Greasegulper Greasetrap

The Greasegulper GreaseTrap is an innovative and economical grease trap suitable for use in the multiple applications.

How Grease Traps Work

1. Separation: Wastewater from sinks and dishwashers enters the grease trap, where it slows down.
2. Floating and Settling: Fats, oils, and grease (which are lighter than water) float to the top, while heavier food particles settle at the bottom.
3. Clean Water Discharge: The relatively grease-free water exits through an outlet pipe into the sewer system.
4. Regular Maintenance: The trapped grease and solids must be periodically removed to maintain efficiency.

Types of Grease Traps

• Passive (Gravity) Grease Traps – Smaller units typically used under sinks or in small food establishments. They require frequent manual cleaning.
• Automatic Grease Removal Units (AGRU) – These separate grease and use mechanical systems to remove it automatically.
• Hydromechanical Grease Traps – Use baffles and flow control to separate grease quickly.
• Large Grease Interceptors – Typically installed underground for high-volume establishments and require professional pumping.

Why Grease Traps Are Important

• Prevents Plumbing Issues: Reduces blockages and costly repairs.
• Protects Sewer Systems: Prevents grease buildup in municipal wastewater systems.
• Environmental Compliance: Many cities and health departments require grease traps to prevent pollution.
• Fire Hazard Reduction: Reduces the risk of grease-related kitchen fires.

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Frequency: Depends on the size and usage but typically every 1–3 months for small traps and every few months for large interceptors.
• Methods: Manual scooping, professional pumping, or automatic removal systems.
• Signs It Needs Cleaning: Slow drainage, foul odors, or visible grease buildup.

Why choose the Greasegulper GreaseTrap?

• Fully compliant with BS EN 1825 and all other relevant UK legislation.
• Cheaper than other manufacturers, but equally efficient and reliable.
• Removes 95% of FOG (fats, oil, grease) substances and traps 95% of solid residuals in waste water.
• Effectively prevents blocked drains.
• Avoids pollution caused by waste oil
• Achieves 95% purity of collected oil, to allow for recycling.
• Replaces traditional separators with smaller unit, so less space required.
• Low maintenance – works continuously and automatically without motor.
• Strong and durable – made with high grade stainless steel and PE materials.

A grease trap (or grease interceptor) is a plumbing device designed to capture fats, oils, and grease (FOG) before they enter a wastewater system. They are commonly used in commercial kitchens, restaurants, and food processing facilities to prevent clogged drains and sewer backups.