Q. How does this product differ from existing grease interceptors?

 A. It separates FOG at a higher efficiency than typical, indoor or in-ground, steel, grease interceptors, or large capacity, in-ground concrete grease interceptors; in addition, it disposes of the pollutant by internally digesting it, eliminating the need for regularly cleaning or pumping out.

Q. How is that possible?

A. The grease is separated by gravity and coalescence and retained by a specially designed “vertical vortex media” (patent pending). The retained material is adsorbed and digested by a biological structure called a “biofilm” comprised of specially grown, totally non-pathogenic micro-organisms (we call Remediator^® Culture) attached to the media, releasing CO2 and water. Wastewater treatment plants use a similar technology for nitrogen compounds.

Q. How much culture do I use and how do I introduce it into the unit?

A. The unit is regularly furnished with a metering pump that meters one (1) ounce of Remediator^® Culture per day into the unit usually at the beginning of a quiet period in the kitchen. This cycle is preset at the factory, the operator’s only task being to replenish the one-gallon culture bottle, every four (4) months. When the level of culture in the bottle diminishes below a 10-day supply, a warning light (regularly furnished) will alert the kitchen operator.

Q. How much grease can the microorganisms digest?

A. The Remediator^® is designed to handle average loadings found in kitchens (usually between 400 mg/L-2900 mg/L fat, oil and grease in the wastewater); discharging between 15-40 mg/L FOG in the effluent. Testing has been documented with efficiencies below 15 mg/L. 

A. The action will not have a damaging effect since bacteria live in a biofilm structure pretty much like an ant or bee colony. Therefore, only the outer layer will suffer as a result of chemical agents’ presence and not the whole colony.

Q. How does the cost of this unit compare to the existing devices?

A. The cost of the Remediator^® Culture is usually around $1.50-$1.75 per day. Eliminating the pumping and disposal costs, your monthly savings can average around $300.

Q. How much maintenance do I have to do?

A. You will have to empty the solids interceptor basket (provided with unit) on a daily basis, or more often as dictated by kitchen activity. When you replace the Remediator^® Culture bottle, once every four months, we recommend a visual inspection of the Remediator^® unit to check for silt accumulation. Discharge of floor drain waste into the drainage system and through the unit, where permitted by code, can cause silt. The Remediator^® is not designed to accept the discharge from a garbage disposer, grinder, or pulper as flow from these types of equipment is normally not allowed in the grease piping by the health or plumbing code.

Q. What is the biggest threat for bacteria?

A. Do not allow the Remediator^® Culture to freeze! Optimal temperature range for the Remediator^® system are from 50-140° F, with 98° F being ideal. Make sure the perforated cap for the Culture reservoir, provided with the system, is in place; airborne carbon can prematurely activate the bacteria.