The World’s First
Smart Grease Trap

Restaurants and food service establishments worldwide trust Big Dipper for easy grease control and superior commercial kitchen compliance.

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Simplify Maintenance

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Ensure Compliance

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Install with Ease

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W-200-IS

20 GPM (1.26 L/s) Flow Rating
47 lbs (21.4 kg) Grease Retention
Reversible Flow Direction for Easy Installation

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W-250-IS

25 GPM (1.6 L/s) Flow Rating
56.4 lbs (25.6 kg) Grease Retention
Reversible Flow Direction for Easy Installation

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W-350-IS

35 GPM (2.21 L/s) Flow Rating
85.2 lbs (38.6 kg) Grease Retention
Reversible Flow Direction for Easy Installation

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Your Grease Trap Shouldn’t Be
Disrupting Your Business

Keeping up with grease regulations can be a slippery challenge in the fast-paced food industry.
Traditional commercial grease interceptors demand frequent, disruptive maintenance that can interrupt kitchen operations and put you at risk of compliance issues.

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Run Your Kitchen
Worry-Free

Big Dipper smart grease traps are engineered for your peace of mind. Enjoy reduced downtime, lower operating costs and, above all, the confidence that your restaurant grease trap is operating at peak efficiency, every hour of every day.

Step into the Future
of Grease Management

Big Dipper sets the new standard for grease removal. Its advanced features, from industry-leading energy efficiency to magnet-aided odor protection, work as hard as you do to keep your kitchen running smoothly.

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Your Partner in
Efficient Grease
Removal

Your grease trap plays a critical role in your day-to-day operations. Big Dipper is designed not just to remove grease, but to integrate seamlessly into your kitchen, reducing the burden of commercial kitchen compliance and enhancing your control.

Three Steps to Smarter Grease Removal

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Install with Ease

Reversible installation and a reduced footprint make setting up your Big Dipper a breeze.

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Enjoy Automated
Efficiency

Automatic skimming and energy-efficient design mean your trap works smarter, not harder.

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Simplify Maintenance

Smart indicators and easy access make maintenance quick and simple.

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Need Help
Selecting the
Right Model?

In most locations, sizing for in-kitchen grease traps is based on flow rate. Our interactive sizing tool helps you identify the model you’ll need.

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Looking for Technical Information?

If you’re in Pretreatment, Engineering, or Construction, and need more information on Big Dipper Products, our resource library lets you check certifications, download drawings, and get all the information you need.

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Specs & Drawings

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Testing &
Certifications

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Manuals

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Pretreatment
Resources

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The Automatic Grease Trap Trusted by Industry Leaders

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The units are easy to use, reliable, and reduce the pumping cycles of our underground grease interceptors. Our Big Dipper units give us confidence that we are fully compliant.

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Building Services

Homerton College

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Our café stores generate a minimal amount of food waste, and the odor barrier was an issue in several of our locations. We have been extremely happy with everything from the turnaround time on our order, the ease of the ordering process, and the terrific results we’ve had with the new and improved Big Dipper.

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Retail Operations Specialist

Lindt

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How Big Dipper Works

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Strainer basket catches solids

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Grease rises to the top of the tank

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Heater liquifies the captured grease

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Skimming wheel removes grease from the tank

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Grease is deposited in grease collector (not pictured)

Confidently Choose
Your Next Grease
Interceptor

With our guide, How to Choose a Grease Interceptor, you’ll have the knowledge and tools you need to determine the right grease solution for your commercial or institutional kitchen.

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Elevate Your Grease Removal

Upgrade to Big Dipper and:

  • Minimize disruptions with easier maintenance and installation
  • Reduce energy costs and environmental impact with advanced efficiency
  • Combat odors and maintain a pleasant dining environment
  • Ensure consistent compliance with less effort and more precision

Take charge of your kitchen. Upgrade to a Big Dipper today!

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