Bacteria/Chemicals - Grease
Cape Cod Biochemical BIO-REM E-D
BIO-REM E-D from Cape Cod Biochemical is a powdered bacteria/enzyme waste digester. It is an industrial-strength product for use in grease traps and problem sewer and drainlines. It contains several strains of enzyme-producing microorganisms formulated to break down grease and the other sewage that causes blockages, backups and odors. It provides immediately available enzymes plus live bacteria for continued solids digestion and odor control, according to the maker. It provides organisms to break down the fatty acids produced by primary digestion, with its fermentation factor stimulating bacteria already present, the company states. It requires no special equipment, as applications can be mixed manually. It will not damage plumbing, as it contains no caustics or acids. It is also nonhazardous, containing no pathogens, chlorinated benzenes, or U.S. EPA priority pollutants. 800-343-8007; www.septiconline.com
Century Chemical Bio-Snake Blocks
Bio-Snake Blocks from Century Chemical are an environmentally friendly, easy-to-use grease trap and drain treatment product that decreases grease buildup by 96%, according to the maker. Hanging a block in the grease trap continues release of new bacteria over time and will cause an immediate reduction in grease buildup and a reduction in odor. They also reduce effluent biochemical oxygen demand levels by up to 80%. 800-348-3505; www.centurychemical.com
Culleoka Company GTOR
Grease, Tar & Odor Releasing Agent (GTOR) from Culleoka Company is an emulsifier of both grease and water, so it breaks down the structures of grease turning it into a liquid. The product uses natural terpenes and soys designed to blend with food-based grease, petro- and oil-based solids, which begins the releasing process. Then, enzymes continue to break down the solids over an extended period of time throughout the entire pipe. The product can act as a solution to slow drains and blockages, or as a preventive maintenance measure. It is available in 24-ounce or 5-gallon containers. 855-777-6246; www.culleokacompany.com
J & J Portable Sanitation Products Evergreen
Evergreen grease trap treatment from J & J Portable Sanitation Products is formulated for continuous application to grease traps, specifically to address institutional kitchens and restaurants. It also performs when applied during downtime. It contains selected bacterial strains, enzymes and growth-promoting factors to breakdown oils, grease and waste. It will also break up caked grease in neglected traps, according to the maker. 800-345-3303; www.jjchem.com
Jet Inc. BIO JET 7 Plus
BIO JET 7 Plus from Jet Inc. is a nonhazardous and nontoxic bacterial aid designed to degrade FOG, fatty acids and lignin while lowering BOD, COD and nitrates. When added to a system, bacteria attack grease and organic materials, converting them to liquid and then to carbon dioxide and water. Continuous use reduces odor, maintenance and emergency blockages, according to the maker. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com
Oatey Hercules Cesspool Cleaner
Hercules Cesspool Cleaner from Oatey helps guard against accumulation of grease and organic matter in cesspools and septic tanks. It works by removing grease and sludge from baffles, pump floats, distribution boxes and lateral lines. Additionally, it helps restore a pump system within a few hours of adding it, and will not harm concrete, concrete block, cinder block or metal tanks, according to the maker. It can be used in emergencies to temporarily eliminate back-ups and overflows. Additionally, it is safe to use on plastic, clay or cast iron sewer lines. 800-321-9532; www.oatey.com
RootX Grease-X
Grease-X bioenzyme from RootX uses natural microorganisms designed to break down and digest all types of FOG that collect in sewer systems. The mixtures of live microbes, along with the enzymes they secrete, are suited to digesting FOG and other organic matter as it enters and flows through the sewer lines, according to the maker. The microbes adhere to the sewer line walls. In digesting organic waste, they reproduce and form colonies that continue to consume accumulated FOG. It is safe to use and won’t hurt any type of pipes or the people installing them, and it can be used on garbage disposals, floor drain or grease traps. Regular application can help prevent the buildup of FOG. 800-844-4974; www.rootx.com
Walex Products Bio-Active Grease Trap Treatment
