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Check Valves for Submersible Installations

Bob Pelikan
March 28, 2006
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The use of good quality spring-loaded check valves is an important part of providing your customer with a water system that will perform reliably for years.
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Trust, But Verify - Part 1

Jim Olsztynski
March 28, 2006
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Thieves see value in tools and equipment, but more costly crimes come from people you trust the most.
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Philosophy and Further Travels

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
March 28, 2006
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“Porky's Hole Thoughts” discusses the secrets to a long and happy life as well as the benefits of an industry job that involves travel.
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Air Charging Techniques for Small Conventional Tanks

Bob Pelikan
March 7, 2006
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Controlling the amount of air in a conventional pressure tank is key in providing an efficient and reliable pumped water system. In smaller residential systems, simpler, less expensive air-charging devices are common.
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How Do I Drill a Straight Hole for a Well?

Wayne Nash Talks About the Causes, Cures of Non-Plumb Holes
Wayne Nash
March 7, 2006
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Porky's Adventure at Georgia Tech

Howard "Porky" Cutter MGWC
March 7, 2006
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In 1966, delivering a new Failing 1250 rig to the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta led to a new job and a host of new experiences.
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Guest Column:
Activists Without A Real Cause

Jim Kuebelbeck
March 7, 2006
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How a lack of awareness about ground water promotes confusion about the safety of private water systems.
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From Over the Transom

Greg Ettling
March 7, 2006
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Editor Greg Ettling presents a selection of news from around the industry.
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What's In A Name?

Jim Olsztynski
March 7, 2006
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This month's “Smart Business” column reflects on company names, concluding that what you call your business is less important than how you run it.
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Overlooked Expenses

Jason Hatfield MGWC
March 5, 2006
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In this “From the Green Jackets” column, master ground water contractor Jason Hatfield explores some of the often hidden costs of drilling throughout the year.
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