9 best grease traps

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The most common problem in kitchens is sewer clogging. This is most often due to the ingress of large amounts of fat into the pipeline. It accumulates on the inner walls of the pipes, gradually decreasing the diameter of the holes. This problem can be solved by installing grease traps. The device is a container with several chambers. Additionally, grease traps can be equipped with special plates. After passing through the device, the water is cleared of fats by about 80-99%. Today a wide range of grease traps is on sale. They differ both in price and in technical parameters. Our experts will help you choose a model with an optimal set of characteristics.

Recommendations for choosing a grease trap

Performance. You should start your choice with bandwidth or performance. This parameter is expressed in liters per second (l / s) or cubic meters per hour (cubic m / h).

1. Owners of houses and apartments can be advised on products with a capacity of up to 0.5 cubic meters. m / h.
2. But in catering units, this indicator can fluctuate in the range of 0.5-1.5 cubic meters. m / h.

Peak discharge. Another important parameter, which depends on the activity in the kitchen or food unit, is the peak discharge. It shows the maximum volume of waste water that the container can hold.

1. For the kitchen, devices with a peak discharge of up to 40 liters are suitable.
2. Larger devices (from 40 to 200 liters) should be installed in canteens and restaurants.

Manufacturing material. Most often, grease traps are made of plastic or stainless steel.

1. Stainless steel models have maximum strength and durability. However, the cost of such products will be quite high.
2. Plastic containers are affordable, lightweight and compact. They are easy to maintain, and with careful use, the service life reaches 30 years. The downside of plastic is fragility.

Installation options. Depending on the installation site, there are several types of grease traps.

1. The most popular are models that are mounted under the sink. Unfortunately, there will be no room for other items in the cabinet under the sink.
2. Portable grease traps can be installed in separate rooms. They are easier to maintain, especially if they have to be done every day.
3. Operating principle. Wastewater treatment can be carried out in different ways.

The most popular is the gravitational principle of operation. Since fat is lighter than water, it is not difficult to collect it from the surface of the water.

The aerobic method is based on the absorption of fat by special microorganisms. Such devices are more difficult to maintain and require careful treatment of bacteria.

We have selected 9 of the best grease traps for our review. All of them are sold in the Russian trade network. When allocating seats, the editors of the journal relied on the opinion of the expert community, taking into account the feedback from domestic users.

Rating of the best grease traps

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best grease traps for home use	1	Biofor Economy – 40	RUB 4,900
	2	Alta-M-In 0.5-25	RUB 8,990
	3	Aqua Mini (0.3-20)	RUB 3,515
	4	Onyx 0.5-15	RUB 7 600
The best grease traps for food blocks	1	Grease guardian d4	RUB 366 855
	2	PE 1.5-100 “Auto-assembly”	RUB 39,000
	3	EVO STOK 1.0-70 10021	RUB 11,023
	4	Termite 1.0-60	RUB 6,700
	5	ITERMA CG-05 / 40N 14780	RUB 16,200

The best grease traps for home use

Little waste water is generated in the kitchens of apartments and houses. Therefore, the best option would be to buy household grease traps. Experts advise paying attention to the following models.

Biofor Economy – 40

Rating: 4.9

Effectively collects fat in apartments, houses and small catering establishments, model Biofor Economy – 40. The device is a one-piece plastic tank, the inner space of which is divided into several chambers. Large debris is collected in the first chamber, fat is retained in the second compartment. Experts point out the high-quality separation of wastewater, so that the sewer pipes do not have to be cleaned for a long time. The capacity of the grease trap is 40 liters, up to 0.51 cubic meters can pass through the device per hour. m of waste water.

Domestic users are satisfied with the performance, separation quality, and ease of use. They have no complaints about the work of the device. The grease trap wins gold in our review.

Advantages

• compactness;
• good performance;
• high-quality separation;
• ease of maintenance.

disadvantages

• not found.

Alta-M-In 0.5-25

Rating: 4.8

Compact dimensions and low weight (6 kg) are important advantages of the Alta-M-In 0.5-25 grease trap. The container can be installed under a regular sink in a kitchen cabinet. The Russian manufacturer has applied an innovative wastewater treatment technology that ensures high treatment efficiency. The body of the model is made of modern polymer materials, the service life is over 50 years. At the same time, experts appreciated the environmental friendliness of plastic. The grease trap is easy to install and operate, the scope of the device is wide (residential buildings, cafes, restaurants, canteens).

Russian consumers liked the quality of workmanship, the efficiency of wastewater treatment, and the ease of maintenance. The model receives the silver in our review, behind the winner in price.

Advantages

• efficient separation;
• compactness and lightness;
• durability;
• environmental friendliness.

disadvantages

• high price.

Aqua Mini (0.3-20)

Rating: 4.7

Affordable price and compact size helped the Russian grease trap Aqua Mini (0.3-20) to take third place in our review. The model qualitatively separates waste water into several fractions. Solid sediments are collected in one chamber, fats accumulate in the other, and pure water comes out of the device. The product weighs only 2.7 kg, although the body is made of durable plastic (wall thickness 8 mm). The advantages of the product, according to experts, include resistance to ultraviolet light, tightness and good separation quality.

So far, a grease trap is rarely found on sale, so there are few real reviews on the network. The model deserves praise for its affordable price, ease of installation and ease of maintenance.

