Grease trap is a plumbing device designed to capture grease, fat, oil and other solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system. Grease trap is also known as grease interceptor, grease recovery device and grease converter.
Usually, household wastewater contains small amount of grease, oil and fat that enter into septic tanks and forms a floating scum layer. Microorganisms, regularly but gradually, digest the scrum layer. However, restaurants release very large amounts of oil, high viscosity fats and grease that solidify to form blockages in drain pipes.
The main intent to use this plumbing device is to trap grease before it enters the household / properties main waste system. Many plumbing service providers’ offer Grease Trap Services in Monmouth County.
Need for Grease Trap
Grease is slimy, sticky and oily substance. It solidifies and hardens when it comes in contact with food waste. Grease does not dissolve in water and hence either floats or solidifies in wastewater disposable system.
Types of Grease Traps
- Passive Grease Trap is used in household kitchen sinks. It captures 85 -90% of fat, oil and grease drained from the kitchen sink.
- The large in-ground tank made of concrete, fiber glass or steel are used in restaurants and hospitals. The tank collects the grease and allows the water to flow. The accumulated grease rotten and turns brown. The brown grease is used as landfill.
- Grease recovery devices remove the grease automatically. The trapped grease is recycled with waste vegetable oil.
Working of Grease Trap
The wastewater from the kitchen sink, when moves in the grease trap, the solid food particles sink to the bottom of the trap whereas, lighter grease and oil floats to the top. The grease-free water is then drained into the septic system. The food remains at the bottom of the trap and the floating oil and grease are periodically removed.
Grease trap is not a food dispenser. Hence, unfinished food, gravy, sauces and solid food must be disposed into garbage. A-general.com, offers eco-friendly grease traps and best services to maintain clear drains and sewer lines.
