How does a water well drilling rig work?

Water well drilling rigs employ different drilling methods, such as cable tool drilling and rotary drilling. In cable tool drilling, a heavy drill bit is repeatedly lifted and dropped to break through the ground. Rotary drilling, on the other hand, uses a rotating drill bit to cut through the soil and rock.

Can I drill my own water well by hand?

Our most popular video for those who are interested in drilling their own water well by hand. Known as a “Large Bore” DIY water well, this video has step by step instructions and diagrams to educate you on every aspect of your well. Click here for a written recap of the 5 steps described in this video.

What is the first step in drilling a well?

The first step in drilling a well is the planning phase. Members of the oil companies, executive staff and senior exploration team meet to review information associated with a prospect and to get an understanding of the scope of work involved.

What are the different types of drilling rigs offered by Simco?

With a focus on the specific processes involved in geothermal drilling, geotechnical drilling, and water well drilling, these drilling videos enable you to see the differences between the various drilling rigs offered by SIMCO. A variety of geothermal drilling videos allow you to view Air Rotary DTH Hammer and Mud Rotary drilling.

What types of drilling rigs are available?

The drilling videos featured here on our website showcase the capabilities of various types of drilling rigs, including water well drilling, auger drilling, core drilling, and more.

How do I get a drilling permit?

An application for a permit, description of the proposed drilling program, a copy of the plat, the permit fee, an environmental assessment, water allocation, air emissions and land use and disturbance must be submitted. Often companies require additional information as they try to determine optimal locations to drill new wells.