Grease Interceptor Cleaning in Boston
Boston Grease Interceptor Cleaning
Grease Interceptor Cleaning Services in Boston
If there is one misconception, we hear over and over again that grease traps and interceptors are the same. Although both systems work to accomplish the same purpose, there are several distinct differences between the two. For example:
- Grease interceptors have higher capacities ranging from 750 gallons to up to 4000 gallons while grease traps only have a maximum of 200-gallon size
- Grease interceptors take time to install because they are located underground while grease traps are faster and are found underneath your kitchen sink
- The cost for grease trap installation is cheaper than that for interceptor installation
When it comes to which of the two to install in your restaurant, a lot will depend on the local city code, and since these guidelines are standardized, the choice is not personal.
Grease interceptor installation should be taken seriously because the performance of your grease trap in the years to come will depend on how well it was installed. A cheap company may do the job, but in the long run, your grease interceptor may have such a low performance as low as 35%. On the contrary, if you invest in hiring a professional company to do the job, you can expect your grease trap to continue to perform at 85% capacity for years. Despite the issue of proper installation, another vital consideration is regular maintenance. Without proper cleaning and regular pumping, grease interceptors will not function well.
Regular maintenance and cleaning are required by law, but if you want your grease interceptor to stay functional, we also suggest getting a thorough cleaning. This cleaning uses hydro-jet technology to blast away the stubborn sludge stuck on the edges of your grease trap. With this sludge removed, your grease interceptor can continue to function at optimum capacity, which in turn reduces the risk of overflows and blockages.
How grease interceptor pumping and cleaning works
If you are a small scale business and only have a grease trap installed, the process of cleaning and pumping is pretty simple. On the other hand, for interceptors, the process is al little more complicated. Because of the intricate design of a grease interceptor involving interconnecting chambers underground with a utility hole for access, pumping requires sophisticated equipment. The interconnecting chambers may hold high volumes of grease, but the downside is that sludge easily sticks on the edges and bottom of the chambers. When this happens, no amount of pumping can get rid of the sludge, and you are at risk of clogs and overflows. There is a technology that our company has that can take care of the problem.
When you decide to work with our company, we follow these steps in cleaning your grease interceptor:
- Pumping out of al grease from the chambers. This is one of the necessary steps all companies perform. Boston Grease Trap Services has access to high tech pump trucks that can remove the high volume of FOG in a matter of hours. However big your grease interceptor, we have a pump truck that can do the job efficiently. To make sure we have the right equipment for every situation, we first carry out a thorough inspection.
- Getting rid of stubborn sludge from your chambers. With the FOG pumped out, we can start the process of sludge removal using our hydro-jet technology, which uses high pressure to remove it from your chambers.
Most grease trap service companies can easily accomplish the first step, but getting rid of sludge requires special equipment and is often a step left out. Neglecting to remove all the mud from the chambers of your interceptor can have long term consequences and slow down the performance of your interceptor. This reason is why you should partner with a company that has the tech for a thorough clean every time.
Your grease interceptor capacity
Today’s grease interceptor technology continues to improve in terms of capacity. You can, therefore, find grease interceptors that have massive capacities of up to 5000 gallons. Such large chambers are ideal for fast-food chains and other restaurants that use a lot of greases. Because our company has been in business for decades, we are updated as to the latest technology.
The principle that grease interceptors use to separate wastewater is straightforward. Since different contaminants (Fat, oil, and grease) have different viscosity and weight, each pollutant has its settling point. This process guarantees that the FOG is separated from the water, which can continue to the sewer system. To make sure that your interceptor never reaches the allowable limit of about 30%, you must regularly monitor the levels of grease. After a few months, you will be able to determine how often you require pumping, and we can help you set a schedule for the future.
Our crew at Boston Grease Trap Service provides the best maintenance schedule to fit your specific business needs. This step keeps you on the right side of the authorities and ensures your business never has to worry about fines or penalties. With the proper schedule in place, you won’t even have to call us because our team will show up on time.
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