Having the right tools for the job is essential for successful water well drilling. Rotary bits can handle soft to medium soil formations. But when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, you need specialized equipment designed to power through rock formations.
A down-the-hole hammer may be your solution. If you’ve ever (quite literally) hit rock bottom when drilling a water well, you know the value a DTH hammer brings to the table. If you are on the fence about whether a DTH hammer is right for you, consider a few things.