Quick Answer: The Dr Dabber Switch 2 accessories worth buying first are a directional carb cap and a second glass top. Start with the UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap at $24.99 and the Dry Attachment at $24.99. Only buy glass listed for the Switch 2, because Dr. Dabber marks its Switch 2 parts as Switch 2 only.
Dr Dabber Switch 2 accessories come down to three jobs: a cap that moves your dab, glass that fits, and a way to keep the insert clean. Here’s what’s worth buying, what fits, and what you can skip.
Quick brief
What should you know before you buy?
Five facts that keep you from buying the wrong part.
- Buy Switch 2 glass only. Dr. Dabber lists its Switch 2 cap and glass as compatible with the Switch 2 only. They’re marked as not compatible with the original Switch.
- The box covers the basics. You get a glass attachment, a carb cap, the Drop heated loading tool, a USB-C cable and a charging adapter.
- The stock cap is already directional. A second cap is a spare and a feel change. It isn’t a fix.
- A second top is the upgrade you’ll notice. Our Switch 2 glass runs from $24.99 for the Dry Attachment to $99.99 for a recycler.
- Cleaning’s cheap. Swabs, isopropyl alcohol and a lidded soak container keep the quartz insert tasting clean.
The short list
What does a Switch 2 owner actually need?
A cap, a second top and cleaning gear. The rest is looks.
You need a carb cap you like, a second glass top and something to clean the insert with. That’s the whole list. Wraps and mats are fine, but they don’t change a single hit.
The cap moves air across the dish, so your dab doesn’t sit and scorch in one spot. The second top gives you a choice between dry and water. It’s also your backup when the main glass is soaking.
Cleaning gear keeps the insert tasting like your concentrate, not last week’s. It’s the cheapest part of the setup, and it’s the one you’ll touch most.
The owner threads on r/drdabberofficial point the same way. One commenter calls an aftermarket carb cap “basically a must,” with new glass right behind it. If you’re newer to concentrates, our dab pen vs dab rig guide covers the basics first.
Shop Switch 2 glass
Which Switch 2 glass should you start with?
Five pieces that fit, from $24.99 to $99.99.
Start with the $24.99 joystick cap and the $24.99 Dry Attachment. Add a water top when you want a cooler, smoother pull. Every piece below is listed as fitting the Dr. Dabber Switch 2 only.
| Piece | Price | Pick it for |
|---|---|---|
| UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap | $24.99 | A spare directional cap |
| Dry Attachment | $24.99 | Flavor, no water |
| Showerhead Fab Attachment | $59.99 | Water on a budget |
| 8″ RBR Recycler | $99.99 | Recycled water |
| 9″ Spider Recycler | $99.99 | Recycled water, 9″ tall |
You’ll find all five on our Dr. Dabber page. The recyclers are the 8″ RBR Recycler and the 9″ Spider Recycler, both $99.99.
Fitment
Does original Switch glass fit the Switch 2?
Treat them as two separate glass systems.
No. Dr. Dabber lists its Switch 2 carb cap and glass as compatible with the Switch 2 only. Its accessories page marks the Switch 2 parts as not compatible with the original Switch.
So if you’re upgrading from the original Switch, don’t plan your setup around the old glass. Buy Switch 2 parts as their own thing.
The names are close, and that’s exactly how people order the wrong part. Check that a listing says “Switch 2,” not just “Switch.” The Switch GO is its own rig too, with its own parts.
Every Switch 2 piece we carry has Switch 2 in the name. The listing also spells it out: fits the Dr. Dabber Switch 2 only.
Carb caps
What does a carb cap do on the Switch 2?
It seals the top and moves your dab around the dish.
A carb cap seals the top so your pull goes through the glass, and its directional airflow keeps your concentrate moving. That’s what stops a dab from pooling and burning in one spot.
The stock Switch 2 cap already does this. Dr. Dabber describes it as hand-blown glass with fully directional airflow. It moves inside a magnetic silicone seal, and the magnet holds the cap on the rig. A replacement from Dr. Dabber is $24.95.
So why buy another one? Caps get dropped, and a spare saves the session. The UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap is $24.99 and fits the Switch 2. It’s a directional cap with an opal on top, and it spins your concentrate as you dab.
