Aqua Mundus Big Dipper W-250-ISE Automatic Grease Removal Unit

The Aqua Mundus Big Dipper W-250-ISE is an automatic grease removal unit designed for commercial kitchens that need a reliable, low-maintenance solution for managing fats, oils, and grease in their wastewater. Unlike passive grease traps that require regular manual emptying, this unit uses a mechanised skimming assembly to automatically separate and collect grease into an integrated collector, reducing the hands-on maintenance burden for kitchen staff.

In a working kitchen environment, grease management is often neglected until it becomes a compliance or drainage problem. The Big Dipper addresses this by running its skimming cycle automatically on a digital timer, meaning grease is continuously removed from the water rather than allowed to accumulate. The heater assembly keeps the collected material mobile so it transfers cleanly into the collector without blocking or hardening in the mechanism. This makes it better suited to kitchens that operate continuously or have limited time between services to deal with maintenance tasks.

From an operational standpoint, the key advantages are straightforward:

• Automatic self-cleaning cycle removes the need for routine manual grease extraction
• Digital control interface allows the skimming cycle to be timed around service periods
• Odour containment design helps keep grease-related smells within the unit rather than the kitchen
• Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction supports installation in humid or wet kitchen environments
• Compact footprint makes it practical where floor space near drainage points is limited

Installation requires connection to the kitchen's drainage line, and the unit should be positioned as close as practically possible to the point of grease discharge — typically beneath or adjacent to a pot wash or preparation sink. It operates on a standard electrical supply to power the heater and motor assembly. As with any grease management device, local water authority and building regulations will govern whether this type of unit is acceptable as a standalone solution or whether additional passive interceptors are also required — this is worth confirming before installation.

The W-250-ISE is well suited to small to medium commercial kitchens — cafés, small restaurants, pub kitchens, and similar operations — where grease volumes are consistent but not extreme. For larger operations with multiple high-output cooking lines and significantly higher wastewater flow rates, a heavier-duty automatic unit or a larger-capacity interceptor system may be more appropriate.

If you are unsure whether this unit meets your local drainage requirements or want to discuss the right grease management approach for your kitchen setup, the team is happy to talk it through before you commit.