National Driller articles from October 2005

National Driller archives from October 2005

Welcome to our 25th anniversary issue.(For Openers)
October 1, 2005... Disaster Relief [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As with most everyone else, our thoughts and prayers are with the people who are having to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. The enormity of the effects from this disaster are such...

Industrial water reuse guidelines.
October 1, 2005... Water reuse in the industrial sector has increased substantially since the early 1990s for many of the same reasons urban reuse has gained popularity--water shortages and increased populations, particularly in drought areas, and legislation...

Alternative pumping systems: windmills; The fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
October 1, 2005... Windmills have been used for pumping water for hundreds of years, and they remain a viable alternative to electrically driven pumps in remote areas. This article will present a brief history of windmills, describe how they work, offer some...

Coming events.(Calendar)
October 1, 2005... OCTOBER 1 Georgia Drillers Association Annual Well Show Peachtree City, Ga. Phone: 678-646-0369 www.gawelldrillingcontractors.org 7-8 Washington State Ground Water Association Convention Pasco, Wash. Phone:...

Fewell gets EPA water position.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... Brent Fewell has been appointed as the principal deputy assistant administrator in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Water. As the deputy to Assistant Administrator for Water Benjamin Grumbles, Fewell is responsible for...

EQWA meeting: Eastern Water Quality Association.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... The Eastern Water Quality Association's annual conference and trade show takes place September 28-30 at the Radisson Lackawana Station Hotel in Scranton, Pa. To register, or for more information, call 866-557-5513. [GRAPHIC OMITTED]

Holland Pump adds Jacksonville branch.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... Holland Pump, of Brunswick, Ga., opened a new Jacksonville, Fla., branch location. The new facility, located at 2720 N. Lane Ave., is 5,000 square feet and allows for expansion of the Jacksonville operations capabilities. Holland Pump...

More random tips to run a better business: part 2 of a list begun last month.(Smart Business)
October 1, 2005... * Here are some fun awards to boost employee morale. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] 1. "Pearls" and "Swine"--for persons with the neatest and messiest workstations. 2. Federal Express inscribes the names of employees' children on each new...

New arsenic research.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... Over the next several months, a team of researchers from the National Nuclear Security Administration's Sandia National Laboratories will be studying different methods of arsenic removal at the Desert Sands Mutual Domestic Water Consumers...

A case for equipment rental -- Part 1: using rented equipment is something drilling contractors might want to consider.
October 1, 2005... Ours is a consumer society. From million-dollar ad campaigns on television to paper and electronic junk mail, there is constant pressure to buy, buy, buy. Renting what we need is a far less emphasized option, but for the contractor who needs or...

Checking in on "The Drill Store".
October 1, 2005... I asked Ed Erickson, of Groundwater Supply Co., aka "The Drill Store," in Sterling, Mass., what his title is at his firm. He describes himself "primarily as a sales consultant," but with a caveat. "It just depends on what's going on at any...

Smart submersibles: the pressure is on -- Part 1.
October 1, 2005... In an industry that hasn't really changed in decades, well pumps have just chugged along, doing their duty in a world that hasn't demanded a lot from them. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But recently, sleek, powerful and highly intelligent...

Baroid Industrial Drilling Products.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Baroid Industrial Drilling Products introduces EZ-MUD[R] GOLD clay and shale stabilizer. EZ-MUD GOLD beaded polymer, when added to a QUIK-GEL[R] or BORE-GEL[R] slurry, yields an inhibitive drilling fluid system while maintaining manageable and...

Halcyon Ground Water Technologies.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Halcyon Ground Water Technologies provides ground water location services. Ground water is located using a proprietary electromagnetic sensor that measures in digital format the naturally occurring telluric currents that flow through subsurface...

Cotey Chemical Corp.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... COTEY WELL CLEANING BRUSH! * 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...

Schramm, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The T555 Rotadrill is a powerful, truck mounted drill rig. It is equipped with a Caterpillar C-15 deck engine and a large volume, high-pressure air compressor and can be outfitted for water well, mineral exploration, geothermal, mining,...

