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grease buildup in drain

thanks, i'll give it a try--nbc

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a grease trap and have it cleaned on regular intervals. Is a grease trap not a code requirement in your area for this application/use? Lye (sodium hydroxide) based crystal drain cleaners should be effective on grease deposits however.

yeah, g traps in restaurants

i thought they're national code

I like this stuff

http://www.zepcommercial.com/products.asp?category=11 Any good supplyhouse will have a good non- acid cleaner. regular use is the key.

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Good to see you again, Mike!

How's things at M & A?..I see some of your guys coming bck up the road in the afternoons.

Try this:

Natural Enviro 1000 - Grease Trap Solution... www.naturalenviro.com This is a bacterial type product.Does a fairly good job.No lye. I used to use Chloroben PT. don't know if it is still available or not.

grease buildup in drain

anyone had experience with some preventative procedures to alleviate grease build up in restaurant drains. i know that lye [sodium hydroxide] plus grease = soap, but does it work in drains?--nbc

if it isn't

code in your area to have a grease trap on a commercial kitchen (e.g. restaurant, school, etc.) it should be. In any event, do install one -- at the very least on the dishwasher drain and any sinks used for cleaning or dishwashing. And Then Make Sure It Is Cleaned Out! Can't tell you how many grease traps I have inspected which were never cleaned out. You'll need a drain cleaner as the other guys have mentioned to get rid of the gook that's already there... Trust me: you'll have much better drains -- and the guys at the sewer plant will be very appreciative! Of course, if you have a septic tank, the guys who clean it will hate you, as they won't have to pump it so often!