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
Jet Inc. Bio Jet 7 Plus
Bio Jet 7 Plus from Jet Inc. is a nonhazardous and nontoxic bacterial aid used to degrade FOG, fatty acids and lignin while lowering BOD, COD and nitrates. When added to a system, the bacteria attack the grease and organic materials, converting them into liquid and then into carbon dioxide and water. Continuous use can lead to a significant decrease in odor, maintenance and emergency blockages. 800-321-6960; www.jetincorp.com
J&J Portable Sanitation Products Evergreen Grease Trap Treatment
Evergreen Grease Trap Treatment from J&J Portable Sanitation Products is developed and formulated to be used for continuous application to grease traps specifically to address the unique problems of institutional kitchens and restaurants. It also performs when applied during downtime. It contains specially selected bacterial strains, enzymes and growth promoting factors to facilitate the breakdown of oils, grease and wastes. It will also break up caked grease in neglected traps. 800-345-3303; www.jjportable.com
Lenzyme High Count
High Count from Lenzyme is a blend of bacteria strains with enzymes. Enzymes are what break down all food sources for bacteria. It follows the process by which complex organic compounds in the presence of water, bacteria and enzymes are broken down or transformed into simpler compounds. The enzymes serve as organic catalysts that speed up or alter the rate of chemical reactions without the substance being altered or used up in the process. The formulation also contains highly active strains of bacteria that digest the broken down organic fragments. Once the bacteria consume the organic matter, they turn it into carbon dioxide and water. 800-223-3083; www.lenzyme.com
Oatey Hercules PT-BIO1
Hercules PT-BIO1 from Oatey eliminates drainline buildup and controls odors with grease and waste-digesting bacteria and biodegradable grease and soil removers. It is a concentrated liquid blend of fast-acting grease, waste-digesting bacteria and safe, biodegradable grease and soil removers to eliminate drainline buildup and control odors. It continues its grease-digesting action in grease traps and sewer lines and improves the performance of cesspools, septic tanks and drainfields. The waste-digesting bacteria biodegrade greasy matter en route, preventing redeposition and problems such as interior (crown) corrosion and sewer gas formation. This product contains no acids, caustics, solvents or other harsh chemicals. It is safe for use in all types of drainage plumbing and is USDA authorized for use in food processing plants. It is offered in four variations of sizes, ranging from 32 ounces to 15 gallons. 800-321-9532; www.oatey.com
RootX Grease-X
Grease-X bioenzyme from RootX is a highly concentrated microbial ecosystem containing specialized natural microorganisms that are not genetically modified and are safe for humans. Using microbes as a maintenance program can prevent costly and environmentally impacting SSOs. It contains over 3 billion cells per gram of product called cell-forming units, or CFU. Microbes are nature’s own method of eliminating organic waste. However, many systems build up faster than nature can keep up with. An effective preventive maintenance program with Grease-X can help prevent and eliminate build up in collection systems. It is applied once a day for five days during the inoculation period, and one to two times a week after the inoculation period is completed. Once the microbes have had a chance to build up in the targeted collections system, the microbes will colonize and secrete enzymes that assist the microbes in digesting the FOG. 800-844-4974; www.rootx.com
Walex Bio-Active Enzymatic Grease Digester
Walex Bio-Active Enzymatic Grease Digester digests grease and oil, keeping grease traps functioning well and free from clogs. The formula contains both bacteria and enzymes. The enzymes start working to digest the oil immediately. Once established, the bacteria will carry out the work effectively to completion. The formula contains 200 billion colony-forming units per kilogram, and is available in 1- and 5-gallon pails. 800-338-3155; www.walex.com
Grease Handling Equipment
Bright Technologies, Division of Sebright Products, 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
Slide In Queen FD-995-1C-RE
The FD-995-1C-RE from Slide In Queen offers customers the versatility and dependability of larger grease collection systems without the price tag or the need for a tanker endorsement. This flanged and dished tank is built for both on- and off-road service. Customers looking to add to their fleet can add this work-ready unit with a powerful pumping system and optional washdown pump. It has a larger 265 cfm vacuum pump designed to make grease collection quick and easy. This larger pump, and other available options allow customers to easily overcome the air gap issue when collecting grease. A water compartment can be added for even better usability. Each unit is made from all aluminum, carbon steel or stainless steel materials. Units come fully equipped and ready to work directly from the crate, complete with pump, motor, Tigertail suction hose and an optional washdown hose with spray nozzle. 833-475-4334; www.slideinqueen.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 opening, 20-inch rear opening, 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. 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. Units 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