Atlas Manufacturing Ltd.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Atlas Manufacturing Ltd. introduces their smallest Drill-through Hydraulic Casing Hammer... The DT500 Model--designed for the smaller Top-Head Drive Rotary rigs... In addition to the DT500, Atlas Mfg. also offers an A500 (for Auger rigs),...

Drill Technology.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Drill Technology. The Versa-Drill model V-1555 has been engineered to increase maximum drill performance with a decreased overall weight. With a combined weight less than 50,000 pounds, the V-1555 features a 55,000-pound pull-back,...

Wyo-Ben, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... GROUT-WELL[R] and GROUT-WELL[R] DF are one step bentonite grouting materials designed to achieve low permeability seals in water wells, monitor wells, geotechnical borings, and heat pump holes. They achieve a range of solids contents, 17% to...

GEFCO.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The 50K 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...

Pentair now offers Submersible Motor Controls for single-phase 3-wire submersible motors with a HardBond[TM].(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Pentair now offers Submersible Motor Controls for single-phase 3-wire submersible motors with a HardBond[TM] finish that is 5-times more corrosion-resistant. Pentair Water, Delavan, WI. 1-262-728-9181 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CARD # 113

The NEW Pentair Central[TM].(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The NEW Pentair Central[TM] constant Pressure Controller can be used in below-ground submersible applications and above-ground centrifugal pressure system applications. The only controller of its kind that is UL, CUL and CE Certified for...

J & K Tool Company, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Essential tools for drilling and repair. Kwik Klamp 1 is adjustable 1"-2" and the Kwik Klamp 2 is adjustable 2"-4", both can be used on PVC, stainless, and galvanized pipe. The Kwik Klamp 1 has been load tested to over 3500 lbs. and the...

Diedrich Drill.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Diedrich Drill's sonic rig features an automatic rod-maneuvering system that delivers drill rod and up to 13-inch diameter casing to the drill head, a 10-foot jib crane for support truck assistance and a fixed breakout table and floating makeup...

Halco America Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Drills with Grouped Hammer and Bit Design -- New Cluster Drill Systems from Halco America Inc. offer a grouped hammer and bit design. Designed for performance and flexibility, they range from 20 inches to 72 inches in diameter and operate with...

Geoprobe Systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The Geoprobe Model 7730DT is a high-capacity direct push machine with a durable undercarriage, hollow stem auger capabilities, and a wide-base platform. Features include: 77 in. stroke, two-speed probe cylinder, ground speed up to 4.5 mph,...

The Big Beaver is ideal for soil sampling in areas inaccessible to truck-mounted rigs.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The Big Beaver is ideal for soil sampling in areas inaccessible to truck-mounted rigs. An 18 or 20 hp hydraulic power source produces up to 485 ft. lbs. of torque at the drill, driving a 6" diameter auger up to 100' deep, depending on soil...

Foremost Industries.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Foremost Dual Rotary (DR) rigs offer unmatched performance in unconsolidated formations. Foremost DR rigs feature two independent rotary drives for simultaneous drilling and casing. Drill string can advance ahead, behind or flush with the...

The NEW Pentair 4" high-thrust submersible motors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The NEW Pentair 4" high-thrust submersible motors utilize 304-grade stain-less steel, "encapsulated, gas-filled stator design," using professional-grade class-F-compliant motor insulation, which allows for more starts/stops than other motors....

New control box expands SmartFlo system.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... New control box expands SmartFlo system. Grundfos expands its SmartFlo system for constant water pressure with the new CU321 control box. The user-friendly unit controls larger pumps (3 or 5 HP), maintaining constant pressure for constant...

ChemGrout Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The Rugged Series features a single acting, variable speed 3" piston pump that provides the versatility to handle polymer bentonites, cement and the latest in geothermal grouts. A 45-gallon mixing tank, large holding hopper and centrally...

Davey Pumps.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Davey Pumps, a successful manufacturer and supplier of pressure boosting pumps to the residential, commercial and irrigation markets introduce a new range of pressure boosting pump sets for use in applications that require anywhere from 70gpm...

