Total Drain The wax separator is a kettle with the temperature set manually.It has 3 drains , one at the bottom (total drain) one higher than the total drain and the third even higher than the other 2.Depending on how you adjust the temperature the separation between operculum and honey takes place.The kettle can have feet for support.It has double insulated walls.A dust cover.3 taps.The use of diathermic oil (not supplied) is recommended.