FOG buildup turns Baltimore’s sewers into ‘Fatberg’
Cities
are constantly battling the FOG (fats,
oils, grease) buildup in their sewers. Baltimore recently found a huge buildup that they now are calling “fatberg”. The FOG was blocking up to 85% of the pipe in some areas. According to DPW officials, the fatberg removal will cost about $60,000. There are reports of a similar buildup in London’s sewer system that is taking weeks to breakdown. You can read the full story here: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/baltimore-city/bs-md-ci-fatberg-20170925-story.html
Cities are cracking down on restaurants and foodservice facilities to take control of their wastewater. Drain-Net helps facility prevent FOG buildup with a wide range of products. We offer all types of strainers, grease traps, and all-natural drain defender products that help breakdown FOG. Please visit our website or contact us today for help.
Health Department Inspections
Health Departments are now deducting major points for drain backups and fruit flies. Many health inspection reports are now being published online (such as the one below) and even on review sites such as Yelp and Trip Advisor. It is too costly to ignore these problems.
Drain-Net has developed the most extensive product portfolio to help your restaurant tackle these problems head on. Take a look at our website and give us a call at (908) 236-0277 if you need help finding the right solutions.
We also offered a new line of compounds that fight fruit flies in all their various locations. Check out our Drain DEFENDER line of products here.
One Product – Many Names
Drain-Net has developed a highly popular waste interceptor product line we call GDRU’s. However, this commercial kitchen necessity can be called many things. 
We call it a GDRU (Garbage Disposal Replacement Unit) because it can replace mechanical garbage disposals which have been outlawed in a number of states. Instead of grinding the food waste and wasting precious freshwater for flushing, the strainer-drawer in GDRU strains solid particles under the pre-rinse sink when dirty dishes are being pre-rinsed, affecting a much needed pretreatment process of restaurant wastewater.
A GDRU can also be called an “Indirect Waste Interceptor”.
Many states such as New York and New Jersey have passed laws that require restaurants to install indirect waste units. A typical plumbing code states, “Indirect waste connections shall be provided for drains, overflows, or relief vents from the water supply system, and no piping or equipment carrying wastes or producing wastes or other discharges under pressure shall be directly connected to any part of the drainage system.” Our versatile GDRU’s can easily be installed to meet this requirement. An air gap can be created before the inlet or after the outlet to meet the indirect connection requirement.
A GDRU can also be called a “Grease Trap Pre-Strainer.”
Grease Traps and Grease Interceptors primary function is to separate grease from wastewater. However, debris filled water can quickly accumulate in a grease trap, rendering it ineffective. A GDRU should be installed before waste water reaches a grease trap. Commercial kitchens who install Garbage Disposal Replacement Units see a dramatic improvement in grease trap functionality and can reduce grease trap service visits.
Believe it or not a GDRU can go by even more names such as an “Indirect Waste Separator,” “Food Waste Separator,” “Flat Strainer,” “Indirect liquid waste separator,” or a “Wet Waste Interceptor. Whatever you call the product, you can be sure that your restaurant or commercial kitchen will stay compliant with local plumbing codes and that your drains stay free of food waste.
Click here to view our Garbage Disposal Replacement Unit product line
Strainer Basket to protect floor sinks from small particles
Floor drains can be a life-saver in many areas of a restaurant, as numerous pieces of commercial kitchen equipment require a drain to prevent water from leaking all over the floor, creating a potentially hazardous workspace. However, Drain-Net has provided an answer to this issue with its 8 1/2” x 8 1/2” Stainless Steel Floor Drain Strainers (SLF-10). These drain strainers will allow water to flow freely into the drain while stopping the material that may otherwise clog the drain from getting into the plumbing, saving your business from additional maintenance costs and pipe repairs.
This drain strainer basket is a 7 1/2″ square so that it fits 8 1/2″ floor sinks. It is 2″ tall. It has an 11″ flange with handles for easy removal. The fine mesh is ideal for straining small particles such as rice and seeds.
We have a new online sales price for these strainer baskets. Purchase it today!
Top 10 Benefits for Preventative Plumbing at Your Restaurant
1. Fewer plumbing expenses because preventing drain clogs also mean less calls to a plumber for emergency repairs and drain line jetting.
2. Prevent wet floors which are a common cause for slip and fall accidents. Restaurant owners decrease their liability and increase employee safety.
3. Reduced risk of expensive repairs to piping and sewer lines which can result when bags, rags, large seeds, and other solid waste clog grease traps and pipes.
4. Increase efficiency of grease trap do to reduced debris.
5. Lower risk to city fines for violating wastewater discharge compliance standards
6. Reduce or eliminate drain flies which are attracted to the “gross stuff” that builds up in drains when not maintained.
7. Increased employee productivity when they don’t have to handle flooded floors and emergency drain backups.
8. Decreased frequency of grease trap servicing/pumping due to reduced solid waste in grease trap.
9. Eliminate the need for chemical pipe cleaners which can be very harmful to the environment and dangerous for employees to handle.
10. Reduce or eliminate repulsive odors that can occur when debris builds up inside of drain lines.
Free Drain Evaluation for Restaurants in NY, NJ, and PA
Is your restaurant, commercial kitchen, or facility experiencing drain and plumbing related issues? Are you interested in preventative plumbing solutions, but aren’t sure what you need or what will work for you? We want to help!
Drain-Net is now offering FREE Drain Evaluations for your facility. We will visit your facility and identify problem areas for drains and provide you with preventative plumbing solutions and a quote so you can calculate your ROI. There is no hassle, cost, or obligation.
Currently the Free Drain Evaluations are being offered in the New Jersey, New York, and Eastern Pennsylvania region.
How do I get a free Drain-Evaluation?
Call 908-236-0277 or visit www.drain-evaluation.com
