Reclaim Catcher with Silicone Jar Set

Description

A reclaim catcher sits between your dab rig and your banger, catching the concentrate that misses vaporization — what the industry calls reclaim. Instead of that oil coating the inside of your rig, it drips into the attached silicone jar where you can collect and reuse it. This set includes the reclaim catcher and a lidded silicone jar, keeping your rig cleaner between washes and making sure nothing goes to waste.

What is reclaim — and is it worth keeping?

Reclaim is the residue left behind after dabbing — partially vaporized concentrate that condenses on the cool surfaces of your rig. It looks like thick amber oil and settles in the neck, the downstem, and the water chamber over time. Without a reclaim catcher, it either stays in your rig until the next wash or gets discarded when you clean.

Reclaim still contains active cannabinoids — typically 40–60% of the original potency, depending on dabbing temperature. It won’t taste as clean as fresh concentrate, but it’s functional. Some people collect it and re-dab it at higher temperatures; others use it for edibles or capsules. Either way, a reclaim catcher makes collection passive and effortless — it just accumulates in the silicone jar while you dab normally.

Sizing guide: 14mm, 45° or 90°?

Reclaim catchers come in two joint angles — 45° and 90° — that need to match the angle of your rig’s joint. Getting the wrong angle means the piece won’t sit flat or will angle your banger in an unusable direction. This set is 14mm. Here’s how to pick the right angle:

If you’re unsure, look at where your banger sits when attached: if it hangs directly over the rig and looks vertical, you have a 90° joint. If it angles out to the side, you have a 45° joint. The 14mm size fits the vast majority of concentrate rigs — 18mm joints are found on larger water pipes and bongs, not typical dab setups.

How to use a reclaim catcher

1. Attach the reclaim catcher to your rig’s joint — male end of the catcher into a female joint, or female end onto a male joint, depending on your rig.
2. Attach your banger or nail to the open joint on the reclaim catcher.
3. Dab normally. Concentrate that doesn’t fully vaporize will cool and drip down through the catcher’s drop-down chamber.
4. The reclaim collects in the silicone jar attached below. The jar’s lid keeps it from drying out or picking up debris between sessions.
5. When the jar is full (or when you want to collect), pop the lid and use the reclaim as-is or dissolve it in a carrier for edibles.

The drop-down design also slightly distances your banger from the rig joint, which can make torching easier on pieces with tight clearance — a minor but real bonus.

How to clean a reclaim catcher

Reclaim catchers get sticky faster than rigs because they’re specifically designed to collect oil. Two methods work well:

Warm ISO rinse: Plug the joints with your fingers, add a small amount of 91%+ isopropyl alcohol, shake for 30 seconds, drain, and rinse with warm water. For light buildup after a few sessions, this is all you need.

ISO soak: Drop the catcher in a zip bag with ISO for 20–30 minutes. Reclaim dissolves quickly in alcohol — you’ll see the golden oil releasing into the liquid. Rinse, dry, and it’s clear again.

The silicone jar is easier — warm water and a cotton swab gets most of it. ISO is safe on food-grade silicone but not necessary for routine cleaning. Don’t boil the silicone jar with reclaim still in it.

Frequently asked questions

Do reclaim catchers actually work?

Yes. They work by intercepting reclaim before it reaches your rig — the drop-down chamber gives the oil a cool surface to condense on and a gravity path into the jar below. How much you collect depends on your dabbing temperature and technique. Low-temp dabs produce more reclaim; high-temp dabs vaporize more completely. Either way, a reclaim catcher keeps it out of your rig.

Will reclaim get you high?

Yes — reclaim still contains active cannabinoids, typically in the 40–60% potency range compared to fresh concentrate. It won’t taste as good as a fresh dab because most of the terpenes have already been vaporized, but it’s functional. Re-dabbing reclaim at a higher temperature than usual helps vaporize it more completely. Some people prefer to use it in edibles rather than re-dabbing, since the flavor difference doesn’t matter there.

What size reclaim catcher do I need?

You need to match two things: joint size (14mm or 18mm) and joint angle (45° or 90°). This set is 14mm. For angle: if your rig’s joint points straight up, you need 90°. If it angles outward, you need 45°. Most concentrate rigs are 14mm — 18mm is more common on larger bongs. When in doubt, measure the opening of your joint — a 14mm joint is about the diameter of a dime.

Can I use a reclaim catcher with any dab rig?

Yes, as long as the joint size and angle match. Reclaim catchers are universal accessories — they work with any rig that has a compatible joint. The only incompatibility is a size or angle mismatch. If your rig is 18mm, you need an 18mm catcher. If it’s 14mm, this set fits.

Pair this with a quality banger for best results — see our dab rigs and recyclers, dabbing accessories, and nectar collectors for the full concentrate setup.