Aqua Mundus Big Dipper W-200-ISE Automatic Grease Removal Unit

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.