National Driller articles from August 2003

National Driller archives from August 2003

Who's making what in the drilling industry.(For Openers)
August 1, 2003... There's this guy who's been a drilling contractor for 26 years. He runs a sole proprietorship with two drill rigs and seven employees. His salary is $55,000 this year, and there's a decent chance that salary will increase--perhaps...

Litter vs. glitter.(Smart Business)
August 1, 2003... Two different mindsets came starkly into view during travels in Europe. Last March, during my fifth trip to Germany, the deepest impression was made by litter. Discarded trash lined both sides of a two-lane country road for some 60...

Bigger sand packs are not necessarily better.(Kwader's Corner)
August 1, 2003... There is a widely held misconception that gravel placed outside of a screen will enable a well to produce more water than finer grained sand. It is true that gravel will allow for the passage of large volumes of water, however, the problem is...

Determining the pressure requirements of a pump: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
August 1, 2003... There are three factors that go into determining the pressure required from a pump in a residential water system. 1) Lift Pressure--pressure required to get the water from down in the well to the pressure tank 2) Household...

The Flint & Walling "CJ101" centrifugal pump line has been expanded to include thermoplastic impellers as well as no-lead brass impellers.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The Flint & Walling "CJ101" centrifugal pump line has been expanded to include thermoplastic impellers as well as no-lead brass impellers. These pumps are available in a HP range from 3/4 to 3 HP, with single or three phase options. With...

Atlas Manufacturing manufactures Hydraulic drill-through casing drivers to fit any rig and drilling conditions.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Atlas Manufacturing manufactures Hydraulic drill-through casing drivers to fit any rig and drilling conditions. With custom designed lifting cylinders, swing-jibs, jib-booms and swing-out rail systems Atlas is your one stop casing driver shop....

Rupe mud pump.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... This "Next Generation" positive displacement piston mud pump is making all previous piston mud pumps obsolete! Small foot print, light weight, big performance (250 GPM at 400 PSI), low initial cost and low, low maintenance are just some of the...

Mud-Traks[R] portable roadway system.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Mud-Traks[R] Portable Roadway System strongest in the industry. If you're going to carry mats, they might as well be the best! Smaller mat sizes for pump service trucks, cable tool and environmental drilling rigs. Also, Jack Pads for large and...

New water softener features advanced control valve.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Water Right's new Impression Series water softeners and filters remove unwanted minerals from household water to solve the most challenging water problems. Used effectively to remove hardness, manganese, iron, chlorine, sulfur, and turbidity,...

Fabco Power's Hydraulic DC Welder/AC Generator.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Fabco Power's Hydraulic DC Welder/AC Generator is a compact combined system. Two generators in one smart package. This unit is rated at 240 amps, 6000 watts AC. You need 11 GPM, at 2500 PSI to operate this unit. Can do it all when and where...

Small diameter hardfacing wire offered.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... HARDERN-Helle CRC2, a high chromium hardfacing wire, now is available in 0.045-inch diameter. With lower current and amperage requirements, it is a potent alloy against severe abrasion. It produces a steady arc with very low spatter and little...

Oasis Pumps Manufacturing presents hand-lift pressure pumps used for liquid transfer.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Oasis Pumps Manufacturing presents hand-lift pressure pumps used for liquid transfer. At 18 inches high, and weighing only 4 pounds, the high impact plastic is resistant to salt water and most chemicals. They can pump down to 30 feet deep, we...

The Big Beaver is ideal for soil sampling in areas inaccessible to truck-mounted rigs.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The Big Beaver is ideal for soil sampling in areas inaccessible to truck-mounted rigs. An 18 hp hydraulic power source produces up to 485 ft. lbs. of torque at the drill, driving a 6" diameter auger up to 100' deep. The Big Beaver's modular...

AMS Inc releases the new PowerProbe[TM] 9630 Catalog.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... AMS Inc recently released their new PowerProbe[TM] 9630 Catalog, which offers a detailed look at all of the Probe Units, Probe Options and Probe Accessories. Our new machines were developed for the professional who is looking for an incredibly...

