Aug 13, 20194 min read

Semi-automatic draw-off; a failed concept

Years ago, someone thought they had discovered the perfect solution for grease interceptors installed indoors. Most industry...

Jul 15, 20193 min read

2021 NSPC Code Hearing Update

The National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC) held its Public Hearing on July 11, 2019 to review the Proposed Code Changes for the 2021...

May 2, 20193 min read

What's In a Fixture

This week I attended the Region 8 Pretreatment Association conference in Bismarck, North Dakota. The week before the conference,...

Mar 20, 20193 min read

A FOG Summit in Amsterdam

Earlier this month (March 6) I traveled to Amsterdam to attend and present at the first ever European FOG Summit. The event was organized...

Nov 1, 20185 min read

Trapping and Venting for Grease Interceptors

Once in a while, I get an email that contains a drawing or a photo of a grease interceptor installation with the question, "does this...

Jun 13, 20184 min read

How Mechanical and Chemical Emulsions Work

I am routinely asked whether a dishwasher should be routed to a grease interceptor or directly to the sanitary sewer. One of the main...

Jan 3, 20184 min read

How Much FOG Does a Utility Have to Deal With?

A utility recently contacted me seeking help in doing a cost/benefit analysis of their fats, oils and grease (FOG) management program. To...

Aug 30, 20174 min read

Lacking the Scientific Method?

As a student of our collective fats, oils and grease (FOG) industry, naturally I follow relative studies, research projects, white papers...

Jul 11, 20173 min read

Why Not Approve DIY Grease Interceptors?

Recently, while googling something related to grease interceptors, I came across a YouTube video showing viewers how to build their own...

Jun 13, 20173 min read

Understanding Cover-Load Ratings

The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is a standards’ setting body which publishes...

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