Tag: Well

We Hit Water!

Hey Everyone! Just doing another test of my twitterfeed social media sharing app.  In the meantime, check out this video of what it looks like when we hit a vein of water with the drilling rig!

Well Cleaning

Hey Everyone! Just wanted to do a quick post to test out my new YouTube channel!  Here’s a quick video showing me performing a well cleaning with a portable air compressor.  I’ve also re-purposed the diverter that we use for underreaming to keep the job site clean.  Be sure to check back soon for more… Read more »

The Pitless Adapter

In my last entry I briefly touched upon the importance of raising a buried wellhead. The above ground wellhead is a relative newcomer to the residential well industry, and it has a number of advantages over its buried predecessors – advantages that would be impossible to benefit from without the use of a pitless adapter…. Read more »

Wellhead Care

An important aspect of water system maintenance that is often overlooked is the wellhead. Service calls are frequently initiated by problems occurring at the top of the well. A recent service call involved wires that were damaged where they were routed over the top of the casing. Over a long period of time, pump vibration and… Read more »

Spring Well Maintenance

Spring is almost here and it is time to start preparing for another drilling season.  Since we haven’t drilled a well for a few months we will have to take stock of our supplies and inspect our equipment to make sure that everything is in working order. Spring is also good time to do annual maintenance on… Read more »