Should a dishwasher be connected to a grease interceptor?
Should a dishwasher be connected to a grease interceptor?
A grease trap should never be installed too close to a dishwasher. The high flow rate and hot temperatures can prevent the effective separation of FOG, potentially forcing any fats, oils and grease already contained straight through to the sewer.
How big of a grease interceptor do I need?
For machines with a 10-15 gallons capacity, use a grease trap that can handle at 15 pounds or higher. 20 to 30 gallons require a grease trap that can handle at least 20 pounds.
Does a grease interceptor need a trap?
Do I Need a Grease Trap or a Grease Interceptor? A grease trap or grease interceptor is required for any facility that pushes wastewater with fats, oils, or grease into the sewage system.
How do you maintain a grease interceptor?
Follow these guidelines to keep your grease trap in good condition:
- Use strainers in the sink.
- Wipe grease out of pans before washing.
- Don’t pour oils down the sink.
- Repair leaking taps.
- Don’t leave taps running unnecessarily.
- Have your grease trap pumped out on a regular basis.
Does a bar sink need a grease trap?
An integral part of some commercial plumbing at Sacramento restaurants, bars, and other establishments grease interceptors, more commonly known as grease traps are required by building code.
What kitchen equipment requires a grease trap?
Every dishwashing sink, dishwashing machine, and every fixed receptacle or plumbing fixture designed, intended, or used for the purpose of washing dishes or cooking utensils in a restaurant, cafe, cafeteria, lunchroom, hotel kitchen, hospital kitchen, sanitarium kitchen, or similar establishment shall be connected to.
Where do you put the grease interceptor?
The most convenient place to install a grease trap is beneath your sink but it can also be installed outside your home. Unless your home has several sinks that are regularly used for cooking, setting it up beneath your sink is recommended.
What is retention time for grease interceptor?
between 20 and 30 minutes
Retention Time For gravity grease interceptors, retention times commonly used are between 20 and 30 minutes.
Is a grease trap and grease interceptor the same thing?
Whether the unit is a grease trap or grease interceptor, the technology works the same. The difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor is the flow rate of wastewater that the device can handle. A grease trap works well with a lower volume of flow; less than 50 gallons per minute.
How often do you empty a grease trap?
As a standard practice, grease interceptors should be cleaned or emptied at least once every 90 days.
What is the Endura grease interceptor monitor?
Introducing the Endura®XL Grease Interceptor Monitor and Alarm. This dual function solution monitors the status of the unit and alarms when it is time to schedule maintenance. It also safeguards the food service facility by monitoring for high liquid level events, which may signal a blockage and impending back-up.
Why choose Endura XL for Grease management?
Building on our expertise and field-proven approach to grease and solids management, Endura XL consistently offers high performance hydromechanical grease management, with some of the industry’s highest fats, oil and grease separation efficiencies.
What makes Endura® a Better interceptor?
Building on a field proven approach to grease management. What makes Endura® a better interceptor? Endura grease management products have demonstrated effective, efficient and consistent performance with over a decade of field installation and operation.
What is the difference between the Endura xl150 and xl75 and xl100?
The Endura XL150 is offered in different specifications to provide application-specific solutions where added grease capacity is required. Using common components to the smaller XL75 and XL100 models, the XL150 has a larger flow rate and grease capacity; being designed and approved for applications up to 150GPM flow rate.
