Grease trap issues? Call us at 305.620.7005 for help.

There are a number of problems that can prevent grease traps from operating effectively.

Clog in Crossover

This occurs when FOGs and/or debris build up in the crossover line between the two compartments. If the crossover pipe is clogged, the liquid level in the first compartment will be too high while the level in the second compartment will be normal. The water may even be overflowing in the first compartment.

Clog in Incoming Line

A clog in the incoming line will quickly cause the lowest plumbing fixture in the restaurant to back up. Look for backed up floor drains. A backed up sink suggests that the branch line to that fixture is clogged as opposed to the grease trap incoming line.

Clog in Outgoing Line

If there is a clog in the outgoing line, the grease trap will overflow from both compartments. The clog may be in the line itself or in the city main. If you haven’t been pumping waste on cycle, the clog in the main may be your fault. Make sure to always dispose of waste water on cycle.

Full Grease Trap

A full grease trap results when grease has not been removed from the primary compartment in a timely fashion, causing it to spill over into the secondary compartment, and clogging crossover, incoming, and outgoing lines. To see if the trap is full, open the lid and use a pole to gauge the depth of the grease cap. If it reaches the bottom, then the trap is full. However, if you’re experiencing a grease trap problem, it’s usually not the case that the grease trap is full.

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The first thing that needs to be done before the actual cleaning begins is to set up the vacuum system by attaching the vacuum pipe to the truck’s intake hose. It is then placed in the storm drainage system. The water from the tanks will be used for jet-washing and flushing the drains all over. At the same time, the water is vacuuming up anything in the drain which helps clear the drain. After cleaning, the drain is labeled that it has been cleaned.

 

 

 

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Lift station Maintenance Agreement!

 

Having your lift station or pump station maintained will not only save you money but also keep you in compliance with state regulations.

 

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We will repair your Grease Trap!

We will provide a work order / written description of the work required to restore the interceptor to proper operation. A skilled, confined spaced-certified work crew will perform the work with the guidance of a master plumber.

 

 

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Jetting Services! It's Friday! Call us for services 305.620.7005!

Pipe Jetting is the process of cleaning out the interior of any pipe in order to eliminate debris, sludge, scale, or build-up. Jetting of a pipe increases flow and clears hang up points that could cause back-ups in the future. A pipe can become clogged for many reasons including accumulation of grease, soap, or sludge. Jetting will clear out a drain line to a like-new condition by using water pressure to fully penetrate any blockages and clean the pipe walls. The jetting nozzles have small holes that release large amounts of water at very strong pressures.

Key Benefits of Pipe Jetting Services

• Safe for all pipes
• Clears blockages and fully cleans the pipe
• Long lasting results
• Can be routinely scheduled for preventative maintenance
• Fast and effective

Lift station repairs

Sewage Lift Stations are, by their very nature, a harsh environment, and the equipment in this type of pumping station takes quite a beating with time. The general nature of sanitary raw sewage is both corrosive and abrasive to all the equipment contained within. Therefore, periodic repair and replacement of equipment is needed.

 

 

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How does a grease trap work?

 

The first thing that you will notice when you install your grease trap is that it is not added directly to the drain of the sink or appliance that it is filtering. There is a flow control valve that keeps the water from reaching the grease trap too quickly before the trap itself. Another thing that may catch your eye is that there is no actual screen used to filter the FOG and debris out of the water.

 The distance between the drains and the grease trap is specifically used to cool the water on its way to the trap. As the water cools, there are two principles at work; the first is that food debris sinks, and the second is that FOG floats. The flow control will keep the water from washing the debris from the trap during times of faster flow.

 The grease trap is a well that keeps the floating oils at the top of the water from passing through by making the water fill the well. There is a wall that travels part of the way down the well on the input side so that the water needs to pass under it to exit through the drain. The FOG is blocked from traveling to the drain by the wall (because it floats), and the larger food debris sinks to the bottom of the trap and cannot travel up to the drain on the other side of the wall.

 

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What are lift stations used for?

 

Lift Stations

Sewage lift/pump stations are used for pumping wastewater or sewage from a lower to higher elevation, particularly where the elevation of the source is not sufficient for gravity flow and/or when the use of gravity conveyance will result in excessive excavation and higher construction costs.

 

 

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