Cable tool drill rigs are a traditional way of drilling water wells and continue to be the most practical drilling method for large diameter, deep water wells in the Pacific Northwest, especially for deep wells in gravel aquifers.
[pdf] - First-ever drill rig built on 30-inch wide tracks - Utilizes both hollow-stem and solid-stem augers - Performs both SPT and Modified California sampling - Able to drill down to depths exceeding 20 feet - Our team includes a highly-skilled rock star operator
[pdf] Reverse circulation is achieved by blowing air down the annulus of the rod, the differential pressure creating air lift of the water and cuttings up the inner tube which is inside each rod. It reaches the deflector.
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