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News and Notes at Press Time Drilling Project in the Dead Sea Warns of Climate Change

An international team of scientists drilling deep under the bed of the Dead Sea has found evidence that the sea may have dried up during a past warm period similar to predicted scenarios for climate change in coming decades. University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering professor of earth sciences Emi Ito is one of the researchers on the team. With nations in the volatile region

The Dead Sea is the world’s lowestlying place on land, with shores some 1,400 feet below sea level, and salty waters going down another 1,200 feet. Fed by the Jordan River, it has shrunk rapidly over past decades, as water is pulled for farming and other uses. Near the sea’s center, under 900 feet of water, the team penetrated some 750 feet of muddy sediment, then hit a layer of nearly pure pebbles, underlain by some 120 feet of salt. The salt suggests to them that the lake dried quickly, precipitating out solids. The pebbles appear to be a beach – given their position near the middle, a signal that the sea more or less disappeared. Research by others already has shown that the sea has fluctuated, but this is the first time anyone has found that it actually disappeared. The cores have not yet been precisely dated, but A section of exposed sediments along the shoreline of the Dead Sea exposes layers set down in wet and dry seasons the researchers have correlated some layers with when the lake was much higher. The crumpled zone isotopes found in Mideast represents disruptions from earthquakes. cave deposits, and bealready running short on water, the lieve the total drying took place around finding could be a warning of worse 125,000 years ago – the height of a shortages to come, the researchers warm period between the two most say. The lakebed cores, which contain recent ice ages, when the Mideast alabout 200,000 years of environmental ready is known to have been not only history – the Mideast’s longest archive warmer, but drier, than today. Climate – also record earthquakes and other projections say that if the world keeps natural phenomena, and may shed warming as it is now, the Mideast light on human development and curcould return to this more arid state rent seismic risks. within decades.

Reports by the United Nations and other bodies have cited water as a potential spark for future Mideast conflicts. In the past, the governments of Egypt and Jordan have said that they would never go to war again against Israel – except over water. “The Dead Sea has witnessed so much of human history from the migration of early humans out of Africa, habitation by early Stone Age people all the way to the Near East politics of today,” says Ito. “To think that we, the humans, are helping it perhaps dry up, is very sobering.” Ito says the Dead Sea water level has been going down by three feet to five feet each year, due to a combination of dry climate of the region and human activity. Jordan River’s water is heavily used for irrigation and little is left to flow into the Dead Sea. If the previous warm period before the last ice age is any guide, the Near East is going to become drier and drier under warming climate. The Dead Sea’s basin is a plate boundary like the San Andreas Fault in California, and the cores also contain a detailed log of past earthquakes there. When quakes occur, typically flat layers of sediment are twisted into convoluted shapes. With precise dating, these should form a history from ancient times to the present, and perhaps give a better picture of future risks faced in the region. It could help answer longstanding questions. For instance, some say the Biblical overthrow of the walls of Jericho was performed by an earthquake – but whether such a quake took place, and when, has remained controversial. The

Satellite view of the Dead Sea. research team now is in the process of doing more precise dating. The drilling, some 10 years in the making, was done under the auspices of the International Continental Scientific Drilling Program (ICDP), which sponsored the project and covered much of the cost.

The Latest from EPA on Hydrofracturing: Blame for Pollution The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced for the first time that hydrofracturing may be to blame for causing ground water pollution. The agency released a draft analysis of data from its Pavillion, Wyo., ground water investigation. At the request of Pavillion residents, EPA began investigating water-quality concerns in private drinking water wells three years ago. Since that time, in conjunction with the state of Wyoming, the local community, and the owner of the gas field, Encana, EPA has been working to assess ground water quality and identify potential sources of contamination. EPA constructed two deep monitoring wells to sample water in the aquifer. The draft report indicates that ground water in the aquifer contains compounds likely associated with gas production practices, including hydraulic fracturing. EPA also re-tested private and public drinking water wells in the community. The samples were 4 | NATIONALDRILLER January 2012

consistent with chemicals identified in earlier EPA results released in 2010, and generally are below established health and safety standards. To ensure a transparent and rigorous analysis, EPA is releasing these findings for public comment and will submit them to an independent scientific review panel. The draft findings announced are specific to Pavillion, The practice of hydraulic fracturing has come under intense where the fracturing is scrutiny. sponsibly. At the direction of Congress, taking place in and below the drinking water aquifer and in close and separate from this ground water proximity to drinking water wells – pro- investigation, EPA has begun a naduction conditions different from those tional study on the potential impacts of hydraulic fracturing on drinking water in many other areas of the country. Natural gas plays a key role in our resources. EPA’s analysis of samples taken from nation’s clean energy future and the Obama administration is committed the agency’s deep monitoring wells in to ensuring that the development of the aquifer indicates detection of synthis vital resource occurs safely and re- thetic chemicals, like glycols and al-

cohols consistent with gas production and hydraulic fracturing fluids, benzene concentrations well above Safe Drinking Water Act standards and high methane levels. Given the area’s complex geology and the proximity of drinking water wells to ground water contamination, EPA is concerned about the movement of contaminants within the aquifer and the safety of drinking water wells over time. EPA also updated its sampling of Pavillion area drinking water wells. Chemicals detected in the most recent samples are consistent with those identified in earlier EPA samples and include methane, other petroleum hydrocarbons and other chemical compounds. The presence of these compounds is consistent with migration from areas of gas production. Detections in drinking water wells are generally below established health and safety standards. The draft finding could have significant implications while states try to determine how to regulate the process. ND

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Treviicos-Soletanche J. V., the contractor for this project, has operated safely the past 263 days, and has reached 500,000 work-hours without an accident that would cause a worker to miss time on the job. David Hendrix, the district’s project manager, calls it an “amazing feat,” given the buzz of activity that occurs on the work platform every day. He says work crews constantly are moving around, and machinery and drill rigs are running continuously. “So the ability to maintain a safe work environment in these conditions is a great accomplishment,” he says. The Corps is approximately 62 percent complete on the installation of the new barrier wall, which is immediately upstream of the right-most concrete monoliths, and is being installed to stop seepage in the karst geology of the rock. When complete, the barrier wall will run the full length of the embankment into the right abutment of Wolf Creek Dam. This project is the largest and most difficult foundation remediation project in the world, claims Fabio Santillan, the contractor’s project manager. “As such, its complexity from the dam safety, quality requirements and logistics and productivity points of view is unprecedented. This unparalleled combination of requirements imposes additional challenges to those that are already 10 | NATIONALDRILLER January 2012

very stringently present on this particular branch of the construction industry. These production rates exceed those originally anticipated at the beginning of the project,” he explains. “This accomplishment demonstrates that a safe environment favors good production.” Lt. Col. James DeLapp, the Nashville District commander, says reaching the 500,000 work-hours without any significant accident is a life-, cost- and timesaving objective that the Corps and the contractor both can be proud of reaching. “It shows safety on the job is the main priority as the Corps continues to move forward as fast and safely as possible to complete the foundation remediation project,” DeLapp explains. “Accidents can ultimately cause delays, so working safe is important to us and the local communities that are eager for the project to reach its completion.” Kathy Lust, Nashville District’s resident engineer for the construction project, says the contractor is to be commended for a commitment to safety and for partnering with the Corps to put such a great emphasis on safety during all phases of work. “The construction is taking place in very confined spaces with lots of moving pieces, so working so many hours and days without accidents really is notable,” Lust says. “And working together to keep people safe is, in my opinion, the most important aspect of this achievement.” ND

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hen travelling on a 1,300-foot-high bridge on a mountain known in German as “Sollstedter Hölle,” which, in English, means “Sollstedt Hell,” one wonders whether this name was going to prove to be a good omen given the job at hand. The drilling site for the project in question was being operated by boring contractor Beermann from Zeitz, Germany. The site was situated on the high plateau, approximately three miles from the nearest village. The forest lane that led to the site was just about accessible over the final 1,000 feet, with the contractor just being able to transport the boring equipment safely to the jobsite, including the truck. It took one whole working day to complete the jobsite setup. Water to mix the drilling fluid for the bore was extracted from the small river known as the Wipper, which was four

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(HDD - Continued from Page 12) The HDD rig chosen to install the new bore was a GRUNDODRILL, Type 25 N, a unit which Beermann had been successfully applying on boring projects since 2008. The rig already had reached an impressive 3,800 operating hours prior to this work. Operator Lutz Dietze says, “The longest bore we had to complete was more than 1,500 feet on a project in Hamburg; the thickest pipe we have pulled in with the machine was a 20-inch-diameter long-distance energy pipe.” In the area of a steep slope with a gradient of 78 percent, the gas pipe ran aboveground. This section was to be replaced by a parallel underground bore over a total length of approximately 500 feet. The distance between the HDD rig and the start of the steep slope was approximately 230 feet. This made an entrance angle of about 42 percent necessary to be able to meet precisely the planned bore exit point at the foot of the steep slope at the end of the continuous straight line bore. In comparison to most projects where the bore entrance angle usually is at 10 percent to 24 percent, this bore angle was very acute.

The ground conditions on the bore: Layers of partially weathered and partially very solid limestone rock, which often were clearly visible on the surface of the steep terrain. The pilot bore had to be prepared taking into account these ground conditions. A mud motor could not be applied, due to the very tight working conditions and the inclination of the bore. Therefore, the use of an aggressive boring head with special hard metal bore tips seemed to be the only solution. A depth sonde (with 90 feet of depth capacity), from specialist steering systems manufacturer DCI, was fitted for the monitoring and steering. The cover on the steep slope was almost 85 feet deep in parts. This caused the signal to be relatively weak, and, at times, it could only be described as marginal. “This was a real challenge,” relates Beermann’s Kai Winkler. “However, with our many years of experience, and the application of the most modern boring technology, we were confident of carrying the bore out as planned. Also, the signal got stronger after the critical phase of the bore, confirming that we always were on course.” The pilot bore was completed precisely on target. Two pilot bore expansion bores, with

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(HDD - Continued from Page 14) A Bagela cable winch pulled the pipe string uphill to the borehole. The pipe installation process began as soon as the final backreamer had been connected. About 90 minutes later, Dietz announced the completion of the installation. The bore annulus sealing was carried out the next day. To do this, the borehole was lagged at the bore exit point, giving the security that the seal would withstand all strains during the filling process. The filling of the annular space

Sectional view of the bore path. along the HDPE pipe gave the gas pipe a secure position and bedding, preventing corrosion of the outer pipe surface, and stopping the penetration of water into the annular space. From the bore exit point, the pipeline installation proceeded using the opentrench method. A milling cutter already had excavated a four-foot-deep trench up to the point where it could no longer be applied. All participants were impressed with the performance of the Beermann bore team. The company’s motto is “All Lights Set to Green,” and this proved to be a really environmentally sound and economical project. ND

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sues existed. The project consisted of a number of borings that crossed under a few streams, a major highway and a series of railroad tracks. The streams presented the most difficult obstacle, as they contained protected species of fish and other aquatic life. Preventing any drilling fluids from entering the stream was of the utmost concern. All necessary precautions needed to be

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Figure 2. Equipment on heavy plastic to contain oil/fluid leaks. the event any fluids surfaced or, more importantly, were released into the streams. At the drill site, all stationary equipment (drill rig, fluid tanks, recycling unit, mixing systems) had to have heavy plastic material placed under them, with a

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berm around it, to contain any drilling fluid leaks or spills. (See figure 2 above.) A minimum 10,000-gallon frac tank was on-site to contain or store any mixed or contaminated drilling fluid. Roll-off open tanks were used to contain the spoils off

the fluid-recycling unit, and were to be monitored for any contamination. If earth pits were used to contain the spoils, they also needed to be lined with a heavy plastic material. During the fueling of any equipment, a catch basin was placed to

contain any fuel that may have spilled. In addition, any oil leaks – regardless of how small – needed to be addressed immediately. Every time the drilling operation was shut down, any open pits needed to be covered and sealed to ensure no protected frog or other animals could fall in. The open pits were monitored closely in the morning to ensure no protected species wandered on-site. Several environmental inspectors were on-site at all times to monitor the area and to ensure operations were in line with their requirements. They were very specific in awarding the special permits for the project. Along with inspectors, the project required a qualified drilling-fluids specialist on-site while any drilling was going on and to monitor the drilling fluid. Another requirement on one of the sites was a wash area that required any vehicle that entered the site be washed off before leaving the site. They wanted to ensure that anything on-site, which was next to an avocado grove, would not be carried onto another grove. The washdown site was set up next to the road, and required a fresh supply of water and a pressure washer to meet the requirements, which added additional costs and time to the project. (See figure 3 above.) Drilling fluids for a project with such a high level of environmental concern also need to be considered very closely. Some projects only will allow for foodgrade bio-degradable fluids, which can add greatly to costs. This project only allowed for drilling fluids that were NSF/ ANSI Standard 60-certified. In order to use a product on this project, all products needed to have a complete submittal package submitted. The submittal package contained complete technical data and MSDS. Complete records were maintained on the drilling fluid viscosity, weight, pH and grit content during the drilling operation. As you can see, there are many added considerations when looking at an HDD project that has a number of environmental concerns. These projects need a complete review before bidding, and all the added expenses need to be considered. These projects also can carry some large fines for not adhering to the specific requirements. Overall, the projects can be quite profitable when done properly, and can open the door to your company for other projects of this nature. ND Jim Piasecki is a regional manager for CETCO.

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Industry titans: Loyd Watson (Watson Co., Lascassas, Tenn.), NGWA executive director Kevin McCray and Griffin Crosby (Crosby Well Drilling, Lake Wales, Fla.).

