So, as I've said several times already: air/foam
systems are a less-air approach to air drilling.
This is a necessity and not just a good suggestion.
Jeff Blinn
in "Using Air and Foam", page 36
PUNCH LIST
The March issue of Water Well Journal
is its annual pumps issue. Included will be
feature articles on emerging trends relating
to variable frequency drives and basic
pump sizing tools and the 2023 pumps
directory with details from all the major
pump manufacturers.
waterwelljournal.com 64 n February 2023 WWJ
I've mud drilled back in the '80s and '90s, run
a casing hammer since the early 2000s, but
DR removes the need for a big rig and creates
a safer, more controlled drilling experience.
Chad Grignon
in "Advantages of Dual Rotary", page 21
In 23 years of attending and exhibiting
at NGWA, this is the best show we
have had by far.
Nicolas Steverlynck
in "Roaring Back", page 30
Most of time we plan ahead, and
we stock a lot of bits. So, we do
not need much lead time as our
inventory stays up with demand
in the industry. It is rare that we
do not have the item in stock that
the customer is asking for.
Tad Ackerman
in "Water Well Journal Q&A",
page 28
Bit life really comes down to
three things. RPM, down pressure,
and proper sharpening. Running
proper RPM and maintaining
adequate down pressure will
extend the life both in gauge
and button wear.
Matthew Brown, CWD, CVCLD
in "WWJ Closeup",
page 9
A study of over 250,000 workers' comp
claims found the average final settlement for
a foot injury is more than $17,000. Clearly then,
prevention of workplace foot injuries makes
good sense for workers and employers.
Alexandra Walsh
in "Safety Starts with the Feet", page 46