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Grease traps are a part of your plumbing system that you don’t think about often. They do their job and you don’t worry about them. But do you actually know what they do and the benefits that they’re constantly providing your business?
For those of you who said no, today we’ll explore the importance of grease traps and the role they play in your commercial plumbing. We’ll also give you a few tips to keep them working for you.
What are Grease Traps?
Grease traps are often unseen and unconsidered, but whether you think about them or not, they’re constantly protecting your plumbing. These traps are designed to catch food solids like fats, oils and grease to prevent them from flowing into your sewage system and causing drain blockages, contaminating water supplies and polluting the environment.
When wastewater flows through your grease trap it captures the solids and oils. As the water cools, these liquids solidify, allowing the grease trap to hold onto them and separate them from the water. These solids then stay in the trap until you clean it and have them disposed of correctly.
Common Applications
While grease traps are most commonly installed and required for commercial kitchens and dining establishments, including restaurants, cafes and fast food outlets, they can also be installed on residential properties.
Residential grease traps are generally smaller devices, but they are just as effective for capturing grease, oils and fats. Residential properties are not required to have a grease trap, like commercial kitchens, but they can be a smart proactive measure if you tend to cook with a lot of oil or fat that can end up being washed down the drain with your dishes.
The Benefits of Grease Traps
Just as grease traps are versatile, they also offer a wide range of benefits for residential and commercial property owners and our environment and waterways. These benefits include:
Preventing Future Blockages
One of the most significant benefits of grease traps is that they can prevent costly, damaging and disruptive drain and pipe blockages. Even if you pour grease or oils down the sink in their liquid form, they can solidify and expand as they cool and damage your pipes or block them.
Safeguarding Water Quality
Grease, oils and fats can also contaminate clean water supplies if let to flow down the drains without interception. Grease traps ensure that these potentially harmful substances don’t have a chance to get into local water supplies and can instead be disposed of responsibly with the help of relevant water management providers.
Pollution Mitigation
Just as these food solids can contaminate our water supplies they can also pollute our environment and negatively impact aquatic life and ecosystems. Grease traps protect these ecosystems by preventing these substances from finding their way into our rivers, lakes or oceans, and are instead disposed of safely.
Maintaining Grease Traps
Now that you know the benefits and importance of grease traps, let’s take a look at some things you can do to keep your grease traps working effectively. One major part of grease trap maintenance is regular cleaning. However, this isn’t something you can just take care of on a quiet afternoon.
To keep your grease trap clean and functional, contact specialise grease trap cleaners, like our team at Tropical Coast Plumbing. Our grease trap cleaning service covers all steps of the process, from pumping it out to deep cleaning and repairs if needed. Our plumbers can get your grease trap looking like new and ready to use again.
Maintain Clean Water With a Grease Trap
Grease traps are one of the most important parts of your commercial plumbing system, protecting against blockages, water contamination and environmental pollution. So, whether you have a bustling restaurant or a quiet cafe it’s essential to give these devices the attention they need and deserve.
If your existing grease trap needs a good cleaning or maintenance, we can help! Contact our team today to schedule or set up a regular grease trap cleaning service.