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to optimism about the future of the ground water industry. It was with some risk that we came two consecutive years to Las Vegas, but it seems to have paid off. Working with our industry partners helped the association deliver a strong show for everyone’s best interests.” The Expo’s theme was “Step Ahead,” and no small part of that was built into the educational programming, which placed increased emphasis on business management for all major industry professions and businesses, as well as ground water sustainability and availability. More ̅>˜Ê ÇäÊ «ÀœviÃȜ˜>Ê `iÛiœ«“i˜ÌÊ opportunities were provided, including sessions on drilling operations, well construction, geothermal operations, jobsite safety, water quality and treatment, and well maintenance and rehabilitation. Half-day workshops addressed geothermal operations, bidding and estimating, and U.S. Department of Transportation compliance. Industry “Best Suggested

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Gregg Beechwood meets with Steven Hamrick and Kevin Elsea (Great Basin Drilling Co., Pahrump, Nev.) at the Mid-Western exhibit.

Mudslayer Mfg.’s Jim La Porte is flanked by Tony Maresh (Maresh Drilling Co., Moulton, Texas) and Del Boyce (Boyce Drilling, Royal City, Wash.).

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Drill King International’s Randy Broseh meets with Dean Brown of Forge Pacific, Newberg, Ore.

At Preferred Pump’s reception, Gary Robinson helps Santa (AKA Randy Lyne) present Mark Randall (K-Ran Drilling, Amarillo, Texas) with $29,000 – that’s cash money.

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working together to determine the future of NGWA,” says incoming NGWA president, John Pitz. “The outcome of the vote is that the NGWA membership will benefit by having the most qualified directors as officers of the board.”

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Colorado Water Well Contractors Association Conference Denver 303-759-2294 www.cwwca.org

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Minnesota Geothermal Heat Pump Association Conference St. Cloud, Minn. 952-928-6651 www.minnesotageothermalheatpumpassociation.com

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Utah Ground Water Association Conference & Expo Mesquite, Nev. 801-541-7259 www.utahgroundwater.org

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Louisiana Ground Water Association Convention & Trade Show Marksville, La. 225-229-0666 www.lgwa.org

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Empire State Water Well Driller’s Association Annual Meeting Rome, N.Y. 315-339-8960 www.nywelldriller.org

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Kansas Ground Water Association Convention & Trade Show Hutchinson, Kan. 620-548-2669 www.kgwa.org

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Minnesota Water Well Association Trade Show & Convention Alexandria, Minn. 651-290-6260 www.mwwa.org

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UCT-Underground Construction Technology San Antonio 281-558-6930 www.uctonline.com

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Iowa Water Well Association Convention & Trade Show Coralville, Iowa 515-243-1558 www.iwwa.org

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Pennsylvania Ground Water Association Winter Conference Grantville, Pa. 814-933-8714 www.pgwa.org

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Texas Ground Water Association Convention San Marcos, Texas 512-472-7437 www.tgwa.org

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Montana Water Well Drillers Association Convention Billings, Mont. 406-249-5109 www.mwwda.org

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Illinois Association of Ground Water Professionals Meeting & Expo East Peoria, Ill. 708-488-8993 www.iagp.org

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and employees’ ancestry and everything else I could think of at a pretty high volume – entertained the whole airport. I realized that cursing wouldn’t do any good, as there was a cop standing right beside me, fingering his handcuffs, but I used every other derogatory English word I could muster. It didn’t do a lick of good. They had overbooked the flight by six people, as if somebody – maybe ice fishermen or something – might just decide to stay in America’s own Siberia for the fun of it. I pitched a futile fit until they wrote me a check for $1,300 on the spot to shut me up. It worked

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for about five minutes, and then I began to question whether or not the check was any good. They said that of course it was. I told them that I hoped it was better than their reservation methods. Eventually, a beat-up minivan showed up to take us to the next airport down the road – Devil’s Lake, 120 miles away. All of us happy campers crammed in for another ice drive. When we got to Devil’s Lake, the plane was frozen to the ground. Took ‘em four hours to thaw it loose. They packed us in a small prop plane that shook like a dog passing peach pits. By the time we limped into Minneapolis, it was well after dark and snowing hard – looked like they might close the airport. I also missed my connection to Atlanta. Finally, I got on a red-eye to Atlanta and arrived after midnight, sans luggage. My blood pressure meds were in there, and I sure was needing them about then. Since the airline was bending over backwards to take care of me and keep a customer, they gave me a voucher for $6 to buy dinner. Have you ever tried to buy a meal for $6 in an airport? They wouldn’t even let me apply it to the bar

tab. Next, in the name of customer relations, they put me up in a Motel 6. Wow. I’m pretty sure I was the only normal one in the building; now that’s a scary thought. I called the airline to find out when my final connecting flight home to Lottie’s tender embrace was, and found out it was at 3:30 p.m. Great, now another ridiculous wait. I had left the rig Friday night, and now it was Sunday. I had intended to go to church with my family Sunday morning, so I looked outside the motel to see if there was a nearby church I could attend. The only altar I saw where I might worship was wearing fishnet hose, and that’s not the kind of service I had in mind. I finally got home about dark, Sunday, 36 hours after I left the rig. I can go to Poland in half that time. I’m gonna write to the airline and tell them what I think. Won’t do a bit of good, but my blood pressure will come down if I vent a little. In a couple days, it’ll be time to go back to work. What will you bet they get me there in record time? That’s always the way it works. Stay safe, stay warm, and keep ’em turning to the right. Unless Lottie was able to drop a net over him, Wayne Nash can be reached at [email protected]. ND

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Sealing the Wellhead The fundamentals of pumped water systems

ne of the most important factors when installing a water well system is to provide a method of protecting the wellhead so that surface water, debris, insects and vermin do not enter the well. There are two primary methods used to provide wellhead protection. The two methods differ in the way the discharge pipe exits the well. The first method is used when the discharge exits the well casing underground, below the frost line; it utilizes a pitless unit, or pitless adapter and a well cap. The second uses a sanitary well seal, and the discharge pipe exits the well straight out of the top, aboveground. It follows that if you need to provide freeze protection at the wellhead, use the pitless method, and if you don’t, use a well seal. Pitless units and adapters are so named because they allow the discharge pipe connection to be made below the frost line without having the well casing terminate in a concrete vault or pit, thus, the term, “pitless.” The difference between a pitless unit and a pitless adapter is that a pitless unit includes a short section of well casing that is connected to the top of the primary well casing (see Figure 1). A pitless adapter, on the other hand, uses the primary well casing as its housing (see Figure 2). Both allow for the easy removal of the pump because the connection between the drop pipe and the side outlet slides apart as the drop pipe and pump are hoisted out of the well. Pitless units are much larger and stronger than pitless adapters, and therefore are used in most large or deep wells where a considerable amount of weight must be supported. Pitless adapters, on the other hand, are used in most residential wells where there is less weight to be supported, because they are less expensive and easier to install. If you

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are installing a fairly deep pump on steel drop pipe, though, make sure to check the specs on your pitless adapter to make sure it will support the weight. A pitless adapter will support 200 feet to 600 feet of steel drop pipe, depending on the type and design. A pitless unit, on the other hand, will support more weight than the drop pipe threads, which will fail before the pitless unit fails. Whether using a pitless unit or pitless adapter, check with the pitless manufacturer to make sure that the parts you choose will support the weight of your drop pipe, pump cable, column of water and the pump.

Installation Overview I will not go through a step-by-step installation procedure in this article because the pitless manufacturers include very good installation instructions with their products. However, a brief installation overview seems appropriate to give you a sense of what is required to accomplish this part of a pumped water system installation. First of all, the earth around the wellhead must be excavated to below the frost line to facilitate installation of both pitless types. Pitless units are connected to the well casing by welding, threading or with a compression connection. They must be ordered with the specific size and type of connections needed to mate up with the well casing and outlet piping on your particular job. Pitless adapters are installed by drilling or flame-cutting a hole in the side of the well casing, and attaching the stationary part of the adapter to the hole by welding, threading or clamping. The movable part of the pitless adapter is threaded onto the top of the drop pipe, and is attached to the stationary part by sliding it into a slot or hole. O ring seals are used to provide a watertight joint.

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Well caps are an important part of all pitless systems. They provide the required seal at the wellhead, a method of getting the pump cable out of the well, and venting of the well (see Figure 3). They should be carefully selected to provide the type of protection needed for the particular well at hand. If the well is in a flood plane, a watertight cap should be used. Otherwise, a less expensive ventilated cap can be used.

Figure 1. Pitless units.

Well Seal Installation If you install pumps in an area where freezing is not a problem, a well seal can be used (see Figure 4). Well seals are easy to install, inexpensive, and provide excellent wellhead protection when properly installed. They consist of a top plate and bottom plate made of steel, cast iron or plastic, and a packer made of rubber or soft plastic. The top plate is larger than the outside diameter of the well casing, and the packer and bottom plate are sized to fit the inside of the well casing. The two plates are held together with bolts that squeeze the packer when tightened, forcing it against the inside of the well casing, creating a watertight seal. Besides the bolt holes, well seals have additional holes for the drop pipe (or twin pipes in a jet pump system), the pump cable and the vent. A seal for 8-inch well casing and 11⁄4-inch drop pipe would be ordered as an 8-by-11⁄4. Your choice of steel, cast iron or plastic will depend on the load to be supported, the local codes, and what is popular and available in your area. Make sure to accurately calculate the weight of the drop pipe, pump, pump cable and water column to make sure the well seal will support the load. This is particularly important when using cast iron, cast aluminum or plastic well seals, because they do not have the load-carrying capacity of seals made from steel plate. For deep-set applications involving lots of down-hole weight, extra-heavyduty steel well seals are available. Installing a well seal is a simple matter: 1. Slip the seal down over the drop pipe, while supporting the drop pipe string from below the well seal with a pipe holder (Figure 5). 2. Run the pump cable through the wire hole into a conduit or a J-Box. 3. Screw one of the run ends of a pipe tee onto the drop pipe. 4. Lower the string until the tee is down on the seal, and the seal is seated on the well casing. 5. Tighten the bolts to squeeze the packer against the inside of the well casing. 6. Install a plug in the top of the tee, and you are done.

Local Code Requirements Before installing any type of wellhead protection, check your local codes to see if there are any particular requirements that must be met. Some states are very specific about the types of well caps and seals

Figure 2. Pitless adapter.

Figure 3. Watertight well cap.

Figure 4. Sanitary well seal.

Figure 5. Pipe holder. that can and cannot be installed. Others require that the wellhead be terminated a minimum number of inches above the ground. Code compliance in the wellhead area is one of the most important aspects of a properly completed well. By paying careful attention to the codes, the choice of components and the installation, you can be assured of providing your customer with a safe and sanitary well. Next month, we will talk about the portion of the system between the well head and the pressure tank. ’Til then ... ND

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aking on a challenge is nothing out of the ordinary for the experienced trenchless installation experts at Midwest Mole. Since its founding in 1982, the Indianapolis-based contracting firm has earned a reputation for installation innovation, overcoming obstacles, and defying the odds. So, these trenchless pros didn’t hesitate to take on another challenge despite the recognition that they would likely encounter a few unknown and unexpected twists and turns along the way. Midwest Mole was hired by general contractor Dudley

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Construction on behalf of project owner Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 (SD1). SD1 is responsible for the collection and treatment of Northern Kentucky’s wastewater, as well as regional storm water management, and is the second-largest public sewer utility in the state. The district’s service area covers approximately 220 square miles in three Northern Kentucky counties, serving more than 30 municipalities and several unincorporated areas. SD1 maintains more than 1,600 miles of sanitary sewer line, more than 140 wastewater pumping stations, several treatment plants, and approximate(Continued on Next Page)

the rack power unit, along with drill casing and the drill head. Located outside the launch pit is a highperformance liquid ring vacuum power unit that removes excavated material from the bore. Upon reaching the launch pit, the excavated material transitions from the drill casing to a 6-inch-diameter hose that runs up the launch pit to the vacuum tank. Outside the pit is a self-contained power unit that features a 140-HP diesel engine, and hydraulic pumps that connect to a rack (located in the launch pit) that powers rotation, thrust and pullback functions of the drill head and casing. The operator console is designed to centralize control of multiple components into an easy-to-use interface, and consists of the target display monitor, parameter display, drill-head steering control, thrust/pullback control, rotation control and vacuum controls. Drill casing segments, measuring 6.5 feet long, are placed in the rack carriage, and feature a laser sight channel and a vacuum channel for removing excavated material. The guidance system includes a laser that determines the line and grade of the bore, enabling on-grade accuracy throughout the bore process. The drillhead uses a flat-face cutter, that when combined with the

(Backreaming - Continued) ly 17,800 storm sewer structures. This project, located just outside of Florence, Ky., was to install a 506-foot section of 18-inch DR11 HDPE material that would eliminate a pump station, and convert the existing sewer from a forced main to gravity flow. It was to be installed at 1.3-percent grade using auger boring as the installation method. The greatest challenge, however, was neither the grade nor the material, or even restricted access to the site – which would necessitate traversing over hilly, heavily wooded terrain – but as often is the case, it would be ground conditions posing the bigger concern. After reviewing the plan, however, David Howell, a project manager for Midwest Mole, had an idea for an alternative approach. “This was in a residential area with a lot of trees, on a hill, and with very limited access,” Howell relates. “It was was solid rock. SD1 had designed it to basically be bored through the hill with the auger-boring method. We had used the Vermeer AXIS guided-boring system on a project before, and thought it might be a good fit here. Our only real concern was backreaming through rock.”

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(Backreaming - Continued) laser-guidance system, is capable of completing bores with precise tolerances of on-grade accuracy. In standing ground, it can be retracted in mid-installation, allowing the contractor to change the cutter bit to adapt to changing soil conditions.

