National Driller articles from October 2006

National Driller archives from October 2006

Most are having a good year.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... The results of a recent National Driller Web Poll are overwhelmingly positive. We asked, "For this year, do you expect the drilling market in your area to expand, decline or stay pretty much the same?" The encouraging response: ...

Happy 50th.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... Regular National Driller columnist and drilling industry icon, Porky Cutter, and Bess, his lovely bride, just celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Congratulations are in order for Porky, sainthood for Bess. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

New NDA contact info.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... The National Drilling Association (NDA) has retained the services of J & M Business Solutions to assist with day-to-day activities, including updating of the association's Web site and assisting on membership questions, as well as media press...

On the health watch.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... A recent study conducted at a leading independent laboratory concludes--most emphatically--that reading National Driller magazine just once a month can significantly reduce one's risk of being afflicted with Pityriasis capitis disease, a...

Three special grants awarded.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... The National Ground Water Research and Educational Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $14,000 for projects exploring MTBE, the use of nanoscale iron in remediation, and the sustainability of ground water resources. These grants, the...

Best practices for small systems.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... Certified operators and owners of small drinking water systems serving fewer than 10,000 people will now have quick reference guides to help them operate sustainable drinking water systems that deliver safe drinking water to their customers....

Introducing National Driller's redesigned Web site.(From Over the Transom)
October 1, 2006... National Driller now boasts a newly redesigned Web site, featuring a fresh new look--one befitting the industry it serves. ND's site still offers the same user-friendly navigation and pertinent information. Now, in addition to the new design,...

Water well casing and screen selection, Part 4.
October 1, 2006... Well Screen Requirements Over the years, many different types of screens have been developed to meet the varied requirements of water wells. Common sense suggests that there is no single type best for all conditions. Well screen types have...

Submersible pump cable splicing: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
October 1, 2006... Splicing submersible pump cable is part and parcel of every submersible pump installation, because every submersible pump installation has at least one splice between the motor leads and the pump cable. Although it sometimes is necessary to...

PENTEK 6" Water-Filled submersible motors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... PENTEK 6" Water-Filled Submersible Motors. NEW motors featuring a wet-wound design, greater reliability, high efficiency with lower current consumption, copper stator wiring, SAND GUARD[TM] Sealing System, large Kingsbury-type thrust bearings,...

Merrill Mfg.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... All PVC Tank Tee. Merrill's NEW all PVC tank tee is 11" long with 1" male pipe thread connections. This tee also has two 1/2" taps as well as two 1/4" taps for a PVC boiler drain valve. Also available soon is a PVC pressure relief valve....

The SIMCO 2800HS(HT)--more power and performance than you thought possible in a package this size.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... "The SIMCO 2800HS(HT)--more power and performance than you thought possible in a package this size." This all hydraulic unit is one of the most versatile rigs available for geotechnical and environmental drilling. The hydrostatic drill head...

Cotey well cleaning brush!(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... * 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...

Submersible well level transmitters.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Measure your well level with the precision you need! Keller America has a versatile line of submersible liquid level transmitters including the precise Acculevel[TM] and affordable Levelgage[TM]. The Acculevel has an analog output that can be...

ChemGrout Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

T & T Carbide drill bit supply.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... "T & T Carbide Drill Bit Supply has been one of the leading manufacturers of custom built hole openers for the past 30 years. Whether you need new or rebuilt TCI or Steel Tooth cutters, sealed bearing or regular bearing, we will give you a...

PPC20 PENTEK Pressure Central[TM].(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... PPC20 PENTEK Pressure Central[TM]. The NEW PENTEK Constant Pressure Controller features low RF interference, "whisper-quiet" operation with best-in-class low/high voltage tolerance. Continuous-duty @ 6.8 amps, indoor/outdoor, UL/CSA and CE...

The 50K has equipment options to handle several types of drilling methods.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

Foremost dual rotary (DR) rigs offer unmatched performance in unconsolidated formations.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Foremost Dual Rotary (DR) rigs offer unmatched performance in unconsolidated formations. 2 independent rotary drives provide simultaneous drilling and casing with no need for casing hammers, under-reamers or drilling mud. Once the desired...