Bio-Active Grease Trap Treatment from Walex Products includes a select combination of natural soil bacteria in spore form or in stabilized vegetative states. The formula has aerobic as well as anaerobic bacterial species. It also contains pure enzymes, which ensure rapid initial action, as bacteria usually require a few days to activate and adjust to the new environment. Once established, the bacteria will carry out the work effectively to completion. The formula is buffered and fortified with various micronutrients. 800-338-3155; www.walex.com
Grease Handling Equipment
Bright Technologies 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press
The compact 0.6-meter skid-mounted belt filter press from Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, has stainless steel frame and roller construction as well as radius wedge zone and wing roller for sludge dewatering. Components include a sludge pump, polymer system and washwater booster pump. Options include a sludge flowmeter, air compressor and discharge conveyors. With a compact, walk-around skid design, it can be utilized in as little as a 10-by-20-foot floor area. The Boerger rotary lobe sludge pump has a maintain-in-place design. Cake solids of up to 35% can be achieved. Rates of 25 to 50 gpm make it ideal for small applications or when a processor has outgrown dewatering containers. 800-253-0532; www.sebrightproducts.com
Imperial Industries grease units
Aluminum and steel grease units from Imperial Industries are built to complement a wide selection of the latest truck chassis. The standard 700-gallon tank allows for low clearance near the common access points for parking ramp and shopping mall interceptors, often requiring only 50 feet of hose. Operator convenience extends to the choice of blower, where a positive displacement model replaces the more common vane pump, helping prevent triggering smoke alarms. 800-558-2945; www.imperialind.com
In the Round Dewatering horizontal drum
The horizontal biosolids dewatering system from In the Round Dewatering features a stainless steel drum with perforated plastic tile lining. The drum is mounted on a roll-off frame for easy transport and unloading. Trays contain discharge water. An 18,000- to 25,000-gallon batch is mixed with polymer before being filtered in the rotating drum, which is driven by a 1/2 hp variable-speed electric motor with a heavy-duty chain and sprocket. Turning eliminates crusting and wet pockets to produce uniform, consistent results. The dewatered material dumps easily, and the drum is self-cleaning. 317-563-2072; www.itrdewatering.com
Westmoor Conde ProVac
The Conde ProVac preassembled industrial liquid waste pumping system from Westmoor is designed to promote efficient grease trap service. The unit is quiet and lightweight and pumps at 120 gpm. Flip a switch to start the unit in vacuum mode for pumping. A built-in exhaust deodorizer is designed to keep odor at a minimum. Flip the switch to pressure mode for offloading. It can be used to service locations not suited for large vacuum truck hoses, including indoor or remote difficult-to-access jobs. 800-367-0972; www.westmoorltd.com
Grease Treatment
BioMicrobics LIXOR
LIXOR from BioMicrobics is a nonclogging, Venturi-type aeration device that supplies air in a variety of wastewater applications. Equipped with an aboveground, regenerative blower — the system’s only moving part — a continuous large volume of air is piped down to submerged devices. The velocity of air and water increases substantially inside the venturi chamber, creating a vacuum that pulls in surrounding liquid and breaks the incoming air stream into smaller size bubbles. The result is a turbulent plume of water and bubbles that travel up through the water, transferring oxygen for biological activity and creating horizontal and vertical mixing patterns. Each submerged aeration system is designed to achieve reliable aeration and mixing performance efficiencies. Individual or multiple units may be used in many ways to help achieve desired treatment goals. 800-753-3278; www.biomicrobics.com
Roll-Off Containers
AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems ADS
The ADS 30-yard open-top roll-off dewatering unit from AQUA-Zyme Disposal Systems can be filled with 22,000 to 25,000 gallons of biosolids at 1% to 2% solids in about two hours. After draining for 24 hours, the unit can be picked up using a standard-capacity roll-off truck and transported for solids disposal. Sludge volume can be reduced by 80% with reductions to 98% in BOD, COD, FOG and TSS. Effluent is clear, the unit has few moving parts, and the size of filter media can be selected according to job requirements. Standard equipment includes a roll-over tarp system; side, floor and center screens; 1/4-inch floor plate; 7-gauge side plates; four door-binder ratchets; eight drain ports; two inlet ports; and a long-handle scraper. Units are also available in a 15-yard size. 979-245-5656; www.aqua-zyme.com