Advantages

• lightness and compactness;
• affordable price;
• ease of installation;
• UV resistance.

disadvantages

• rarely on sale.

Onyx 0.5-15

Rating: 4.7

Grease trap Onyx 0.5-15 demonstrates good performance (0.5 cubic meters per hour). The model is made in the form of a cube with a side size of 300 mm. The separation of waste water into fractions in a tank is based on the principle of gravity, fat is collected in the form of a film from above, and clean water seeps out from below. For the manufacture of the case, the manufacturer used modern heat-resistant polypropylene. The grease trap can operate in a wide temperature range (+5 … + 70 ° C). The device is easy to install, it is not difficult to periodically clean it from the accumulated fat. Experts pay attention to the manufacturer's 3-year warranty.

Users praise the model for its efficient separation and durability. The disadvantages of the product are the cubic shape and high price.

Advantages

• high-quality separation of fractions;
• good performance;
• ease of use;
• 3-year warranty.

disadvantages

• high price;
• cubic shape.

The best grease traps for food blocks

Industrial grease traps demonstrate high performance. They are installed in canteens, cafes and restaurants. Experts have identified several effective models.

Grease guardian d4

Rating: 4.9

Irish Grease Guardian D4 is a highly effective fat trap. The model is considered the only automatic grease separator in the world with a built-in separator. The device demonstrates a record degree of waste water purification from fat (up to 99%). The division into fractions is carried out without human intervention around the clock. Due to the periodic removal of food pieces and fat, there is no unpleasant smell in the food unit. The experts appreciated the high flow capacity (2.25 l / s) and the stainless steel body, giving the grease trap the laurels of the winner.

The owners of catering establishments are pleasantly surprised by the quality of wastewater treatment, the absence of a characteristic odor in the catering unit. The disadvantage of the device is its high price.

Advantages

• automatic work;
• high degree of purification;
• quality materials;
• excellent performance.

disadvantages

• high price.

PE 1.5-100 “Auto-assembly”

Rating: 4.8

Three points (washing baths) in the catering unit are able to serve the grease trap PE 1.5-100 “Avtomosbor” at once. The productivity of the device is 1.5 cubic meters. m / h, and the maximum load of water discharge reaches 100 liters. Experts note the ease and ease of installation, perfect tightness, absence of unpleasant odors. The model is equipped with the “Auto collection” system, which includes a shaft, a scraper, a gutter and a canister for collecting fat. It is necessary to clean the container once a month. The versatility of the application helped the Russian development to take an honorable second place in the review.

Domestic consumers are satisfied with the high efficiency of wastewater treatment, ease of operation and maintenance, and good performance. The downside is not full automatic operation.

Advantages

• good performance;
• complete tightness;
• versatility;
• simple installation.

disadvantages

• requires daily cleaning of the gutter.

EVO STOK 1.0-70 10021

Rating: 4.7

Grease trap EVO STOK 1.0-70 is a completely non-volatile device. It is equipped with a one-piece plastic casing with 3 sections inside. The experts liked the simple design, there is a removable tray on the outlet pipe, the lid is hermetically closed, preventing the spread of unpleasant odors. The basic configuration contains all the necessary parts for connecting the device to the sewer. The model is inferior to the leaders in productivity (1.0 m3 / h) and peak discharge volume (70 l).

The strong point of the grease trap, according to users, is its lightness (15 kg) and compactness. The affordable price also looks attractive. The disadvantage of the device is the need for daily cleaning. This is best done before starting work.

Advantages

• reasonable price;
• lightness and compactness;
• tightness;
• high-quality separation.

disadvantages

• daily cleaning required.

Termite 1.0-60

Rating: 4.6

The domestic grease trap Termit 1.0-60 stands out with the most attractive price against the background of competitors. It is a 3-section plastic container with a sealed lid and pipes. The total salvo discharge is 60 liters, and the model's productivity reaches 1 cubic meter. m / h. The manufacturer has made the middle section with a tapered bottom, which makes cleaning easier. Experts advise that maintenance of the appliance is carried out outdoors in order to rid the food unit of unpleasant odors. The disadvantage of the product is the need to shift the inlet pipe. Because of this, rubber seals quickly fail.

Domestic users like the affordable price, simple installation and operation. Of the shortcomings, the fragility of the sealing elements is noted.

Advantages

• low price;
• simple construction;
• easy installation;
• good performance.

disadvantages

• rubber seals wear out quickly.

ITERMA CG-05 / 40N 14780

Rating: 4.5

The professional equipment is the ITERMA CG-05 / 40N grease trap. The body of the product is made of stainless steel, which makes the model reliable and durable. Compact overall dimensions and low weight (9 kg) allow the device to be installed both in catering facilities of catering establishments and in private houses and apartments. The grease trap is inferior to the leaders of the review in such technical parameters as productivity (0.5 m3 / h) and peak discharge (40 l). The connection to the sewerage and sink is carried out using standard PVC pipes with a diameter of 50 mm.

The owners of cafes and restaurants like the grease trap for its reliability, durability, ease of connection and maintenance. The disadvantages are high price and modest performance.

Advantages

• quality materials;
• strength;
• durability;
• simple installation.

disadvantages

• high price;
• modest performance.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.