Heavy duty radio remote D-50 track drill.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Heavy Duty Radio Remote D-50 Track Drill. The track carrier uses the latest in hydrostatic drive technology resulting in a carrier with low maintenance and high reliability. The heavy duty tracks are 24 inches wide heavily reinforced rubber....

SPP PENTEK single-phase pump Protectors.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... SPP PENTEK Single-Phase Pump Protectors. Protect 1/2-15HP, single-phase, 2 and 3-wire motors against dry well, over/under voltage, rapid cycling and flow restriction. For ALL applications, the PENTEK SPP features an external infrared diagnostic...

Schramm Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... The Schramm TXD Rotadrill is a heavy hoist, deep hole, trailer mounted drill rig with an automated pipe handling system. Utilizing patented Schramm Tele-mast technology, the drill rig features 180,000 pounds of hoist with the top head and range...

Mincon Rockdrills.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Mincon Rockdrills range of premium performance DTH Hammers and Bits give drilling contractors the ability to tackle the toughest jobs in the most extreme applications, while offering the lowest cost per foot in the industry. Backed up with...

Lifetime warranty for lightning protected well level transmitters.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Stop replacing your transmitter after every thunderstorm! Keller America has introduced an affordable, optional lightning protection package for the Acculevel[TM] and Levelgage[TM] submersible liquid level transmitters. Transmitters so equipped...

PENTEK SMC submersible motor controls.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... PENTEK SMC Submersible Motor Controls. PENTEK offers a full line of controls for 1/2-15HP, 1-phase, 3-wire submersible motors in "induction & capacitor-run" designs. New 5X more corrosion-resistant HardBond[TM] finish. Retrofittable with...

Geoprobe systems.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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,...

Rig Source Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

Fabco Power.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

Pro-Source[TM] 3" Submersible Well Pumps.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Pro-Source[TM] 3" Submersible Well Pumps. Introducing the NEW Mini-Max 3" Submersible Well Pump. With an all stainless steel exterior construction, Nylatron[R] discharge bearing and PSC design with thermal overload protection, this product is...

Kyle 8K evolution pump hoist.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Kyle 8K Evolution Pump Hoist: The 8K pump hoist has a total lifting capacity of 8,000 lbs with a single line pull of 5,065 lbs. The crane itself has a line speed of approximately 115 ft/min. For added stability the outriggers extend...

Washington Rotating Control Heads, Inc.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Divertech Pneumatic Diverter is used to divert drill cuttings away from the drill rig. The flow-through boot expands from the Divertech spool to form a seal against the ground, allowing cuttings to be diverted through the flow line. A compact...

Little Beaver.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

PENTEK 4" XE Series water-filled Submersible well pumps.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... PENTEK 4" XE Series Water-Filled Submersible Well Pumps. Introducing the NEW PENTEK 4" XE Series Submersible High-Thrust Motors from PENTEK; built with the latest design, manufacturing and testing technology available. Features laser-welded...

Pro-source PLUS[TM] fiber wound tank.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Pro-Source PLUS[TM] Fiber Wound Tank. Introducing the NEW PSP-FW20-6-01 fiber wound tank. Suitable for buried tank applications, this tank features a Butyl rubber air cell, seamless blow-molded liner, rigid injection--molded base, stainless...

Wellhead/pipeline pressure transmitters.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Measure your wellhead and pipeline pressures with the precision you need! Keller America has a versatile line of pressure transmitters including the Preciseline[TM] and affordable Valueline[TM]. The Preciseline has an analog output that can be...

National Driller.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... 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...

Versa-Drill/Laibe Corp.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... New Versa-Drill model V-1040DP. The new V-1040DP from Laibe Corporation features Cat C15 (540HP) rig deck engine power pack, IR HR2 (900/350) air compressor with clutch disengage as standard equipment and Versa-Drill's (patented) direct...

Compact Peristaltic Pump.(PRODUCT & LITERATURE LIBRARY)
October 1, 2006... Solinst Peristaltic Pump boasts more simple operation, more stable flow rates and a longer battery life. The Peristaltic Pump is lightweight and compact with easy access controls. The metal case is extremely robust, water resistant, and has no...