All new non-solvent weld well casing from the most trusted name in the PVC Well Casing industry--Jet Stream.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... * Spiral groove for easy alignment * Easily installed and removed from the borehole * No more set screws * O-ring factory installed * Locks tight in both directions * Spline is "locked in" (virtually impossible to remove...

The next generation in PVC Well Casing from the industry leader--Certa-Lok[TM] PVC Well Casing utilizes CertainTeed's field-proven spline-locking design to form a full-strength joint instantly in all weather conditions, without the need for solvent cements or reinforcement screws.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The next generation in PVC Well Casing from the industry leader--Certa-Lok[TM] PVC Well Casing utilizes CertainTeed's field-proven spline-locking design to form a full-strength joint instantly in all weather conditions, without the need for...

Heavy-duty, heavy-hoist rig.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The Schramm T130XD Rotadrill is a heavy-duty, heavy-hoist (130,000 pounds), carrier-mounted drill rig. Equipped with a Schramm Telemast, its telescoping construction permits long head travel (50 ft.) and working height to allow use of range III...

Grouting material.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... EZ-SEAL grout is designed to be easy to mix and apply. It's a one-sack, granular sodium bentonite product that is ANSI/NSF Standard 60 certified. EZ-SEAL grouting material can be used as an annular or borehole seal, as lost circulation...

It's just arrived!(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The new Geoprobe Systems Tools Catalog... your complete source for tools and equipment for the Direct Push Industry. It's all here in one book. Cover to cover it's THE source for information for anyone interested in direct push equipment. Call...

VERTEK 10-40 ton CPT trucks.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... CPT functions are controlled by one-button operation from Vertek's new Electronic Control Stand. Electronically controlled valves provide a cool and quiet workspace. Unique frame enables Vertek CPT trucks to achieve unequalled penetration...

Powerful new mixing system makes piston pumps practical for geothermal applications.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Chemgrout's Geothermal CG-550 features the same powerful 3" piston pump as their "Rugged Series" and an extremely efficient paddle mixer-both with their own variable speed control. The mixing system is designed to handle a continuous output....

Variable speed pump drives.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Custom built for: * Constant Pressure * Level Control * Alternating Custom Panels from 1 HP to 150 HP to manage operations for: Home water systems, Municipal, Geo-Thermal, Irrigation and Industrial applications. Features soft...

SIMCO 2800HS(HT).(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... This compact, versatile drill rig is ideal for drilling geothermal bore holes and shallow water wells (4-8" bore holes, 200-300 ft.). Typically mounted on an F550 4x4, this PTO powered, all hydraulic rig gets in and out of places bigger rigs...

Cotey well cleaning brush!(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... * This unique brush is designed to be used with Cotey Chemical's well cleaning products. * Is an all purpose brush for use in all types of casing and screen. * Can be used on a cable or pipe. * Is self cleaning--allows scale particles to flush...

The 30K-DH has equipment options to handle several types of drilling methods.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The 30K-DH has equipment options to handle several types of drilling methods. Customize with options such as casing hammer packages, mud pumps, etc. Standard features include a single pipe loader, six pod carousel, pipe spinner, 1,000/350 air...

Pictured here are Larry Hamilton and his son Brian.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... Pictured here are Larry Hamilton and his son Brian of Hamilton Corp. Asheville, NC using Kyle Equipments new removable pipe rack system, used exclusively with the Kyle line of Evolution Pump Hoists. This truck has been outfitted with (2)...

The new PATRIOT[TM] non-corrosive submersible pump is an economic alternative to stainless steel or cast iron submersible pumps.(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... The new PATRIOT[TM] non-corrosive submersible pump is an economic alternative to stainless steel or cast iron submersible pumps. Designed to provide affordable private water systems in rural homes, the 4-inch thermoplastic pump is available in...

