National Driller articles from January 2007

National Driller archives from January 2007

Directional drilling record.(News and Notes at Press Time)
January 1, 2007... REI Drilling Inc. (REI) announces that a new North American in-mine directional drilling record was established with its completion of a horizontal borehole to a length of 5,325 feet at CONSOL Energy's Buchanan Mine near Mavisdale, Va. The...

Supporting the troops.(News and Notes at Press Time)
January 1, 2007... An American soldier stationed in Afghanistan, put in charge of a failing water well, knew he was stuck when the most popular solution proposed was throwing a grenade down the well. He contacted the "Ask the Well Guys" (www.WellDrilling.com),...

Commercial treatment market update.(News and Notes at Press Time)
January 1, 2007... Depleting water resources and rising concerns about the quality of water is driving the North American markets for commercial water treatment equipment. The recent outbreak of water-borne diseases and prospects of bioterrorism are further...

Recent legislative issues of note.(News and Notes at Press Time)
January 1, 2007... Compiled by our dynamic, not-so-secret weapon, Caroline Mims: Water efficiency certification -- Looking to expand the water efficiency market, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued its first set of specifications to...

Welcome John Schmitt.(News and Notes at Press Time)
January 1, 2007... It is indeed our pleasure to welcome John Schmitt to our ranks as a contributing columnist. His bio and drilling industry resume would require its own double issue of National Driller; suffice it to say that everyone who knows him can attest...

POU and POE treatment strategies: evaluating the associated cost considerations and benefits.
January 1, 2007... Implementing a point-of-use (POU) or point-of-entry (POE) treatment strategy may be substantially less expensive than building, expanding or upgrading a central treatment plant because only a portion of water used in a building is treated to a...

America's Mandarins: government employees are gobbling ever-larger amounts of taxpayer money.(Smart Business)
January 1, 2007... Pseudo-holidays such as Columbus Day and President's Day give respite to those of us who live in traffic-clogged metropolitan areas. Millions of motorists experience the giddy feeling of doing the speed limit to and from work for a change. ...

How pumps work--Part 1: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
January 1, 2007... What do we mean by the term "pumped water system"? In this series of articles, we will be referring to systems that move ground water from a well to its intended point of use--the types of systems likely to be encountered by well drillers and...

"Best of 2006".(PRODUCT SHOWCASE)
January 1, 2007... This month's Product Showcase--"Best of 2006"--features the most popular products that appeared in the magazine during the past year. Having generated the most interest from our readers, the top 15 are compiled here (in no particular order) for...

Coming events.(Calendar)
January 1, 2007... JANUARY 10-11 Wisconsin Ground Water Conference Wisconsin Dells, Wis. 608-875-2062 www.wisconsinwaterwell.com 11-12 Louisiana Ground Water Association Convention & Tradeshow Alexandria, La. 318-686-7303 ...

In demand: compact HDD machines; Evolving market has contractors turning to compact rigs.
January 1, 2007... The horizontal directional drilling (HDD) market definitely has rebounded from the devastating dive it took more than five years ago when jobs calling for the installation of cross-country fiber optic lines came to an abrupt halt. Recently...

Henkels & McCoy goes compact: doing directional drilling in California on FTTP projects.
January 1, 2007... The fiber optic market really started to pick up steam again over the last year and a half. This resurgence of activity has generated a lot of excitement in the trenchless construction industry. Last mile fiber-to-the-home projects are popping...

A glimpse at the future.
January 1, 2007... At the recent NGWA Ground Water Expo in Las Vegas, a special industry experts-led panel discussion titled, "The Business of Ground Water: Looking Beyond 2007," was one of many show highlights. Here, we offer excerpts from the presentation given...

You just never know.("Let Me Tell Ya")
January 1, 2007... Southeastern Michigan, where I have lived my entire life, is blessed with good ground water in both quantity and quality, as is much of Michigan--or for that matter the entire Midwest. However, there are those spots where one can encounter...

