New CT Law in Effect for Restaurant Owners of All Class III or Class IV Food Establishments

The State Of Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection has new law that requires  Class III or Class IV establishments must be in compliance by July 1, 2011, however four conditions exist that may force earlier compliance. see also General Permit for the Discharge of Wastewater Associated with Food Preparation Establishments which can be viewed by General Permit for discharge of Wastewater associated with Food Preparation or by Visiting CT.Gov website.


The four conditions that exist that may force earlier compliance are 

1. Renovations, 
2. Change in ownership
3. Areas of existing sewer problems 
4. Within local municipalities which have implementmented the program already.   

The new law will require all CT Restaurants & Food Establishments

1. Installation of Minimum 1000 gallon outdoor passive grease interceptor.
2. Installation an Automatic Grease Recovery Unit.  
3.  This law also requires that records of all inspections, cleaning and maintenance be recorded and kept on site for a period of 5 years.
A Grease recovery device, aka Automatic Grease Trap Interceptor, shall be installed on those fixtures or drains which would allow F.O.G. - Fats, Oils, & Grease to be discharged, this shall include any of the following
  • Pot Sinks, Compartment Sinks
  • Pre-Rinse Sinks, Prep Sinks
  • Any sink into which fats, oils, or grease are likely to be introduced;
  • Soup Kettles, Tilting Skillets, or similar devices;
  • Wok Stations;
  • Floor Drains or Sinks into which Kettles or Skillets may be drained;
  • Automatic Hood Wash Units:
  • Any other equipment / fixtures or drains that are likely to allow fats, oils and grease to be discharged. 
 Be sure to View CT Waste Water Discharge / General Permits


We at Foodequipmentsource.com - are here to assist you in obtaining your Lowest & Best Price on Grease Recovery Device / Automatic Grease Trap, we also understand the costs in this essential upgrade in becoming compliant with this NEW Connecticut State Law.


We have an entire line of Thermaco Big Dipper Grease Traps & Trapzilla AGRU - as well as alternative choices in Grease Recovery Devices  in order to SAVE YOU MONEY! on your Required Purchase - Be sure to Visit us Online to Purchase or Call us to discuss your needs and Place your Order by Phone - 860-481-4491

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Big Dipper Automatic Grease Trap Interceptor by Thermaco - Lowest Price

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Features:

  • Fully automatic self cleaning cycle. Removes collected grease & oils from tank without any operator assistance. Comes complete with 24-hour timer and Grease Collector.
  • Constructed of corrosion resistant materials suitable for installation in virtually any location. Attractive sanitary Stainless Steel exterior.
  • Integrated Motor/Grease Outlet/Heater/Lid enables a fast, do-it-yourself unit operation reversal.
  • Compact footprint.
  • Two (2) No-Hub Connectors provided.Thermaco Big Dipper W-250-IS, bright finish type 304 stainless steel exterior, rotationally molded polyethylene interior automatic self-cleaning grease and oil recovery separator for floor mounted or partially recessed installation, rated at 25 gallons per minute peak flow, 50 pounds of grease capacity and including as an integral part of the unit, 1 rotating gear hydrophobic wheel assembly for automatic grease/oil removal, an integral flow control device, self-regulating enclosed electric immersion heater, a vessel vent, an integral gas trap, an integral programmable 24-hour multi-event time control, a field reversible motor location, a field reversible grease/oil sump outlet, quick release stainless steel lid clamps, a gasketted and fully removable 304 stainless steel lid, a lift-out strainer basket access, an internal stainless steel strainer basket for collection of coarse solids, and a separate grease and oils collection container. Electric assembly shall be tested to comply with pertinent sections of the Standards for Safety ANSI/UL 73 and/or ANSI/UL 1004. Electric motor equipped with thermal overload protection with automatically resettable switch. Two (2) no-hub connectors for plumbing connection provided.
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Specifications: Material Exterior: 304 Stainless Steel, Bright Finish
Material Interior: Rotationally Molded Polyethylene
Electrical: 115 VAC, 60 Hz, 520 Watts (4.5 Amps)
Maximum Inlet Flow Rate: 25 GPM
Number of Skimming Wheels: 1
Skimming Rate: 20 Pounds Per Hour
Grease Retention Capacity: 50+ Pounds
Internal Solids Strainer Capacity: 1.85 Gallons

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