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[Rob <becida AT comcast.net>]

At  12/1/2007 07:51 PM,VAN DELL JORDAN wrote:
> I contacted a couple of well drillers who work our
> area.  They tell me that we need to go about 400 feet
> down.
> I've contacted "deep rock" who sell well drilling rigs
> for the landowner.  Cost 1 to 2 thousand.  Wonder if
> anyone has any knowledge of those systems other than
> the info they provide?
> Van Dell

400' is a long way for the Deep Rock rig, or it was when I messed 
with one in the late 90's. As a plus the submersible pumps needed a 
bigger hole than the Deep Rock rig made 'stock'.
Rocks are a problem, not necessarily a show stopper but the can be a 
good sized problem.
FWIW seeing a pro drill a well before you try it with your DeepRock 
machine is really worth the time, there is a lot more to drilling a 
well than getting a 'straight' hole in the ground.
Buy the book and watch the video, find a well driller in your area 
and see what kind of problems he has to deal with.
The Hydradrill was a really neat machine, see if they can point you 
towards someone in your area who is using one and see for yourself if 
it's what you need.
I ended up spending the money to have a well drilled.



Rob

becida AT comcast.net
Western Washington State, USA