Keep 'Er turning to the right.(The World According to Wayne)
January 1, 2007... In my attendance at conventions and in conversations with drillers this year, I've seen some significant changes in our industry--and some things that always will remain the same. We still all work out in the weather, and it seems like there...

Size does matter: understanding geothermal sand-enhanced grouts and the silica requirements.(Drilling Fluids)
January 1, 2007... No manufacturer, distributor, driller or homeowner is immune to the rising fuel prices in North America. It is felt daily at the gas pump; now, during the winter months, we all are experiencing sticker shock for oil, gas, propane and electric...

Tinker Toy drilling.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
January 1, 2007... In my younger years and during World War II, my father, Porky Cutter Sr., was a tool pusher for an oil company. My parents traveled with the drilling equipment, the employees and their families around the United States, drilling for oil. When...

Water treatment basics.
January 1, 2007... I'm sure you have seen the yellow, brown or black stains on fixtures in homes--something seen as a big nuisance can lead to big profits for well drilling and pump installation companies. As aquifer levels continue to drop, the concentration...

2007 water treatment buyer's guide.(Directory)(Buyers guide)
January 1, 2007... Water treatment is a growing industry, and for the drilling contractor who's game, it can be quite a lucrative opportunity. At the very least, as an informed water systems professional, it can help to know what's available. This year's water...

Roger's Well acquires a Versa-Drill.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Roger's Well Drilling, Shell Lake, Wis., acquired a new Versa-Drill V-100NG, which is mounted on Peterbilt 6-by-6 (all-wheel drive) chassis. This is the company's second new Versa-Drill. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Please send Trading Post...

Cappello obtains a new Acker.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Floyd Pickard and Frank Capello of Capello Well Drilling are shown picking up the company's new Acker Soil Scout from Tom Miller, Acker Drill Co., Scranton, Pa. The unit is to be used for drilling water wells on Cape Cod, Mass. ...

Peter Snelton chooses Laibe Corp.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Peter Snelton & Sons Inc., Wauconda, Ill., bought a new Versa-Drill V-100NG, mounted on Peterbilt 6-by-6 (all-wheel drive) chassis. It is the company's fifth rig purchased from Laibe Corp. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Higgins sells to Strickland.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Mark Strickland of Strickland Drilling, Fresno, Calif., purchased this 1989 Ingersoll Rand TH60 from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. This unit is equipped with a 850/350 compressor, 38-foot mast, bean pump, four hydraulic jacks, and is...

Lawrence buys from Northeast Drill.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Lawrence Water Wells, Duanesburg, N.Y., took delivery of its new 2006 REICHdrill model T-650-W Legend 4 from Northeast Drill Supply, Middletown Springs, Vt. Pictured from the left: Michele and Mark Lawrence, Northeast Drill Supply's Jerry...

Hintzke brothers take delivery.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Hintzke Well Drilling of New London, Wis., recently received a new 5T Smeal pump hoist through the Boart Longyear Co., Wausau, Wis. The hoist is mounted on a 2006 GMC C5500 4-by-4 truck. Pictured (l-r) are J.P. Hintzke, J.J. Hintzke and Jason...

Northeast Drill Supply delivers to Carr.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Carr Well and Pump, Littleton, N.H., purchased a new 2006 REICHdrill T-690 W, from Northeast Drill Supply of Middletown Springs, Vt. Pictured taking delivery (from l-r): Shawn St. Cyr, Paul Levesque of Northeast Drill Supply, Kristin and Jamie...

Wagnon works with Higgins.(TRADING POST)
January 1, 2007... Hodgenville, Ky.'s Higgins Rig Co. sold this 1972 Mayhew 1000 to Malvin Wagnon, Wagnon Well Service, Gulf Port, Miss. This rig is equipped with developmental air, a 5-by-6 mud pump, and is mounted on a 1972 Mack truck. [ILLUSTRATION...