Simply put, a grease trap is a container into which FOG-containing wastewater flows before entering a sewage system. The receptacle is intended to catch or “trap” the FOG while enabling clear water to pass through.
Grease traps operate on the premise that natural fats and vegetable oils (grease) are 10 to 15% less dense than water and will not mix with water. As a result, fats and oils hover above the water.
When wastes enter a grease trap, the discharge rate is reduced sufficiently to allow the wastewater to cool and split into three layers. The grease rises to the top of the interceptor and is locked by a baffle system. Solids sink to the bottom, and clear water escapes through an outlet baffle. Many grease traps also include filtration systems for collecting firm debris, which decreases the amount of solids that settle at the trap’s bottom.
Solids and grease accumulate over time, and if allowed to accumulate for a long enough period of time, they can begin to exit through the outlet and, in some cases, back up through the inlet. As a result, the trap must be cleaned/ pumped on a regular basis.
The frequency with which the trap is cleaned or pumped out depends on the quantity of wastes produced and the scale of the grease trap, but it is generally every 2-4 weeks. By introducing a natural grease treatment fluid into the system, this time period can be extended to up to 8 weeks. Non-pathogenic bacteria, nutrients, and enzymes are combined in the solution to break down FOG and improve grease trap performance. This is usually referred to as “dosing.” As an additional means of preventing FOG build-up in inner piping, dosing can be incorporated at the outlet stage.
When you clean grease traps on a regular basis, you are assisting to preserve the environment. Maintaining a clean grease trap prevents FOG (fats, oils, and greases) from leaking into your water mains and finding their way to the water supply. This can have serious consequences for one’s health and safety.
Routine grease trap cleaning prevents FOG buildup, which, if left unchecked, will negatively impact the operation of your grease traps.
When you maintain your grease trap cleanliness, you help to make sure that the business, home, or kitchen can function properly. If you do not keep your grease traps clean, it is possible that you will have to close your kitchen for repairs.
When you clean your grease traps on a regular basis, the cleaning becomes easier because there is no difficult-to-clean buildup.
Now that you know how your grease trap operates and why it needs to undergo routine cleaning and draining, you can turn to restaurant grease trap cleaning services in petaling jaya if ever you need your grease trap cleaned.