Park Process SludgeKing II
The SludgeKing II roll-off dewatering container from Park Process incorporates an engineered design that eliminates trapped water in the bottom of the filter cake. The second center wall filter increases filter area by 33% producing drier cakes in less time. The plastic floor panels that cover the floor space between wall filters and center wall filters serve three purposes. They hold down the bottom of the filter elements, help eliminate standing water and aid in filter cake dumping. The inlet manifold is split into three inlets, each with a ball valve, allowing incoming flow to be distributed evenly into the three compartments formed by the two center-wall filters. 855-511-7275; www.parkprocess.com
Pik Rite self-contained roll-off unit
Pik Rite self-contained roll-off units are fully operational at the pumping site without a chassis. The heavy-duty front platform holds the user’s choice of pump and a Kohler 25 hp electric-start engine. The tank is set up with a level indicator, rear sight eyes, 36-inch top manway, 20-inch rear manway, 3-inch intake with an internal 3-inch standpipe, and a 4-inch discharge. The low-profile, 12-inch primary shut-off is paired with a 10-gallon secondary shut-off. Spray-on protective liner protects hoses and promotes durability. Work lights and a safety beacon are mounted on the rear tank head, and a ladder is mounted on the side. Polished aluminum hose trays and custom paint finish are standard. Other customizable options are available. 800-326-9763; www.pikrite.com
Pinnacle roll tarp sludge container
Roll tarp sludge containers from Pinnacle come standard in 20-, 25-, 30- and 40-cubic-yard capacities. The radius-bottom containers have 1/4-inch floors and 3/16-inch sidewalls. All containers are water-tested to the top of the container for 30 to 45 minutes and come standard with a side-roll tarp. Custom sizes, dewatering baskets and other modifications are available. All are blasted prior to painting and the shell is powder coated. 256-840-8031; www.pinnaclemfg.net
Screens/Strainers/Screening Equipment
ScreencO Systems Trash Master 400 Auto Screen
The Trash Master 400 Auto Screen from ScreencO Systems uses gravity to separate trash from the flow stream through a 4-inch inlet with a fan spreader to power-offload vacuum trucks. It has an aluminum hopper with a 6-inch outlet cam and 3/8-inch gapped 1/4-inch bar screen that meets U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 503 regulations. A stainless steel U-channel with ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene-lined titanium provides years of wear, with a high-strength alloy steel 8 1/2-inch shaftless screw that moves trash to a waste container. The stainless steel U-channel has slotted drain holes and a center channel bar screen for cleaner and drier trash. A custom-built stainless steel bar rake is included for easy maintenance. A front spray bar with a 1 gpm nozzle keeps the unit clean and free of buildup. A 2 hp NORD gear reduction drive with Lenze variable-frequency drive control accomplishes a variable-speed screw from 6 to 30 rpms. 208-790-8770; www.screencosystems.com
Septic Tank Agitator
Crust Busters agitator
The handheld power agitator from Crust Busters has an 80-inch shaft and two- or three-blade propeller designed to mix a 1,000-gallon septic tank in five minutes. Options include 2-, 4-, 6- and 9-foot extensions and a short three-blade shaft that adapts to the two-blade unit. 763-878-2296; www.crustbusters.com
Sludge Sampling Equipment
Sim/Tech Filter TruCore
The TruCore from Sim/Tech Filter is a large-diameter, accurate, user-friendly sludge sampler designed for sludge common to septic tanks. It allows samples to be taken quickly without creating excessive turbulence, as there are no restrictions caused by valves, stoppers or flaps. With a 1 3/8-inch I.D., the capacity per foot is almost 10 ounces. The straight-through design allows sample to be effortlessly returned to the tank. The unit is made of a polycarbonate sampling tube (marked every foot) and PVC fittings. It comes as a single-piece, 8-foot unit or as two 4-foot units that slip together. Custom sizes and configurations are also available. A simple and customizable extension kit is available for deeply buried tanks. 888-999-3290; www.simtechfilter.com
