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Grease Defense 101: Protecting Your Pipes Through Grease Traps

The accumulation of grease and fat in plumbing systems can result in expensive blockages and backups. Traditional grease traps often necessitate regular pumping and maintenance; however, modern Grease Traps provide a more efficient and user-friendly alternative to maintain clear pipes.

How Grease Traps Work

Grease traps are automated systems designed to remove fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater. As the system operates, FOG ascends and is captured by a baffle, allowing water to continue flowing through the unit without obstruction. This process helps prevent the solidification of grease, which often leads to clogged drains.

Benefits of Using Grease Trap

1. Efficient FOG Removal: Grease traps are internationally recognized for their 97% efficiency in filtering grease and oil, which exceeds the performance of traditional grease traps.

2. Reduced Maintenance: Grease Trap necessitate simple daily maintenance, unlike grease traps which require monthly pumping. It's recommended to daily empty the solids basket into the food waste bin and clean the internal surfaces.

3. Compact Design: Grease traps, known for their compact design, can be installed directly in the kitchen, providing convenient access and simplifying the cleaning process as a routine task.

4. Odor Control: Traditional grease traps frequently emit unpleasant odors upon opening, but Grease Traps with an external container design can reduce these offensive smells.

5. Pipe Clog Prevention: Grease Trap efficiently eliminate FOG, thus assisting in preventing pipe blockages caused by grease build-up.

Selecting an Appropriate Grease Management Solution

In the realm of food service operations, adherence to regulations often necessitates the installation of grease traps. Yet, for situations where traditional grease traps are not feasible—such as in densely populated areas, skyscrapers, or locations requiring significant structural changes—Grease Trap emerge as a viable solution.

Combining a Grease Trap with a conventional grease interceptor can offer economic benefits by decreasing the frequency of pump-outs and minimizing the risk of costly clogs in the plumbing system. This approach is especially relevant for addressing the problem of "fatbergs," (e.g. a portmanteau of fat and -berg, as in iceberg), which are large clusters of solidified grease and waste that obstruct sewer systems.

For commercial kitchens aiming to keep their plumbing clear and avoid substantial repair expenses, the installation of a grease trap is recommended. Its automated features and minimal maintenance requirements make it a smart investment for protecting your establishment's plumbing system over time.

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