Installing a commercial grease trap is essential for businesses in the food service industry. Grease traps play a vital role in maintaining the efficiency, safety, and cleanliness of commercial kitchens while ensuring compliance with local regulations. Viking Plastics fabricate and supply above and below ground standard and custom sized commercial grease traps. Small tanks from 100 litres to mega tanks over 30,000 litre capacity. Here’s how the installation of a Viking Plastics commercial grease trap can help:
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Preventing Clogged Pipes and Plumbing Issues
One of the main functions of a grease trap is to prevent grease, oils, and fats from entering the drainage system. When these substances are poured down the drain, they can solidify as they cool, causing blockages in pipes and plumbing systems. Over time, this can lead to serious plumbing issues such as backups, slow drainage, and expensive repairs. Installing a grease trap helps separate grease from wastewater before it enters the plumbing system, preventing these costly problems.
Viking Plastics 20,000 litre commercial grease trap
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Ensuring Compliance with Local Regulations
Commercial kitchens are required by law to install grease traps to meet local waste management and environmental regulations. These regulations are in place to prevent grease from contaminating public sewage systems and water sources. By installing a grease trap, you ensure that your business stays compliant with local health and environmental codes, avoiding fines and legal issues. For a list of local water authorities, click here.
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Maintaining a Clean and Safe Kitchen Environment
A commercial kitchen produces large amounts of grease, which can attract pests and cause unpleasant odors. If not properly managed, accumulated grease can create a breeding ground for bacteria and other health hazards. A grease trap helps maintain a cleaner kitchen environment by filtering out grease and oils before they can build up on surfaces, reducing odours and the risk of contamination.
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Protecting the Environment
Improper disposal of grease and fats can have a negative impact on the environment. When grease enters the wastewater system, it can pollute water supplies and harm local wildlife. By installing a grease trap, you help reduce the amount of grease that ends up in the environment, contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable waste management process.
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Reducing Maintenance Costs
By capturing grease before it enters the plumbing system, grease traps reduce the need for frequent plumbing maintenance. Without a grease trap, commercial kitchens are at risk of blocked drains, which can lead to expensive repairs and disruptions to business operations. A well-maintained grease trap reduces the frequency of plumbing issues, saving time and money in the long run.
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Improving Operational Efficiency
In a busy commercial kitchen, efficiency is key. A functioning grease trap helps ensure smooth operations by preventing grease-related plumbing problems that could disrupt kitchen workflows. By ensuring that wastewater flows freely and efficiently, a grease trap minimizes downtime and allows your kitchen staff to focus on what matters—serving customers.
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Avoiding Health and Safety Hazards
Grease buildup can create a fire hazard in commercial kitchens. Grease traps help reduce the risk of fires by preventing flammable grease from accumulating in drains, pipes, and vents. Keeping grease out of the plumbing system is an important step in ensuring the safety of your kitchen staff and customers.
Installing a commercial grease trap is not just about following regulations—it’s an investment in the long-term health of your business. By preventing plumbing issues, maintaining a clean environment, protecting the environment, and reducing maintenance costs, a grease trap ensures that your kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. Whether you run a small café or a large restaurant, a grease trap is an essential piece of equipment to safeguard both your operations and the environment. For further information regarding capacity, installation, and cleaning, click here.
Viking Plastics tanks are manufactured in Braeside, Victoria, with Australia wide delivery. To discuss your options, call Viking Plastics on 03 9587 2297 or request a quote.