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.

Pump Outs Unlimited will maintain your Lift Station!

The best way to avoid problems is to consistently keep an eye on your lift station. Get to

know it and what to expect from it. Once this is done, you can spot troubles before they blow

out of proportion.

The most important thing to do to care for your lift station is to read and record the hour

meters every day, at the same time. A calendar or log book works great for this. Record both the

total hours and daily total by subtracting the previous day’s total from the current day’s hours. If

everything is working correctly, the pumps will have pumped the same number of hours each

day because they alternate. Get to know how many hours to expect because this will indicate

problems down the road if the numbers are off. Hour meters in all of Aqua Engineering systems

turn off when the pump turns off for any reason. Because of this, if there is a difference in the

hours between the pumps, the pump with the least hours is likely to be the problem pump.

Pump Outs Unlimited will maintain your Lift Station!

The best way to avoid problems is to consistently keep an eye on your lift station. Get to

know it and what to expect from it. Once this is done, you can spot troubles before they blow

out of proportion.

The most important thing to do to care for your lift station is to read and record the hour

meters every day, at the same time. A calendar or log book works great for this. Record both the

total hours and daily total by subtracting the previous day’s total from the current day’s hours. If

everything is working correctly, the pumps will have pumped the same number of hours each

day because they alternate. Get to know how many hours to expect because this will indicate

problems down the road if the numbers are off. Hour meters in all of Aqua Engineering systems

turn off when the pump turns off for any reason. Because of this, if there is a difference in the

hours between the pumps, the pump with the least hours is likely to be the problem pump.

SSES

 

 

 A Sewer System Evaluation Survey provides for the investigation of an existing sewer system. Services associated with this work may include surveying and mapping, flow monitoring, system modeling, televising and smoke and dye testing.

Call us for service and prices 305.620.7005! 

Pump Outs Unlimited will maintain your Lift Station!

The best way to avoid problems is to consistently keep an eye on your lift station. Get to

know it and what to expect from it. Once this is done, you can spot troubles before they blow

out of proportion.

 

 

 

The most important thing to do to care for your lift station is to read and record the hour

meters every day, at the same time. A calendar or log book works great for this. Record both the

total hours and daily total by subtracting the previous day’s total from the current day’s hours. If

everything is working correctly, the pumps will have pumped the same number of hours each

day because they alternate. Get to know how many hours to expect because this will indicate

problems down the road if the numbers are off. Hour meters in all of Aqua Engineering systems

turn off when the pump turns off for any reason. Because of this, if there is a difference in the

hours between the pumps, the pump with the least hours is likely to be the problem pump.

Your Storm drains are not draining? Call us for service 305.620.7005

Pump Outs Unlimited will provide you with a formal proposal for the cleaning service of drains. We will provide you with the best prices. Call us for service at 305.620.7005, before it starts to rain again.

Give us a call for a proposal!

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.

 

 

Call us for services at 305.620.7005!

Is it flooded in your area... have your drains been cleaned out?

Every day fluids and debris clog parking lot drains, street drains and critical pipe systems necessary to keep Florida’s streets and neighborhoods dry. Parking drain clogs can quickly develop and cause severe backups – even flooding that could lead to property damage. Regular drain maintenance, drain cleaning and drain clearing can be critical to your commercial or municipal preventative maintenance program.

With the use of our Vac-Con  we have efficient, safe and powerful drain cleaning equipment that can remove drain-clogging debris from parking lot drains, catch basins and other areas. Don’t risk property damage or flooding. Call us 305.620.7005 for a proposal today to clear your drains!

If you need a camera inspection, Call us at 305.620.7005!

Camera inspections of sewer and septic systems can provide valuable information such as the following:

• The condition of the inlets and outlets from the septic tank
• The level of solids in the tank
• Whether or not effluent and water are flowing properly
• If there are any deteriorations or cracks in the tank
• Are there any cracks or crushing of flow that could restrict pipes
• If there is any leakage from fractures or cracks in the tank or pipes
• If there are tree roots intruding in on the pipes or tank causing clogged drains
• If there is deterioration anywhere in the system

After our inspection is complete, we will provide you with an inspection report outlining any concerns and/or needed repairs. Camera inspections allow us to find the exact areas that need repairs quickly and efficiently, saving you time and money. It also alleviates the need to dig up the whole system to find the problem.

Call us 305.620.7005 for a proposal of this service, if needed!

Drains, Drains, Drains! Clean your storm drains NOW!

Storm drain systems need to be cleaned regularly. Routine cleaning reduces the amount of pollutants, trash, and debris both in the storm drain system and in receiving waters. Clogged drains and storm drain inlets can cause the drains to overflow, leading to increased erosion. Cleaning increases dissolved oxygen, reduces levels of bacteria, and supports in-stream habitat. Areas with relatively flat grades or low flows should be given special attention because they rarely achieve high enough flows to flush themselves.

Some common pollutants found in storm drains include:

• trash and debris
• sediments
• oil and grease
• antifreeze
• paints
• cleaners and solvents
• pesticides
• fertlizers
• animal waste
• detergents

 

Call our office at 305.620.7005 and we sill prepare a formal proposal for you with no obligation.

Our wonderful staff will give you the help that you need for your drains!

 

 

 

It's rainy season... and your storm drains are not draining...

Pump Outs Unlimited has developed the proper selection of sewer cleaning tools and we employ the latest technologies available. Each truck is equipped with the proper selection of penetrating nozzles, various angled jet nozzles, spinner nozzles, root saws, large diameter pipe cleaning nozzles, and high RPM chain flails.

 

 

Call us for a free formal proposal at 305.620.7005!

Grease Trap Installations

Grease traps are designed to separate grease from wastewater so that it can be removed before it enters the sewer system.  All restaurants, caterers, school cafeterias and other commercial cooking facilities must, by law, avoid discharging grease into the municipal sewer system.  In order to function properly grease traps must be pumped and cleaned on a regularly scheduled basis.

 

This is where Pump Outs Unlimited comes in. Call our office at 305.620.7005 and request a quote for a grease trap installation. Our wonderful staff will help you get what you need.

 

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.

 

 

Call us for service 305.620.7005!

 

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.

 

Call us to service your grease trap at 305.620.7005! Our lovely staff will prepare a formal proposal for you the same day!