Marlo Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The Klear-Flo II System, offered exclusively by Marlo Inc., eliminates Hydrogen Sulfide, Iron, & Manganese without the use of hazardous chemicals. This easy to use system also elevates pH levels. The CMP Combo Series Water Softener & Iron...

Bit Brokers International.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... BIT BROKERS INTERNATIONAL has exported quality products to drillers in 34 countries for over 17 years. Our tricone hole openers are built to specification and we can quote hole openers with new/unused surplus or rebuilt steel tooth or TCI,...

Performance Alloys Corp.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... HARDERN-Helle CRC2, a high-chromium hard-facing wire, now is available in 0.045-inch diameter, in both 10-pound and 25-pound spools. With lower current and amperage requirements, it is engineered to be an alloy against severe abrasion....

Pentair is now offering 1/2--15 HP Submersible Motor Protectors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Pentair is now offering 1/2--15 HP Submersible Motor Protectors that are engineered for single-phase 2 and 3-wire submersible motors. Designed with infrared diagnostic capability, they protect pumps from dry well, over and under voltage, rapid...

The NEW Pentair 6" submersible motors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... The NEW Pentair 6" submersible motors are fully featured for many years of dependable operation. The Pentair wet-wound design offers users greater reliability and operating efficiency versus competitive designs. Performance meets or exceeds...

Mincon Rockdrills Xtreme Performance XP60 hammer is the New Standard in DTH Drilling.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Mincon Rockdrills Xtreme Performance XP60 hammer is the New Standard in DTH Drilling. Faster penetration rates, smoother drilling and an ability to drill against very large quantities of water make the XP60 a valuable tool for many drilling...

Center Rock Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... L.P. Drill -- The Center Rock L.P. Drill features a group of individual 6" class low volume air hammers, each impacting a 7.875" self rotating hammer bit. The L.P. Drill is designed for drilling soft to extremly hard rock formation. L.P. Drill...

Fabco Power's Hydraulic DC Welder/AC Generator is a compact combined system.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... 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...

Morooka Carriers teamed up with the power of a Diedrich Drill Rig gives drilling contractors new options in stability and versatility.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Morooka Carriers teamed up with the power of a Diedrich Drill Rig gives drilling contractors new options in stability and versatility. Our MST 800 units are the perfect carrier for a D-50 drill and our MST 1500 carriers are ideal for D-120...

T & T Carbide.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... "T & T Carbide has custom built hole-openers for their customers Worldwide for 26 years. Whether you need new or rebuilt TCI or steel tooth bit cutters, sealed bearing or regular bearing, T & T Carbide will give you a very competitive quote....

Looking to target Water Well Drilling Contractors?(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2005... Looking to target Water Well Drilling Contractors? The most powerful responsive list of drilling contractors is just a phone call away. Introduce new products or test markets with National Driller's exclusive subscriber list. We provide...

Web site data backup: an overlooked and underused necessity.
October 1, 2005... Over the last decade, many businesses--long established and newly formed alike-have made the World Wide Web a key revenue-generating channel. Billions of dollars are transacted each year over the Web. For many, going online to make a purchase...

Franklin announces staffing news.
October 1, 2005... At Franklin Electric Co., Gregg Sengstack, senior vice president and chief financial officer, has been promoted to the position of senior vice president, International and Fueling Group. In this new position, Sengstack will be responsible for...

New cutting-edge composite developed.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... A newly created material, said to be so sharp and tough that it can cut through cast iron and granite without wearing out, could make drilling, mining and machining safer, cheaper and more productive. Developed at Southern Illinois...

A new representative for Cycle Stop Valves.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... Cycle Stop Valves, manufacturer of pump control valves, has named Howard "Porky" Cutter as its new salesman for the Northeastern states, including Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia, Virginia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland...

Grundfos hails Consolidated.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... Grundfos Pumps Corp. recently recognized Consolidated Pump & Supply (CPS) with its Quota Buster award for outstanding sales performance in Washington and Oregon. CPS is a full line distributor of pumps and related accessories, based in...

