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Pipe Stuck? Common Causes and Solutions for Drillers

General Rules for Troubleshooting Stuck Pipe Issues on Drilling Jobs

August 26, 2019

If you have drilled for any length of time, sooner or later you are going to stick your drill pipe. Recognizing the different ways drill pipe can get stuck is the first step in prevention — and recovery.

How Do I Pick the Best Coolant for My Diesel Engine?

Tips for Getting Optimal Heat Transfer in Diesel-Powered Equipment

John Fischer

May 10, 2019

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Insights into diesel engine cooling systems and tips for operators to get the most out the heat transfer that happens within.

Selecting sizing submersible groundwater well pump

Tips for Properly Sizing a Submersible Water Well Pump

Expert Driller Talks Factors to Consider for Groundwater Pumps

Tom Stephan

April 8, 2019

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Selecting or sizing the groundwater well pump is a critical step in the well construction process. Consider well yield and household needs.

For Drilling Contractors, Balance Sheet Shows Business’ Worth

Jeremy Verdusco

February 1, 2018

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Do you know how much debt your business has? Do you know the value of the assets the business has?

Income Statement is a Compass for Drilling Contractors

Jeremy Verdusco

January 1, 2018

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Raise your hand if you like profits. I bet everyone has their hands up. But do you really understand what profit is, why you might have losses or how to read an income statement?

For Drilling Contractors, Cash Flow is King

Jeremy Verdusco

December 1, 2017

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Let's talk for a minute about the life blood of a small contracting firm.

The Basics of Reverse Circulation Drilling

Tips for Flooded Reverse, Air-Assisted Reverse and RC Pipe Size

Wayne Nash

July 24, 2017

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Fast, easy hole cleaning makes RC drilling a tried and true method, particularly for large-diameter holes.

basic components of a residential groundwater well

What Are the Basic Components of a Residential Water Well?

Get to Know the Work that Groundwater Drillers Do

Shukri Elmazi

April 1, 2017

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Wells and well water systems play a crucial role in providing affordable, quality drinking water, especially to rural communities where traditional municipal water systems aren’t readily accessible.

Basics of Getting Through Clay on Drilling Jobs

Reactive Ground Conditions and Anti-Clay Addititives

Greg Plutko

February 1, 2017

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Aqueous drilling through clay has always been a potentially difficult situation and, over the years, sundry solutions have been presented to combat this sticky enemy.