Pump Used for Circulating Water During DrillingThis is the pump used for keeping water circulating during the drilling process. dozer (0 votes)
PVC Pipe SpecificationsThis was the PVC piping we used. 6" thickness rated at 8.5. dozer (0 votes)
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. dozer (0 votes)
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.dozer (0 votes)
Lowing PVC into PlaceHere a grooved section is being lowered into place. dozer (0 votes)
Cutting PVC for another TryThis was the first well attempt. The lower portion collapsed and was discarded under ground. dozer (0 votes)
Lining the Bore HolePlacing a scored PVC pipe in the bore hole. dozer (0 votes)
Deep Water Pump AssemblyPreparing the Franklin deep water pump to be submerged. dozer (0 votes)
A Melted PVC JointThe PVC joints for the piping that brings the water up from the pump are melted into place. dozer (0 votes)
Gas Melting StationHere is the rig they used to melt the PVC piping in place. dozer (0 votes)
Franklin PumpA view of the pump without the exterior housing. dozer (0 votes)
Drill Rig Set UpThe rig used to drill the hole with the shaft harness upright and in position. dozer (0 votes)