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Fats, grease and
oil from local food service and preparation
facilities
is a major problem for our local sewer system. The
Division of Sanitary
Sewers devotes many equipment and
man hours to unstopping and
cleaning manholes, pump
stations and sewers lines clogged with
grease.
Grease Trap Pumping:
Our professionally trained field service personnel use vacuum hoses
to pump and clean inside and outside grease traps
Grease Trap Maintenance
Grease Traps are a part of the kitchen system
that captures fat, oil and grease (FOG) from the wastewater flow.
The FOG is stored in the trap, actually a tank, ranging from 10
gallons to 1,000 gallons or more depending on local plumbing code
requirements. Small inside traps are usually located in the kitchen
floor preparation areas or near dishwashers. This type of grease
trap requires frequent maintenance and is typically ineffective.
Larger outside grease traps are usually located a few feet from the
building exterior in parking, driveway or delivery areas. While
outside grease traps are more effective, they also require periodic
maintenance.
The grease trap works by
slowing down the FOG and allowing it to cool. As the hot water
cools, the FOG separates and floats to the top of the grease trap.
The cooler water continues to flow down the pipe to the sewer. The
FOG is actually trapped by “baffles”, there are several designs,
(see drawing below) preventing grease flowing out of the trap and
into the municipal sewer system.
Ace Sanitation’s expert
service personnel thoroughly clean and inspect your system with
each visit. Grease traps need to be serviced regularly to
significantly reduce the suspended solids that can flow into the
sewer. If these solids build up beyond the allow specifications,
there maybe a surcharge from your local sewer district. Ace can
design a Customized Maintenance Program that fits your needs and as
well as your budget.
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