How do you size a kitchen grease interceptor?

Determine the flow rate for each sink to be serviced by the grease trap using the same calculations as a single sink. Add together 100% of the largest flow rate, 50% of the second largest, and 25% of all others. The result is the recommended flow rate (in GPM) of the grease trap.

How do I know what size grease trap I need?

The overall size of the trap is determined by the number of gallons of water flowing down your drains, which is your rate of incoming flow. You’ll also want to make sure your grease trap’s rated capacity is twice your flow rate. For instance, the rated capacity of a 20 gallon per minute (GPM) grease trap is 40 pounds.

Is grease interceptors a big size fog removal unit?

A grease interceptor is a large FOG removal unit. It is generally installed beneath large-scale kitchen facilities that produce a large amount of grease and have higher flow rates and pressures.

What is the difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor?

Whether the unit is a grease trap or grease interceptor, the technology works the same. The difference between a grease trap and a grease interceptor is the flow rate of wastewater that the device can handle. A grease trap works well with a lower volume of flow; less than 50 gallons per minute.

How do you size a grease arrestor?

The peak flow rate from a kitchen/production area is known to be 0.5L/sec. The recommended grease arrestor size is calculated as follows: 0.5L/sec x 3600 sec/hour = 1800L/hour. Therefore the recommended size is 2000L (From Table 2).

Can a grease trap be too big?

If your grease trap is too large, then you’ll spend more money than you need to, get longer detention rates and get into the bad habit of not regularly cleaning it (because you’ve got extra space, why clean it more often?).

What is the minimum size of a grease trap interceptor?

2,000-gallons
The minimum grease trap size for all schools shall be 2,000-gallons capacity. D. The minimum grease trap size for bakeries of any type shall be 250 gallon capacity.

How big is a grease interceptor?

The common sizes available today are 10,15,20,25,35,50,75,100 GPM. are 300, 500, 750, 1000, 1250, 1500, 2000, 3000 Gallons.

What is the purpose of grease interceptor?

A grease interceptor is located between kitchen drain lines and sanitary sewer lines. Grease interceptors capture the FOG that enters sink drains from food service activities such as food preparation, dishwashing and cleaning.

What is grease oil interceptor?

A grease trap (also known as grease interceptor, grease recovery device, grease capsule and grease converter) is a plumbing device (a type of trap) designed to intercept most greases and solids before they enter a wastewater disposal system.

How do you know if your grease trap is full?

When the drainage is backed up or slow-moving. Often, over time, the trap starts to get full of dense grease. Normally, when you look into the trap you can see into it, however, when the trap is full excess grease stiffen at the top, forming a cap.

Do I need a grease trap?

Grease Trap Requirements Grease traps are required in restaurants and food establishments. Cooking grease that gets washed off cooking appliances and kitchenware can end up causing significant problems in building drains and BWSC sewers.

What makes Endura® a Better interceptor?

Building on a field proven approach to grease management. What makes Endura® a better interceptor? Endura grease management products have demonstrated effective, efficient and consistent performance with over a decade of field installation and operation.

How long have our grease interceptors been in use?

Our feature-rich products have proven themselves in the field for over 15 years as high performance, user-friendly, and durable. The full line grease interceptor where applicable carries PDI G101, ASME A112.14.3, CSA B481.1 and UPC approvals.

Why endendura grease management?

Endura products have been instrumental in changing the traditional practices regarding the installation of grease management solutions – plastic alternatives to metal interceptors are being increasingly accepted Nationwide as the new standard for grease management in commercial foodservice applications.

How many pry points does the Endura xl150 have?

40150A04C – Endura XL 150 with Cast Iron Access Covers with 2 pry points and pick hole for easy removal The Endura XL150 is offered in different specifications to provide application-specific solutions where added grease capacity is required.