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Grease interceptors, drain smells and clogs that keep coming back
Why do kitchen clogs or drain smells return even when grease is being kept out of the sink or an interceptor has been cleaned? I’d like to separate…
Odor at a nearby drain after grease-trap cleaning
If a drain near a grease trap smells after the trap has been cleaned, what observations help narrow down where the odor is coming from? I’d want to…
Slow drainage at a grease trap doesn’t tell me where the restriction is
When a fixture drains slowly near a grease trap, what observations help distinguish a trap restriction from a downstream drain problem or a blocked vent? Slow drainage alone…
finally tackled the greasy monster in my kitchen - feeling accomplished
So, I've been struggling with that nasty grease trap situation in my kitchen forever, you know, always dreading cleaning it out because it's just gross and messy. But…
Kitchen backup, but is the grease trap really the blockage?
When a kitchen drain backs up, what clues help distinguish a full or obstructed grease trap from a blockage farther down the drain line? I’d start by asking…
what if your grease trap fails inspection unexpectedly?
So, um, imagine this - you've got a small diner, things are running smooth, then bam, inspector comes in and your grease trap totally bombs the inspection. What's…
What should set a grease-trap cleaning interval?
A calendar schedule is easy to follow, but it may not match how quickly a grease trap fills. How do trap size and kitchen use affect the rate…
Grease around the outlet baffle
When grease or debris is found around a grease trap’s outlet baffle, what’s generally safe to lift away during routine cleaning without disturbing the baffle or pushing material…
Grease-trap smell returns soon after cleaning
If an odor comes back soon after a grease trap is cleaned, what clues help separate leftover residue at the trap or lid seal from a venting problem…
What’s included in a grease-trap pumping quote?
A pumping quote can be hard to compare if it only gives a total price. Does routine service usually include hauling and disposal of the waste, cleaning the…