MOLASSES CATCHER

Why fit a molasses catcher?

As a bowl heats up, juice from the tobacco can drip through the holes and run down into your stem and water. A molasses catcher sits between the bowl and the stem and collects that juice, so your downstem stays cleaner and the water in your base stays clear for longer.

Which bowls need one most?

Bowls with holes in the floor, such as Egyptian, Turkish and killer bowls, let juice fall straight through, and catchers are often recommended for exactly these. A phunnel bowl, with its raised centre spout, keeps more of the juice in the bowl. You will find both styles among traditional bowls and the wider bowls range.

Choosing the fitting

• Sits under the bowl: a universal catcher you simply place between bowl and stem, for example the Ocean Kaif Aluminium, made in Germany from anodised aluminium, or the Darkside Molasses Catcher Black.
• Threaded: screws into place, such as the Na Grani catchers, CNC machined from a solid piece of stainless steel. They come with different threads, so check the thread size on the listing matches your stem.
• Made for one brand: some catchers fit a specific maker's hookahs. The Dschinni Aluminium Molasses Catcher, for instance, comes with an adapter and Ultra Grip for Dschinni models such as the Flex, Roxx and Legend.

Empty and rinse the catcher once it has cooled after each session. A cleaning brush reaches the corners.

Questions

Will a molasses catcher fit my hookah?

Universal catchers that sit under the bowl fit most shishas. Threaded ones need a thread that matches your stem, and brand-specific catchers list the models they fit.

How do I fit a bowl on the Dschinni catcher?

Take the coal plate off the molasses catcher first, place the bowl on the adapter, then put the coal plate back on.

Do I still need one with a phunnel bowl?

It is less important, as the spout keeps most juice in the bowl. Some people still fit one to keep the stem cleaner.