long.
What exactly is a ash catcher?
An ash catcher, as a bong attachment, is an extra filter whose main function is to cool the smoke and catch the ashes.Your favorite flower tubes can easily be added to(or removed from) your ash catcher’s accessories, providing extra penetration and preventing harmful residues from building up in your water pipes.
What are the different types of ash catchers?
While all ash catcher want to keep your piece clean, different designs can be achieved in a number of ways. Some ash catchers feature percolator that help spread your smoke further while keeping the top of your bong clean. These ash catchers are popular because they are multi functional, with both ash and smoke being filtered through the water. Some ash catchers don’t provide much in terms of cooling of your smoke because it just acts as a water chamber to trap debris. Others don’t use water at all ,so there’s have less drag when hitting the pipes, such as dry ash catchers.