Grease traps are effective in filtering out the greases, solid particulates and oily particulates before entering into the wastewater disposal system; otherwise, it can affect the drainage system.
With some grease trap maintenance techniques, given below, one can easily maintain the smooth water flow through the drainage system. For efficient working of grease traps, we need to maintain them on a regular basis.
Cleaning a Grease Trap
- Remove the Lid Part
Using a pry bar, one can remove the grease trap lid. Gaskets are incorporated on the top of the lid; so, open the lid without damaging the gaskets. Damaging gaskets can be a costly affair, so approach with care.
- Make the Interior Layout
For cleaning of the grease trap parts, we need to remove dislocated parts from the system. So, make a detailed layout and be sure about the components’ location.
A detailed layout will help you during the re-installation process.
- Insert a Measuring Stick or Wooden Dowel
A wooden dowel or measuring stick will help in finding out the desired depth of greases, and other oily particulates. Start putting the stick or dowel inside the grease trap until it touches the base. Make sure that the stick should be at 90-degree angle.
Remove the dowel or stick and measure the depth as per the grease mark over the stick. This technique will help you in finding out the amount of debris or particulates in the grease trap.
Mention the findings on the FOG pump out report issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Remove Stagnant Water
Take a bucket and remove out the stagnant water; you can collect the standing water in a bucket. After the removal, you can pour water again into the grease trap after the cleaning process.
- Remove Trapped Grease and Solid Particulates
Using the bucket, one can easily remove out the trapped solid particulate inside the trap. For better cleaning, we can use vacuum cleaner and soap after the complete removal of wastes.
After the completion of the cleaning process, re-install the machine as per the diagram.
We can also choose an economical grease trap cleaning company, available in the market, offering hood, oil, grease trap and other types of cleaning services as the best alternative option to self-cleaning.
