Porky's Hole Thoughts: Rig Rebuild Update Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC October 1, 2012 No Comments Progress on the Failing 250 rebuild.Read More
Tech Topics: Three-phase Pump and Motor Protection Bob Pelikan October 1, 2012 No Comments Why do pump motors fail?Read More
Porky's Hole Thoughts: Hammers and Bits Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC September 1, 2012 No Comments A discussion of different drilling methods and geologic formations.Read More
Guest Column: The Importance of Safer Drilling Practices in Hydraulic Fracturing Eli Gruber September 1, 2012 No Comments "In May of this year, the International Energy Agency issued a report that made an economic case for the adoption of safer drilling practices in gas production facilitated by hydraulic fracturing."Read More
“Let Me Tell Ya”: Back to Our 22-W, and a Few Facts about the Competition John Schmitt June 4, 2012 No Comments A continuation of the discussion about a 22-W drill rig.Read More
Porky's Hole Thoughts: A Professional Drilling Business Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC June 4, 2012 No Comments A visit with Somerset Well Drilling, Westover, Md.Read More
Selecting and Sizing Submersible Pump Cable Tips for Pump Installers, Servicers Running Cable for Water Wells Bob Pelikan March 1, 2012 One Comment This article helps pump installers and servicers decide which type and size of submersible pump cable to use for water well applications.Read More
Let Me Tell Ya: More about Drop Pipe John Schmitt January 3, 2012 2 Comments A look back at the introduction of black polyethylene pipe in pump installations.Read More
Tech Topics: Using Multiple Pressure Tanks for Larger Systems Bob Pelikan October 1, 2011 No Comments "The primary function of the pressure tank in a pumped water system is to protect the pump motor."Read More
Tech Topics: How to Calculate and Control Pressure-tank Drawdown Bob Pelikan August 1, 2011 No Comments Factoring drawdown in conventional tanks. Read More