“UFO” only describes the wide disc shape. Our carb cap guide walks through how each cap style works on a banger, and the same airflow logic applies here.
From the Counter — What a cap actually does
Here’s what I tell people about caps. A cap isn’t optional. It seals the airflow so the pull actually goes through the rig. Skip it and air leaks in over the top, and you don’t get a proper pull.
Spinner and directional are the same cap under two names. The directional hole sets up a spinning vortex, and that keeps pearls moving in the wax so it doesn’t burn in one spot. And “UFO” is just the shape, a wide disc. Underneath, it’s usually a bubble or directional cap.
Dry vs water
Should you run a dry top or a water top?
Dry for flavor and size. Water for a cooler, smoother pull.
Run dry when you want full flavor and a compact rig. Run water when you want a cooler, smoother pull. A second top means you don’t have to pick just one.
The Dry Attachment is $24.99. It needs no water, and it’s compact and light. It’s the cheapest way to get a second top, and it’s the easy backup when your main glass needs a soak.
The Showerhead Fab Attachment is $59.99. It pairs a showerhead perc with a fab chamber, so the water cools the vapor before it reaches you. Fill it so the perc sits under water, and stop before it splashes up.
Heat is the other half of the hit. The Switch 2 has three heat modes, Descent, Ascent and Steady. It heats up in 5 to 20 seconds, depending on the setting. Our best temperature for dabs guide covers how heat changes flavor.
Recyclers
Is a recycler top worth it on the Switch 2?
It’s the biggest water upgrade here, at $99.99.
A recycler’s worth it if you run water most of the time and want a cooler, smoother pull than a basic water top. Both of ours are $99.99.
A recycler keeps the water cycling through the piece instead of sitting in one chamber. Our recycler guide explains how that loop works on a full-size piece.
- The 8″ RBR Recycler is $99.99. It’s 8″ tall and recycles water for cooler, smoother vapor.
- The 9″ Spider Recycler is $99.99. It’s 9″ tall with a spider recycler perc.
Dr. Dabber’s own Incycler Glass Attachment is listed at $134.95. Either of ours comes in under that.
The trade-off is size. A tall top is more glass to clean and more to knock over. If the rig travels with you, keep the Dry Attachment for the road.
Inserts
Should you upgrade the insert?
Maybe later. The cap and the glass come first.
Upgrade the insert after you’ve sorted out your cap and glass. The Switch 2 ships with a 20mm quartz insert, and a spare mostly buys you less downtime between cleanings.
Dr. Dabber sells three inserts for the Switch 2. Its store lists quartz at $39.95, titanium at $24.95 and Sapphire Plus at $129.95.
In the owner threads, titanium gets praise for being easy to clean. Third-party inserts in other materials are out there too.
We don’t carry inserts. Buy them from Dr. Dabber or a shop you trust, and check that the listing says Switch 2.
Skip list
What can you skip?
Wraps, mats and anything that isn’t listed for the Switch 2.
Skip anything that doesn’t touch the airflow or the glass, plus any part that isn’t listed for the Switch 2. Wraps and mats make fine gifts. They just don’t change the hit.
Dr. Dabber sells vinyl wraps at $29.95 and branded mood mats at $34.95. Either one costs more than the Dry Attachment, which changes every session you take. Buy the looks after the function’s sorted.
Why most guides get Switch 2 accessories wrong
Most lists treat every Switch 2 add-on as equal, so a vinyl wrap sits right next to a carb cap. They aren’t equal. The cap and the glass decide how your dab moves and how the vapor cools. The wrap decides what the rig looks like on the table.
The other miss is fitment. A list that mixes Switch, Switch 2 and Switch GO parts will send you glass that won’t seat. Sort by function first, then check that every listing says Switch 2.
Cleaning
How do you keep a Switch 2 clean?
Swab after each session. Soak the insert when the flavor fades.
Swab the insert after each session, and soak it in isopropyl alcohol when the flavor starts to fade. Brush and rinse the glass tops whenever the water or the glass looks dirty.
