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What is the difference between a Multi-Ceptor Interceptor and a standard grease interceptor? What is the cost difference between installing a Multi-Ceptor and retrofitting my existing plumbing? How much does a Multi-Ceptor cost? How does the long-term operational cost of a Multi-Ceptor compare to standard grease interceptors? Does the Multi-Ceptor system smell as bad as a standard grease interceptor? How long does it take to install a Multi-Ceptor? Is this system approved by the governing agencies? Will installing a Multi-Ceptor bring my facility up to code? What happens if the system backs up? What happens if the system breaks down? Are replacement parts expensive? How can I be sure the Multi-Ceptor is the best solution for me?
What is the difference between
a Multi-Ceptor Interceptor and a standard grease interceptor? What is the cost difference
between installing a Multi-Ceptor and retrofitting my existing plumbing? Isn’t it simpler
just to retrofit my existing grease interceptor than to start from scratch with
a whole new system? The old building codes required only a commercial kitchen’s dishwasher and three-compartment sink to be directed through a grease interceptor, which was usually mounted under the sink or dishwasher. New codes require that all kitchen wastewater be separated from human wastewater and routed through a grease interceptor. Before the Multi-Ceptor system, the only way to accomplish this was to tear up the floors inside the facility and reroute the plumbing, necessitating shut-down of the kitchen for the duration of the work. Many complications associated with retrofitting make this task expensive and time-consuming: Often, if the standard grease interceptor is situated at a higher elevation than the drains that must now flow through it, the plumbing contractor has to tear out most of the existing plumbing and start over. Overhauling the plumbing often interferes with other utility lines (electrical conduits, water lines, coolant tower lines, etc.), making the job even more difficult. In some cases it’s necessary to install an entirely new sewer lateral. Creating new plumbing lines that meet code sometimes necessitates coring and penetrating of grade beams, tie beams, and structural piling caps, which can weaken the overall structural integrity of the building. By contrast, the Multi-Ceptor system is simply installed on the existing sewer lateral outside the building, often under the parking lot or above-ground in an unobtrusive spot on the property. None of the internal fixtures need modification, because the Multi-Ceptor handles all the wastewater being discharged from the facility. (Back to top) How much does a Multi-Ceptor
cost? How does the long-term operational
cost of a Multi-Ceptor compare to standard grease interceptors? Standard grease interceptors must be pumped when the combined volume of surface grease and settled solids reaches 25% of the liquid capacity of the grease interceptor. They must be pumped completely to ensure all solids are removed. For example, if the depth of the grease interceptor is 48”, it must be pumped when grease and solids combine to equal a depth of 12”. If it takes two months for this to occur, then the standard interceptor must be pumped six times a year, even though the pumping company is extracting 75% water. Because the Multi-Ceptor is designed to continually remove the settled solids from the bottom of the primary chamber and back into the sewage system, solids do not factor into the 25% rule. And because solids are not accumulating on the bottom, the pumping company is not required to remove the water, just the surface grease. These advantages mean less pumping and lower costs. (Back to top) Why does a standard grease interceptor need to be pumped in its entirety if the Multi-Ceptor does not? Because the decomposing solids that accumulate on the bottom of a standard grease interceptor lower pH levels and create a corrosive environment. Most standard grease interceptors have pH levels of around 2 or 3 at the end of a loading cycle. This corrosive environment can damage the interceptor itself, shortening its life span and generating repair or replacement costs. In the Multi-Ceptor system, solids don’t settle and decompose, so corrosion does not occur. Therefore, it’s not necessary to pump the system in its entirety and the lifespan of the unit is likely to be much longer. (Back to top) Does the Multi-Ceptor system
smell as bad as a standard grease interceptor? How big is a Multi-Ceptor? How long does it take to
install a Multi-Ceptor? Is this system approved
by the governing agencies? Will installing a Multi-Ceptor
bring my facility up to code? What happens if the system
backs up? What happens if the system
breaks down? Are replacement parts
expensive? How can I be sure the
Multi-Ceptor is the best solution for me? FOG is a big problem; how to deal with it is a big decision. We’re confident you’ll discover that the Multi-Ceptor system is the best, most cost-effective and efficient solution for you.
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