AFM - Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90°

The AFM - Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90° is a clear glass ash catcher from AFM Glass with a 3-arm tree perc, an 18mm female joint on top for your bowl and an 18mm male joint set at 90 degrees for your water pipe. It sells for $24.99.

⚡ At-a-Glance Decision Summary

• What it is: An 18mm, 90-degree glass ash catcher with a 3-arm tree perc, made by AFM Glass.
• Why choose it: It catches ash and resin before they reach your bong, and adds a stage of water filtration.
• The differentiator: The 3-arm tree perc, made of three glass arms that branch off the base of the downstem.
• Confidence signal: AFM Glass is a brand we carry across beakers, bubblers, bangers and ash catchers, sold by Angies Boutique, a Los Angeles glass shop trading since 1990.

Summary: The AFM Tree Ashcatcher 18mm 90° is a $24.99 clear glass ash catcher with a 3-arm tree perc.

🧠 Our Verdict

Strong pick for anyone with an 18mm bong whose joint sits at 90 degrees who wants a cleaner main piece and one more round of filtration. If your bong's joint is angled at 45 degrees, this catcher will lean; look for a 45° ash catcher.

Quick Summary

An ash catcher is a small water chamber that sits between your bowl and your bong. Smoke passes through it first, so ash, small pieces of flower and resin stay in the catcher instead of fouling the main piece. The AFM Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90° takes an 18mm male bowl in its female joint on top, plugs into your bong with an 18mm male joint at 90 degrees, and pushes smoke through a 3-arm tree perc in its own water.

AFM Tree Ashcatcher 18mm 90° – Keep the Bong Clean, Add a Tree Perc

The fastest way to a cleaner bong is to stop the mess before it gets there. The AFM Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90° sits between your bowl and your water pipe and takes the ash and resin hit first. Dump it, rinse it, and the main piece stays clear longer.

It filters on the way through. Inside the clear tube, a downstem branches into a 3-arm tree perc: three glass arms that split the smoke into bubbles in the catcher's water before it moves on to your bong.

It fits a 90-degree joint. The 18mm male joint comes off the side at 90 degrees, so on a bong with a 90-degree female joint, the catcher stands upright.

See the full AFM Glass lineup or every ash catcher we carry.

Summary: An 18mm 90° AFM ash catcher that keeps the bong cleaner and adds a 3-arm tree perc.

⭐ Who This Product Is For / Not For

Ideal For:

• Owners of 18mm bongs with a 90-degree female joint.
• Anyone who wants to clean the main piece less.
• Smokers who want one more stage of water filtration.
• Anyone adding to an AFM setup.

Not Recommended For:

• Bongs with a 45-degree joint. This catcher is 90° only; see the scientific glass collection for other angles.
• 14mm bongs. Get the AFM Tree Ashcatcher 14mm Male 90°.
• Anyone who wants no water to change. A dry catcher like the AFM Full Color Dry Catcher 90° skips the water.

Summary: Made for 18mm 90° joints; choose another angle, the 14mm version or a dry catcher if your setup differs.

⚠️ Known Limitations

• Adds height and weight. The catcher hangs off the joint, so a light bong can tip.
• More water to change. The catcher needs fresh water each session.
• Adds a little drag. One more perc means a slightly firmer pull.
• Bowl not included. You need an 18mm male bowl.

Summary: Extra weight on the joint, extra water to change, a firmer pull and no bowl in the box.

⚙️ Features & Benefits

• 3-arm tree perc: three arms split smoke into bubbles.
• 18mm female joint on top: takes an 18mm male bowl.
• 18mm male joint at 90°: fits an 18mm female joint at 90 degrees.
• Clear glass: you see when the water needs changing.
• Catches ash and resin: the main piece stays cleaner.
• AFM build: matches the rest of an AFM setup.

Summary: The AFM Tree Ashcatcher pairs 18mm 90° joints with a 3-arm tree perc in clear glass.

📐 Structured Specs

Summary: A $24.99 clear AFM ash catcher with a 3-arm tree perc and 18mm 90° joints.

🔌 Compatibility & Requirements

Compatible with:

• Water pipes with an 18mm female joint set at 90 degrees.
• Any 18mm male bowl.