Enhanced Efficiency The rock was composed of layered shale with veins of limestone formations ranging from 1 inch to 5 inches thick, and measuring upwards of 12,000 psi. The overhead power line and an existing pump station located within close proximity of where the launch pit area would need to be situated also were factors. However, after verifying the location of the sewer lines currently running in and out of the pump station, and sizing up the final measurements for positioning the various components of the AXIS system, Howell was confident that this laser-guided boring method was, indeed, the best approach, and officials with SD1 concurred. “While we agreed that it certainly would have been possible to complete the job using auger boring, we were able to identify several advantages that favored the AXIS system, and presented these findings to officials at our longtime customer, SD1. They weren’t all that familiar with this method, but we had worked with

Ground conditions pose the biggest concern. them on several prior projects, and were delighted they trusted our recommendation and gave us the green light.” Howell cited three important factors that helped tip the scale in favor

of the AXIS system, beginning with the rock. The inconsistency of the formation and the variation in limestone and shale layers make it more difficult to maintain an accurate line and grade using auger boring. According

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(Backreaming - Continued) tor to continuously monitor the boring process and make adjustments when changes in rock density and hardness alter the path of the drillhead, albeit ever so slightly. Another important advantage for the AXIS system given the rocky Northern Kentucky terrain, coupled with the smaller-diameter material that was to be installed for the Florence project, is the ability to complete it in one pass. “Auger boring would have necessitated a two-pass approach,” Howell explains. “The casing pipe would have to be installed first, followed by the new carrier pipe threaded inside that. And likely this approach also would have required that we grout the material in place. Not so using the AXIS system, however, as the carrier pipe could be installed directly in the bore minus the steel casing. So, in essence, we eliminated a step, and that equates to less time and reduced expense.” Midwest Mole used a 13½-inch tri-cone bit for the pilot bore, and achieved an average production rate of 14 feet per hour through this complex compilation of rock formations. With the HDPE pipe fused and ready on the receiving end, it was time to face the unknown and begin the backreaming phase of the project. The one unknown, however, was whether the AXIS system would be able to backream through this difficult formation of limestone, shale and high-density rock, having only pulled product back through the bore on previous installations. Howell’s crew selected a 19 1⁄4-inch tri-cone cutter head for navigating the 506-foot bore with roller cones – a tooling configuration considered to be effective for removing rock, and best positioning the reamer during pullback. “This was the first time the AXIS system had been used to ream rock, so there was obviously some trial and error involved at first,” Howell says. “We made some adjustments along the way to get the cutter spacing set with the correct over-cut to allow the reamer to work most efficiently. We had a pulling head attached to the back side of the reamer on a swivel, which helps to clear the bore, so we were pulling the product pipe back in as the hole was reamed. We used the standard Vermeer reamer design custom-built with roller-cone cutting heads.”

Components of the AXIS guided-boring system. at the end of the day, it actually reamed the rock quite well, and we were very pleased with it. We averaged about eight feet an hour on the backream.” Howell and crew are looking forward to the next chance to break ground and make history on another trenchless in-

fully,” Howell says. “But we’re even more proud of the trust and credibility we’ve been able to establish with customers like SD1. We went a bit out on a limb with this one, and fortunately, all worked well as they [SD1] are quite happy with the results.” ND

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stallation project. Until then, however, the capable pros at Midwest Mole are content having accomplished another historic bore successfully, but more so, having continued to solidify a customer relationship. “We are proud of the many installations we’ve completed success-

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and-improved solution to drop pipe used with jet pumps, at least those of the two-pipe design, was to use the newly introduced plastic pipe, which was a black-colored polyethylene material. This plastic pipe seemed like a godsend, as it uncoiled like a garden hose, could easily be cut to any length, and did not require threading, as it used so-called slip-type fittings held tight with a clamp. The fittings were necessary then, as now, to get back to IPS, or iron pipe-size threaded joints to connect to the pump proper and ejector bodies. Polyethylene plastic had the additional benefit of being much lighter in weight than black or galvanized steel, and one could make up an entire length needed for a system and just slide it into the well casing. Perfection in itself – well, maybe not quite. After a few years of use, the shortcomings of this type of pipe started to become apparent. The first of these was that this early poly-pipe didn’t have a real high working pressure. If I recall correctly, we installed a lot of 80-psi-rated pipe and maybe some that was rated at 60 psi. This was fine, as we were, after all, running 40 psi maximum on our system. What we installers failed to realize was as the pipe went down in the well, every foot above the water line gave us added pressure, and sometimes this was enough additional pressure to cause the pipe to fail. Looking back, I think perhaps the manufacturing methods of those days weren’t as good as we have today. In any event, we started to experience splits in the poly-pipe, and it had to be pulled up and repaired. This brought to our attention another drawback – the pipe had to pulled by hand. Now, unlike installation, where we had dry pipe, many times the pipe or pipes were full of water, as the splits were small enough that the pipe was not self-draining. Unlike steel pipe, this poly-pipe did not lend itself to a mechanical means of lifting. So we had

to “horse” it out of the well, and it could get darn heavy. On top of that, below the water line, the pipe sometimes would be covered with a light coating of rust, which almost seemed slimy. One really had to get a grip, or the whole assembly would slip back into the well. I realize today we have plastic pipe-lifting systems, which usually are some sort of a largediameter drum that rotates under power. I do not have one of these, but I can see how that would make pulling poly-pipe from a well much, much easier. One manufacturer – there may have been more – made a really handy dual-type pipe that was one part 11⁄4 inch and another 1 inch, and they were connected together with a light web. This pipe was real handy to use, as both sections of pipe were tied together, and it went into and came out of the well like one big piece of pipe. Unfortunately, this design really was prone to splitting, and we only used this type a few times, and swore off of it for good. I don’t think this type of dual pipe is made anymore. Another problem that soon became apparent was that the slip fittings we used pretty much all were galvanized steel, and these were subject to corrosion and incrustation, just like steel pipe itself. In later years, including to today, manufacturers began to provide these fittings made of brass or stainless steel, and that was the solution to fitting problems. I, for one, have pulled many jet systems, only to find a pin hole or holes near the jet body, just like the corrosion that occurred with submersibles that I mentioned in my last column. There were nonmetallic slip fittings available, and while some of these left something to be desired, they did solve the problem of corrosion. Another problem that occurred was failure of the clamps that tightened the poly-pipe to the adapter. Some of these were carbon steel, while others (Continued on Next Page)

(Schmitt - Continued) were stainless steel bands with carbon steel screws to hold them tight; these both could fail under tough conditions. Manufacturers eventually made available completely stainless steel clamps, and this is the type I have used for many, many years; they have solved the clamp failure problem. A lot of this poly-pipe was used in trenches for water distribution, and where the well was offset from the pump location. When burying poly-pipe in a trench, you wanted to make darn sure you had good slip fittings and the best-quality clamps, as failure would result in a nasty digup job.

The combination of poor pressure capabilities and fitting failure finally caused our company to quit using poly-pipe for drop pipe on jet pumps. We went back to either galvanized steel or, strange as it may seem, copper tubing. I will write about this use in a future column. In the late 1950s, manufacturers developed what then was called high-molecular weight or high-density polyethylene. This was available in pipe rated at 100 psi, 120 psi and 160 psi. This, along with improved slip fittings and all stainless clamps, pretty much solved the problems of using polyethylene for drop pipe, and my company went back to using it. We also used thousands and thousands of feet for

water distribution lines. Like any process, it took a while to get all the bugs out, but today, polyethylene or PE pipe, as it is sometimes called, is an excellent product that rarely fails. Many installers in my area now hang submersibles on 160-psi-rated poly-pipe, and it seems to work very well. With the exception of the reeltype lifter, we still haven’t solved the lifting problem. I even have heard of single-pipe jet installations in 2-inch and 3-inch wells using polyethylene as the drop pipe. I never have done this, but if the well produced mineral-free water, I can see how it would work. Next time, I will relate how we used copper tubing as drop

pipe, and finally got to PVC material, which is very, very popular in this area today. As I am writing this in very late November, I am getting ready to leave the day after tomorrow for Las Vegas and NGWA Expo. I hope that by the time you read this, I have seen many of you there, and we will have had a chance to visit. Today, as this is written, it is rainy and dreary in southern Michigan; the grass finally has stopped growing and has kind of a yellowish-green look to it. We have yet to have any snow that lasted more than a few minutes, but we know for sure it is coming. Hope you have had a good 2011, and that 2012 is the best yet. ND

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he world’s largest vibratory hammer recently drove the world’s largest pile in seven and one-half minutes. American Piledriving Equipment Inc., with cooperation with First Harbor Engineering Communications Bureau, drove the first pile for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. The first pile was 72 feet in diameter, 131 feet tall, and weighed 500 tons. It was driven by a series of eight Super Kong vibratory hammers, all running in synchronicity. Each hammer puts out 20,000-inch-pounds of force. The first pile took about three hours to place into the exact correct position. The difficultly level of the placement was due to the fact that not only did the pile need to be in the precise GPS location, it also needed to be faced in the correct degree to line up the interlocks on each side of the pile. More than 40 top engineers participated in the coordinating of the driving procedure, with a total of 60 people directly involved in making sure the first pile drove successfully. In addition, most of the top engineers for the bridge project, safety administration,

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ventually, every water well drilling contractor will encounter a challenging job that tests his skills as well as his patience. Over my years in the drilling industry, I have run into many well problems as well as the solutions that solved them. There have been many such situations over the years, however, the following stand out in my mind. 1. Problem: A customer’s water well pump wouldn’t build pressure. The grass, green around the well, told us that the offset line apparently had broken at the pitless adapter. Solution: Dig a hole beside the casing, and repair the PVC. Everything was OK. 2. Problem: A well was contaminated, and the well drilling contractor of the new well would not assist the owner with the contamination, stating that it wasn’t his problem. My son and I took on the job, and discovered that surface water was entering an abandoned well almost 100 feet away from the new well. The surface water was entering the old well near the surface, and traveling down to the first fractured rock, then traveling along the fractured rock and

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into the new well. The old well casing had been cut off below the surface, and the old well never had been properly plugged. Solution: The surface was saturated, and when digging at approximately one foot, we found the old casing. We suspected surface water was running into the old well and down to a fractured rock. We installed a temporary casing above ground on the old well. Then we plugged the old well from the bottom to the top with concrete. The static level went down immediately in the new well. We super-chlorinated the new well with 500 gallons of water and bleach. Afterward, we pumped the new well for one week, and the water tested OK. We removed the temporary casing in the old well, covered it and marked the location. 3. Problem: A new well was contaminated, we suspected from nearby hog lot. The old abandoned well was 10 feet from the new well. The customer had plugged the old well by pouring dry cement in the top of the old well, and it bridged at the water level. Solution: We drilled out the sur-

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face plug in the old well and cleaned the well to the bottom. We cemented the old well from bottom to the top, placed the cement plug in the new well at 50 feet, let it set for 24 hours, and then cemented the casing inside under pressure from 50 feet to the top to hopefully plug any fractured rock formations. In 48 hours, we drilled out the casing, and cleaned the well to the bottom. We installed the pump, pumped for 24 hours and had the water tested; it tested OK. 4. Problem: A new well was contaminated: You could hear water running in the new well. We focused sunlight down the well with a mirror, and you could see a stream of water running into the well at the bottom of

the casing at 10 feet. Solution: We removed the casing, and reamed the hole to 30 feet. We set 30 feet of new casing into the newly reamed hole, and grouted with neat cement to the top. We cleaned the hole to the bottom, and then superchlorinated the well with thousands of gallons of water and chlorine. We installed the pump and pumped for 30 days. The water tested OK. 5. Problem: In a new Pennsylvania well, the casing apparently was seated into fractured rock. Surface water was leaking into the well below the casing, and was contaminated. Solution: We pulled the pump, and (Continued on Next Page)

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Properly abandoning old wells is important to prevent future problems. Photo courtesy of USGS. because we couldn’t remove casing, we installed a cement plug at the top of the water level, and let it set for 24 hours. Then we cemented the well from the plug to as near the top of the casing as possible. We let it set 48 hours, and then drilled out the remaining cement inside the casing and the hole and cement plug. We cleaned the hole to the bottom, and tested the gpm flow with air. Afterward, we super-chlorinated the well with 500 gallons of water and chlorine. Then we reinstalled the pump, and pumped for 48 hours. The water tested OK. I have presented these scenarios to demonstrate that there are solutions for troublesome well jobs, provided you have the willingness to do what it takes to solve the problems. ND

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Geothermal Grouting Material THERM-EX GROUT from WYOBEN INC. is an engineered system for use as backfill material in earth-coupled heat pump systems. Its elevated thermal conductivity and low permeability allow for heat exchange, while helping protect ground water supplies. By varying the combination of fresh water, THERM-EX GROUT and silica sand the thermal conductivity can be adjusted to fit project requirements. THERM-EX GROUT should be pumped using a positive displacement pump capable of generating pressures in excess of 300 psi. WYO-BEN INC., Card No. 139

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Inside of a typical vault showing piezometers, transducer wires, data logger and satellite link. Real-time data is provided via the Internet.

PVC piezometers, installed to selected depths. These piezometers will be monitored for ground water levels and sampled for ground water quality. The well site will be a permanent installation, and will provide data for decades. Results from the drilling will help define the quantity and quality of ground water in the coastal San Diego area. If sufficient ground water is identified, it may provide an additional local resource. The drilling process took about four weeks to complete. The hours of operation each day, including weekends, were 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During the first three weeks, noise levels were typical of those associated with heavy equipment. During the final week, noise was reduced as the well was constructed and the site was restored to its original condition. Subsequent well development and water-quality sampling will be relatively unobtrusive. ND

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Air Knife – 2006 Excavac HT-180C mounted on a 2006 Mitsubishi FE180 diesel truck, AT, AC, Non CDL, 74,000 dealer serviced miles. Deutz deck engine, 1,600 hours, fully tooled, both excellent condition throughout w/flawless service record. Powerful & efficient.

1992 CME 45B. Auto hammer, in/out slide, 3 jacks, 1 winch, auger/rod racks, gas engine. Mtd. on 1992 Ford Superduty 4x4 w/toolboxes and pullout winch. Call 704-808-1799 or E-mail [email protected].

2000 CME 550X - auto hammer, rod holder & breakout wrench, 3 winches, wireline, in/out side to side slide. $126,000......770-633-4252

Gus Pech Brat GP-1000 ATV Drill Rig. Transequip ATV carrier, Cummins engine, 3L6 Moyno pump, high torque. Excellent Condition . . .616-738-9300.

