Aqua Mundus Grease Traps

The Aqua Mundus Big Dipper W-200-ISE is an automatic grease removal unit designed to intercept fats, oils, and grease from commercial kitchen wastewater before they enter the drain. Rather than relying on a passive trap that accumulates grease until it is manually emptied, the W-200-ISE uses a motorised skimming wheel to draw grease continuously from the water surface and deposit it into an external collection container. A built-in 24-hour programmable timer controls the skimming cycle, allowing it to run to a set schedule — typically outside service hours — without requiring operator input during the working day.

In practice, grease management is one of the most frequently neglected maintenance tasks in a busy kitchen. Manual traps are often left too long between cleans, leading to reduced effectiveness, drain odours, and potential non-compliance with water authority discharge consents. The W-200-ISE addresses this by making the extraction process largely self-managing. The integrated solids strainer captures food particles separately, which keeps the grease collection path clear and reduces the frequency of intervention needed to keep the unit working properly.

The practical operational advantages include:

• Automated skimming cycle reduces reliance on manual trap cleaning routines
• External grease collection container makes disposal straightforward and easy to monitor
• Programmable timer allows the cycle to run during quieter periods, minimising disruption
• Compact form factor suits installation under a sink, in a plant room, or close to the waste outlet
• Stainless steel exterior holds up well in the wet conditions typical of kitchen waste areas

Installation connects to existing kitchen waste pipework using two 50mm rubber couplers, which keeps the plumbing work manageable for a qualified installer. The unit requires an electrical supply for the motor and integrated heater. Correct positioning within the waste run matters — the unit needs to be installed where it will intercept kitchen wastewater effectively, rather than downstream of other drainage. If you are working with an existing waste layout, it is worth confirming the installation point with your plumber before ordering.

The W-200-ISE is well suited to small and medium food service operations — cafés, independent restaurants, takeaways, and similar sites — where consistent grease management is needed without the labour overhead of routine manual cleaning. For sites with higher covers or significantly greater daily throughput, it is worth considering whether a higher-capacity unit would better match the volume of grease being generated week to week.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit is correctly sized for your kitchen's output, or have questions about how it fits into your current waste run, the team is glad to help you think it through.

The Aqua Mundus Big Dipper W-250-ISE is an automatic grease removal unit designed to manage fats, oils, and grease in commercial kitchen wastewater. Where a conventional passive grease trap relies on periodic manual emptying, this unit uses a mechanised skimming assembly to draw grease continuously from the water and deposit it into an integrated collector. A built-in heater keeps collected material fluid so it transfers cleanly without hardening in the mechanism, and a digital timer allows the skimming cycle to run automatically without staff intervention.

In a working kitchen, grease management tends to be reactive rather than proactive — and that usually means drainage problems, compliance concerns, or a maintenance call at the worst possible time. Running on a programmable cycle, the W-250-ISE keeps grease from accumulating in the first place. The timer can be set around service periods so the skimming cycle runs at quieter points in the day, and the odour containment design keeps grease-related smells within the unit rather than in the kitchen environment.

From an operational standpoint, the practical advantages are straightforward:

• Automatic skimming cycle significantly reduces the need for routine manual grease extraction
• Digital timer allows cycle scheduling around service periods with minimal disruption
• Heater assembly keeps collected grease mobile, preventing blockages within the mechanism
• Odour containment design limits grease smells escaping into the kitchen
• Stainless steel construction holds up well in the damp, humid conditions typical of commercial kitchens

Installation connects the unit into the kitchen's existing drainage line, positioned as close as practical to the primary grease source — typically beneath or adjacent to a pot wash or preparation sink. The unit requires a standard electrical connection to power the motor and heater. Before installation, it is worth confirming with the local water authority or building control whether this type of automatic unit satisfies their grease management requirements as a standalone solution, or whether a passive interceptor is also needed. Requirements vary by region and premises type.

The W-250-ISE is well suited to cafés, small restaurants, pub kitchens, and similar operations where grease output is consistent but not extreme. It is a practical choice where floor space near drainage points is limited and where reducing the maintenance burden on kitchen staff is a priority. For larger operations running multiple high-output cooking lines with significantly higher wastewater volumes, a higher-capacity automatic unit would be more appropriate.

If you would like to talk through whether this unit is the right fit for your drainage setup or kitchen volume, the team is glad to help you work it out before you order.