Grease Trap Sizing

Does Your Dishwasher Connect to a Grease Trap? Code Requirements

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Andrew

Commercial dishwasher connecting to a grease trap in a dramatic, foggy setting.

Dishwasher grease trap connections confuse most commercial kitchen operators who assume dishwashers dump straight into grease traps, but code requirements vary by jurisdiction, and the wrong connection destroys your trap’s effectiveness. Key Takeaways:• Uniform Plumbing Code prohibits dishwasher connections to grease interceptors due to high-temperature bypass risks• International Plumbing Code allows connections but requires water … Read more

Grease Trap for a 3-Compartment Sink: Sizing and Connection Guide

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Andrew

3-compartment sink setup with grease trap and connections in high detail.

3 compartment sink grease trap sizing determines whether your kitchen passes health inspections or gets shut down. One wrong calculation leaves you with an undersized trap that fails when inspectors arrive. Key Takeaways: Standard 3-compartment sinks require 15-25 GPM flow rates, driving 30-50 pound grease trap sizing Maximum 10-foot distance between sink and grease trap … Read more

Grease Trap Size Chart: Quick Reference by Restaurant Type

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Andrew

Hyper-detailed grease traps in dramatic lighting and fog.

Restaurant owners waste thousands of dollars on oversized grease traps when a grease trap size chart could save them from compliance disasters and unnecessary costs. Key Takeaways: Coffee shops typically need 7-14 GPM grease traps while full-service restaurants require 25-50 GPM capacity High-volume fry operations demand 75-100+ GPM grease interceptors due to heavy FOG production … Read more

Grease Trap Calculator: GPM Sizing Formulas Explained

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Andrew

Kitchen fixtures with water flow and a grease interceptor, cinematic style.

Most restaurants fail health inspections because they guessed at commercial grease trap sizing instead of using a grease trap calculator to determine exact GPM requirements. Getting this wrong costs thousands in replacement equipment and delayed permits. Key Takeaways: • The Uniform Plumbing Code requires grease interceptors sized at 2x peak GPM flow rate from connected … Read more

Grease Trap Sizing: The Complete Guide to Getting It Right

April 5, 2026April 5, 2026 by Andrew

High-tech kitchen scene illustrating grease trap and piping system with dramatic lighting.

Grease trap sizing mistakes cost restaurants thousands in emergency repairs, code violations, and system failures that shut down kitchens during peak hours. One undersized unit can trigger weekly pump-outs instead of quarterly service, turning a manageable expense into a budget nightmare. Key Takeaways: • GPM flow rate calculations determine 85% of commercial grease trap sizing … Read more