Grease trap: what you need to know!

Cooking ends up generating a lot of dirt and waste, especially liquid waste. This accumulation of waste, if left unchecked, not only becomes gross but can also be a serious and expensive process to undo. For example, it can create problems in local water treatment facilities and clog sewer lines in the neighborhood. As such, it is a very bad and unnecessary idea to pour fats and oils down the drain.

While it's a simple process to get rid of greasy waste in homes, simply pouring it into an empty can or jar, becomes a rather daunting task for larger-scale establishments.

What is a grease trap?

Grease traps have been used since Victorian times, with the first patent for a modern grease trap issued to Nathaniel Whiting in the late 1800s. Grease traps vary in size, with smaller variations designed to link individual sinks and larger ones installed to service large installations.

A grease trap is defined as a trap in a drain or waste pipe to prevent grease from entering a sewer system. Simply put, it's a plumbing fixture that contains rotting food waste.

Who needs a grease trap?

If you're cooking elaborate meals at home every night, your kitchen isn't producing enough fat to require a grease trap. Commercial kitchens collect such large quantities of this substance that they need this equipment.

In a residential kitchen, accumulated grease can lead to a clogged drain, but this problem is relatively simple to fix. Commercial cooks use high-volume fryers, stoves, and ovens which produce more fat, resulting in more mess.

Kitchens in restaurants, hotels, and event centers need grease traps to keep greasy stuff out of their septic tanks. Washing these substances down the drain can cause considerable damage. Many states even regulate the design and use of grease traps to prevent these problems in commercial settings.

How does a grease trap work?

Residential properties don't really need a grease trap - although you should definitely be careful not to put oily and greasy waste down your drains. The grease trap works by slowing down the movement (and cooling) of the water in the drain. Fats and oils, and water do not mix, as the two begin to cool, the fats harden on the surface of the water where it is easier to skim them off and separate them. The grease filter now filters the grease and oil mixture while allowing the remaining water to pass into the wastewater system. The team of plumbers in Emergency Plumber 24-Hour helps you install or repair your grease trap. We provide professional and strong experienced plumbers in all regions. 

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