I got into a discussion the other night about derrick design, the different rigs and the reasons for the designs, so I thought I’d share a little of what I’ve learned over the years.
The Driller caught up with Kyle Courtney to ask him about MyWaterWell.com and find out more about its services and exactly what benefits it can offer the groundwater industry.
The Michigan Ground Water Association (MGWA) was organized in the late 1920s as the Michigan Well Drillers Association (MWDA) with the help and encouragement of faculty members from Michigan Agricultural College.
Saltwater intrusion occurs naturally along the thousands of miles of U.S. coastline, though it is exacerbated by climatic events and increased water demand driven by population growth.
In order to work properly, every bit is designed to run with a given amount of down pressure. It takes a certain amount of push. When drilling vertically, this is bit weight.
Experience and adapting to the times are two things that Tim Kelly, vice president of Brotcke Well & Pump (BWP) in Fenton, Mo., credits to his successful career.
While many people consider the cheapest option to be the simplest answer, the upfront cost should never be the only factor when selecting a water well drill.