Datapod[R].(Product & Literature Library)
August 1, 2003... DPX Series Ground Water Recorder * 128 K Memory * User Friendly software * Low Cost * Powered by dual 9V batteries * Packages available for other applications S-77 Series Submersible Pressure Sensor * Low...

Celebrating Father's Day.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
August 1, 2003... Many drillers become depressed when it rains for weeks; others find something else to occupy their slack time. Our eldest son, Randy, invited myself and our youngest son, Piglet, to join him and his three sons on a camping trip to celebrate...

Arsenic treatment demo sites.(ad edge)
August 1, 2003... Adedge Technologies Inc., Atlanta, announces it has been awarded three arsenic treatment demonstration sites for small drinking water systems by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Adedge is a supplier of specialty adsorbent...

PWT Inc. tabs Russell.(New Scope)
August 1, 2003... Professional Water Technologies Inc., Vista, Calif., a manufacturer of high-performance reverse osmosis chemicals and experts in membrane forensics, has appointed David Russell as the company's sales director. Russell has specialized in...

Replenishment System honored.(New Scope)
August 1, 2003... The Groundwater Replenishment (GWR) System, a new water project for Orange County, California, received the "2003 Award of Excellence" from the Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California, Orange County chapter. The award recognizes...

Improved self-clamping wire and pipe protector.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... Campbell Manufacturing Inc. announces the recently patented self-clamping wire and pipe protector. The molded one-piece device snaps around the drop pipe at various levels in the well, locking in place without the use of tape or clamps. Spacer...

Rock drilling system.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... Halco Directional Drilling Products' Storm 500 is a rock drilling system engineered to steer through the hardest rock formations. It is designed for high production rates, low maintenance costs and easy operation. Its steering rates are similar...

Directional drilling rig.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... The CME-50DD from Central Mine Equipment Co. offers a rack-and-pinion feed and retract system, dual range thrust and rotation, an on-board drilling fluid system and a pivoting operator's station. Its augering pull-down staking system provides...

Ceramic-coated well screen.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... NAGOAKA's CERA-COAT screen offers ceramic coating designed to resist electrical corrosion of metallic screen surfaces, which is a common problem in many water wells. Its applications include pollution remediation wells where severe corrosion...

Polyvinyl Chloride pipe.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe, made by Northern Pipe Products, is lightweight, enabling easier handling, transport and installation. Due to the PVC's smooth inner surface, it reduces residue build-ups and increases flow rates at flatter grades....

Water conditioner.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... The MacLean CS Series water conditioners, from CUNO Water Treatment, are equipped to clean and condition water and require less than 30 gallons of water to regenerate. Meter-initiated models can save both salt and water. After the water...

Promoting Teamwork.
August 1, 2003... Too many people--management and employees alike--pay lip service to the teamwork concept. "Teamwork" looks good in company slogans and fits nicely into speeches. But the word usually means getting someone else to cooperate with you....

Aboveground treatment of arsenic--Part 3.
August 1, 2003... Ion exchange has been used to treat ground water and drinking water containing arsenic. This technology typically can reduce arsenic concentrations to less than 0.05 mg/L and, in some cases, has reduced arsenic concentrations to below 0.01...

Valve catalog.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... Danfoss Flomatic Corp. has introduced a 36-page, four-color condensed catalog and price list that includes many new products. It has expanded its valve manufacturing in many valve categories including check valves, backflow preventers,...

IGPS locator for the HDD industry.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... The DigiTrak Eclipse system from Digital Control Inc. is an iGPS locator for the HDD industry that displays drill head location and locates points in a real-time bird's-eye view. Because of its antenna configuration, the Eclipse system can...

Digital logger is portable.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... The 5MGB-1000 Portable Digital Logger from Mount Sopris Instruments features a weather-resistant combined-instrument electronics and winch in a 55-pound small-footprint unit. The logger comes with dual-purpose tripod, emergency hand crank,...

