Restaurants and other businesses that send a lot of grease down the drain rely on grease interceptors, also called grease traps. All of the water and waste that runs down a sink drain goes through the grease trap, where grease is pulled out from the water and trapped. This helps to prevent grease from traveling further down the drain and causing a potential blockage. If your restaurant or business is looking to purchase a grease interceptor, there are many factors you need to consider to help you select the right one. Here are three important factors to consider when you are looking to select one. 

What Material the Grease Interceptor is Made From

One of the first factors you need to consider when you are looking to purchase a grease interceptor is what material the unit is made from. The majority of grease traps are made from either metal or plastic. Metal grease interceptors have traditionally been the most common type of interceptor. However, metal units can rust or corrode. As such, more businesses these days are opting for thick plastic grease traps instead. Take the time to educate yourself on the pros and cons of plastic versus metal grease traps and then select the material type that best suits your needs. 

The Size of the Grease Interceptor

Another key factor to consider as you are looking to purchase a grease interceptor is the size of the grease interceptor. Some grease interceptors are longer in width than they are in height. Others are longer than they are wide. The size and dimensions of the grease interceptor is important to consider because not every size of interceptor can fit underneath your sink. The positioning of the pipes and the height or width of the sink affect what size of interceptor will fit. Always find an interceptor that fits well under your sink. 

The Grease Capacity of the Unit

The last factor to consider as you are looking to purchase a grease interceptor is the grease capacity of the unit. The grease capacity means how much grease the trap can hold before it needs to be cleaned. If your business or restaurant sends a lot of grease down the drain, you will want a larger grease capacity than someone who hardly sends any grease down the drain. This is important to consider, because if the trap is too small, you will find yourself having to clean it more frequently than you should, which can disrupt the efficiency of your business. 

When it comes to grease interceptors, you have many different options when you are looking to purchase one. Paying close attention to what the grease interceptor is made from, the size of the interceptor and the grease capacity of the unit will help you select the unit that best meets your business needs.