Grease trap sizing for commercial kitchens: how to avoid the wrong system size.
Sizing is one of the most important install decisions because undersizing creates repeat problems and overspending on the wrong system does not solve them either.
Why sizing matters
A grease trap that is the wrong size creates problems even if the product itself is decent
A lot of poor grease-management outcomes come from the wrong sizing decision rather than a dramatic product failure. Getting the size right helps avoid repeat problems, wasted spend and awkward servicing issues later on.
What sizing should reflect
The factors that really matter
- • Kitchen output and grease load
- • Menu type and day-to-day operating pattern
- • Available space and access for maintenance
- • Whether the chosen type of system is suitable before size is even discussed
Related pages
Next pages when sizing is part of the decision
Start here if the sizing question is really part of the wider system-selection decision.
Best if the sizing concern is tied specifically to a restaurant kitchen.
Useful if the sizing question is coming from a takeaway kitchen with compact space and heavy grease load.
Start with a conversation
Need help sizing a grease trap properly?
If you want a practical view on the right grease trap size and type for your kitchen, contact Actem and talk through the site, output and likely options.