Dr. Dabber sells its own Dunk Tank for the soak. It’s a small vessel for soaking inserts in iso, then you wipe them down. Any lidded container made for quartz does the same job.
- Swabs: Glob Mops XL 2.0 are $5.99 for 300. There’s more on our Glob Mops page.
- A soak container: the Glob Mops Banger Bucket is $11.99. It has a lift-out strainer basket and a screw-on lid.
- Brushes for the glass: the Mini Pipe Perfect Cleaning Brush Pack is $11.99 for six brushes with small heads for tight spots.
- A spare loading tool: the Drop comes in the box, but a Stainless Steel Dab Tool is a $7.99 backup. It comes in three tip styles, and there’s more on our dab tools page.
Rinse everything and let it dry before it goes back on the rig. Don’t heat the insert until the alcohol’s fully gone.
My pick
Which Switch 2 accessories would I actually buy?
Two pieces first, then a recycler if you love water.
Buy the Dry Attachment and the UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap first. That’s $49.98 for a second top and a spare cap. Then grab swabs, because you’ll use them every day.
If you run water most nights, skip the cheaper tops. Go straight to the 8″ RBR Recycler at $99.99. Leave the wraps until the function’s sorted. Orders over $75 ship free, in a plain box.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions Switch 2 owners ask before they buy.
What are the best Dr. Dabber Switch 2 accessories?
A directional carb cap and a second glass top come first. The UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap and the Switch 2 Dry Attachment are $24.99 each. After that, add swabs and a soak container for the insert. Wraps and mats are optional.
What glass fits the Dr. Dabber Switch 2?
Only glass that’s made and listed for the Switch 2. Dr. Dabber marks its Switch 2 cap and glass as Switch 2 only. Our Switch 2 tops run from the $24.99 Dry Attachment to two recyclers at $99.99.
Does the Switch 2 need a spinner carb cap?
No. The stock Switch 2 cap already has directional airflow, and spinner and directional mean the same thing on a cap. A second cap, like the $24.99 UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap, is a spare and a style swap.
What is a joystick carb cap for the Switch 2?
It’s a directional carb cap made to fit the Switch 2. The UFO Opal Joystick Carb Cap has an opal on top and directional airflow that spins your concentrate as you dab. UFO only describes the wide disc shape.
Is there a dry top for the Dr. Dabber Switch 2?
Yes. The Dr. Dabber Switch 2 Dry Attachment is $24.99. It runs with no water for full flavor, and it’s compact and light. It fits the Switch 2 only.
Do original Dr. Dabber Switch accessories fit the Switch 2?
Don’t count on it. Dr. Dabber lists its Switch 2 cap and glass as compatible with the Switch 2 only, and not with the original Switch. Check that every listing says Switch 2 before you buy.
About the author
Who stands behind this?
The founder who wrote this guide, with every source listed below.
Written by Jared Horvath, founder of Roots Glass Supply Co. We design thick borosilicate glass for people who smoke every day — built by smokers, for smokers. Every product reviewed here we’ve handled ourselves, often for months. Shop the full lineup at rootsglass.com. Follow along on Instagram or Facebook.
Sources
Works Cited
Where the outside facts in this guide came from.
- Dr. Dabber — Switch 2 product page (price, box contents, heat modes, 20mm quartz insert). https://drdabber.com/products/switch2
- Dr. Dabber — Switch 2 Replacement Carb Cap (directional airflow, magnetic silicone seal, Switch 2 only). https://drdabber.com/products/switch2-carb-cap
- Dr. Dabber — Switch 2 Accessories collection (inserts, glass, wraps, mats, compatibility). https://drdabber.com/collections/switch2-accessories
- Dr. Dabber — Dunk Tank (soaking inserts in isopropyl alcohol). https://drdabber.com/products/dunk-tank
- r/drdabberofficial — Just got a Switch 2, what accessories should I get? https://www.reddit.com/r/drdabberofficial/comments/1wbxvtu/just_got_a_switch_2_what_accessories_should_i_get/
- r/drdabberofficial — Buying a Switch 2 as a gift: which accessories? https://www.reddit.com/r/drdabberofficial/comments/1wbheyh/im_buying_my_bf_a_switch2_for_his_bday_next_month/
