How do I fit a dirt catcher on my hookah?

The shisha dirt catcher is an accessory that has permanently established itself in the landscape, in particular under the impetus of German smokers who are very fond of "molacatcher" as they are also called across the Rhine. There are now many kinds of molasses collectors, in glass of course but also in metal, plastic or carbon. In this molasses catcher tutorial video, we get a full point on the subject, starting with the most important: Before buying a molasses catcher, first make sure you have a compatible hookah. Once compatibility with your hookah has been validated, installation rules must be followed. Connecting a molasses catcher to your hookah is not a complicated operation but requires respecting certain rules so as not to damage it during use. In this video, we will also answer the following question: "should you add water to the catcher of your hookah?" introducing you to the precoolers.

The molasses catcher: the trendy, useful and aesthetic hookah accessory
 

1/ What is a shisha molasses catcher for?

The molasses cacther is a hookah accessory which allows you to recover the ashes from your charcoal, the glycerin from your tobacco and other small "waste" to prevent them from falling into the column of your hookah. This small hookah accessory also allows you to change the feel of your draw. Like the shisha diffusers, the catcher offers a smoother and lighter draw.

2/ What are the different molasses catcher available on the shisha market?

There is a very diverse range of molasses catcher. There are glass, metal and even plastic recuperators such as the Dschinni recuperator made of aluminum and plastic. Whether by their original shape or by their material, you will inevitably find what you are looking for!

3/ How do I know if my hookah is compatible with a molasses catcher?

To find out if your hookah is compatible with this hookah accessory, make sure your hookah has a column cut (a special location to put a molasses catcher). Your hookah does not have a cut? It will then not be possible to adapt this accessory!

4/ How to install a glass molasses catcher?

If you want to install a glass catcher, it is important to follow a specific order of connecting the parts. Connect to your plate, your bowl, your heat management system BEFORE placing your glass catcher on the column cut. Gently place your ashtray on the collector without exerting pressure, above all do not push your collector. The weight of the parts will be sufficient to ensure a stable and functional assembly. Your recuperator may indeed crack if you push it in too much because under the effect of the heat from the coals, your connector will expand.

5 / How to use the recuperator? Should we add water? Can we add shisha coloring?

It should be noted that there are two types of molasses collectors, the classic ones and the Precooler collectors. Regarding classic recuperators, most of the time it is possible to add water and dye, however this will have no impact on the experience, but will only play on the aesthetic side of your shisha.

As for the Precooler catchers, you can easily know them from their atypical appearance with a descending rod coming from the hearth and a rising rod which starts from the bottom of the recuperator, for example the Dhscinni Heartbreaker recuperator. For this type of recuperator, it is necessary to add water, this will allow the pre-cooling of the smoke to bring even more softness during the draft. The precooler acts like the vase of your hookah and thus adds a double filtration of the smoke. 

Connect a molasses catcher to my hookah: is my hookah compatible with this accessory?
 

Does your hookah have a column cut? Discover our wide range of hookah accessories and give your hookah a unique style. Customize your shisha with a Disco, skull, flamingo ... and many other models!

Your hookah doesn't have an 18/8 column cut? Discover the Crystalia universal molasses catcher. This universal recuperator is compatible with all hookahs with a male connection. So your shisha usually only needs female type hearths (the majority of shisha) so that you can simply use the universal collector on your shisha.

If your hookah has an 18/8 column cut, you can also add a custom column for example. Do not hesitate to contact our teams if you have any other questions about molasses catchers.