Grease Trap Legislation

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Why does it pay to engage a specialist?

Why does it pay to engage a specialist?

You won't not take your dry cleaning to your local take away, so why ask your electrician or food supplier to look after your grease management? It saves money, improves the service and increase reliability working directly with a certified grease contractor such as Aqua Mundus.

January 2, 2024
What is the biggest risk for a restaurant or take away?

What is the biggest risk for a restaurant or take away?

There are many risks when running a restaurant, takeaway or kitchen. We cannot help with all of them, but we are really, really good at some of them. Ask us about anything FOG (Fat, Oil and Grease) related.

January 2, 2024
Listed buildings, school kitchen, space constraints, high flow rates, above ground grease trap. ...

Listed buildings, school kitchen, space constraints, high flow rates, above ground grease trap. ...

We are thrilled to share that the Aqua Mundus team just completed a fabulous Trapzilla installation that exceeded the client's expectations! From start to finish, Aqua Mundus were committed to delivering exceptional quality and craftsmanship, and the team could not be prouder of the final result.

January 2, 2024
ACING THE TESTS: WHY MEETING A PAIR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR STANDARDS PROVES THE SUPERIORITY OF TRAPZILLA.

ACING THE TESTS: WHY MEETING A PAIR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR STANDARDS PROVES THE SUPERIORITY OF TRAPZILLA.

North American and European grease interceptor standards give you peace of mind that the model you choose will do the job long-term, without risking damage to your community’s wastewater system and your bottom line. While Trapzilla units passed both tests with flying colors, not every grease interceptor does or is even is subjected to these tests in the first place. Here, we outline what these tests entail.

January 2, 2024
Fat, Oil & Grease - It can't be me blocking the drains... can it?

Fat, Oil & Grease - It can't be me blocking the drains... can it?

Written by Andrew Crook published in FFR For many years I have had issues with the drains at my shop, not regularly, but every so often there will be a blockage. My shop is on a parade of shops which are mostly occupied by food premises. In the past, previous owners of some of the takeaways have been caught pouring used cooking oil down the drain so when we have had a blockage, I always put it down to the other operators as the drains run my way. With the Government’s Environment Bill currently ‘ping ponging’ between the House of Lords and the Commons, and Cop26 taking place as I write this, it’s a good time to explore this issue.

January 2, 2024
FOG accounts for 25-35% of total chemical oxygen demand (COD) in raw wastewater

FOG accounts for 25-35% of total chemical oxygen demand (COD) in raw wastewater

FOG - Fat, Oil and Grease are a major challenge in wastewater treatment. FOG often includes emulsions, fatty acids solid components, solids composed of esters of glycerol, triglycerides derived from animal or vegetable sources

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
What does the phrase "Those two mix like oil and water" really mean?

What does the phrase "Those two mix like oil and water" really mean?

We use the term “Those two mix like oil and water,” when describing two people who don’t like each other. Maybe you’ve also noticed shimmering oil floating on the surface of water on the road after it rains. In both cases you understand that water and oil don’t mix well —but have you ever wondered why? So many other things can dissolve in water—why not oil? In this activity we’ll explore what makes oil so special.

January 2, 2024