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Drilling firm understands the value of forward thinking.

Connecticut-based contactor successfully combines drilling, water treatment services.

A few years ago, I was asked to look at a booster system. The pump was not performing according to design, and was noisy. When I disassembled the pump, I noticed extensive pitting in the vane area of the impeller .... The prime suspect was cavitation erosion.

And if you are, should you be worried about it?

Over the years, I have drilled in areas of the world where water wells provide dependable, but very low yields. I have come up with a simple design where homeowners can get by with these low-yield wells quite well.

All hammers must be frequently disassembled and inspected for damage or wear. How often the hammer will be inspected depends on the drilling conditions.

This tremendously fast-growing market demand is creating a vital need for contractors and drillers.

Proper site preparation is a critical aspect of any geotechnical field test, beginning with a level drill pad.

In his latest column, Wayne Nash channels Jonathan Swift and satirizes this hot topic.