Hydraulic derrick.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... Smeal Manufacturing Co.'s 4T hydraulic derrick is designed for fast line-speed while maintaining 3-ton capacity. The 4T consists of a 35-foot-high telescoping mast with 10-feet maximum layback. Intended to be mounted on a truck 3/4-ton or...

Constant pressure system.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... The CP Water Subdrive 75 from Franklin Electric provides constant water pressure by continually adjusting the pump speed to meet water demand and also eliminates pressure cycling during long-running applications such as lawn sprinkling and...

Rock drilling inserts.(Product Info)
August 1, 2003... American National Carbide produces a full line of tungsten carbide rock drilling inserts used in water well, oil and gas, mining and construction applications. Products for use in tri-cone bits are furnished ground or unground and include a...

Geologic drilling demo.
August 1, 2003... The campus of Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Ill., was the site for a seminar titled, "Improving the Description and Characterization of Glacial Successions in Northeastern Illinois." The event, which was co-sponsored by Midwest...

Subsurface geotechnical investigations--part 1.
August 1, 2003... The quality of the information produced in subsurface investigations can vary significantly. If procedures are not followed carefully and data not interpreted properly, radically different conclusions can be reached. For example, poor drilling...

Environmental treatment for aircraft wash-water.
August 1, 2003... Washing and maintaining aircraft can produce a lot of environmental contamination, especially in the form of heavy metals. Stockholm's Arlanda airport has, for several years, been operating a purpose-designed, wash-water treatment plant to take...

Reverse circulation in the great white north.
August 1, 2003... Located on the banks of the Hudson Bay, three things usually come to mind when you think of Churchill, Manitoba--polar bears, beluga whales and frigid weather. While these three characteristics of Churchill are accurate, there is another very...

Drilling contractors voice their concerns: a roundtable conversation with successful contractors.
August 1, 2003... When you want information, often the best course of action is to go straight to the source. We wanted an insider's look at what it's like to operate successful, well-run shops and examine the industry from that perspective. Last spring,...

Enable people to discover their talents.
August 1, 2003... Each of us is capable of doing quite a bit. We have, over the years, developed a wide range of talents, abilities, expertise, experiences and aptitudes. How much do you know about the real potential of your people, let alone yourself? If...

What's up in the world of drill rigs--Part 3: dealing with direct push.
August 1, 2003... This is the third installment in a series looking into current trends with drill rig manufacturing and sales. A few months ago, we talked to Richard Clarke of SIMCO to get his perspective on what's going on in the industry from the point of...

Treating treated water: does the perfect glass of water exist?(Water Treatment)
August 1, 2003... With the exception of private well systems, tap water goes through a well-regulated filtration process at a municipal facility. To secure the procedure, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set standards for treating more than 90...

Impressive drilling demo.
August 1, 2003... A rock drilling seminar/demonstration co-produced by Halco America Inc. and Central Mine Equipment Co. took place earlier this summer at a quarry near St. Louis. Also helping out were Digital Control Inc. and Keystone Drilling Services. ...

Congressional hearing addresses water standards.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... The U.S. General Accounting Office (GAO) and representatives of state and local governments testified at a recent Congressional hearing on the need to update water quality standards. Water quality standards are established by states which...

Court upholds arsenic standard.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... A panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals unanimously upheld the EPA's 2001 arsenic-in-drinking-water rule and ruled that the federal Safe Drinking Water Act is constitutional. The justices ruled in the face of a vigorous challenge from the...

Minnesota starts clean water cabinet.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... In a recently-delivered speech, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty outlined a vision for improving the state's water quality and took the first step toward reaching the goal by forming a clean water cabinet. Pawlenty indicated that protecting...

Budget cuts affect drinking water.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... Wisconsin will scale back some enforcement of rules and testing requirements for 12,000 public water systems that serve 4 million people because of staff and budget cuts, according to The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In addition, municipal...

EPA requests public opinion.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... The EPA recently held a meeting in Tampa to discuss sewage that is gradually migrating into portions of the Florida aquifer that surrounding areas tap for their water supplies, the Tampa Bay Tribune reported. The sewage is a violation of...