A happy 25th anniversary.
October 1, 2005... The occasion of a major anniversary gets people thinking about how they got there. And while 25 years is relatively infantile in the drilling industry with its five-generation (and longer) firms, it's still a good chunk of time. I was...

Water system infrastructure issues.
October 1, 2005... The "Drinking Water Infrastructure Needs Survey and Assessment," delivered to Congress by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), finds that the nation's water systems need to invest $276.8 billion over the next 20 years in order to...

Jubilee marks its 50th year: milestone show celebrates history, looks to future.
October 1, 2005... As much as this year's 50th Jubilee offered a wistful look back to the "good ole days," it also carried with it a sense of purpose in helping the industry look forward to opportunities that lay ahead. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Adjustable well casing centralizers.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... Kwik-ZIP adjustable well casing centralizers are made of a corrosion-resistant injection-molded plastic and come in two sizes: The 155-series is suitable for nominal casing diameters of 2 inches to 7 inches, and the 380-series works for nominal...

Flow meter available.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... The SENTRY FLOW METER from Better Water Industries Inc. is designed to provide accurate flow rates of pumps from 0 psi to 100 psi, at flow rates anywhere from 4 gpm to 24 gpm. By adjusting the ball valve, this meter can tell users the condition...

Crawler carrier.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... SIMCO Introduces a new hydraulically driven tracked carrier for use under its EP200 direct push/auger rigs. Its features include counter-rotating 11-inch wide rubber tracks with a positive braking system and a wireless remote controller with a...

Flexible drop pipe.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... Hose Solutions Inc. manufactures boreline flexible drop pipe, which is designed to replace the rigid pipes used with submersible pumps. Engineered for simple installation and retrieval, its features include high burst and tensile strength (900...

Portable field kits for well drillers.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... Industrial Test Systems Inc. offers a new portable field kit designed specifically for well drillers. The Well Driller's Test Kit--Standard offers 11 parameters that can be performed. The kit utilizes chemistries that are non-hazardous to help...

Water level and temperature recorder.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... The LEVEL1000 from Hoyt Electrical Instrument Works Inc. is a battery-powered, stand-alone, submersible water level and temperature recorder. This small, portable device will measure and record up to 16,383 measurements per channel. The storage...

Optical dissolved oxygen sensors.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... The D-Opto range of optical dissolved oxygen sensors from Zebra-Tech Ltd. includes the SDI-12 D-Opto. The instrument has been designed for long-term environmental monitoring of dissolved oxygen in ground water. D-Opto has no consumable...

Heavy-duty slide.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... The new Gorilla Slide from Highway Products Inc. is designed to provide a faster and easier way to load and unload heavy items in work vehicles. The heavy-duty slide glides on sealed roller bearings on a galvanized steel track system and can be...

Digital pump control.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... The AMTROL'R Digital Control by AMTROL INC. provides pump control for well installations. Installing this digital controller is designed to be fast and easy. The AMTROL'R features an LED pressure display and integral pump protection....

Corrugated plastic water management system.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... Penda Corp. offers SmartDitch, a corrugated plastic water management system designed to remedy irrigation problems. SmartDitch is a ditch lining system that is environmentally safe, nontoxic and completely recyclable. The corrugated plastic...

Control valve sizing and selection software.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... Flowserve Corp. has launched the 9.3.0 release of Performance!, a control valve sizing and selection software. Performance! employs ISA sizing equations and other measures to specify Flowserve control valves and similar valve products. Offering...

Mock rock to hide well caps.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2005... A new artificial rock from Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. features an open bottom that permits well caps to be covered and hidden from view. Designed for residential and commercial landscapes, the new artificial rock is engineered with...

A ground source system for a national treasure: Coastal Geothermal plays a vital roll in the upgrade of a historic landmark.(Drilling Fluids)
October 1, 2005... The city of Charleston, S.C., is a national treasure, rich in culture, history and historical artifacts that span even beyond the days of the American Revolution. Tourists from all over the world flock to Charleston each year to take in the...

