Fit sheet
Carb cap sizes: matching a cap to the bucket
| Cap | Type | Fits buckets | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5 in Wigwag Maria Top Ball Carb Cap | Ball | 25 to 30 mm buckets | $16.49 |
| 2 in Two-Tone Bubble Trap Carb Cap | Bubble trap | 25 to 35 mm buckets | $18.99 |
These caps say which bucket sizes they fit. Most caps don't, and those aren't in the table.
The bucket decides, not the joint
A cap sits on the rim of the bucket, so the bucket's width is the number that matters. Smoke Cartel's caps page puts it this way: a rig's 14 mm joint "refers to the connection between the banger and the rig, not the opening the cap covers".
Outside or inside: what "25 mm" means
Shops don't agree. QuartzBanger.com and Thick Ass Glass size a bucket from outer wall to outer wall. DankGeek's cap table calls the same 20, 25 and 30 mm figures the banger's inside diameter. Smoke Cartel says to measure across the outside edge, and AFM says the inner diameter of the opening is what matters.
So a bare "25 mm" can mean either, and a bucket size on this site is printed the way its listing gives it.
What other shops publish for a 25 mm bucket
These are other shops' own figures, not measurements of the caps here. They measure different things, which is why they can't be lined up into one rule:
| Source | How it reads "25 mm" | The figure it gives, and what that measures |
|---|---|---|
| DankGeek's help center | the banger's inside diameter | 22 to 25 mm: the cap, across its outside |
| QuartzBanger.com, a bell spinner cap sold for 25 mm buckets | outer wall to outer wall | 31 mm: the cap, across its outside; 14 mm: the part of the cap that goes into the bucket |
| Croia Glass | a standard 25 mm banger | about 21 to 22 mm: the banger's opening, across the inside |
That spread is why a cap's stated fit and a banger's stated bucket size are worth reading side by side before you order. The Fit Index has both.
Bangers here that give a bucket size
| Banger | Bucket size, as listed | Joints | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartz Enail Banger | 19 mm | 14 mm male 90° | $22.99 |
| 3 in Tower Slurper Set with Etch Pillar & Dichro Marble | 25 mm | 14 mm male 90° | $39.99 |
The inch size in a cap's name
Most caps here are named by their overall size: 1.5 in, 2 in, 2.5 in, 3 in. That's how big the cap is, not the bucket it fits, so a 2 in cap isn't a cap for a 2 in bucket.
Caps that come with their banger
Some kits come with their cap. The crusher kits come with a matching cap and two terp pearls, the 120 mm competition set comes with a pillar and cap, and the slurper and tower sets come with their own marbles or caps. The banger types guide lists what's in each box.
Glass House Crusher
$56.99
- 10 mm male 90°
Cap in the boxOne of a kindFits your rig
120 mm Competition Banger Set
$39.99
- 14 mm male 90°
Cap in the boxFits your rig
Extra Wide Control Tower Banger Kit
$37.99
- 14 mm male 90°
Fits your rig
Questions people ask
What is a carb cap?
A small cap that covers the opening of a banger's bucket. Smoke Cartel's definition is a cap that "covers your banger's opening to control airflow and trap heat".
What size carb cap fits a 25 mm banger?
One whose listing says it fits 25 mm bangers. Here, the Wigwag Maria top ball cap lists 25 to 30 mm bangers and the two-tone bubble trap cap lists 25 to 35 mm.
Does the joint size matter for a carb cap?
No. A 14 mm joint is where the banger meets the rig. The cap sits on the bucket, so the bucket's width is the number that decides it.