grease trap

Kitchen drain filter

A grease trap is a plumbing device that intercepts fats, oils, and grease before they enter a drainage system.

Required in commercial kitchens, it prevents buildup that would clog sewer lines.

The trap works by slowing wastewater flow, allowing grease to float and solidify for later removal: The health inspector cited them for not cleaning the grease trap.

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drain cleaning · baffle · cleanout · pipe · plumbing system · interceptor · effluent · sewer · septic tank · wastewater treatment · clog · foul · foul smell · inspection · health code · restaurant · degreaser · graywater

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trap, grease, greasy, trapping, entrap

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G