National Driller articles from September 2005

National Driller archives from September 2005

Water-related items in the news.(For Openers)
September 1, 2005... It Only Was a Matter of Time Red meat used to good for you, then red meat was bad for you. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Carbohydrates were important for your health, and then they were bad. Dairy was good for you, then dairy was bad...

Well curves: the fundamentals of pumped water systems.(Tech Topics)
September 1, 2005... A working understanding of pump curves is essential to properly match a pump to an application. When we define the pumping requirements of a system, we talk about so many gallons of flow at so many feet of head, and choose a pump to meet that...

USFilter forms Environmental Group.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... USFilter announces the formation of the Environmental Services Group. The new group is part of the USFilter's services and products division and brings together the leading brands for media and services in ground water, air and process water...

Helpful tips to run a better business: in no particular order, some simple things you can do to smooth out rough spots in your day-to-day activities.(Smart Business)
September 1, 2005... Foster Customer Service Make it a point to spend a little time training employees in customer service. Most business owners pay lip service to customer service, but most really don't regard it as an important business function. Most...

Coming events.(Calendar)
September 1, 2005... SEPTEMBER 21-24 Association of Water Technologies Convention & Expo Palm Springs, Calif. Phone: 800-858-6683 www.awt.org 21-24 Arizona Hydrological Society 18th Annual Symposium Flagstaff, Ariz. ...

Ground water development and sustainability.
September 1, 2005... A ground water system consists of a mass of water flowing through the pores or cracks below the earth's surface. This mass of water is in motion. Water constantly is added to the system by recharge from precipitation, and water is constantly...

Direct push unit for restricted access.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... AMS Inc. introduces its compact 9630 VTR Mini to its powerful line of direct-push units. Weighing 3,320 pounds, the Mini, equipped with a standard BR87 hammer, offers a solution for tight situations where it is impossible for larger direct-push...

Tube sampler.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... The Thin Wall, or "Shelby," tube sampler from Boart Longyear is designed to take undisturbed samples in cohesive type clays and soils. The sampler consists of a head assembly, ball check and cap screws for securing the sampler tube. The sampler...

Sampler tubes.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Earth Exploration Equipment Inc. presents its MC-RT Heavy Wall sampler tubes. These new sampler tubes are available from stock, and are fully thread-compatible with GP's MC5 sampler tubes. The new rope thread and the quarter-inch wall thickness...

Sampling system.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Inland Pacific Drill Supply offers its new direct-push Wireline sampling system. Featuring an overshot, latch coupling, drive tube, and standard or knockoff drive shoe, the system provides the ability to continuously sample and case the hole...

Tooling and supplies distributor.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Atlantic Drilling Supply Inc. (ADS) provides direct-push tooling and supplies for the Southeast. With five locations and a complete inventory of products, ADS is a full-service, stocking distributor. ADS carries products from Monoflex,...

High-capacity direct push rig.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 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-inch stroke, two-speed probe cylinder, ground speed up to 4.5 mph,...

Rubber tracks for direct push machines.(Product Showcase: "Direct Push")(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Quality Rubber Tracks are the foundation of an efficient and safe direct-push machine. These rubber tracks are ISO 9002 certified and feature durability, protection of road surfaces and less noise and vibration. Rig Source Inc. carries a...

Arsenic and bacteria: how bacteria appear to affect arsenic concentrations in ground water.
September 1, 2005... Arsenic is a toxic, naturally occurring element that is sometimes found at high concentrations in well water. High arsenic concentrations can occur even in areas without a pollution source when the bedrock or soil that is in contact with the...

Urban water reuse applications.
September 1, 2005... Urban water reuse systems provide reclaimed water for various nonpotable purposes including: [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] * irrigation of public parks and recreation centers, athletic fields, school yards and playing fields, highway medians...