Schramm Las Vegas Seminar.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... Schramm Inc. will offer a free Schramm Drill Rig Service Seminar in Las Vegas on Dec. 8-9, 2006. This service school will be held immediately following the National Ground Water Association convention, Dec. 4-8. The event will take place at the...

10 ways to generate endless referrals: word of mouth is great, but you need to make it happen.(Smart Business)
October 1, 2006... Editor's note: This article, which originally appeared in the February 2006 issue, generated such a response that we thought it a good idea to run it again. Everyone would agree that "word of mouth is the best form of advertising." It's...

Underground storage tank amendments.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2006... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued two final documents that implement provisions to the underground storage tank amendments of the Energy Policy Act of 2005. The documents include the delivery prohibition grant...

Law mandates private water well inspections.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2006... North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley recently signed into law House Bill 2873, an act to require the permitting and inspection of new private drinking water wells, and to require water-quality testing of private drinking water wells. Under the...

Massachusetts will regulate perchlorate.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2006... Massachusetts has adopted the first enforceable drinking water standard for perchlorate in the United States--a 2-micrograms/L limit, according to the American Water Works Association. The drinking water regulation requires community and...

Watershed grant applicants sought.(LEGISLATIVE UPDATE)
October 1, 2006... EPA plans to award up to $19 million in grants to help clean up and restore the nation's waterways. Proposals will be accepted for capacity-building grants and project implementation grants. Capacity-building grants provide for education and...

Coming events.(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... OCTOBER 4-6 31st Annual Conference On Deep Foundations Washington, D.C. 973-423-4030 www.dfi.org 11-12 International Ground Source Heat Pump Association 2006 Technical Conference and Expo Albany, N.Y. ...

A visit with Pennsylvania Drilling Co.
October 1, 2006... Just outside Pittsburgh, in McKees Rocks, Pa., third-generation drilling contractor, Tom Sturges, presides over Pennsylvania Drilling Co., a 55-employee firm that, besides drilling contracting, also manufactures a wide range of drilling...

Direct-push ground water sampling.
October 1, 2006... Direct-push technology (DPT) ground water sampling equipment generally falls into one of two broad categories: * Point-in-time ground water samplers: These tools or devices, also referred to as "temporary samplers" or "grab samplers," are...

Can't go wrong at Jubilee: annual convention provides a boost in energy and optimism.
October 1, 2006... The South Atlantic Well Drillers 51st Annual Jubilee emitted a certain contagious swagger--and from all fronts. Visitors were upbeat, vendors energetic and the show's schedule of events rock-solid for the one of the industry's leading trade...

Darrell Dake.(Obituaries)
October 1, 2006... Darrell Dake, MGWC, of Burleson, Texas, passed away August 28, 2006. Dake, age 75, was born in Mountain Grove, Mo. He served 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he attained the rank of general. He retired from the Texas State Guard after...

Ray Cross.(Obituaries)
October 1, 2006... Water Specialist Emeritus Ray Cross recently passed away in Ann Arbor, Mich.; he was 93 years old. Cross spent the better part of a lifetime engaged in water quality treatment. He started a Culligan dealership in Ann Arbor in 1947, and in 1960,...

John "Bucky" Polifko.(Obituaries)
October 1, 2006... John "Bucky" Polifko, 87, Sykesville, Pa., died July 19, 2006 in DuBois, Pa. Born June 5, 1919, in DuBois, he was the son of the late Michael and Susan Nalepa Polifko. He married Helen Duda on Jan. 1, 1941; she preceded him in death in...

F & W's 140th anniversary.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... Flint & Walling Inc. is celebrating 140 years in the water business in 2006. The company was established in 1866 by Simeon Flint and David Walling, and originally built windmills and hand-operated water pumps, one of which can still be found on...

Irrigation convention.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... The 27th Annual International Irrigation Show takes place Nov. 5-7, at the Henry Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The event, geared toward professionals involved in agriculture, golf and turf/landscape irrigation, features an...

AWRA election results.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... The American Water Resources Association (AWRA) Tellers Committee announces the following election results for officers and directors taking office on January 1, 2007. President-elect -- Jane Rowan, Schnabel Engineering Inc., West Chester,...

