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Joe Haynes

Tips for Selecting Water Well Drills for Strong ROI

Joe Haynes
Joe Haynes
May 7, 2018
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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.
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Operations Manager Creates Custom Tooling for Air Rotary Sampling

Bryan L. Nydoske
May 1, 2018
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When stuck between a rock and a hard place, I was determined to come up with a solution to penetrate very coarse alluvial gravels, where traditional split spoon and Shelby-tube sampling methods could not.
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Jeremy Bailey

For Compressors, Tier 4 Final More than an Engine Change

Jeremy Bailey
April 16, 2018
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Tier 4 Final air compressors are not the same machines simply repackaged with new engines. Additional technology and features have been incorporated to deliver better efficiency, more uptime and extra value on the jobsite.
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Joe Leonard

For Drilling Contractors, Sustainable Business a Successful One

Joe Leonard
April 2, 2018
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The success and longevity of local drilling companies is a sustainability issue of its own and, while many factors contribute to the success of a business, it’s worth seriously considering the financial aspects that have historically led to profitability and growth for contracting firms.
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Low Speed, High Torque Augers Handle Hillside Drilling Jobs

Mike Hale
March 12, 2018
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Hillside homes and structures have presented a particular challenge for some of our customers. Accessing the ideal location on the steep slope with equipment that’s powerful enough to complete the task can be problematic enough, and, for contractors who prefer to own their equipment and complete this type of work in-house, affordable options are even more difficult to come by.
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For Deep Drilling Jobs, Is Upset Drill Pipe Needed?

David King
David King
February 20, 2018
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If you are running conventional oilfield drill pipe, drilling deep with a mud rotary or perhaps drilling 5,000 feet for natural gas with flush joint drill pipe, then you are familiar with the term "upset."
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Health & Safety Tips for Cold Weather Drilling Sites

Dale Duscher
January 12, 2018
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Drilling in cold weather environments presents unique health and safety challenges.
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drilling pipe

Tips for Getting the Most from Your Drill Pipe

David King
David King
January 9, 2018
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Are we dooming our drill pipe because of issues that we are just not aware of? These notes will help.
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Shukri Elmazi

5 Tips to Eradicate Lead in Residential Water Systems

Shukri Elmazi
December 28, 2017
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New information on the location of private wells is helping United States Geological Survey (USGS) scientists inform the public on the importance of water quality testing in areas where potentially corrosive groundwater exists to ensure safe drinking water.
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Lisa Riles

For Drilling Contractors, Employee Training Can Boost Bottom Line

Lisa Riles
November 3, 2017
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Today, more companies have begun to recognize that their employees, whether hourly or salaried, benefit immensely from participating in supplemental education opportunities.
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