Interceptor Definitions

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Adjustable Gravity Oil Drawoff

A device for diverting the separated light density oils in interceptor to a storage tank.

Air Relief

A port to relieve air pressure built up inside an interceptor body.

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Baffles

Part(s) of the unit that facilitate trapping and separation of the grease, fats and oils from the waste water.

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Flow Control Fitting

A device installed upstream from the interceptor having an orifice and air intake which controls the rate of flow through the interceptor.

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Grease-Interceptor

A device to separate and retain light density liquids, grease, fats, cooking oils, etc., from waste water for easy removal.

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Oil-Interceptor

A device to separate light density oils from waste water and retain and divert same to a storage tank.

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Removable Screens

The retaining element in a sediment interceptor for separating solids and other material to prevent same from entering the sewage system.

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Sediment Basket

That part in an interceptor which collects chip particles and/or other sediment that could clog the drainage system.

Sediment (Solids) Interceptor

A device which separates from waste water, solids such as plaster, broken glass, hair, lint or other materials detrimental to the sewage system.

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Vent Connection

A means to connect vent piping to provide the flow of the air and permit odor to escape from the interceptor.

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