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“Let Me Tell Ya”: Back to Our 22-W, and a Few Facts about the Competition

John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
June 4, 2012
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A continuation of the discussion about a 22-W drill rig.
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: A Professional Drilling Business

Howard "Porky" Cutter
Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
June 4, 2012
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A visit with Somerset Well Drilling, Westover, Md.
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Selecting and Sizing Submersible Pump Cable

Tips for Pump Installers, Servicers Running Cable for Water Wells
Bob Pelikan
March 1, 2012
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This article helps pump installers and servicers decide which type and size of submersible pump cable to use for water well applications.
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Let Me Tell Ya: More about Drop Pipe

John Schmitt, CWD/PI
John Schmitt
January 3, 2012
2 Comments
A look back at the introduction of black polyethylene pipe in pump installations.
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Tech Topics: Using Multiple Pressure Tanks for Larger Systems

Bob Pelikan
October 1, 2011
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"The primary function of the pressure tank in a pumped water system is to protect the pump motor."
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Tech Topics: How to Calculate and Control Pressure-tank Drawdown

Bob Pelikan
August 1, 2011
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Factoring drawdown in conventional tanks.
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George Dugan

Drilling Fluids: Clay - Getting Out of a Sticky Situation

George Dugan
George Dugan
February 1, 2011
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"In order to deal effectively with reactive clays, a drilling contractor must be able to identify reactive soil conditions, understand how and why clay reacts the way it does, and know how to modify the behavior of reactive soils."
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Porky's Hole Thoughts: Be Proud to Wear a Hardhat

Howard "Porky" Cutter
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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Tech Topics: Check Valves for Submersible Installations

Bob Pelikan
June 2, 2008
One Comment
Check valves permit water flow in one direction only, and are required on all submersible pump installations.
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Tech Topics: Using Multiple Pressure Tanks for Larger Systems

Bob Pelikan
May 1, 2006
One Comment
The primary function of the pressure tank in a pumped water system is to protect the pump motor, which is accomplished by storing water under pressure so the pump does not have to come on every time there is a small, intermittent demand for water.
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