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Grease Defense 101: Protecting Your Pipes Through Grease Traps

The buildup of grease and fat in plumbing systems can lead to costly blockages and backups. While traditional grease traps require frequent pumping and maintenance, Grease Traps offer a more efficient and user-friendly solution for keeping pipes clear.

How Grease Traps Work

Grease Traps are automated systems engineered to extract fats, oils, and grease (FOG) from wastewater. During operation, FOG rises and is trapped by a baffle as water flows through the unit, ensuring unobstructed passage through the pipes. This mechanism aids in preventing grease solidification, which is a common cause of drain blockages.

Benefits of Using Grease Trap

1. Efficient FOG Removal: Grease Trap are internationally acclaimed for their 97% efficiency in filtering grease and oil, surpassing the performance of conventional 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 Trap, with their compact design, can be installed directly in the kitchen, offering convenient access and simplifying cleaning as a routine task.

4. Odor Control: Traditional grease traps often release unpleasant odors when opened, but Grease Trap capture grease in an external container, reducing 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.

Integrating a Grease Trap with a standard grease trap can yield economic advantages by lessening the need for frequent pump-outs and reducing the likelihood of expensive blockages in the plumbing system. This strategy is particularly pertinent in combating the issue of "fatbergs," which are substantial accumulations of congealed grease and waste materials clogging the sewer systems.

For commercial kitchens seeking to maintain clear plumbing and sidestep hefty repair costs, the implementation of a Grease Guardian is advisable. Its automated functionality and low maintenance demands render it a savvy choice for safeguarding your establishment's plumbing network for the long haul.

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