´72 CME High Torque 55, 300 Ford, 25´ mast, wiggle tail auto hammer, on ´82 International 4WD..........................$35,000. 2 CME Continuous Sample Systems, with 2 - 3-1/4”-5´ Barrels, 3 - 4-1/4”-5´ Barrels ..........................................$3,000. 5´ - 1-5/8” Hex Rods - 235´ (47 pieces).. ......................................................$3,000. 12” Diameter Concrete Bit (extra teeth) ......................................................$1,200. CME Drivehead for Center Bit System w/water swivel ..............................$1,500. 308-380-5899

CME 2-Key Regular Duty 5´, Fair Condition. 4.25” - $75.00 ea., 6.25” $125.00 ea. (300´ Available each size.) www.aedrilling.com, 864-288-1986 (SC)

SOLD

CME standard duty augers. 4-1/4” ID. 50 ft. with center bit and 2 cutterheads. $3,300. 505-327-7928 or e-mail at [email protected]

CME Heavy-Duty Augers 6-1/4” - 80´ (with center bit) .............................$6,500. 4” CME Continuous Flight Augers 40´ ................................................$1,000. 2 - Clay Bits, 1 - Concrete Bit. 308-380-5899

15 BITS PALMER BIT COMPANY Geo Thermal heat pump drillers and Water well drillers find that Palmer Bit Company’s large family of step type drag bits not only increase penetration rates and lower bit cost per foot but also provide a good clean hole. These bits are designed to be used in a variety of unconsolidated formations ranging from soft clays to limestones. Bit sizes and styles can be designed on all common threads to meet each drilling condition. Palmer Bits, the best choice in drag bits since 1957.

800-421-2487 (24 hr.) www.palmerbit.com e-mail - [email protected] MC/VISA

$82,000.....815-482-8995

See our ad on page 22.

“OVER 10,000 DRILL BITS” Sizes 3-7/8” thru 26” Tooth and Button Tri-Cone Every Formation - Top Quality Call for Prices 810-658-1554/Fax 810-658-2866 Web Site: www.buyrockbitsonline.com E-mail: [email protected]

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ROCK BITS! Cable Tool Air Hammer Roller Cone 3” to 24” “A Good Bit Better”

800-523-5760 540-635-7753 FAX 540-635-6352

TRIDENT TOOL INC. www.tridenttool.com

GUS PECH Bucket / boring rigs WANTED. Other brands considered. Any condition, Buckets, tooling etc. Call Jared Sisk 816-517-4532.

22 BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Complete drilling co. for sale. 30 yrs. in business. 3 rigs w/all support equipment. $200,000. Pictures & information @ westside-sales.com or call 307-789-9372.

66 Year old Water Well Service and Supply Business for Sale: Need to retire. Large customer base. 8T pulling unit and large shop on Main Street in Eden, Texas .....................325-869-4241. Drilling and pump business for sale. TH60 rig, casing hammer, 2 mud pumps, Freightliner water truck w/picker and flat tank. All drilling tools included. Asking $600,000..........250-558-9494. For rent: Commercial offices - large or small in Smithport, PA area. May modify to suit tenant. Please call 814-887-5811 or [email protected] for details.

Jerry’s Bit Service 940-393-2394 In business over 20 years

FOR SALE: Water Well Drilling & Pump Service in Southern NM. Two commercial acres, 2,700 sq. ft. building, all drilling & pump rig equipment. Annual sales average is one million dollars. Price negotiable. Call 575-649-2019.

25 CABLE TOOLS BUCKEYE DRILL COMPANY

Specializing in PDC repair [email protected]

Our Reputation Rides on Every Bit We Sell

SEMCO, Inc. All Hydraulic Hydrorench S110H in Stock 1” - 10” Four Rollers Breaks Pipe Make Pipe to Torque Spec’s PH# 800-541-1562

Breakout Unit. 230v 3Ø Electric over hydraulic. Breakout unit skid mounted. $30,000 OBO 208-772-4004

19 BUCKET DRILL RIGS 1977 Earthdrill mounted on ´93 Mack. 83 ft. 4-1/4” Kelly. New Kelly winch, Stauffer transmission. Extra parts for rig. $85,000 OBO.........307-382-4216 58 |

Brand New Holte Casing Driver. Model 140, set up for 3-1/2” drill rod................... ...................................... Asking $23,500 Used Holte Casing Driver. Model 140, set up for 4-1/2” drill rod. Includes cylinders and oiler ................Asking $18,500. 715-526-5075

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HOCKER MACHINE SHOP Special price on Cable Tool NEW & USED. Drilling & Fishing Tools Sales & Rentals New and Used Tools. Sideload Rope Sockets Available. Accepting Visa & Mastercard

270-926-2889 BE 20W drill rig, hyd. all tools. Gas powered unit, catwalks. Nice machine. $10,500 501-344-2292 or 501-230-0833.

ATLAS MANUFACTURING LTD. TOLL-FREE 866-338-5090 www.casinghammer.com Are you looking for a Rugged Jack Such as this YJ250 Ton Casing Jack with Top and Bottom Slips? Jobs Big or Small Name Your Own Tonnage!

22W & 20W Parts Rigs, jack shafts; [2] 22W Rigs; [1] 24L; [1] 60L; [2] 20W’s; all size cable & fishing tools; elevators; Cyclone hyd. pump hoist .....270-565-1538.

Walker-Neer C-37 triple drum, 65´ 8x10 double pole mast. Tandem axle trailer. $14,500. Possibly trade for 35 ton power swivel .....................412-491-8307.

Aardvark 1220 hammer. Great shape, low time.............$8,500 OBO. 208-772-4004

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B.E. Parts. New and used. Exchange jack shafts for 20W, 22W, 24L & 60L’s. (We also buy BE parts and rigs for cash). 813-843-6720

Successor to Bucyrus Erie Well Drill Division

Cable Tools Well Drills Parts & Service New*Remanufactured*Used PH. 800-767-3745 www.buckeyedrill.com

Cable Tool well drills. Different kinds and prices. BE, 31 Stone, Cylone & Keystone. With tools. Ready to drill. 501-344-2292 or 501-230-0833.

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Parkersburg Tool Co. 1004 Depot Street Parkersburg, WV 26101 Manufacturer of a complete line of Acme Drilling & Fishing Tools; Jars; Bits; Stems; Rope Sockets; Bailers; Subs; Drive Clamps; Pulling Heads; Rental Fishing Tools; Joint Turning. 304-428-8015/Fax 304-428-8059

CABLE TOOL RIGS, PARTS, TOOLING & ACCESSORIES Call Toll Free: 1-800-292-7447 or 270-325-3300 Parts for Spang fishing tools, ripper blades, tubing slip, alligator jaws, combination sockets/slips, trap-slip socket slips and other parts. API rotary & cable thread gauges............Call 724-445-3511.

CABLE TOOLS! ROPE SOCKETS STEMS BAILERS JARS & SUBS Combination Sockets

800-523-5760 540-635-7753 FAX 540-635-6352

TRIDENT TOOL INC. www.tridenttool.com

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(2)-22W’s and (1)-20W All refurbished, tools included. Call 570-470-2354. Complete set of 4” drilling tools for cable tool machine. Drill stem, bailer and fishing tools ............$1,000 or best offer. 315-717-8614 60L and 20W BE - lots of tools, original motors, Montana rigs. NO RUST. 700 ft. of 7/8 cable. 406-580-2818

32 CASING DRIVERS

Holte Casing Driver includes, complete installation package. Holte Casing Drivers are available in 5 sizes.

15 BITS

45 COMPRESSORS

Rental Supply Co. LeROI Compressor Specialist New & Used LeROI Parts We Rebuild LeROI Compressors

Rental Supply Company Duane Cook 2906 Hwy 50 Grand Junction, CO 81503

970-242-7905 Fax: 970-523-0747 Happy New Year!

45 COMPRESSORS

HERCULES COMPRESSION

65 DRILL PIPE

Screw Compressor Rebuilding PD Blower Rebuilding

R & R DRILLING INC. 800-874-3907 423-626-5302/Fax 423-626-1232 E-mail: [email protected]

• Separator Filter Sales • Coupling Insert Sales

Serving the Air Gas & Refrigeration Industries Specializing in 2 Stage Compressor Repair

Call for Quotations & Tech Support Mark Chittenden Cell 860-262-3888 • Home 860-510-0744 55 Mill Rock Rd. West • Old Saybrook, CT 06475

[email protected]

Manufacturer of Pre-Pack Screens ♦ 4" ID Pre-Pack NOW AVAILABLE ♦ Standard Pre-Pack When You Would Set A Traditional Well ♦ Economy Pre-Pack When Cost Is A Factor

♦ 20% Open Area High Yield Pre-Pack For Use In Low Yield Wells

♦ All Stainless Steel Pre-Pack For Aggressive Groundwater Environments

MEGAGROUP INC. DISTRIBUTOR OF SULLAIR COMPRESSORS

INGERSOLL-RAND AIR COMPRESSORS NEW & REBUILT HR2’s - HR2.5 AIRENDS IN STOCK

BETHLEHEM PA 18017 TEL: 610-867-6951 FAX: 610-867-8933

DISTRIBUTOR OF “ELGI” COMPRESSORS  IMMEDIATE DELIVERY OF BRAND NEW AIR ENDS ORIGINAL SRM PROFILE.

 20-12 TWO STAGE 750/350, 900/350, 1100/350

 SECOND STAGE OF 20-12 SCHRAMM DISTIBUTOR

GHH – RAND DISTRIBUTOR OF GENUINE GHH RAND PARTS

WORLD WIDE SHIPPING LARGEST STOCK OF SULLAIR & GHH COMPRESSORS AND PARTS IN THE WORLD SULLAIR 750/350 TO 1350/500 GHH 204/128 AND CF 1000

♦ Non-Metal Pre-Pack When Metal Components Are Not Compatible

♦ Annular Seals Foam Bridges, Bentonite & Quick-Sleeves

♦ CUSTOM Pre-Packs and

Bentonite Packs *** A Johnson Screens Distributor*** **We Stock Geoprobe® Compatible Supplies & Tooling** *Proactive® Pumps Master Distributor*

Toll Free 1-888-240-4328 Phone: 1-609-631-8939

♦

Fax: 1-609-631-0993

ectmfg.com ♦ proactivepumps.com ♦ torquerplug.com

55 DETECTION EQUIPMENT

 10, 12, 16, 20, & 25 SERIES

SINGLE STAGE - MANY CFMs

 REPAIR PARTS: INPUT SHAFTS, GEAR SETS, SHAFT SEALS, WEAR SLEEVES, ROTOR SETS THERMAL VALVES

 MANY OTHER PRODUCTS

NO AIR END EXCHANGE NO REBUILTS

DRILL PIPE - IN STOCK WELD-ON TOOL JOINTS RENE HENDON 281-260-0880 Bottleneck Pipe 47 - 1-3/4" x 10' 43 - 2" x 10' w/PH6 14 - 2-3/8" x 5' 32 - 2-3/8" x 30' w/2-3/8 IF 25 - 2-7/8" x 20' w/2-3/8 Reg 52 - 2-7/8" x 20 w/Hydril 11 - 2-7/8" x 20' w/2-3/8 FEDP 5 - 2-7/8" x 20' w/2-7/8 FEDP 6 - 2-7/8" x 25' w/May FH 57 - 2-7/8” x 30' w/-2 3/8 IF 13 - 3" x 5' 41 - 3-1/2" x 15' w/2-7/8 IF, New 6 - 3-1/2" x 20' w/2-7/8 IF 23 - 3-1/2" x 20' w/NC35 181 - 4" x 20' w/4FH 14 - 4" x 30' w/3-1/2 XH 4 - 4-1/2" x 15' w/4-1/2 IF 92 - 4-1/2" x 23' w/4-1/2 FH 3 - 4-1/2" x 20' w/4 IF 10 - 5" x 30' w/4 IF 6 - 5-1/2" x 22' w/6-5/8 Reg 22 - 5-1/2" x 22' w/5-1/2 Reg 13 - 5-1/2" x 30' w/5-1/2 FH 106 - 6-5/8" x 30' w/6-5/8 FH 122 - 6-5/8" x 30' w/6-5/8 FH 1 - 6-5/8" x 40' w/6-5/8 FH 36 - 7" x 30' w/6-5/8 IF Mod 5 - 9-5/8" x 40' Elevators, Drill Collars, Swivels Bits, Subs, Rotary Tables

50 CORE DRILLING

Model#900H DLA CA 7´ x 7´ x 11´ Trailer mounted, 150/950 CFM x 150 PSI, 3306 Cat engine, Excellent condition. $15,000

REX MCFADDEN LTD PH 806-791-3731

LONGYEAR 34 CORE Drill - Int’l TRK MTD, 20’ Angle/Vert mast, Auto chuck, 3-7/8” head, Hyd wire line, hoist, 353 Detroit DK ENG, Bean 35 pump w/Deutz. HQ & NQ Rod also avail ..702-521-9641.

E-mail: [email protected]

REX MCFADDEN LTD PH 806-791-3731

54 DESANDERS

E-mail: [email protected]

MCT-500 Mud Man 1,351 original hours. 500+ gal/min with (7)-5" cones, (2) 1,500 gal. tanks, (2) high G-force Linear Shakers, High Shear/Low Pressure Hopper, High Shear pump, Hi Vis lights, trailer mtd ..............Price $100,000/OBO. 352-267-1135

Sullair Compressor

Anderson Equip. Sales & Service Used and Rebuilt IR and Sullair Air Ends. Exchange or rebuild yours. Contact Tom Ph 801-243-4480 Fax 801-944-3514 1984 Kobelo - 600cfm/100psi Asking $6,500.00 OBO. Would trade for Gardner Denver 5x6 mud pump. In Good condition........................... 307-322-2392.

56 DIRECT PUSH DRILLS

Rigs & Tooling @ EARTHX.COM 57 DIRECT PUSH SUPPLIES

probetools.com Happy New Year!

