Running a restaurant requires more than just serving delicious food in a fun and relaxing environment. You'll need to make decisions about the less fun aspects as well, like your establishment's plumbing and grease trap maintenance. Use this guide for a basic understanding of this system, as well as what to do when you need grease trap services. 

What Restaurant Owners Should Know About Grease Traps

How Do They Work?

As dishes are washed, harmful substances like fats, oils, and grease will make their way down the drain, potentially causing plumbing problems. Installing a grease trap system is a necessary step. Before entering the sewer system, wastewater will flow through the trap where grease and other substances are collected and held until it’s cleaned out.

Why Does My Restaurant Need One? 

Greases, oils, and fats can solidify in pipes, causing annoying clogs and backups. Sewer lines carry wastewater to a treatment plant, but these plants are not equipped to handle substances like grease. Most municipalities require restaurants to use a grease trap to avoid clogs and unwanted matter in the main sewer line.

Without proper grease trap services, the receptacle could begin to overflow into other drainage pipes. Having the appropriate prevention equipment in place will prevent you from facing a fine or health code violation. 

Which One Is the Right Choice for My Establishment?

There are a few standard options to choose from:

• Passive Trap: These receptacles are placed directly under the sink drain, where they collect grease over time. This option is affordable, but depending on the volume of your restaurant, it requires the most frequent pumping.
• Gravity Interceptors: Gravity interceptors are typically installed underground. Because they have a higher capacity, they don't need to be pumped as frequently, but the pumping process can be more involved.
• Automatic Recovery Systems: While automated systems also passively collect grease, they have an additional function for greater efficiency. This function includes a motorized system that skims grease from the trap and places it in a holding tank. This option reduces the frequency of regular maintenance. 

When it comes to grease trap preservation, proper upkeep is a must. Cox's Septic Service provides grease trap service and septic system maintenance and care to restaurants and residential customers throughout Corbin, KY. They'll help keep your plumbing equipment operational by developing a pumping schedule that suits your system's size. Visit them online for more information. Call (606) 528-­4782 to schedule service at your business.