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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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Drill Rig Set UpThe rig used to drill the hole with the shaft harness upright and in position. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Drill Rig with Drilling ShaftsThe drilling rig. The shafts in the foreground are for drilling and attach to the trucks drill harness. dozerSep 26, 2011
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Well Rig Gets to LandJust enough clearance to get into the land. This is a utility gate not used as a regular entrance, as it allows entry from someone else's land (currently unoccupied). Was slated for removal, glad we kept it.dozerSep 26, 2011
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