Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation

The Right Drill, Training and Quality Tooling All Contribute to Completion

Joe Haynes

March 19, 2021

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Get to know typical site conditions, and choose the right rig for those conditions.

Getting Started Drilling Water Wells

Charity Drilling, Remote Work Call for Back-to-Basics Approach

Joe Haynes

August 31, 2020

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From pilot hole to development, some projects call for back-to-basics approach.

How to Ensure a New Water Well is Safe

Joe Haynes

April 24, 2020

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You've hit water and your well is complete … almost. As with any project, it's important to see through the finishing touches and guarantee safety to those who will use the well.

Drill Bits vs. Down-the-Hole Hammers

Joe Haynes

February 6, 2020

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Rotary bits can handle soft to medium soil formations. But when you find yourself between a rock and a hard place, you need specialized equipment designed to power through rock formations.

Former NASA Contractor Launches Career in Soil Sampling

Joe Haynes

August 12, 2019

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When the NASA Space Shuttle Program ended in 2011, Hashem and several thousand others in the Houston area were out of jobs and looking for work. Hashem picked up soil sampling as a way to earn money while looking for a permanent career.

Overcoming Obstacles to Fresh Water in Rural West Africa

Joe Haynes

July 2, 2018

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Civil turmoil, dense forests and under-developed infrastructure blanket a majority of Liberia and Sierra Leone. Add to that a lack of clean drinking water, and daily life in many of the region’s isolated communities is an absolute battle.

Tips for Troubleshooting Well Drilling Jobs

Joe Haynes

June 18, 2018

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Having the answers to these common questions prior to the bit hitting the ground will help make for a smooth drilling operation and a positive experience.

Tips for Selecting Water Well Drills for Strong ROI

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.

For Charity Drilling Jobs, Safety Secures Success

Joe Haynes

February 1, 2016

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Though we often take clean water for granted, millions around the country are not so lucky, and that daily convenience is replaced by a deep longing for fresh, clean, convenient water.

Maintenance Extends Life of Compact Water Well Drilling Rigs

Joe Haynes

October 1, 2015

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Clean, accessible water — one of life’s basic necessities — saves lives around the world, but in some regions, including Africa, the Caribbean, Central America and South America, villagers walk miles to collect water from a potentially contaminated source. Missionaries improve the villagers’ quality of life by drilling community water wells.

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Key Priorities for Building a Successful Drilling Operation

Getting Started Drilling Water Wells

How to Ensure a New Water Well is Safe

Drill Bits vs. Down-the-Hole Hammers

Former NASA Contractor Launches Career in Soil Sampling

Overcoming Obstacles to Fresh Water in Rural West Africa

Tips for Troubleshooting Well Drilling Jobs

Tips for Selecting Water Well Drills for Strong ROI

For Charity Drilling Jobs, Safety Secures Success

Maintenance Extends Life of Compact Water Well Drilling Rigs

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