The company S & K is active for many years successfully with radiästhetischen water finding methods. We would want with pleasure in future this service also interested drilling enterprises from the areas: Water drilling, Gas drilling, Geothermal drilling for a longer-term cooperation offer. You can receive info about us under:

Web Site: www.brunnenbohr.at E-mail: [email protected]

63 DRILL COLLARS 7 Ea. 4-1/2 Drill Collars.

WANTED TO BUY Pin & Box drill pipe ends from bent or broken drill rods used on an HDD Ditchwitch 440 machine ............321-631-5212.

38 Sections 4-1/2” x 4-1/2 IF joint, 20´ sections, bottle neck. $600.00 per section. 803-712-0500

1,240’ - 20’ long 3-1/2 White Band Inertia Welded IF Bottleneck Drill Pipe. $20/ft. 307-684-9180 or 307-620-9180.

(35) - Used 4-1/2” x 20’ w/3-1/2” reg. tool joints ............Asking $400 each. Call 715-526-5075.

950' 4-1/2 IR T4 Aluminum Drill Pipe 512-756-4077 Cell 512-923-3535

$1,000 each

I WANT TO BUY NEW & USED DRILL PIPE

307-851-1832

RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

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JON T. ERRICKSON

76 ELEVATORS

Drilling Products

Drill Fabrication & Machine Est. 1977

J&K Tool Company, Inc.

DrillingProducts.net

281-835-8862 Phone

281-835-3850 Fax

New Water Well Drill Pipe Aluminum Steel 50 jts. 20 jts. 13 jts. 12 jts. 50 jts.

2 7/8" OD x 20' 2 7/8" OD x 20' 3 1/2" OD x 15' 4" OD x 20' 4 1/2" OD x 20’

w/ 2 3/8" IF w/ 2 3/8" FEDP w/ 2 7/8" IF w/ 3 1/2" IF w/ 2 7/8" IF

50 jts. 30 jts. 50 jts. 30 jts. 50 jts.

3 1/2" OD x 20' w/ 2 3/8" IF 3 1/2" OD x 20' w/ 3 1/2" IF 4 1/2" OD x 20' w/ 2 7/8" IF 4 1/2" OD x 20' w/ 3 1/2" REG. 4 1/2" OD x 25' w/ IR-T4

Subject to prior sale. INQUIRE FOR ALL YOUR STEEL & ALUMINUM DRILL PIPE NEEDS.

70 DRILL RODS Flush Joint Pipe 48 - 3" x 20' Tubing, 8 Rnd 13 - 3-1/2" x 10' w/2-7/8 Hydril 8 - 3-1/2" x 30' w/2-3/8 Reg 2 - 3-1/2" x 30' w/2-3/8 Reg IR 100 - 4" x 20' w/2-7/8 IF 6 - 4" x 25' w/2-7/8 FEDP IR 1 - 4" x 26' w/2-7/8 Reg x 3-1/2 Reg 19 - 4-1/2" x 15' w/3-1/2 FH 33 - 4-1/2" x 15' w/2-7/8 IF 15 - 4-1/2" x 15' w/2-7/8 IF, New 15 - 4-1/2" x 20' w/2-7/8 IF 16 - 4-1/2" x 20', Dual wall 32 - 4-1/2" x 20' w/3-1/2 Reg 30 - 4-1/2" x 20' w/3-1/2 IF, New 7 - 4-1/2" x 25' w/Beco 92 - 4-1/2" x 25' w/2-7/8 IF 91 - 4-1/2" x 25' w/2-7/8 IF 90 - 4-1/2" x 30' w/2-7/8 IF IR 65 - 4-1/2" x 30' w/2-7/8 IF 30 - 4-1/2" x 30' w/MC35 26 - 4-1/2" x 30 w/2-7/8 IF 39 - 5" x 25' w/3-1/2 IF, New 10 - 6-5/8" x 25' w/Beco 10 - 7" x 25' w/Reed 47 - 9-5/8" x 30' w/DI22 5 - 9-5/8" x 40' w/DI22 Elevators, Drill Collars, Swivels Bits, Subs, Rotary Tables

REX MCFADDEN LTD PH 806-791-3731 E-mail: [email protected] NWJ Rods - (32) 5 FT. (11) 10 ft. Subs & hoisting plug. 300 lb. Hammer. Very good condition ..............................$3,900. 813-363-1600

SOLD

Parting out drill rigs. T650CP, 650SSCP, 700CP, D40K Driltech. Also engines available. Call for price and availability..................Call 814-445-4030.

FOR SALE: FOUNDATION RIGS LDH - 60, 80 & Parts Texoma 650 Watson ED-7 / 2500 CW / 1000 TW Crane Mounted – Hughes 200 6V71 Detroit Hain 4-71 & 3531-3 ROCK DRILLS & COMPRESSORS DM-4 Big Hole 24-30” Tier III Engine (2) Gill Beetles (Both have Cabs) Sullair 900-350, Air End.

BOOSTERS (2) WB-12 CAT Powered 800 PSI

- Kwik Klamp 1 & 2 - Elevators for PVC (1”-16”) - Heavy Duty PVC Elevators (4”-8”) - Flush Joint PVC Pipe Clamps (4”-24”)

www.jktool.com [email protected] tel 320-563-4967 fax 320-563-8051

SEMCO INC. 1” thru 16” Elevators All steel with safety latch. 800-541-1562 Fax 719-336-2402 www.SEMCOoflamar.com American Express, Visa & Mastercard. Ship by UPS same day.

DRILL ROD Rauch Model 512B Pipe Spinner 2-7/8 to 7-1/2. Like new................$5,000. Washington Diverter Head.........$5,000. 307-851-1832

200´ - 28” OD - 8-5/8” 180´ - 26” OD - 8-5/8” Various Lengths of 20” & 16” OD 30” Pipe - 3/4” wall, 10 ft. min. 240 lbs/ft. $95.ft.

HAMMERS & BITS 2500 & 3000 Gardner Denver Drilling Rigs. Trailer Mounted. 9 Ft. Back Upon Substructure. Several Derricks, Includes S.D. Scoping, 1 piece and Short Ones For Swab Units. C 65 Wichtex D.D. with S.D. Wilson Derrick. 325-672-4378

IR 112 - 12” -15” (Used) IR DHD - 22” - 30” NUMA 240 - 22” - 36” BULROC 180 - w/17”, 18” & 20” Bits

(50) SD-3 Bits 3-1/2”-4” NEW. $190 ea.

ICE Leads w/26” Twin Rotary & Tophead Soilmec 312 w/ Twin Rotary 26” Drive Casing up to 155” Diameter Augers & Core Barrels up to 144” Compressors up to 1170 CFM - 350 PSI ChemGrout Plants Crawler Cranes up to 70 Ton Hydraulic Cranes up to 75 Ton LoDril LM-30

Phone: 540-982-8001 Fax: 540-342-0546 [email protected]

Rex McFadden 7931 19th Lubbock, TX 79407

Ph 806-791-3731 Fax 806-791-3755 www.rexmcfadden.com

ELEVATORS! FOR 1/2” to 19” CASING 800-523-5760

NEW, USED, REBUILT  Rotary Heads  Air Compressors  Gearboxes  Swivels

71 DRILLING EQUIPMENT

2” thru 36” Also Light wt. PVC Elevators Now Available!

MISC FOR SALE ChemGrout CG 600 NEW ChemGrout 550 (400 psi) Moyno 4J Progressive Cavity, trailer mounted 4-71.

FOR RENT

Parts, Sales & Service

SkyRex Water Well Elevators

540-635-7753 FAX 540-635-6352

TRIDENT TOOLS INC. www.tridenttool.com 1” to 12-3/4” & 5-1/2” to 12-3/4” with automatic latch

www.nolanddrilling.com

HOWARD - TURNER MANUFACTURING CO. Designers and builders of quality equipment and tools for the energy industry and progress.

GENERAL OFFICE AND PLANT 2545 PALM DRIVE, SIGNAL, CA 90755 562-424-1655 [email protected]

SERVING THE INDUSTRY FOR 57 YEARS Rotary tables, swivels, master bushings, brake rims and pads. Replacement parts for all Howard-Turner and Wagner Morehouse drilling & pulling rigs 60 |

N AT I O N A L DRILLER January 2012 www.nationaldriller.com

800-691-9166 jonrents.com

Larry’s Welding Service

75 ELECTRIC MOTORS

80 EMPLOYMENT

WANTED 20 to 500 hp vertical hollow shaft pump motors. Good or bad. Will pickup. 800-541-1562

Phone: 620-356-3619 Fax: 620-424-1495 Ulysses, Kansas

Full Service Professional Water Well Company in South/Central Texas seeks Licensed Pump Installer 5yr + exp. in large Submersible and Vertical Turbine installation. Pay based on exp. Benefits available. Call 830-981-8979 or fax resumé to 830-755-8965 or e-mail: [email protected]. Happy New Year!

80 EMPLOYMENT F/T Exp Driller TH60 - Clean DMV-CDL req’d. Drilling Contractor (36 years in business) seeks career-minded person for year-round work in California Fax resumé 415-927-1723. Geotechnical driller for sinkhole investigations. Tampa Bay area. Must have 2 years experience. Up to $28.00 hr. Respond to: 727-492-0005.

NJ LICENSED DRILLERS Immediate openings Call 888-996-DRILL. Exploratory Drillers Wanted A Company headquartered in NE U.S. seeking experienced exploratory drillers, deep diamond coring, air, and mud rotary. Competitive wages and benefits package. E-mail or fax resumé with salary requirements to: [email protected] Fax: 717-591-5956 Or call Kristie @ 1-800-360-0660 to set up a telephone interview. Drillers Wanted: Growing Maryland based company seeks experienced air/mud drillers. $60K+/yr, health ins., 401K, paid vacation, holidays, and performance bonuses. Must have CDL Class B Lic. Possible help w/relocation. Contact Adam at 301-776-8370 or e-mail at [email protected]. Supervisor for Site Work, hands-on, ESOP NJ contractor seeks experienced individual for work in North Atlantic States. Pump & Wellpoint systems; drilling; troubleshooting. Travel required; CDL & Driller's license a plus. Great salary & benefits! Send letter & resumé to [email protected]. Geotechnical company located in Dallas, Texas is seeking a geotechnical drilling supervisor. Must have experience in soil sampling, rock coring, and crew & rig management. Monitor well license or equivalent a plus. Qualified candidate will be 21 or older & have a valid driver’s license w/clean record. Must pass criminal background check. Physical & drug screen req’d. Excellent benefits. Pay DOQ. Send resumé to [email protected]. EXPERIENCED DRILLERS NEEDED Immediate openings available at Southern California drilling company. Hollow Stem Auger experience a must. Valid Class B CDL and clean driving record required. Mud Rotary, Rock Coring, OSHA 40 Hours a plus. Top pay and benefits package. Prevailing Wage Work Available. PLEASE CALL: 562-988-2849 OR FAX RESUMÉ: 562-988-2859 OR VISIT OUR WEB SITE: jetdrill.com

Need pump installers, techs, & estimators for water wells in Texas. Call 512-894-4221 or E-mail resumé to [email protected] Central NY Drilling & Geothermal Company seeking full-time experienced drillers. Knowledge of T3W Rotary with Air/Mud Drilling, Drivers License, CDL A or B, Drillers License, 40 Hr. OSHA a plus, Travel Required. Pay based on experience. Ph: 607-432-8009 Fax: 607-263-2492 E-mail: [email protected] Happy New Year!

Successful candidate will have the ability to operate a T-4 Atlas Copco Drilling Rig. Must be experienced with water well and blast hole drilling as well as have some mudding experience. Welding skills are a must. Must be willing to become NYS certified. Must have a minimum Class B license Commercial Driver’s License with Hazmat and tank endorsement. Must be able to work independently as well as part of a team. Some out of town work as required. Salary depending on experience. If interested, please fax or e-mail your resumé to 315-696-8899 or [email protected].

Full Service Professional Water Well Company in South/Central Texas seeks Licensed Driller w/5+yrs of exp. Air & Mud Rotary. Pay dependant on exp. Benefits available. Call 830-981-8979 or fax resumé to 830-755-8965 or e-mail: [email protected].

DRILLERS/HELPERS WANTED: Established Tennessee based company seeking experienced Drillers and Drill Helpers. Successful candidates should have experience with auger, rock coring mud rotary, and air rotary drilling. Environmental drilling experience a plus. Valid Class B CDL and clean driving record required. Excellent pay & benefit package. FAX RESUME TO: 423-510-0237 E-MAIL RESUME TO: [email protected]

81 EMPLOYMENT WANTED Can’t bid on that out of state job because of no lic? I have TX, MS & LA Lic. No job too big or small. 40 hr. Hazardous Waste Certificate. Call Roger 281-442-5788. www.theshadowman.tk

82 ENGINES

NEW

GROUT PUMPS USED

GROUT PUMPS CUSTOM

(LEASING AVAILABLE)

800-851-0436 R-2 Mfg., Inc.

BUCKEYE DRILL COMPANY CATERPILLAR ENGINES *CAT® 51HP ENGINES TO RE-POWER BUCYRUS ERIE 20W WELL DRILLS *CAT® 61HP TURBO ENGINES TO REPOWER BUCYRUS ERIE 22W WELL DRILLS *COMPLETE W/ENCLOSURE TWIN-DISC PTO & 2 YR FACTORY WARRANTY

PH. 800-767-3745

www.buckeyedrill.com

2008 CHEMGROUT GEOTHERMAL SERIES MODEL CG-550/031/GH/GT WITH OPIONAL WATER BATCHER, VERY LOW HOURS (PAINT STILL ON THE PADDLES), 20 HP HONDA MOTOR. READY TO GROUT. $11,000.00.........712-470-1741 [email protected]

94 FINANCING

NJ Drilling Company seeks full and part-time employment for Geoprobe Operator and licensed NJ Well Driller. Benefits, flexibility, and salary commensurate w/experience ..Call 888-433-4877.

NEED Licensed TEXAS driller or out of state licensed driller to apply for Texas license. Texas Hill Country Area. 70 miles NW of Austin. $25-$30 an hour. Contact Brian 817-296-4962.