Disinfection by ultraviolet light: UV already has shown great advantages in disinfection for a variety of applications.
September 1, 2005... When talking about disinfection, most people immediately think about chlorine. Chlorine has been around since the late-1800s so it does have a great track record. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But there are other ways to disinfect water. One...

Water management tips during times of drought.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... A heads-up from our good friends at the Illinois Association of Groundwater Professionals: With many parts of the country experiencing one of the driest weather periods since records have been maintained, it's important for everyone to...

Adventures out west.(Porky's Hole Thoughts)
September 1, 2005... Back in the 1979, I sold our drilling business in Georgia and we moved back to our home near Enid, Okla. I went to work for Ewbanks Manufacturing Co. in Fairview, Okla., and later for the George E. Failing Co. in Enid. [ILLUSTRATION...

Security training program.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... Drinking water and wastewater utilities now have a comprehensive training program to incorporate enhanced security measures into facility design, operation and management. This modular-format program is based on three recently released interim...

ITT acquires Phelps.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... ITT Industries Inc. announced that it has acquired the business and assets of Ellis K. Phelps & Co. of Apopka, Fla. Phelps has long been the largest U.S. distributor of products sold under ITT's Flygt brand for the wastewater pumping and...

Florida's convention and trade show.
September 1, 2005... After enduring four hurricanes, public supply system expansion, permitting issues and the usual qualified labor situation, there was much ground to cover for the Florida Ground Water Association, which held its annual convention and trade show...

Senate introduces new water infrastructure bill.(Legislative Update)
September 1, 2005... The U.S. Senate recently introduced the Water Infrastructure Financing Act. The bill will provide $38 billion over five years to support financing of water and wastewater projects through the Clean Water and Drinking Water State Revolving...

Emission standards proposed for stationary diesel engines.(Legislative Update)
September 1, 2005... The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed emission standards for stationary diesel engines to control fine particle and ground-level ozone pollution. The proposed standards, known as New Source Performance Standards, will...

New set of septic tank rules being devloped.(Legislative Update)
September 1, 2005... The State Water Resources Control Board of California is seeking input from the public on the environmental impact of a draft of proposed rules regulating septic tanks and other on-site sewage treatment systems. The new regulations include...

RI Governor signs MTBE legislation.(Legislative Update)
September 1, 2005... Rhode Island Governor Carcieri recently signed legislation that prohibits MTBE from being added to gasoline sold in the state, making Rhode Island the 22nd state in the nation to implement a ban. The new law will help to protect ground water...

Growth management laws signed.(Legislative Update)
September 1, 2005... Florida Gov. Jeb Bush has signed three Senate bills designed to overhaul the state's growth management laws. The first bill will create a stronger link between local water supply planning and regional plans prepared by Florida's five water...

Lead risk update: lead may pose greater leaching risk than standard tests show.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... In critiquing a common safety standard for brass used in plumbing, researchers have found the regimen may be flawed. As a result, they say, some of the lead that crept into tap water in Washington, D.C., and other metropolitan areas may be...

Consolidated adds Aermotor.(NewScope)
September 1, 2005... The Pentair Water Division has announced that Consolidated Pump & Supply would be the Aermotor distributor for their full line of 4-inch pumps and accessories for the Western United States. Aermotor serves the residential and commercial...

Threaded drop pipe.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Certain Teed Corp., with the introduction of its new 2-inch pipe, now offers a full line of KWIK-SET threaded drop pipe for submersible pumps. With KWIK-SET, contractors can assemble 20-foot joints quickly and easily by simply screwing the...

Corrosion-free sand separator.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... The new SandMAX Separator from LAKOS Separators and Filtration Systems features an all-new injection-molded polyethylene design that provides a corrosion-free option for removing sand from residential water well systems. Available in two models...

Water-testing instruments.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Hanna Instruments offers two instruments to meet water-testing requirements. The HI 991300C and HI 991301C provide the combination of pH, conductivity, total dissolved solids (TDS) and temperature requirements in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius....