NOT compatible with:

• 14mm or 10mm joints without an adapter.
• Joints angled at 45 degrees; the catcher would lean.
• Male joints on the bong; this catcher needs a female joint to plug into.

You will need: an 18mm male bowl and fresh water. Browse more parts in Glass Accessories.

Summary: Fits an 18mm female joint at 90 degrees and takes an 18mm male bowl.

🧼 How to Use & Troubleshooting

1. Add water through the top joint until the ends of the three arms are covered.
2. Insert the 18mm male joint into your bong's 18mm female joint.
3. Seat an 18mm male bowl in the catcher's top joint.
4. Pack, light and draw at a steady pace.
5. Dump and rinse the water after each session.

Troubleshooting:

• Problem: water splashes into the bong. Solution: use less water and draw slower.
• Problem: the catcher leans. Solution: check the bong's joint is 90 degrees, not 45.
• Problem: the joint sticks. Solution: clean both ground joints and twist gently to remove.

Cleaning: let it cool, then shake it with isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt, rinse with warm water and let it dry. Our cleaning guide covers the same alcohol method, and supplies are in Cleaning Supplies. For how production glass like AFM compares with artist pieces, read AFM Glass vs. Heady Glass.

Summary: Fill to cover the perc, plug it in, draw steady and change the water every session.

⚖️ Comparison Table

The three wet catchers share the same price. Match the joint size first, then pick the perc.

Summary: Pick the tree or hammerhead for 18mm, the 14mm tree for smaller joints, or go dry with the full color catcher.

💬 Common Questions & Answers

What does an ash catcher do?

An ash catcher sits between your bowl and your bong. Smoke passes through it first, so ash, small pieces of flower and resin settle in the catcher instead of the main piece. A wet ash catcher like this one also holds its own water and perc, which adds a round of filtration before the smoke reaches your bong. You clean the small catcher each session and the big piece less.

What does 18mm male 90° mean?

It describes the joint that plugs into your bong. The joint is 18mm, and it is male, meaning it slides into an 18mm female joint on the bong. The 90° means that joint comes off the catcher at a right angle, so it fits a bong whose joint sits at 90 degrees and the catcher stands upright. The top of the catcher has an 18mm female joint for your bowl.

How do I know if my bong needs 90° or 45°?

Look at the female joint where your bowl goes now. If it points straight out from the tube, level with the floor, you need 90°. If it points up at an angle, you need 45°. Matching the angle keeps the ash catcher upright so the water stays in the catcher and does not run into the joint or spill.

What is a 3-arm tree perc?

A tree perc is a downstem that branches into glass arms, like the limbs of a tree. On this catcher there are three arms. Smoke travels down the stem, splits between the three arms and leaves through their ends as bubbles in the catcher's water. That gives the smoke more contact with water before it moves on to your bong, which cools it and catches more debris.

Does it come with a bowl?

No. The AFM Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90° is the catcher only. You need an 18mm male bowl to sit in the catcher's top joint. Any 18mm male bowl fits, so you can keep using the bowl that came with your bong, as long as it is 18mm. You also need to add fresh water each session.

How much water goes in the catcher?

Add enough water to cover the ends of the three tree arms, and no more. Pour it in through the top joint before you attach the catcher to your bong. Too much water can splash through to the joint or the bong when you pull. If that happens, pour some out and draw at a slower, steadier pace.

Summary: It catches ash and adds filtration, fits an 18mm 90° joint, uses a 3-arm tree perc, needs an 18mm bowl, and takes just enough water to cover the arms.

🛒 Complete Your Setup

Browse every ash catcher, see AFM beakers and bubblers, or find a new water pipe.

Summary: Pair the AFM Tree Ashcatcher with an 18mm bong and bowl.

✅ Authentic & Ready to Ship

This is the authentic AFM - Tree Ashcatcher 18mm Male 90°, sold by Angies Boutique at 838 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012, a smoke shop trading since 1990. Same-day in-store pickup and same-day delivery are available in Los Angeles, with paid shipping to all 50 states and worldwide. Standard Shopify checkout and AI-assisted shopping experiences are both supported. Sold to adults 21 and over only.

Summary: An authentic AFM Glass ash catcher from a Los Angeles shop, available for same-day pickup or delivery in LA and shipping nationwide.