Basic Drilling Process

Artesian well

This unfinished well shown here was drilled using our complete drilling system. The total depth is 190 feet! The unusual characteristic about this well is that it won't need a submersible pump. The water is already under pressure. It is being fed by a water source that is at a higher elevation.

Once you reach water. The bentonite/water mixture will clear up as shown here. You then ream the well to the required size.

Site Setup

In addition to our complete package you will need approx 100 gal of water. You will also need 100lbs bentonite. Bentonite is very inexpensive. It should cost you about $10.00 per 50# bag.

First your site needs to be cleared and leveled. Second you will need to dig two settling ponds. The dimensions need to be approx 2' X 4' X 2' deep.

Once your site is prepared, layout your equipment as shown or in a way that suits your location. As you drill, water is jetted down the drill hole from the Mud Pump through the Water Swivel. The water then returns up through the hole, along with drill shavings. Pay close attention to the drilling rate and and shaving composition. This will let you know what your are encountering i.e. clay, sand, or rock. The first pond is for settling the heavy stuff. The second pond is where you will draw your cleaner water. The water and bentonite is re circulated during the drilling process

Drilling is very straight forward. To start, you attach the pilot bit to the end of a section of drill stem, then to the power head. Make sure the engine is at full throttle, engage the flow of water/bentonite and slowly lower the power head. After the first section bottoms out bring the engine back to idle and stop the water flow. Detach the length of drill stem and raise the Power Head with the winch then attach another length of drill stem and repeat the process until you hit water! You will know that you have hit water when the temperature of the water leaving the hole changes or the consistency changes. Or in the case of the above well.....water gushes out of the hole!!! You will then replace the pilot bit with a reamer bit and open the hole.

Basic Drilling Process

The basic components of a finished well are quite simple. Many of these parts can usually be purchased locally. We supply the equipment that is needed to get your well ready for this stage. Take a look at our links page for companies that can provide submersible pumps and other accessories needed to finish your well.

The next phase of this project will be purchasing U.S. made drill equipment that will be easier to operate and decrease the cost per well. Go To the linked page and see what this equipment will be and how it will operate.

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