Making Sense of Your New Grease Trap Setup

Getting your kitchen's grease trap setup right is one of those tasks that sounds intimidating but saves you a massive headache down the line. If you've ever had to deal with a backed-up sink in the middle of a dinner rush, you already know that plumbing issues aren't just a nuisance—they're a business killer. A grease trap, or grease interceptor if you want to be fancy about it, is basically the gatekeeper of your drainage system. It's there to make sure that the fats, oils, and grease (often called FOG in the industry) don't make it into the main sewer lines where they can harden and cause expensive blockages. ...

March 2, 2026 · 6 min · Jessi Frederik