Alturnamats is purchased.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... Michael Gierlach has acquired Alturnamats Inc., a leading manufacturer of polyethylene ground protection mats. The company was founded and formerly owned by the Aaron family. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. In his capacity as president...

D & L promotes Giguere.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... Spofford, N.H.-based D & L Thomas Equipment Corp. (www.driller.com), distributor of drilling and blasting equipment, supplies and services, announces that Scott Giguere has been promoted to service manager. Bringing a wealth of knowledge to the...

Chinese students win International Stockholm Junior Water Prize: students from Sri Lanka and Japan honored as finalists.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... Students Hao Wang, Jie Weng and Yi Xiao from Shanghai, China were awarded the prestigious Stockholm Junior Water Prize, sponsored globally by ITT Corp., in a formal ceremony during World Water Week in Stockholm, Sweden, Wang, Weng and Xiao,...

USGS research on water contaminants.(BULLETIN BOARD)
October 1, 2006... USGS scientists conducted a groundbreaking study and evaluated a range of inorganic and organic contaminants in domestic wells from every state and Puerto Rico. Inorganic compounds arsenic and nitrate exceeded the U.S. Environmental...

Coaxial cable water level meter.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Designed for measuring depth to water in narrow diameters, the Solinst Model 102 coaxial cable water level meter is flexible, featuring a heavy-duty polyethylene jacket, with markings permanently adhered every 5 feet, or each foot, if desired....

Back-mounted pressure gauges.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Merrill Manufacturing offers new back-mounted pressure gauges for special applications. The line includes: the PGB100P, a back-mounted, 100-psi plain dial gauge; the PGB15160, a back-mounted, 1 1/2-inch dial and 160-psi gauge; the PGLB25400, a...

New catalog.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Cotey Chemical Corp. has released its free 32-page educational catalog on products for cleaning, rehabilitating and developing water wells. This booklet discusses solutions to common water well plugging and water quality problems. To receive a...

Pipe joint clamp.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... J & K Tool Co. offers the Kwik Klamp 1. This tool allows workers to bring pipe joint up to a working level. Equipped with serrated and hardened replaceable jaws, it is designed to hold PVC, stainless and galvanized 1-inch to 2-inch pipe. It...

Steel-finger cementing baskets.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Dean Bennett Supply's cementing basket for environmental ground water monitoring wells is constructed of flexible spring steel ribs and reinforced-rubber overlapping liners. The basket may be run on casing, tubing or liners, and is engineered...

Air Hammer and rock drill oil.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Royal Purple Ltd. manufactures Air Hammer Oil, a parasynthetic oil designed to increase the life of air hammers and rock drills. It is non-corrosive to ferrous and non-ferrous metals, including case-hardened metals. This oil displaces water,...

Filtration system.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Clean & Clear Corp.'s Wellspring filtration systems are sized to fit the largest point-of-use or whole-house demand with little or no water pressure drop. This filtration system requires no moving parts, no electricity and no back-flushing. The...

De-icing blanket.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... Schwarz Steam Blankets are de-icing tools that are compatible with most stationary and portable boilers. The blanket hooks up to any steam line or water line; steam or water then is forced through the blanket by way of pressure, and evenly...

Submersible pump sand protection.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... LAKOS Separators and Filtration Systems has redesigned its SUB-K separator, which protects submersible pumps from sand damage up to 100 gpm. Maintenance-free, the SUB-K separates sand from water wells before it enters the pump inlet, preventing...

Reverse osmosis with carbon block filtration.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... The PuroSmart reverse osmosis (RO) system from International Environmental Technology will produce up to 15 gallons of water per day. Intended to be easy to use, simply replace the aerator on the kitchen faucet with the one that comes with the...

Directional drill.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... The ASTEC DD-3238 directional drill offers 32,000 pounds of thrust/pullback force, as well as 3,800 ft./lbs. of rotary torque. It features a dual rack and pinion carriage drive, an enclosed mud pump, 47-gpm onboard fluid pump, two-speed...

