The Benefits of Using Ash Catchers for Bongs
When you are smoking it would be ideal that every hit you take is as smooth as possible. One simple way to increase the quality of your glass bong is to use an ash catcher when you smoke. An ash catcher is a device that attaches to your bong and helps to filter out ash before it even enters your piece. This allows your bong to stay cleaner and you are then able to clean your ash catcher easily. We cary a variety of ash catchers with or signature one being our Bonsai ash catcher available at our online headshop.
What is an Ash Catcher?
An ash catcher is just a small glass chamber that attaches to the downstem of your bong providing an additional method to filter your smoke. It can feature a percolator for additional function, but its main purpose is to keep ash out of the main chamber of the bong and keep your large pipe clearer. Getting an ash catcher win a percolator is a great way to turn your signal percolator bong into a multi percolator piece.
How Does an Ash Catcher Work?
When you hit your bong, the ash catcher will function as smoke will have to pass through it first before entering into the main chamber of the bong. The seamlessly fitting ground joint provides an air tight seal allowing the ash catcher to function at the same time as the bong. When you inhale the ash catcher will do its job, separating ash from the smoke that passes into the main bong and filtering your herb even more.
In addition to catching ash and impurities, ash catchers can also help to cool the smoke as it passes through. The seed of life percolator in Glass Half Full's ash catchers is particularly effective at this, as it provides an extra level of filtration and cooling to ensure each hit is as smooth as possible.
The Benefits of Using an Ash Catcher
There are several benefits to using an ash catcher, including:
1. Keeps Your Bong Clean
The main benefit of using an ash catcher is that it keeps your bong clean and for longer. Over time the main chamber of your bong can get covered in ash and resin making the next hit les flavorful. By using an ash catcher, you are able to remove the ash from the equation before it even enters the bong. This will allow you to change the water on your ash catcher and save the time of cleaning your whole bong.
2. Improves the Quality of Your Hits
Another benefit of using an ash catcher is that it can improve the quality of your hits. As the smoke passes through the ash catcher, it is filtered and cooled, which can make each hit smoother and more enjoyable. The Seed of Life percolator in Glass Half Full's ash catchers is particularly effective at this, as it provides an extra level of filtration and cooling to ensure each hit is as smooth as possible.
3. Protects Your Bong
In addition to improving the quality of your hits, ash catchers can also help to protect your bong. As the ash catcher traps impurities before they enter the main chamber, it can help to prevent resin and other buildup from accumulating in the main chamber. This can extend the life of your bong and help to prevent costly repairs or replacements.
4. Easy to Use and Maintain
Ash catchers are also very easy to use and maintain. Most ash catchers are designed to attach to and remove from your bong fast and easily, and they require minimal effort to keep clean and maintain. If you just wipe the ash collector with warm water and a small touch of isopropyl alcohol, it will be immediately ready for use once more.
How to Choose the Right Ash Catcher for Your Bong
Choosing the ideal ash collector for your bong might be challenging because there are so many options on the market. Glass Half Full provides a selection of ash catchers with the Seed of Life percolator, a special and useful design that aids in filtering and cooling the smoke as it travels through. Be careful to take compatibility with your bong and the kind of percolation you desire into account when selecting an ash catcher.
Conclusion
In conclusion, ash catchers are a simple and effective way to improve the quality of your hits and keep your glass pipe clean. By trapping ash and other impurities before they enter the main chamber, ash catchers can make each hit smoother and more enjoyable, while also protecting your bong and extending its lifespan. At Glass Half Full, we offer a range of ash catchers with the Seed of Life percolator, which is a unique and effective design that helps to filter and cool the smoke as it passes through. Be sure to check out our selection at our online headshop and find the best ash catcher for your bong.
