The Bird's Beak attaches to the top of the retort. The top of the retort is gasketed and provides an excellent seal against steam leaks. Steam from the retort travels through the Bird's Beak on its way to the condenser. The purpose of the condenser is to cool the steam generated in the retort, causing the steam to revert to liquid form. The condenser requires a constant flow of cold water.
Steam enters through the top of the condenser.
There are two fittings on the vertical side of the condenser, one at the top and one at the bottom. Cold water is introduced at the bottom fitting and exits through the top fitting. Water can be supplied from a sink tap. The water is pumped into the bottom fitting and is returned to the bucket from the top fitting.