Avoid Costly Septic Problems at Your Business

One of the costliest aspects of running a business is needing to shut down for any reason. When you close your doors to fix an internal problem, you are spending money while not earning any revenue. For businesses that serve customers such as restaurants, salons and other service industries, maintaining your building is essential for making a profit. If you have a business with a septic system, you can avoid costly downtime for your company by adhering to stringent maintenance for your system.

Invest in Septic Maintenance

Many businesses with septic systems never need to close their doors due to plumbing or waste issues. How do they achieve this? Through a regimented maintenance schedule. Since commercial buildings produce more waste than most residential homes, they need more maintenance when it comes to their septic systems. Preventive service can ensure that they never need to shut their doors due to a septic backup, health regulation infraction or clogged drainage system. Here are a few tips to avoid septic issues at your business:

  • Grease trap maintenance. If you own a restaurant, you must have a grease trap and have it routinely maintained. In most areas, there are strict regulations on how often it must be cleaned.
  • Tank pumping. Businesses will need their tanks pumped more often to avoid backups. Consult with your local septic service to schedule routine pumping to avoid expensive overflows of your septic tank.
  • Routine inspections. Fix and repair your septic system before it causes a shutdown of your business with routine inspections of your system. Investing in repairs is much less expensive than a septic emergency that closes your business for hours, days or even a week.

Stay on top of your septic system maintenance to keep your business’ doors open and your profit levels high. Talk to your local septic service company about setting up a routine maintenance schedule for your septic system.

Posted on behalf of:
A-Flo Free Septic
Lawrenceville, GA
(770) 927-7926

Two Different Types of Grease Interceptors (GGI and HGI)

It’s no secret that fats, oils and greases can have an adverse effect on sewer and septic systems. That’s where grease interceptors come in handy, reducing the level of grease and oils in wastewater. The first grease trap was patented in the late 1880’s, but these systems have come a long way since those days.

Hydromechanical grease interceptors collect fats, oils and grease discharged from high-volume kitchens by controlling the flow of water and allowing hot water to cool. Fats, oils and grease settle out of the water and are then caught by a baffle to keep it from flowing out of the grease interceptor. These models are typically installed beneath sinks, and must be cleaned manually to ensure peak performance. They’re sized by gallons per minute flow and poundage, and use simple principles to keep harmful grease out of a sewer system.

Gravity grease interceptors are comprised of two or more compartments. The larger amount of water slows down the water inside the interceptor, allowing grease to separate. Buoyancy plays a major role in the way gravity traps work, and they’re much larger than hydromechanical grease interceptors. They’re also more efficient, collecting up to ninety percent of fats, oils and grease as they travel through the system.

If you’re planning to build a restaurant or other high-volume kitchen, local ordinances probably require you to have some sort of grease interceptor installed for the health of the municipal sewer system. Working closely with a licensed sewer and septic professional will ensure that you not only stay within the bounds of local law, but also that you find the most effective and efficient system for your needs.

Posted on behalf of Shawn Bynum, Bynum Plumbing

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