Free data logger selection guide.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Onset Computer Corp., a supplier of battery-powered data loggers, is offering a free guide, entitled "Choosing a Water Level Logger: 5 Things You Should Know." The guide, which was compiled from experienced user feedback and industry resources,...

Reverse osmosis control board.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... The ESDI model 250 low-cost reverse osmosis (RO) controller board is a new controller from Electronic Systems Design Inc. that works with both low-pressure RO systems that operate off the municipal water main's pressure and high-pressure RO...

Swing check valve.(Product Info)(Buyers Guide)
September 1, 2005... Asahi/America Inc. introduces its upgraded swing check valve, which is suitable for use in water and waste-water treatment plants, landfills and power plants. The enhanced valve features a top bonnet O-ring seal design, allowing for improved...

Bronc stompin'.(The World According to Wayne)
September 1, 2005... When I was young, dumb and bulletproof, I usta look forward to roundup. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] There were several big ranches around home, and they usually turned their cattle out for long periods. From time to time, roundups would be...

S. Ward acquires its 2nd Schramm.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... S. Ward & Son Inc., Clarkson, Mich., recently took delivery of its new T300M Rotadrill at the Michigan Ground Water Association's annual convention and trade show. Pictured are Tom Wardell of Schramm Inc., Rob and Bob Ward of S. Ward & Son, and...

General Pump obtains a Pulstar.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... General Pump Mechanics, located in Spokane, Wash., recently bought a new Pulstar P7000 pump hoist through CPS Inc. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Tucson gets new SEMCO.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... Lyle Murphy of Jim Click Ford, Tucson, Ariz., picks up a new SEMCO S6000 for the City of Tucson. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Taylor and Higgins do business.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... Roy Taylor, Taylor Windmill & Pump, Lovington, N.M., acquired this 1989 Mobile B57 auger rig from Higgins Rig Co., located in Hodgenville, Ky. Taylor's rig is equipped with a 3L6 Moyno mud pump, Ford industrial deck engine and is mounted on...

Haupt purchases 2nd Hydro-Frac system.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... David Haupt of Haupt Well & Pump Co., Auburndale, Wis., bought his second MAX-2 Hydro-Frac system from Kyle Equipment Co., Sterling, Mass. This system has dual Hydro-Frac pumps capable of producing up to 200 gpm and up to 3,200 psi. The...

Nix Brothers buy from Mid America.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... Pictured are Dale and Ned Nix, Nix Brothers Well & Pump Service, Ocala, Fla., proudly accepting delivery of the Speedstar Ministar rig that they purchased from Mid America, Ocala, Fla. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Metamora takes delivery.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... Schramm Inc. recently sold a new T450MIIA Rotadrill to Metamora Water Service Inc., Oxford, Mich. Shown with the new rig are Mike Kurek and Glen Best. Tom Wardell represented Schramm for the sale, assisted by dealer, Independent Well Rig...

A rig heads to Los Gatos.(Trading Post)
September 1, 2005... Steve Norman and Jerry Mesloh of Los Gatos, Calif., purchased this 1972 Chicago Pneumatic T670W from Higgins Rig Co., Hodgenville, Ky. The unit is equipped with a 750/250 Sullair compressor, 8V92 Detroit diesel deck engine and is mounted on...

2005 manufacturer's spotlight.
September 1, 2005... Check out the latest news, company profiles and product developments from some of today's leading suppliers in the drilling industry. Copy for the advertorials was provided by the advertisers. HARDERN-HELLE High Performance Hardfacing...

Atlas Copco marketplace.(PREOWNED EQUIPMENT)
September 1, 2005... 1991 IR RD10A S/N 2918 Mounted on a Pettibone 8X4 carrier powered with a Detroit 6L71N (238 HP) engine, 13 speed Fuller transmission, IR VHP 1050/350 air, 2 motor spur gear rotary head, pig style lubricator, 70,000 LB pullback, 4,000 LB...