GROUT PUMPS

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GeoLoop Grouter 50-500, 4 cyl. Cummins, 20K lb. Trailer, 3K lb. sand hopper, 80 gal. mixer, 500 gal. water tank, 600 ft. tremie spinner. Three to choose from........Starting at $33,400. 410-789-5020

Leasing & Financing

Drillers Wanted: Established Mid Atlantic company seeks experienced geotech, environmental and geothermal drillers. Must have Class A or B CDL. Competitive wages and excellent benefit package. Contact Sam at 301-696-8820 or e-mail at [email protected].

800-351-2120

The Layne Christensen Company is currently seeking experienced pump installers for their Lansing, MI office. Qualified candidates will have experience with large diameter submersible and line shaft turbine pumps. Experience with well rehabilitation a plus. Class “A” CDL required within 60 days of employment. Respond with resumé to [email protected] or mail to: Layne Christensen Co. 3126 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd Lansing, MI 48906 Attn: Chris Zeeb

(2) Geothermal skid steer mounted drills. Mid-western Machinery Company. $6,000 each. 734-279-2059

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101 GROUTERS

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GEOPROBE OPERATOR & DRILLER NJ Geoprobe/Drilling co. seeks NJ/ Licensed Probe Operators & Drillers to run all new probe & auger equipment. Great work envir., pay and benefits. 732-642-0788 or 609-730-1205.

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102 HAMMERS

104 HYDRO FRAC EQUIPMENT

HAMMERS! IR Style Mission Style Halco Style 3” to 24”

Ph. 972-897-9607

www.summitpowerandsupply.com Liberty Hill, Texas

See our ad on page 22.

MUD PUMPS 1993 Peterbilt 357 - Complete hydrofracturing setup. 2,600 gal. water trailer.

800-523-5760 540-635-7753 FAX 540-635-6352

TRIDENT TOOL INC. www.tridenttool.com Well rehab trailer & hose reel, developing tools, cleaning tank, etc. Call 509-994-3314 for more details. [email protected]

CS POWER HAMMER

108 MAGNETS

RETRIEVING MAGNETS! 1-3/4” to 12” Dia. 100 to 1000 Lbs.

800-523-5760 540-635-7753 FAX 540-635-6352

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3” ~ 36” HAMMER INVENTORIES IN NEW YORK, LOS ANGELES & SEATTLE

RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

BESTMA U.S.A. INC. 1-888-HAMMER-K (1-888-426-6375) TEL) 631-629-4291 ASK FOR JAY YOON [email protected] WWW.BESTMA.COM

Hydraulic drive mud pumps - small & lightweight - new aluminum model 7-1/2” x 10” duplex pump fits in the place of a 5” x 6” and weighs half as much - pumps 300 gpm at up to 800 PSI. Mono pumps and triplex pumps also available. Call 903-725-6978 or visit our web site www.centerlinemanufacturing.com. U.S. Pat. #6,769,884 and others pending.

GD FFFXF, 4-1/2”x5”, No Pwr, $6,000. GD FGFXG, 5”x6”, No Pwr., $8,500. GD FGFXG, 5”x6”, Diesel, Skid, $11,000. GD FCFXX, 5”x8”, Detroit 471, $19,000. GD FDFXX, 5” x 8”, $12,000. GD FDFXD, 5 x 10, Detroit 671, $25,000. GD FOFXO, 7-1/4”x10”, $18,000. GD FYFXD, 7-1/2”x10”, Diesel, $30,000. GD FZFXZ, 7-1/4”x12”, Trailer, $15,000. GD FKFXK, 7-1/4”x14”, Series 60, $38,000. Gaso 1800, 5”x6”, Diesel, Skid, $10,000. Gaso 1700, 7-1/2”x10”, $16,000. New 5x10 Hyd. Gear Reduction Box, $4,000.

AIR COMPRESSORS Ariel JGQ/2 Air Boosters, CAT, $85,000 Ariel JGJ/2 Air Booster, CAT C15, $140,000 CIP PHT Air Booster, CAT, $85,000 Gardner Denver MDY Booster, $40,000 2007 Sullair 1150XH/900XHH (500 psi) 1994 Sullair 900/350 Module, $17,500 Rebuilt IR HR2 1050/350 Airend, $25,000

RIG PARTS Multiquip Maco C-30HDZ Grouter, 35 Hrs. King 3” RC Swivel, $3,000 Many Driltech DH-1 Parts, Pwr. Head, Etc. New Pullmaster 18,000 Lb. Winch, $6,500 Braden PD12C Winch, 12,000 Lb., $4,500 Gearmatic H35 16,000 Lb. Winch $4,500 Ingersoll-Rand Sandreel, $3,500 TH60 Cotta Box, $5,500 TH60 750/250 Cooler Assy, $4,500 TH60 / T3W Feed Cylinder, $3,500 Myers 9 GPM Pump, w/o Motor $750 FMC Bean 18 GPM Pump, $2,000 CAT 25 GPM Pump, $2,000 New Gears for Top Ring Gear GD 7-1/2” Table Rebuilt Failing 5-1/4” Table, $4,500 Hacker 6-1/4” Table, $3,500 Rebuilt SpeedStar 8-1/2” Table, $7,500 Unused 3-5/16” x 23’ Fluted Kelly’s, $2,900 Web Wilson Break-Out Tong, $1,250 (3) Portadrill Hydraulic Outriggers Rausch 512 Drill Pipe Spinner $4,500 New Spicer 792 Air Shift PTO, $10,000 New T4W Main Winch, 8,500 Lb. New T3W / TH60 3-1/2” Carousel New T3W/ TH60 Swivel New 60 Gallon DHD Lubricator Tank New T3W / TH60 18K Main Winch

105 INJECTION PUMPS DU-ALL Injection Pumps All parts in stock and available for shipment. Overnight delivery available. Call your local parts supplier or Fred’s Water Service, Inc. at (440) 259-5436 with your order or questions.

GD FXGR 5x6 skid mtd. w/Cat 3304 eng. GD 7-1/4 x 14 FXN, unmtd.........$25,000. National 7-1/4 x 15 C250 w/twin Detroit 6-71’s skid mounted ...................$19,500. GD 7-1/4 x 12 FXZ unmounted....$9,500. Gaso 5x8 unmounted. 2003 Quincy 1050 CFM air compressor with Cat 3306 power............$15,000. 405-642-2812

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PULSATION DAMPNER K-10 type, completely rebuilt w/new expendables. 405-427-1080

THUNDERBOLT Hydraulic Powered Duplex Mud Pump 7-1/2 x 12, 300 GPM 7-1/2 x 18, 400 GPM, 400-600 PSI 4’ x 88” x 41”, 2,800 Lbs. Skid or Trailer Mounted Moyno Pumps Available We will save you money. Go to web site to watch and listen. It’s no banger! Call Ken 903-340-5829. [email protected] www.kenscustommfg.com Happy New Year!

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115 MUD PUMPS BRAND NEW PUMPS IN STOCK!! GD 4x5................................Call for Price GD 4-1/2x5..........................Call for Price GD 5x6, air drive FG-AG ....Call for Price GD 5x6, gear drive FG-FXG ..Call for Price GD 5-1/2x8..........................Call for Price GD 7-1/2x8..........................Call for Price GD 5-1/2x10........................Call for Price GD 7-1/2x10........................Call for Price GD 4x5 Tee Triplex.............Call for Price GD 5-1/2x5 THI Triplex.......Call for Price Also New Centrifugal Pumps in stock. REBUILT PUMPS!!! All sizes and brands available. Gardner Denver, Gaso, Wheatley, Oilwell, Worthington and many more. We have over 300 pumps in stock. Call for prices. New!!! Hydraulic GROUT PUMP $3,500. We rent mud pumps and diesel power units. Power units available: Detroit diesel 671-471-371-353, also new CAT units. We pay cash for used & surplus pumps. We manufacture mud pump parts. Armstrong Machine Co., Inc. 800-831-4527 / 712-335-4131 Fax: 712-335-4565 E-mail: [email protected] www.armstrongmachine.com

Kit, Power Arm, PT Hookup, 22' Bed, Toolbox, Welder, 2009 Ster. L8500, 10 Spd., AB ...................................$227,688.

(360) 477-0251 [email protected] “Built by well driller, for well drillers”

SEMCO INC. 719-336-9006/800-541-1562 FAX 719-336-2402 See our Ad on page 9. [email protected] www.SEMCOoflamar.com MUDSLAYER 1500 NEW AND NEVER USED, STORED IN WAREHOUSE. Contact: Frank Glass Cell 512-923-3535 or 512-756-4077

250 Sandmaster Pumps with hydraulic adapters starting @ $2,315.00. January Only Single Cone 5” Desilter Micron cut to 25 Microns

DLC Single Standard Shaker $6,156.00 January Only Contact The Double Life Corporation for more details Phone: 405-789-7867 Fax: 405-792-2202 Toll free 1-877-888-7867 E-mail: [email protected] www.doublelifecorp.com

117 PERFORATORS MILLS Knife Type Perforators For Sale or Rent 4” thru 20” - prices available on request; BLADES made 4” thru 20”. SPIDERS & SLIPS 2”-12” Montana 406-580-2818

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760-961-1160 Happy New Year!

Used Equipment in Stock

1753 Attaberry Rd. Sequim WA 98382

THUNDERBOLT 500 GPM MUD SYSTEM One 4’ x 5’ double screen shaker with 3 micro sand cones. One 1,500 gallon separating tank. Two 3 x 2 centrifugal pumps. One 165 Hp Perkins diesel with triple hydraulic gear pump. One 100 gallon hydraulic tank with one 100 Gpm radiator cooler. One 60 gallon diesel fuel tank. Smaller units available. We can build what you need. We can furnish system with a Thunderbolt duplex mud pump. Call Ken for factory direct prices, no middle man or salesman. Visit ´Mud Systems´ on our web site www.kenscustommfg.com [email protected] 903-340-5829

125 PUMP HOISTS I WANT TO BUY PULSTAR SMEAL - SEMCO PUMP HOISTS RENE HENDON 281-260-0880 ´89 Ford 1 ton, low miles, 5T Smeal hoist, sandreel, new utility box ...$16,000. E-mail for photo & info [email protected].

Power Company Auger & Boom Rig mounted on 1993 Ford Truck. Will make good pump rig. Drive it home. Price $13,000.00. Call 662-843-4076.

2012 MODELS IN STOCK S4000 Pump Hoist, 8,000# cap, 35' telescoping mast, 30 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control ....$14,245. S6,000 Pump Hoist, 16,000# 3L, cap, 35' telescoping mast, 30 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 5T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control ..............................................$16,445. S8,000 Pump Hoist, 22,000# 3L, cap 36' telescoping mast, 30 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 7T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control....... ...................................................$20,845. S10,000 Pump Hoist, 30,000# 3L, cap 40' telescoping mast, 30 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 9T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control $28,545. S12,000 Pump Hoist, 48,000# 4L cap, 44' telescoping mast, 6,000# tail out line, 72 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 11T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control............................ $32,945. S15,000 Pump Hoist, 60,000# 4L cap, 48' telescoping mast, 6,000# tail out line, 72 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control ............................$40,645. S20,000 Pump Hoist, 80,000# 4L cap, 40' telescoping mast, 6,000# tail out line, 72 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 13T safety hook, hydro controls & variable speed engine control.............................$53,845. S25,000 Pump Hoist, 100,000# 4L cap, 40 telescoping mast, 6,000# tail out line, 100 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro control & variable speed engine control.................................$61,545. S30,000 Pump Hoist, 120,000# 4L cap, 40 telescoping mast, 6,000# tail out line, 100 gal oil tank, hydro pump, 15T safety hook, hydro control & variable speed engine control.................................$76,945.

New Equipment in Stock S6,000 SEMCO, 35', PTO, RC, PR, 2 Spd., Aux., 11' Bed, Toolboxes, 2011 Dodge, 5500 6.7L, D, 6 Spd. Auto., 4x4 .. ...................................................$77,598. S6,000 SEMCO, 44', PTO, 2 Spd., 16,000# Cap., RC, PR, Aux., Light Kit, Service Body, Mini Bed, 2012 Dodge 5500 6.7L D, Stand. Trans., 4x4 ...................................................$81,580. S30,000 SEMCO, 56', AS PTO, BO Cylinder, BC Outriggers, Cathead, 2 Spd., SR, AB for SR, Aux., Oil Cooler, Light Continued in next column.

M33 Jessen/Monitor, PR, SB, 1995 Ford F-350, Gas, 5 Spd., 4x2 ...$17,900. M34 Jessen/Monitor, RC, PR, SB w/1992 GMC Topkick, 3116 Cat, 5 Spd. .. ...................................................$19,500. 5T Smeal, 1-PR, Flatbed, Toolboxes, 2004 Ford, F-650, Cummins ......$34,950. 5T Smeal, 35', SR, PR, SB, 2001 Chevy 3500, 5 Spd................................$17,900. Walk-Neer 20T Rated, Double Cathead, Sandreel, 3rd Leg, 1976 Chevy ..$19,500. S6,000, 44', HS PTO, 2 Spd, RC, Oil Cooler, Sandreel, 2-PR, Light Kit, 11' Bed, 2008 Dodge 5500, 6.7L Diesel, 6 Spd. Auto....................................$62,070. S12,000H, 44', HS PTO, SR, Oil Cooler, 2 Spd., 2-Aux., PR, BC Outriggers, Light Kit, 16' Bed, Toolbox, 2006 Int. 4300 DT466, Auto ................................$87,039 S15,000 SEMCO, 48', BO Cylinder, Cathead, Aux., 2 Spd., Power Arm, PT Hookup, 18' Bed, Toolboxes, 2007 Frt., Diesel, Auto., 5 Spd ...................$82,572. S25,000 SEMCO, 50', BO Cylinder, BC Outrigger, 2 Spd., SR, PT Hookup, Aux., Oil Cooler, Light Kit, Power Arm, 18' Bed, Toolbox, 2007 FRT M2 ............. .................................................$127,207.

Contact us at 1-800-541-1562 for a list of our used equipment.