Bacteria testing.(NEWSCOPE)
October 1, 2005... New test methods proposed today by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will lead to the detection of four types of bacteria in wastewater and sewage sludge. EPA's proposal centers on culture-based approaches to detecting enterococci and...

EPA proposes new contaminants rule.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2005... Under a new rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 26 unregulated contaminants will be monitored by many U.S. drinking water suppliers. This second cycle of the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR2) also...

Bush signs energy bill.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2005... President Bush signed the first national energy legislation in more than a decade. The bill encourages new nuclear plants, cleaner-burning coal facilities, production of more oil and natural gas, and offers incentives to produce energy from...

Water banking system.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2005... The Kansas Division of Water Resources has established a pilot program on water banking to better distribute water and save it for a day when it might be needed. Chief engineer of the state Division of Water Resources recently signed the...

Texas Desalination Program expanded.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2005... The Texas Legislature has granted a $3.3 million exceptional appropriation request to the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) for the continuation and expansion of the Texas Desalination Program. The $3.3 million General Revenue Fund...

Bachelor cuisine and feminine wiles: how a distinctly bachelor lifestyle ultimately led to marriage.(The World According to Wayne)
October 1, 2005... On the occasion of the 19th year since I rescued my bride and personal terrorist, bin-Lottie, from boredom and oblivion, she asked me if I wanted to have a cookout. I got an extension cord and took the microwave out to the tailgate of the...

National Driller's first 25 years.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
October 1, 2005... Over the many years of the then Doc Faison's National Drillers Buyers Guide and later the National Driller, this publication has been my bible. If a product is any good, it's usually advertised in this publication. When I travel, I always have...

AAA Well Drilling buys from Noland.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... AAA Well Drilling, Lexington, S.C., recently took delivery of a new Atlas Copco T3W water well rig from Noland Co. The drill is equipped with 900/350 air and a centrifugal mud pump for dual-purpose drilling. Pictured with the rig (from left to...

Nelson Pump obtains a SEMCO.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Nelson Pump, Black Canyon City, Ariz., picks up its new SEMCO S6000 pump hoist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Chelmsford chooses Kyle.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Frank Roark of Chelmsford Well & Pump Co., Chelmsford, Mass., purchased an 8K Evolution pump hoist from Kyle Equipment Co., Sterling, Mass. This pump hoist has an 8,000-pound lifting capacity, 120 ft./min. line speed and 400-degree rotation....

Western Water acquires a rig.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Atlas Copco CMT USA, Portland, Ore., delivers a pre-owned T4W 1050 to Western Water Development, Powell Butte, Ore. The sale was negotiated by Dick Keller and Jim Laas of Atlas Copco Portland. Shown in front of the rig from left to right are...

Florida Geological Survey takes delivery.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Florida Geological Survey, Tallahassee, Fla., recently accepted delivery of a new T450MIIA Rotadrill. The T450MIIA is mounted on an International model 7400 6-by-6 truck and specially equipped with a 5-by-6 mud pump and a high-speed coring...

A SIMCO heads to Chile.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... SIMCO Drilling Equipment Inc. has sold a rig to Rock Drilling, Coquimbo, Chile. This PTO-driven SIMCO 2800, mounted on a 4-by-4 International, will be used for shallow mineral exploration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Central Mine sells to Professional Services.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Herb Jenkins, Professional Services Industries Inc., Pittsburgh, receives a 45 CME, mounted on a 300 carrier, from Roger Eisler, Central Mine Equipment (not shown). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Higgins delivers to Mexico.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2005... Fabian Gonzales Valencia of Lamsyco Laboratorios, Sonora, Mexico, took delivery of this 1984 Mobile B24 auger rig from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. This rig is equipped with 25-HP Onan deck engine and is mounted on tandem trailer. ...

Atlas Copco marketplace.(PREOWNED EQUIPMENT)
October 1, 2005... 2004 IR T3WDH S/N 6892 Mounted on Peterbilt 357 series truck, C-13 (420 HP) CAT engine, Fuller 10 speed transmission, Jake brake, 52K locking rear axles, chrome package, CAT C15 (565 HP) Tier 2 deck engine, 25 GPM CAT water injection pump,...