On average, there are approximately 200,000 sewer blockages that occur every year in the UK – over 75% of these are caused by Fat, Oil and Grease (FOG). These blockages play havoc on businesses, resulting in unnecessary costs to fix the issue with these costs often reflected back onto the customer.
This is where the right grease management comes in, that meets both effective design and competitive pricing to individual FOG challenges.
Grease traps are not always the first thought when running a commercial kitchen. However, they are a necessary addition to any commercial kitchen or facility that prepares food. Designed to serve as an efficient drainage system, grease traps recover fat, oil and grease resulting in cleaner drains. Are grease traps, especially for commercial kitchens, worth the investment?
As the UK’s leading independent grease management company, we pride ourselves on transparency. This is why we offer an informative blog below to accurately answer this important question.
Why do I Need a Grease Trap?
Simply put, a correctly sized grease trap removes the grease from your wastewater, meets building regulations and protects you from fines.
Today, the safe disposal of fat, oil and grease has become a major influence on customer awareness of a company’s image and environmental credentials. Commercial grease traps help to protect your business’ drains from blockages reducing downtime, damage to property and safeguarding the brand image.
From a domestic perspective, an effective grease trap helps to reduce drain issues and unwanted odours from occurring and affecting your home and way of life.
Grease traps for commercial kitchens, domestic properties or other facilities offer an array of benefits that provide a worthwhile return on investment.
The Benefits of a Grease Trap
There are many benefits to installing a grease trap in your restaurant or commercial kitchen. Some of the most notable include:
Reduced sewer maintenance – when a blockage occurs, it costs time and money to fix the issue. A correctly sized and installed grease trap by an expert protects the business against fines and back-charges by the local utility company
Reduced odours – correctly installed grease traps, often with carbon filters eliminate smells in your kitchen and prevent build-up of grease related odours in the drains.
Environmentally friendly – Some grease contractors have taken the initiative to collect grease and repursue to biofuel to make it part of the circular economy.
Safer for employees – a high end odour sealed grease trap will provide a hygienic and pleasant working environment for staff.
Improved efficiency – grease traps can help you reduce waste and increase overall efficiency in your business by removing any additional waste that could cause problems with your plumbing or clog up your pipes altogether.
Reduced costs – these other benefits have a domino effect which will ultimately save time and money as well as prevent future expenses for repairs.
To make the most out of your investment, expert advice is key. Aqua Mundus is the expert supply, design, install and maintain partner to make the most out of your money. All projects start with a free site survey and end with a tailored solution for your business, ensuring full compliance with building regulations, longevity of the equipment and expert maintenance for years to come.
What Grease Trap Should I get?
Legislation around grease traps, environmental bills and water company restrictions are continually evolving. As an independent wastewater treatment company that specialises in grease management, Aqua Mundus adapts to these requirements to offer the best service and results for you.
To understand which grease trap is best for you, we offer a free site survey to determine the correct grease trap to install. There are two possible types of grease traps: above ground and below ground.
What is a below ground grease trap?
Below ground grease traps are installed in the drain line from your kitchen sinks or other FOG contamination points. This type of unit is typically used in large establishments and restaurants, where outside or basement space is not an issue.
A below ground grease trap is a large, underground tank that separates and retains the waste grease and solids while allowing the water to pass through.
What is an Above Ground Grease Trap?
An above ground grease trap can be manual or automatic unit that is floor standing, collects & holds solid food waste whilst separating fats, oils & grease until it can be transported away from your business.
Today, above ground grease traps are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional underground models because they're less expensive to install and maintain. They also take up less space in a restaurant's kitchen area and require a less disruptive process to install.
Above ground grease traps are often more suited for modern commercial kitchen businesses that don't have much room.
Choosing the Right Grease Trap
Ultimately, a grease trap is fundamentally worth the investment, but the best type of grease trap will depend on your needs. We stock an array of models for both below and above ground grease traps and provide installation to give your property a safer way to dispose of fats, oils and grease.
Aqua Mundus is the leading grease management specialist that provides the UK with an extensive range of kitchen grease traps, separators and other drainage systems for commercial kitchens.
Enquire today to book your free site survey or contact us directly to discover more about how a grease trap can save you money.