Five Reasons to Trust in Grease Traps

Failing to protect your drainage pipes and systems can lead to big problems. Grease and silt are just a few of the hazards that drains can face as these materials can accumulate and be washed down in rainwater or wastewater. That’s why here at ASAP Septic Tanks we are delighted to offer our customers a wide choice of excellent grease traps and wastewater separators. Owning the right grease and silt traps can not only offer you excellent value for money but can also give you reassurance that they won’t let you down. But why are these pieces of equipment so useful? Below, we outline just some of the reasons why grease traps and wastewater separators are worth looking into. Useful domestically… Grease traps are excellent for installation in kitchens and utility rooms. By installing them before the main sewer pipe, they will protect your septic tank or sewage treatment plant from clogging up with grease, fats and other waste. This will in turn protect the main sewer line from blocking, along with any soakaway pipes used to disperse liquid into the ground. And commercially Not only are grease traps and separators suitable for domestic applications, they are also ideal in commercial setting. Grease traps can serve an excellent purpose in hotels and larger catering outlets, along with collecting carwash waste in petrol station forecourts, garages and service stations. Health and safety requirements Grease traps help to prevent flooding and pollution, thereby protecting the local environment and wildlife. By catching the oil, greasy run-off, and soap suds that often comes with busy hotels or those working in the service industry, they also help businesses to fulfil their health and safety requirements, keeping both their staff and customers comfortable and the law satisfied. Sizes Grease traps can vary greatly in size, ranging from 500L up to a mammoth 11,000 L of space. There are also five types of separators, made from either GRP or PE. Full retention separators are designed to manage rain flow in sites where short term flooding can occur, such as fuel distribution depots and scrap yards. True to their name, forecourt separators are best for station forecourts. No matter your business’ individual needs, there will be the right grease trap or separator for you.