Fifteen glass dab rigs, none of them over $50. These are torch-heated glass pieces rather than electronic rigs, and prices run from $24.95 to $49.95.
How to choose a dab rig under $50
Three specifications decide most of it. Height runs from 3" to 9" here, and a shorter rig holds a smaller chamber — less air between the banger and the mouthpiece. Water pathway is the next choice: a holey or showerhead perc splits the airflow through multiple openings, while a recycler or incycler routes water and air through a second pathway and returns it to the main chamber, so the water keeps circulating while you draw. Joint fitment is the one to get right first — joint size, gender and angle are listed on every product page, and a banger has to match all three.
What's in this price range
These are the fifteen rigs in Encore's catalog priced under $50. Most are sold as glass only. The one exception is the 9" Matrix Banger Hanger, whose product page lists a 2mm flat-top quartz banger as included. Wall thickness, chamber diameter, perc type and joint specification are published individually on each product page rather than being uniform across the group.
Sizes and compatibility
The two 10mm micro rigs — the 4" Micro Holey Perc and the 4" Micro Klein Recycler — use a 10mm joint, the narrowest of the three common sizes, and take a 10mm banger. The rest list their joint sizes individually. Check the size, gender and angle together before buying a banger, or use the fit guide on the product page.
Which one should you buy?
Lowest price: the 4" 10mm Micro Holey Perc at $24.95. Largest chamber in the group: the 9" Matrix Banger Hanger at $39.95, which is also the only rig here listed with a banger included. If you want a recycler: the 4" 10mm Micro Klein at $32.95 or the 5" Dazzler Recycling Fab Egg at $39.95. If you want a showerhead perc: the 8" Shower Head Dab Rig at $39.95. Egg-style pieces: the 4" Yoshi Frosted Egg or the 6" Baby Fab Egg, both $49.95.
Keeping it clean
Change the water often and rinse with warm water after use. Isopropyl alcohol and coarse salt will clear a stained chamber. Recyclers and incyclers have more internal tubing than a straight chamber, so give them a longer soak and a gentle shake rather than forcing a brush through.
Frequently asked questions
What's different about a dab rig under $50?
Mostly size and pathway complexity. The rigs on this page run from 3" to 9" and use a single chamber or a single recycler loop. Encore publishes wall thickness, chamber diameter, joint specification and perc type on each product page, so you can compare two pieces directly on their specifications rather than on price.
Are any of these electric dab rigs?
No. Every rig on this page is glass and water, heated with a torch and a quartz banger. Encore does not sell electric or battery-powered rigs.
What joint size do these rigs use?
The two 10mm micro rigs use a 10mm joint. The rest list their joint size, gender and angle on their own product pages — match all three when buying a banger.
Do I need to buy a banger separately?
For most of these, yes. The 9" Matrix Banger Hanger is the only rig on this page listed with a banger included. Encore's dab rig sets pair a rig with accessories if you would rather buy them together.
How much water goes in a small dab rig?
Enough to cover the perc slits is the usual starting point — roughly half an inch above them. Small chambers fill quickly. If water reaches the mouthpiece during a draw, remove a small amount.
What is the difference between a banger hanger and a recycler?
A banger hanger is a single straight chamber with the joint set out to one side, so the banger hangs clear of the glass. A recycler routes water and air through a second pathway and back to the main chamber, so the water keeps circulating during the draw. A banger hanger has fewer internal passages to clean.
