| A | B |
| spud | gas enters the burner through this small hole |
| barrel | air and gas mix in this tube-like structure of the burner |
| collar | this can be rotated to adjust the air entering the burner |
| base | this structure supports the burner |
| air intake | the openings at the bottom of the barrel (can be closed by the collar) |
| gas valve | this knob adjusts the gas flow entering the burner |
| gas tube | this carries the flow of gas from the jet to the burner |
| gas jet | controls the flow of gas from the lab station |
| "good flame" | hot, light blue, roaring flame |
| "bad flame" | "cooler", yellow, quiet flame |