Bush approves water deal.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... President Bush has signed a law that resolves years of disputes between the Zuni Indian Tribe and other water users in eastern Arizona, according to the Associated Press. The deal provides $19 million in federal funds to buy water rights...

Alternative water plan proposed for California.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California has sent Governor Gray Davis an alternative proposal to the Colorado River sharing deal that will shift funding for the deal from taxpayers to water users. The cornerstone of the deal...

Colorado water bills signed.(Legislative Update)
August 1, 2003... Colorado Governor Bill Owens recently signed four water bills relating to water and called the legislation the most important step in decades to address Colorado's continuing water crisis. The central element of the package is SB 236, which...

Reverse circulation drilling.(The World According to Wayne)
August 1, 2003... Reverse circulation drilling (or RC) has been around for over 100 years. In each area that it is used, the method seems to be a little different. Some of the oldest RC drilling can be traced back to Bangladesh and what they call the sludger...

Coming events.
August 1, 2003... AUGUST 2-4 South Atlantic Well Drillers Jubilee Myrtle Beach, S.C. Phone: 540-740-3329 www.well-drillers.com SEPTEMBER 8-12 Wyo-Ben's Annual Mud School Billings, Mont. Phone: 406-652-6351 www.wyoben.com 13-17 GroundWater...

Project in motion: the Broad River and Che Che Ssee River Bridge project.(Drilling Fluids)
August 1, 2003... Construction on the bridges across many rivers in the low country of South Carolina has been needed for along time. As with 90 percent of our nation's bridges, these bridges have deteriorated from salt corrosion and age. Outdated for today's...

D.O.T. receives rigs from Acker.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Acker Drill Co., Clarks Summit, Pa., ships two new Soil Sentry all-hydraulic drill rigs to the D.O.T, Baton Rouge, La. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Central Wells & Pumps buys Pulstar pump hoist.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Central Wells & Pumps, located in Muskegon, Mich., is shown accepting delivery of the new Pulstar P10000HD3L pump hoist it bought through Laibe Corp. of Indianapolis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Marden Well Drilling takes delivery from Amthor.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Marden Well Drilling of Fitchburg, Mass., has acquired a new Mini Nautiless waterbed from Anthor Inc. The body of Marden's waterbed is 500 gallons and 11 feet in length. There also is a 200-gallon fuel tank, an internal pipe rack, aluminum...

Glueck gets rig from Higgins.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Terry Glueck, Waco, Texas, purchased this Deep Rock DRM50 from the Higgins Rig Co., located in Hodgenville, Ky. Terry's rig is equipped with a Briggs & Stratton mud pump and a 6-HP Tecumseh gas engine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

F&S Hydrofracking purchases Kyle 8K.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... F&S Hydrofracking of Asheville, N.C., is performing the Hydro-Frac process with its new Kyle 8K Evolution pump hoist and mounted Hydro-Frac module. The Hydro-Frac module is capable of producing up to 3,000 psi and up to 80 gpm. The 8K Evolution...

Schuette and North Central do business.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Erick Schuette of Rhinelander, Wis., obtains his new DRSB 900 from North Central Manufacturing. Schuette's service body has a 2,700-pound crane, full under-body toolboxes, an on-deck storage box and front vertical cabinets. [ILLUSTRATION...

Schramm sells to Bryant's Well Drilling.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... John Cornett of Bryant's Well Drilling, Ocala, Fla., receives a Rotadrill T300M from Frank Gabriel (1), Schramm Inc., at the 2003 Florida Ground Water Association show in Cape Canaveral, Fla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

SMC delivers to Somerset Well Drilling.(Trading Post)
August 1, 2003... Barry Carpenter and Jim Long, Somerset Well Drilling, Friedens, Pa., take delivery of a water tank from SMC, Mechanicsburg, Pa. This 1,500-gallon, internally coated tank features a 6,000-pound crane, a deck-mounted welder, center stakes and a...