Grease Traps, Grease Inceptors, Grease Arrestors, Grease Recovery Devices and Grease Converters - What do They Do?

A Grease Trap, Grease Inceptor, Grease Arrestor, Grease Recovery Device and Grease Converter are devices that is commonly used in places that serve food. They are used to prevent the accumulation of fats, oils, and grease from getting into their sewer lines. When a grease trap fails, a business owner can have a multitude of problems. The accumulation of fats, oils, and grease can back up a sewer line causing sewage spills, property damage, and even the shutting down of a business.

How does a grease trap work?

 A grease inceptor or grease trap is a plumbing device that separates the grease, oil and excess food stuffs from the water that can safely enter the sewer system. There are many different types of grease traps and interceptors and may work in slightly different ways, but the end result is always the same.

When the outflow from your kitchen sink enters the grease trap, the solid food particles sink to the bottom, while they lighter grease and oils float to the top. This cleaner water in the middle is then pumped into a secondary tank and returned to the regular sewer system and continues its journey as normal.

This leaves the leftover grease and solids in the first tank. After a period of time these solids will build up.This waste must be then pumped out and disposed of, you’ll need to hire a trusted contractor to dispose of this waste correctly.

Why You Require a Grease Trap?

Local councils and water authorities within Australia also require you to have grease traps installed in all commercial and food processing facilities, for the protection of local sewer infrastructure.

The Australian Standard, AS 4494: Discharge or commercial and liquid industrial waste to sewer, states that the receiving water authority has the power to regulate the use and design of grease traps in their jurisdiction.

Local Water authorities have specific regional requirements. They recommend the size of the grease trap, the total volume of wastewater to be held in retention and approve the installation of the grease trap.

Grease trap waste is generated by commercial businesses who must comply with the requirements set out by SA Water guidelines. Grease Trap Cleaning SA is a fully certified licensed company who will help you comply with requirements set out by SA Water.