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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Rig Maintenance and Repair

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
December 1, 2008
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In October this year, I called on drillers in northwestern Pennsylvania, many of them rotary and cable-tool drillers. Most of the rotary drillers are the younger generation. I was surprised at how many cable-tool drillers there are in this part of Pennsylvania.
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Tech Topics: Single-phase Electrical Components

Bob Pelikan
December 1, 2008
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During the next few months, we will focus on the electrical side of pumped water systems. We’ll start by looking at the components in two-wire and three-wire single-phase systems.
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Smart Business: Master the Art of Listening

Jim Olsztynski
December 1, 2008
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There’s a reason why the best salespeople talk only 10 percent of the time.
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
December 1, 2008
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The latest from the desk of The Driller's editor.

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Tech Topics: Submersible Pump Cable Splicing

Bob Pelikan
November 1, 2008
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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.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Be Proud to Wear a Hardhat

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
November 1, 2008
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A hardhat primarily is to protect a person from being injured ... Wearing a hardhat also signifies that the person’s personal safety is important to him. Many people dislike wearing a hardhat; I don’t understand why.
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Smart Business: Master the Art of Asking Questions

Jim Olsztynski
November 1, 2008
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Gathering information is one of the most important business tasks.
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The World According to Wayne: Some Not-so Random Thoughts

Wayne Nash
November 1, 2008
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Thoughts on the current political scene.
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For Openers: News and Notes at Press Time

Greg Ettling
November 1, 2008
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Some of the latest news from around the industry.
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Rehabilitation of Injection and Extraction Wells

November 1, 2008
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When performance monitoring data suggest decreases in injection or extraction well efficiency below acceptable levels, the well will require rehabilitation to return it to optimal flow rates.
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