M33 Monitor unmounted. Call for price. 334-684-3203 Smeal 10T, '89 Ford L7000 ...... $33,000. Baylik 25 Ton, '98 Int'l 4900 ..... $30,000. SpeedStar WS-50, 50 Ton, GMC. $45,000. 972-897-9607 Semco 2003 S8000 - 2 spd. winch, PTO Remote, pipe rack. Mtd. on 1990 2.5 ton Chevy body, Gas, 5&2 spd - 36K miles. Good condition.....$35K.....208-466-6439.

128 PUMP PULLERS MAKE MORE MONEY SERVICING WATER WELL PUMPS Visit the Easy Riser Web Page at: www.pumppuller.com or call Talcott Mt. Engineering 860-651-3141

132 RIG EQUIPMENT MIDWAY RIG & SUPPLY, INC P) 325-653-3433 F) 325-658-1817 DRAWWORKS: UNUSED 15M85 & 10M BOTH WITH AIR CLUTCHES RIG FRAMES: UNUSED 10M,13M,15M, & 15M85 NEW FAILING 18” ROTARY TABLE, MAIN BEARINGS. NEW & USED HANDLING EQUIPMENT IN STOCK: TONGS-SLIPS-ELEVATORS NEW & REBUILT MIDWAY 8-1/2” & 12” ROTARY TABLES RIG PARTS

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J W S Equipment, Inc. 3004 Bradford Drive Moore, OK 73160 Office Phone: 405-794-7334 Shop Phone: 405-794-3600 Fax: 405-793-1690 E-mail: [email protected] DUPLEX MUD PUMPS New, used or rebuilt Gardner-Denver 4x5 thru 7-1/4x14. Selected Gaso & Wheatley & Failing duplexes. New & used Pump parts. PUMP GEARS New G-D herringbone Eccentric Gear & Pinion Gear Sets for 14” FK-FXK & FN-FXN. Original O.E.M. surplus gears. SKIDDED & POWERED PUMP PACKAGES Gaso Fig. 1743 7-1/2x10 w/6-71 DD. GD FG-FXGR 5x6 W/DD 371. COMPRESSORS Skid Mounted LeROI 256SDS Compressor Package w/DD 6V-71 diesel, V-belt drive, air receiver tank, fuel tank. Used/rebuilt LeROI 100S1, 100S2, 100SDS & 256S2. New & used parts for LeROI reciprocating compressors. G-D WCQ, WCG & WCH Part machines. MISCELLANEOUS New Mud Gauges & Shear Relief Valves for pumps.

133 RIG PARTS Chicago-Pneumatic, REICHdrill, Driltech rotary drill parts. 630-968-7795

MIDWAY 12 ROTARY TABLE GD FXD 7x10 PUMP RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

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Mayhew 1000 rotary table, gear PTO case, chain case, mast, drawworks. Cheap. Bobby 239-872-5955.

WALKER DRILLING ! LOCATER ! Don’t Pass Up A Great Deal With Herb No Part Too Small, No Business Too Big Locating is our gig! For Sale: 5x6 GD MUD PUMP $6,000 [email protected] Fax: 817-598-1377 Herb: 817-771-8176

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Complete Repair Services We rebuild complete drill unit components. We are specialists in the repair & service of Failing chain feed drills & parts. • For sale: 3x4x13 Magnum pump rebuilt with mechanical seal. Fluid end all new. • For sale: 5x6 GD Pump, completely rebuilt to new both ends. Possibly deliver. Call or fax for listing.

317-839-7534/fax 317-838-9244

135 RIGS Parting out IR, Driltech, CP and other drills. Located in Kentucky. Harper Diesel & Machine Service PH: 606-464-8108

I WANT TO BUY DRILL RIGS RIG PARTS & MUD PUMPS RENE HENDON 281-260-0880

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1996 Driltech D25 KW w/casing hammer & angle package. Sullair 850/350 air w/clutch. 3406E Cat deck engine on Ford tandem.

Ready to Drill...$250,000...250-746-5268.

Pump and motor failure means costly down time for your business. That’s why Nova Hydraulics stocks remanufactured Denison Piston and Vane Pumps & Motors for your drills. We’re dedicated to keeping our customers up and running.

• 25 years experience remanufacturing Denison Pumps & Motors • Denison Factory Trained • 250 H.P. Test Stand - 7500 PSI, 200 GPM Capacity • State of the Art lapping and cleaning equipment • Fast, responsive customer service • Extensive Denison cross reference information to OEM part numbers

Call us today for more information. 1-800-772-2118

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NEW I.R. Hydraulic Hammer Breaker $4,000 IR Double Motor Spur Gear Head $22,500 1991 Schramm T450 on Ford F900, 750/300, 300' of drill steel, tools. Ready to drill. $125,000 IR Four Hole Gear Box, 25' & 30' IR Carousels, Jacks, Pulldown Cylinders, Main Pump for Driltech, and other I.R. & Driltech Parts

Call Jack, Rob or John. 2007 Atlas-Copco T4W 2006 Atlas-Copco T3W 1070/350, rod loader, spinner, mud pump. Price Reduced. 2005 Ingersoll-Rand T4W low hours, excellent condition 2002 Schramm 660 900/350 1998 Ingersoll-Rand T4W 900/350 Price Reduced. 1993 Ingersoll-Rand T3W 900/350 1984 Driltech D40K complete rebuild 1999 lots of extra's. 2001 Driltech D25 1050/350 Excellent Condition. 2006 Driltech D25 1000/350, very low hours. 2006 ECM 590 YH70 Drifter Frac Unit on 1999 F550 with 6 ton hoist. Tony Fritz 570-470-6323 www.lodestarequipment.com

(3) Failing 1500’s, 27´ mast, 5x6 mud pumps. 727-571-1313 or 727-463-6091.

2002 RD20 mounted on 4 axle CC w/350 Cummins. 1250/350 air. 5 hrs. on new 3412 Cat, Range 3, 1,800´ of drill pipe, 90´ of 6” collars, 20´ of 8” collars, 12 & 8” hammers, tractor trailer w/drop deck. IR fast track 1170/350.....$700,000. 307-382-4216

We’re the Experts when it comes to Denison Hydraulics for Your Drills.

In Stock for I.R. & Driltech: Feed Pumps, Rotation Pumps, Travel Pumps, Fan Acc., Head Motors, Fan Motors, Dust Collector Motors, Travel Motors

1994 I.R. T4W 900/350 Rebuilt Rotary Head, 6,000 Original Hours, Cummins in CCC & on Deck, 300' Drill Steel, 6", 8" & 12" Hammers, Ready to Drill. $245,000

2004 SIMCO 2800 HT TOPHEAD DRIVE WITH TOWER EXTENSION, HYDRUALIC IN/OUT SLIDE BASE, 2X3 CENTRIFUGAL MUD PUMP, PTO DRIVEN, BREAKOUT WRENCH, 2 WINCHES, ROD BOX, STAINLESS STEEL MUD PAN, 280’ 3” PDQ DRILL ROD IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, ON A 2004 FORD F-550 4X4, 6 SPEED MANUAL, 6.0 LITER TURBO DIESEL, 27,000 MILES / 1,462 HOURS. IN EXCELLENT WELL MAINTAINED CONDITION. SOME TOOLING. READY TO DRILL.........$132,500.00. 712-470-1741 [email protected]

55 SpeedStar, Mounted on a 1970 Chevy C60, with 6 Cyl., 5 Speed with 2 speed Rear end. Rig Stored inside with all new Cable's, New overhhaul on International Engine With new battery, New Deck and New Paint, and is all tooled up for 4". Rig and truck Run Well. If your looking for a 55 Star you need to see this rig. We are motivated Sellers. Call 517-857-2266 or e-mail: [email protected] .

2009 Schramm T450WS equipped with 3406C, 900/350 air, cent. mud pump, mounted on IH truck. $465,000.00.......Call 606-464-8108.

Happy New Year!

135 RIGS “Rotary Drilling Equipment Broker”

Ed Livingston Sales Co. LLC We understand your drilling problems and equipment needs! 2421 Rimrock Road • Billings, MT 59102

307-587-5192 • 406-656-6111 fax e-mail: [email protected] www.edlivingston.com Check web site for pictures and details.

Ardco Buggy 6x6 - 453 Detroit —Excellent. (2) BE 36L Cable Tool Rigs. 1980 CP RT-1800 - 800/300 Air—Pkg. w/pump & 1,200’ pipe. 72 CP T-650 Retro - 500/300 Sullair—Nice! 1980 EZ-Bore - 100/42 Bucket Rig. Failing CF-15 - 5x6 Pump—Dev. air—Bargain! Failing CF-2000 - 5x10 Pump—18” Table—KW! Failing 1250 - 5x6 Pump—Dev. air diesel. Franks Reverse - 8” Kelly — 600´ Pipe. GD-15W - 5-1/2x8 Pump—750/250 Air 1978 GD-2000 - 5-1/2x10 Pump—900/350 Air—Nice. GD-3000 - Complete package—Rebuilt and worked— ”New reduced price”. 2007 IR RD-20III - 4,700 Hrs.—w/pipe—Booster & aux air—Great Price. 2004 Joy WB-12 - Air Booster. Longyear 38 - Core Rig. 1982 Midway 15M - 5-1/2x8 — 750/150 Air — 48´ Mast — Autocar — Very Nice! Mud System - 120 BBL – Skid mtd. Portadrill 522 - 6x6 Wheatley—Hydraulic drawworks. 1973 Portadrill 10-TL - Tophead – 70K pullback— 500/250 Air. 1980 Portadrill RVT - 375/150 Air—600´ Pipe. 1977 Portadrill TKT Prospector - 7-1/2x10 Pump— 500/250 Air on (4) axle IHC—Complete Package. 1975 Robbins T-37 - Hi-torque—Mechanical Tophead— Carrier mtd. 1975 Schramm T-985 Retro–900/350 Sullair—Good Buy. 1985 SpeedStar 30K – CCC mounted – Extra Nice! 2006 SpeedStar50K - 1050/350 Air—3x4 Pump—Low Miles. 1982 SpeedStar 70K - 42/100 Mast—900/350 Air. 1992 SpeedStar SD-50 – 5x6 Pump—225/200 Air— Tophead—Top condition! 1977 SpeedStar SS-15THH - 500/250 Air—3x4 Mud. 1981 SpeedStar SS-40SP - CCC mtd.—Hyramatic Brake—18” Table—Carrier ............................$295,000. Star 71 Cable Tool. Water Truck - 2008 KW—2,000 gal. Flatwater Fleet . Wilson 600 - 7-1/2x14—P/B—60 Series Detroit. Wilson Mogul 42 - 95/300 Mast—27-1/2” Table–Trailer.

SPIKE’S RIG SALES CALL TOLL FREE 888-204-3907 or CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE: WWW.SPIKESRIGS.COM E-MAIL US AT EITHER ADDRESS:

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2008 REICHdrill Legend 4 - Excellent Condition, Regen, Warranty 2006 RD-20 01 IR T-3 (2) 2004 SCHRAMM TXD-130's 2003 SCHRAMM TXD 130 1999 REICHdrill T-650-WII 1988 SCHRAMM T-660 1978 IR TH-60 w. csg. hmr. 1978 IR TH-55H 1977 IR TH-60 FAILING CF-15 MAYHEW 1000 Mobile B-53 MOBILE B-59 Loaded, Auto Hammer 21W No one can beat our prices. No One!!

888-204-3907 1983 Track Drill with 1,000´ New 4.5 x 20 reverse circulation drill rods. High torque. Heavy hoist...................$320,000. Jay 406-261-6711 2000 BK51-F4L912 - Deutz, 2,000 lb. and 5,000 lb. Pullmaster winch, direct drive cathead and 3LG pump, auto hammer, hydraulic cooler, front buggy winch, front auger and r/s rod racks, hyd. track adjusters, angle drill capable, water tank. Asking $78,000 OBO. Call for pics. 407-298-7777

1995 SpeedStar SS-15III w/3408 CAT mtd. on '95 Peterbilt. 1050/350 Sullair. R-III derrick. 1979 SpeedStar SS-15II TH mtd. on CCC w/450 Cummins. 5x6 GD pump. R-III derrick. Both workingdaily. 913-795-2259 [email protected]

RIGS www.sunmachinery.com

THE SOURCE Hundreds of used drill rigs for sale. Tel (516) 536-7375 Fax (516) 536-7317

Sun Machinery Corp. [email protected]

´86 Schramm T685DH Deep Hole 900-350 air, GMC 7500 crew truck, water & fuel tanks. ´97 Ford F900 pipe truck, 2006 Ingersoll Rand compressor 1170-350, doghouse w/tools, 1,860' drill pipe, bits, hammers, generator, hand tools, ´99 Freightliner winch truck. Can sell separately .....................918-698-7285.

Happy New Year!

1972 BE 10R - Serial no. 33472. Mtd. on 1972 Ford L8000, 3208 Cat diesel, 5x6 GD mud pump, 50SDS LeROI air compressor, water injection, line oiler, 240' drill rod, 25' fluted Kelly, tag axle. New rod rack, new mud tub, less than 6,000 original hours on Rig! Ready to Drill. E-mail: [email protected] Call 517-857-2266 or 517-204-1635.

Geothermal Equipment for Sale: Grout Truck - 1995 International 4900 DT 466. Air Brakes, 1,000 gal. water tank, Geo-Loop YP2 Grout pump, 191,000 kms Ready to work. recent safety ..........................................$18,500. Drill Rigs: 2005 SIMCO 2800 F550. 6,980 eng. hrs. 4,100 rig hrs. 35,450 miles on truck, 200’ drill rod. Ready to work $103,000. 2008 SIMCO 2800 F550 with Deutz Deck engine. Ext Cab 14,000 miles on truck, 200’ drill rod, Center line pump, 1,785 rig hrs. Ready to work ....$145,000. E-mail for photos and info to [email protected] Equipment located in Ontario, Canada

1997 DSM-Gardner Denver 1400 STS, Serial No. 14-112STS, air clutches, 8-1/2 retractable rotary, 10 speed, variable speed pulldown and hold-back; welder on rig with plug in the side. Bean injection, Gardner Denver 5x6 mud pump, 256 LeROI compressor, 4 hyd. jacks, DSM swivel, 300 ft. of 2-7/8 drill pipe. Service & Parts Manuals. Rig has factory made grouter. Mounted on 1997 Chevy 8200 tandem axle truck, 40,000 rears, 18 front. Rig has lots of options. Low Hours...............................$245,000 OBO. 918-647-8926 or 918-649-8160. J. Grantham Drilling - Oklahoma

Drill Rigs Cheap. (6) Mayhew 1000’s will part-out. GD, Midway, Badger, Failing, Portadrill w/5-1/2x8 pump, pipe, pumps & rig components. Too much list. Call for prices 361-375-3998 or 361-319-2999.

