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Plumbing
Grease Trap Sizing Calculator
Determine the minimum grease trap size (in gallons) for a commercial kitchen based on sinks, dishwashers, meal volume, kitchen type, and required retention time. Use it when designing or upgrading a kitchen drainage system to meet code.
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Plumbing
Septic Tank Sizing Calculator
Estimates the minimum septic tank volume (in gallons) needed for a home based on bedroom count, occupants, plumbing fixtures, and daily wastewater generation. Use it when designing or permitting a new septic system.
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Key differences
| Grease Trap Sizing Calculator | Septic Tank Sizing Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Plumbing | Plumbing |
| Inputs required | 5 | 4 |
| Result | Required Capacity (gallons) | Minimum Tank Size (gallons) |
| What it does | Determine the minimum grease trap size (in gallons) for a commercial kitchen based on sinks, dishwashers, meal volume, kitchen type, and required retention time. Use it when designing or upgrading a kitchen drainage system to meet code. | Estimates the minimum septic tank volume (in gallons) needed for a home based on bedroom count, occupants, plumbing fixtures, and daily wastewater generation. Use it when designing or permitting a new septic system. |