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. Our high pressure water jetter or cabling equipment is available to help clean traps and sanitary lines that have been neglected or not maintained properly.
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, preventing grease flowing out of the trap and into the municipal sewer system.
Ace Sanitation’s expert service personnel thoroughly clean and inspect your grease trap 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 allowed specifications, there
may be a surcharge from your local sewer district. For optimal results, a grease trap should be cleaned a minimum of every 90 days. This will have multiple benefits, including minimizing odors that can come from the trap, preventing it from overflowing into your business or parking lot, and guaranteeing its effectiveness. Ace can design a Customized Maintenance Program that fits your
needs and as well as your budget.