Utility line locator.(PRODUCT INFO)
October 1, 2006... The RIGID SeekTech SR-20 utility line locator from Ridge Tool Co. uses a combination of multi-directional antennas, a mapping display and processing mechanism to provide users with information to locate underground utilities. Accompanied by...

Lee & Sims turns to drilled shafts.(On The Job)
October 1, 2006... Lee & Sims Drilling Services Inc., Belton, S.C., was founded in 1985 by Wendell Lee and Bruce Sims. At that time, both of these men already had more than 30 years of experience in the drilling industry. Their combined experience included well...

Anderson Drilling honored.(On The Job)
October 1, 2006... Dan Cadenhead, president of Anderson Drilling, Lakeside, Calif., has been presented with the International Association of Foundation Drilling's Quality Contractor of the Year Award. The criteria established for this recognition states: "This...

D.J. Scheffler Inc.(Contractor Spotlight)
October 1, 2006... D. J. Scheffler Inc. boasts more than 20 years of experience in foundation, environmental and geotechnical drilling. Built on a foundation of rock-solid service, Scheffler holds contractors and/or specialty licenses in California, Nevada,...

DFI conference.(Contractor Spotlight)
October 1, 2006... The Deep Foundations Institute (DFI) is putting on its 31st Annual Conference on Deep Foundations Oct. 4-6, 2006, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, D.C. Every fall for the past 31 years, the contractors, engineers, academics, suppliers...

Grouting PVC casing.(The World According to Wayne)
October 1, 2006... This month, I'd like to touch on some procedures and methods of grouting I've picked up over the years, but first, the reasons for grouting casing: The primary reason to grout casing is to seal the annular space between the casing and the hole....

Materials for grouting water wells.(Drilling Fluids)
October 1, 2006... Depending on where you live and work, the guidelines for grouting water wells may be completely different for you than for your counterpart in another state. While many of us who work across the country wish that state regulations were more...

Rough and tumble--Part 1.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
October 1, 2006... If you like seeing old equipment operate, you should attend a Rough and Tumble Engineers Historical Association exposition in Kinzers, Pa. This exposition is for men young and old, wives, girlfriends and children of all ages. There are people...

Major Drilling gets a SEMCO.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... Frank Hight of Major Drilling America Inc., Salt Lake City, picks up the company's new S25,000 SEMCO pump hoist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Please send Trading Post submissions to National Driller, Attn: Lisa Schroeder, 1050 IL Route 83,...

GEFco N.E. delivers to South Jersey.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... South Jersey Well Drilling, Hammonton, N.J., proudly receives its new GEFco CF-15 rotary table drill. Pictured from the left: Rocky Milano, GEFco N.E.'s regional manager; Buddy Churchill, GEFco serviceman; Ross Restuccio Jr., Ismal Medina, Don...

A new SEMCO for Ginco E.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... Steve Davis of Cinco E. Inc., Hebbronville, Texas, is shown picking up the company's new S6,000 SEMCO pump hoist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Higgins sells a Portadrill.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... Russell Widner and Mark Thompson, Tulsa, Okla., purchased this Portadrill 524 from the Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. This unit is equipped with a GD ADL compressor, two 5-by-6 mud pumps, 7 1/2-inch retractable rotary table, and is mounted...

Harich Enterprises acquires an Atlas Copco.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... Harich Enterprises of Running Springs, Calif., accepts delivery of a new Atlas Copco TH60 sold by Atlas Copco CMT USA, Vista, Calif. The TH60 is set up with a Centerline duplex mud pump, and joins an Atlas Copco T3W DH50 that was purchased by...

Albrecht Irrigation obtains a DeepRock.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... Kevin Albrecht (r) of Albrecht Irrigation, Port Saint Lucie, Fla., takes delivery of his Deep-Rock PTO DR100, which is mounted on a Ford F550 4WD, equipped with a water tank and development air. Mike Beasley (1) represented DeepRock in the...

H.I. Stone works with The Rig Doctors.(TRADING POST)
October 1, 2006... At the Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals' annual convention earlier this year, Brad and Ted Stone of H.I. Stone and Sons, DeKalb, Ill., acquired a rebuilt 1966 Cyclone rig, restored and upgraded by The Rig Doctors, the firm...