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Inner PVC Water LineThe inner PVC water line which is 1" is raised up and lowered into the lined bore hole with the pump on the other side. Note the rope attaches to the pump to aid in lowering it. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Pump Used for Circulating Water During DrillingThis is the pump used for keeping water circulating during the drilling process. dozerSep 26, 2011
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PVC Pipe SpecificationsThis was the PVC piping we used. 6" thickness rated at 8.5. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Hand Scoring the PVC PipesHere the PVC pipe is grooved. The grooved pieces are not used in the first 8 meters (the top most part is non grooved). They are used at the bottom of the well to allow water to seep in and replenish the supply. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Prescored PVC Gets Thumbs DownThe well digger did not like these prefabricated grooved PVC pipes so we returned them. These are weaker and tend to collapse under pressure.dozerSep 26, 2011
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Lowing PVC into PlaceHere a grooved section is being lowered into place. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Cutting PVC for another TryThis was the first well attempt. The lower portion collapsed and was discarded under ground. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Lining the Bore HolePlacing a scored PVC pipe in the bore hole. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Deep Water Pump AssemblyPreparing the Franklin deep water pump to be submerged. dozerSep 26, 2011
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A Melted PVC JointThe PVC joints for the piping that brings the water up from the pump are melted into place. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Gas Melting StationHere is the rig they used to melt the PVC piping in place. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Franklin PumpA view of the pump without the exterior housing. dozerSep 26, 2011
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