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Cheap enzyme dosing grease management, busting the cheap grease trap myth. Dosing vs grease trap

Cheap enzyme dosing grease management, busting the cheap grease trap myth. Dosing vs grease trap

While the first part of the article established that any treatment claims made for dosing systems are dubious at best, it now turns out that even cost effectiveness is questionable and only works if biological dosing systems are operated in a low or standard setting. Increasing the dosing intensity immediately effects the running cost of an enzyme dosing system and very quickly tips the overall cost in favour of an automated grease retention unit.

January 2, 2024
Automatic Grease Traps vs Manual Grease Traps

Automatic Grease Traps vs Manual Grease Traps

Grease Traps and Automated Grease Recovery Units (GRU) are one of the most common (Fats, Oils and Grease) FOG Control solutions. Manual or passive and automatic grease traps (GRU)being the most widely accepted devices for commercial kitchen operators. Both devices are marketed as performing essentially the same job of separating fat, oil and grease from kitchen wastewater. At first look automatic grease traps (GRU) seem very expensive compared to manual grease traps. There is more than meets the eye and additional factors should be consider than just the initial purchasing cost of the unit.

January 2, 2024
Circular economy as a key contributor to the EU's strategic autonomy

Circular economy as a key contributor to the EU's strategic autonomy

Against the backdrop of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the prospect of energy prices shooting up it makes sense to speed up the transition to a circular economy and increase strategic autonomy.

January 2, 2024
10 Best Kitchen Grease Management Practices

10 Best Kitchen Grease Management Practices

Though having a grease trap is required in virtually all commercial kitchens, there’s much more to controlling fats, oils and grease (FOG). Why should you care? It’s not just about staying in compliance with government regulations and avoiding fines or even potential shutdowns. Best management practices to control FOGs in your kitchen will also save you money on maintenance and reduce the risk of costly, emergency plumbing repairs inside your building. Here are ten best management practices to control grease, save money and protect your business’ reputation.

January 2, 2024
What is Big Dipper limited lifetime Grease Trap warranty?

What is Big Dipper limited lifetime Grease Trap warranty?

Learn how you can benefit from the industry-leading warranty of Big Dipper and Trapzilla, which is backed by over 40 years of quality product manufacturing experience by Thermaco.

January 2, 2024
Why you can trust Magnete

Why you can trust Magnete

We believe that our reputation as a trusted industry Expert is our most valuable asset, so it is vital that our advise is always of the highest quality.

January 2, 2024