Reasons Grease Trap Pumping Is Essential

 If you have a commercial kitchen, you must have a grease trap. However, having it is just the start. There is also the big issue of maintaining it and keeping it clean. This is why you need to do grease trap cleaning on time.

Depending on the size of the grease tank and the kitchen, experts recommend pumping the grease out every 4 to 6 weeks. This is just a guideline though, so depending on the size of your kitchen, you can find a good time/schedule to clean the grease tank.

The grease tank captures the FOG – fats, oils and grease from the wastewater coming from the kitchen sinks.

Since the oil is in liquid form when it is hot, the trap lets the water cool down so that the FOG can solidify and float on the water.

The water then flows out of the trap and leaves the grease behind. With time, it fills up and you must pump it out with a shop vacuum.

So why is pumping the grease out so important? Here are a few reasons:

It is the law

This is the first important reason why you must clean your grease trap on time. If you do not do it, you could face hefty penalties.

In extreme cases, it can also cause the authorities to close your business. This is something you don’t want to happen.

You can check what your state says about grease trap pumping. If it requires you to get a special license to handle the grease, get it, if you want to clean the tank yourself.

Some states only allow companies with septage handling permits to handle the grease because it is considered “environmentally sensitive.”

The municipality wants to ensure that grease does not get to their sewer lines because it can clog them when it solidifies.

It can save you from doing hefty plumbing repairs

If you do not clean out the grease tank in good time, many problems can happen. Because the grease floats on water, it starts backing up. It can clog the plumbing system of your kitchen.

If that happens, you have to hire a plumber to unclog the system for you. Anytime you pour water in the sink and it fails to drain out, grease is most likely to blame.

When there is a clog in the kitchen plumbing line, you have to call a plumber. They charge by the hour and they can be expensive. In California, the average hourly wage for a plumber is $28.00.

Emptying and cleaning the grease trap in good time saves you from such expenditure. When the plumber is working on your kitchen plumbing, kitchen work has to stop for a few hours. 

This can cost you a lot of money. Some customers might even look for a new establishment to take their money.

It keeps your establishment clean

There are three main locations where you can find the grease trap. One is outside the kitchen close to the sink area.

The second one is under the sink, for small kitchens. The third location is in the basement. If they are neglected and the grease backs up, it can spill onto the kitchen floor, on the grass outside or in the basement.

Old grease has a nasty smell. Besides, it also attracts rodents and hordes of bacteria. You do not want someone to sue you for food poisoning. This is why you must scoop out the grease in good time and clean the FOG tank.

To ensure you clean your tank on time all the time, it is best to hire a grease trap service. They will maintain a regular cleaning schedule. That way, there will be less interference in your work.

Environmental benefits

There are many environmental benefits of keeping a clean grease trap. One of them is that no FOGs get to the sewer line. Therefore, the municipal authorities will not spend money to unblock their lines.

In the case of outdoor installed grease tanks, the grease can cause the lid to pop off and spill into the surrounding area. This will in return affect the grass around the area (if there is) or it can just flow onto the pavement and cause accidents.

You prevent the grease tank from wearing away fast

If you let old grease stay too long in the tank, it can start to eat away at the walls of the tank. When this happens over extended periods, you might eventually have to replace the tank and that can be costly.

If the grease backs up to block the kitchen drainage system, you will face costly repairs. Redoing the plumbing system too often can make some parts wear away fast.

Conclusion

Timely grease trap pumping is going to keep your business premises clean, germ-free, compliant, and running all the time.

This is dirty work though, so unless you have a small under-the-sink grease interceptor, you should not attempt to empty it on your own. Rather, hire a grease interceptor cleaning service as they have the right equipment and they know how best to dispose of the old grease.

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