1995 STARDRILL (SD300) Drill Rig Serial # 907320, on Peterbilt 6 x 4, 750 CFM @ 350 Sullair, 4 x 3 mud pump, line oiler, 18 GPM Bean water inj. pump, 20,000 lbs. pullback, high torque tophead, single line winch, sandline, rod loader, pipe rack & many other extras. Good condition, blue & silver. Pics avail. $195,000.....800-568-4449. Iowa

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´82 DH1 Driltech, mtd. on 4 axle CC w/ 400 Cummins. 1050x350 Sullair compressor. 3408 Cat deck motor. 34´ of head travel, Stinger to run Range 3 casing. 13-3/8 & 10-3/4 Eckel power tongs, tractor w/drop deck trailer. 1,050´ of 4-1/2” x 25” drill pipe. 80´ of collars, 12” & 8” hammers, IR fast track 1070x350. $320,000........307-382-4216.

Failing Jed-A. Detroit 3-53 engine on the drawworks and rotary table. 5.9L Cummins engine on the mud pump. 380’ of 8” flanged drill pipe. 260’ of 5” flanged drill pipe. 24”, 30”. And 36” drag and roller bits. Also; rock trap, stabilizers, heavy drill collar, and Kelly hose. Asking $150,000 for rig, spare parts, extra tooling. Ask Mark for more information if interested. 765-459-4125

1995 Schramm T450W - Totally Rebuilt & Retro Fitted Front to Back in Winter of 2007. Mounted on Ford LTS 8000, GHH 825/350PSI Compressor, rebuilt March 2011. Series 60 Detroit Diesel with ADM Electronic Module. Atlas R2000 Casing Hammer. Too Many Details to List, Working Daily. Well Maintained - Kept in Heated Shop. Call for details 519-763-8239 or E-mail: [email protected]

´91 IR TH-55, rods, tools, 600/250, $110,000/OBO CALL KEN 989-295-7722.

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22W BE Combination Rotary, V60 Wisconsin Motor, 2x3 Mission Mud Pump, Hercules 6 Cyl. Deck Eng. Ready to Drill!............$30,000 ......231-920-1973. 1979 Portadrill TKT - 6V92 Detroit engine, 256S2 LeROI compressor, 6x8 Gardner Denver mud pump, Bean water injection pump, 53´ derrick, 7-1/2 table. Great shape. Ready to go to work. $150,000........307-851-1832 Truck-mounted 1980 CP 600, H2O injection pump, 500/200 compressor, 200 ft. pipe and tooling............$30,000 OBO. Heather 918-697-5231 (leave message)

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HD Gardner Denver 1000, hyd. pulldown, 7-1/2” retractable table, 256 LeROI compressor, 5x6 Gardner Denver mud pump, 784 Spicer PTO air shift, 3 hyd. jacks (HD) heavy mast, Bean water injection, 300´ drill pipe & tools, mounted on International Eagle - 400 Cummins ....................................$95,000. 918-647-8926 or 918-649-8160. J. Grantham Drilling - Oklahoma

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1981 International, 6V92 Detroit, Hendrickson suspension, 1982 1250 Badger, 100S2 LeROI compressor, 5x6-1/2 Failing mud pump, front and rear jacks. Excellent Condition .....................#6 - $100,000 OBO. 1997 Mack, Hendrickson suspension, 1978 1250 Badger, 667 GD air, 5x6 GD mud pump, front and rear jacks, injection pump. Excellent Condition ...#11 - $100,000 OBO. 1989 International, 3406 Cat engine, air suspension, 1979 1250 Badger, 667 GD air, 5x6 GD mud pump, Moyno injection/grout pump, front and rear jacks. Excellent Condition ....#2 - $120,000 OBO. These rigs are all in excellent condition. They have been setup to do ground source loop systems. They all currently have welders mounted on them and air & water run to the back for filling and testing loops. They have side mounted geo-uncoilers, 300 ft. of 2-7/8” drill stem, and are ready to go. We have been using this equipment daily. We have been drilling all mud rotary with this equipment, but are now moving more into hard rock and have decided to get top drive equipment. Pictures available, can be seen and tested by appointment. Please contact: Rick Nash, Dedicated Geothermal, Inc. 763-432-4016 [email protected].

1993 T-3W F2476 Int’l, Cat® 3176 drive engine, CAT® 3406B deck engine, 26.5K pullback, 12K winch, 900/300 Ingersoll–Rand compressor, 49 gpm aux. hyd. system to run off board mud pump, 7-rod carousel, single rod loader, Rauch pipe spinner, night Lights. 400’ used 4.5” drill pipe. $187,500.......Call 254-965-5924.

INGERSOLL-RAND DRILL DM45E, DML, DMM2, DMM3, T3W, T4W, T5W, RD10, RD20 DRILTECH DRILL D40K, D60K D90K SCHRAMM 685 PLEASE CONTACT US TEL 818-956-5231 FAX 818-956-5239

1992 Schramm T450M on Ford FT-900. 200 x 300 air. 471 Detroit deck motor. 3x4 mud pump. 6 rod Lazy Susan. $100,000 negotiable. Also, 1999 Int’l water truck $15,000. 1996 SIMCO 6000 pump hoist $15,000 .............................269-684-3549.

1986 REICHdrill 650 WS. New Atlas casing hammer w/lift system. $169,000 OBO. Drill rods, bits, and water truck available ................208-772-4004. 1995 V-100 Versa-Drill (complete rebuild).................................$130,000.00. 2006 V-1555 Versa-Drill .....$330,000.00. For additional information and pictures go to www.rdnpdrilling.com or call Norm Eger 219-956-3481.

2007 Atlas Copco T3W - 1070/350. 1,500 hours with low miles. 5 yr. warranty, still good. Excellent condition. One owner. Last good one made. Hydro-frac unit on deck. Disc. box. Pro Heater, 25 gal. Bean pump, 7 gal. Oiler. Other tools and rods available. Must see. Retiring. $495,000......207-458-4108

2002 Schramm T300M mud rotary rig mounted on a 2002 International 4900 6x6. 3x4 mud pump and 400/200 air. 47,000 miles and 7,700 hours. Nice unit and everything works great. Asking $220,000. For more information please contact Mark. 765-459-4125

Schramm T64 Drilling Rig - Manuf. 1977 750/150 IR air compressor. 8V71 Detroit diesel on deck. Mounted on 1980 Ford F8000 truck with diesel engine. Various equipment: Pipe trailer w/600 ft. of 4 inch drill stem. Stabilizer & bits. Grout pump on trailer. Water truck w/1,600 gal. tank ...............Call for price. 210-651-6228

1979 SIMCO 5000 on Ford L9000 twin axle, 4x3 Mission Pump, 15' Rod Box, 300 c.i.d. Ford gas deck engine, 3406 Cat Diesel in Carrier, 240' 3" rods, mud pan. Excellent start-up rig package. $32,500...........910-270-2919

1995 Ingersoll Rand Th-60, International Paystar 5000 truck, 750-300 air, 3x4x12 centrifugal mud pump. Good condition. See rig at www.vdydrilling.com or call 920-434-2969.

2000' DD Trailer Rig - 40' Kelly, 12" table, 55' mast, 4 part lines, 2 catheads (1 auto), 3 hyd. jacks, weight ind. $87,000.00...... 936-581-0137.

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2000 GEFCO 30K mounted on 378 Peterbilt, 3406E 8LL trans., 1050x350 Sullair, 5x6 Gardner Denver pump. $265,000. 970-779-8921 or eves 970-259-8559

2006 Driltech T25K5W drill rig. Sullair 1000/350 air compressor, oiler, 25 GPM pump. Mtd on Western Star w/C15 550HP engine ...................819-564-0531. 1973 GD 1500, 4 axle carrier w/400 Cummins, 10” table, WEJ air blower, pulldown, (2) pumps. Various new parts. $159,900. Call Jim 217-932-3000 day/night.

1996 Driltech, Model T25KW ´97 Ford, 900/350, Reconditioned & Painted. $169,000.00 • 1996 GEFCO SD-30 300/200, 5x6. (As-Is Price) $58,000.00 • 1991 GEFCO 30K 900/350, 3x4, Reconditioned. $165,000.00 • 1990 GEFCO SD-200 500/200, 5x6. (As-Is Price) $110,000.00 • 1963 1250 Failing ´81 Ford F700 4x4, 5x6. (As-Is Price) $29,000.00

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800-942-3388 1976 Midway 1500, mtd. on ´99 Intn’l, M11 Cummins 9LL Tran., 20 frt. axl., 46 rear axl., double lockers, 8-1/2 retrat. table, 256 S2 LeROI, 5x6 GD pump. $175,000 FOB Dgo. CO. 970-779-8921 2002 Foremost DR12 mounted on 4 axle Sterling w/C15 500 HP. 950/350 Atlas Copco comp, 400 ft rod, Hot Box, casing elevator .........................$500,000. 819-564-0531 2006 SpeedStar 30K mounted on 2006 Peterbilt w/Cat C15, 1050-350 Air Compressor, Bean Injection Pump 18 GPM, Oiler 7 Gal., 2,559 Rig Hrs. 512-756-4077 Cell 512-923-3535

1978 T985 Schramm mtd. on Hendrickson carrier. Major rebuild. $59,900 Call Jim 217-932-3000 day or night.

1973 GD 15W, 56' derrick, 350 Cummins, 9" Howard Turner table, 5x6 mud, WEJ air w/booster, 3" swivel, hold back for DTH .....................505-753-7590.

CP 650 with casing hammer 300 ft. drill pipe, 2 down hole hammers, 450/250 air, 3406 deck engine on ´69 Ford. $35,000...........318-476-3254

4,500 ft. Drilling Rig - Top condition. All components. Ready to drill. Owner had heart attack. $300,000 invested. Must sell.......$175,000 OBO......903-326-4851.

Failing 1500, 5x6 mud pump, 43 ft. mast, 3rd winch. $20,000 985-502-8696 ’78 Midway 2500-M mounted on CCC. 60’ mast, 6 lines, 18” Howard-Turner Table & Swivel, New 41’ 5-1/4 Kelly & Bushing. Rebuilt Motor. New hyd. sys. Totally refurbished . . . . . . . $385,000. 307-684-9180 or 307-620-9180

Gardner Denver 2000, 6 lines, 58' mast, 18" table, 1,200' drill pipe, 5-1/2x10 mud, mounted on ´77 Kenworth 4 axle carrier, currently drilling ...............$225,000 OBO. 806-681-7150

I BUY USED MUD ROTARY RIGS. Such as Mayhew, GD, SpeedStar, Failing, Badger. Also, mud pumps. 979-553-3714 Texas

´95 Schramm T-450W. 825/350 Air. Rebuilt comp., 325 hrs. 3x4 Mud. ´92 GMC water truck w/grouter & water tank. Much more. Good maint ...480-636-8388.

1984 SpeedStar 30K $125,000 Call Balow 928-899-1400 or 928-442-3240 Central AZ.

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1977 TH-50 high torque tophead drive, large water course swivel, 225' of 4.5" drill pipe and accessories, mounted on Autocar with 230 Cummins. Current ND plates and DOT inspection........$75,000. [email protected] 701-238-5409

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Deadline for classified ads is the 1st of the preceding Line Ads: month, unless the 1st falls during a weekend then the deadline is the Friday prior to the 1st. All classified ads must be (per 2-1/4”column-approx. 36 letters & spaces per line): prepaid. Rates are based on U.S. dollars and payment must 1x: 10.50 per line 42.00 min. be made in U.S. dollars or a $10 processing fee will be 3x: 10.25 per line 41.00 min. 10.00 per line 40.00 min. applied. Commission rates do not apply to classified ads. We 6x: 12x: 9.75 per line 39.00 min. are not responsible for errors in ads that are called in or (Four line minimum charge.) handwritten. We are not responsible for errors beyond the Display Classified Ads: first insertion. If there is an error in your ad, you must call (per column inch – min. depth 2 column inches): us as soon as possible.

Web Site Classified Advertising: For only 50% of the price of your printed classified ad, your ad can appear on the National Driller Web Site.

1x: 70 per inch 6x: 66 per inch

3x: 68 per inch 12x: 60 per inch

Blind Ads: $15 Late Charges: $20

Classification you would like your ad to ____ 1 month _____ 3 months ____ 6 months appear under: ___________________ Frequency of ad: _____12 months _____Til Further Notice ____Run my ad on the web site for __________ months. Use Additional Sheet If Necessary (Please Type or Print) _____________ _____________

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EQUIPPED WITH MUD AND AIR, JOHN DEERE DIESEL DECK ENGINE, PIPE RACK AND SINGLE ROD LOADER, RETRACTABLE, RUNS 20FT DRILL PIPE

7 1/2 X 10 GARDNER DENVER MUD PUMP, 50 FT MAST, 15” ROTARY TABLE, 4 PART LINES, 3RD LINE SAND REEL PRICED TO SELL!

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1996 DM 400 MOUNTED ON FORD F-800 EQUIPPED WITH MUD PUMP, SANDLINE , PIPE RACK, SINGLE ROD LOADER, 4 LEVELING JACKS

2005 DRILLMAX 250 MOUNTED ON F-550 4X4 EQUIPPED WITH 3X2 CENTRIFICAL, IR 185/150 AIR COMP, SINGLE ROD LOADER, PIPE RACK, HANDLES 20’ RODS

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