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Our New Water Well Drilling Rig - Drill Max DM250
In this video we'll introduce you to our new well drilling rig and show you our first experience with it as we get training from the manufacturer.
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What is a LPP Septic System
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In this video I'll walk you through the basics of what a LPP Septic System consists of and show you the installation. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we would be glad to entertain all ideas. Help Support our Channel by subscribing... czcams.com/channels/ENL01_ZoMV63w1qM...
Peat Moss Septic System On The Beach
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In this video we'll walk you through a Peat Moss septic installation thats right in our beach area. Installing septic systems so close the beach can be tricky. Its important to be on top of all the details on this type of install. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we woul...
Job Highlight - Laurel Septic and Well - Details Matter
zhlédnutí 256Před 5 lety
In todays episode we're going to visit a job in which we installed a LPP septic system and drilled a 4" water well as well as completed the pump work. I'm going to discuss one of the main factors that separates the successful from the struggling in our industry. #septicsystem #welldrilling #willeyco Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the ...
Job Highlight -Long Branch Rd - Wet Times
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Weather has caused incredible delays in the construction industry in Delaware over the last several months. We go a small stretch of dry days so we could finally get some work done. I'll tell you about some of the reasons we can't install septic systems during wet conditions. #willey #infiltrator #franklinelectric Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please a...
PuraFlo Peat Septic System Installation
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I'm going to show you a septic installation we just completed. This is a PuraFlo Peat septic system. I'm going to go over its advantages and what kind of options its offering Delaware residents for their wastewater system needs. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we would ...
The Most Common Septic Service Call
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I'm going to show you what our most common septic system service call is for as well as give you some insight into how it happens. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we would be glad to entertain all ideas. Help Support our Channel by subscribing... czcams.com/channels/ENL...
Job Highlight - Millsboro - LPP Septic Installation and 4 Inch Water Well
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Take a look at the highlights of a job we did recently. The job composes of a Installation of a Low Pressure Pipe septic system. We also drilled the 4" Water Well and installed the pumping system. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we would be glad to entertain all ideas. ...
Saving Money On Your Water Bill With an Irrigation Well
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Our well drilling services can provide you with an irrigation well that can save you untold amounts of money on your water bill. Irrigation wells greatly streamline the watering process on your property, and it doesn't take long for them to save you money equal to your original investment. At Willey Co, we provide well drilling all over the state of Delaware, particularly in Kent County and Sus...
Irrigation System Installation and Repair in Delaware
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A malfunctioning irrigation system causes all kinds of problems. Call our team of professionals for quality irrigation installation and repair. At Willey Co, we are highly experienced in installing and repairing irrigation systems all over the state of Delaware. We can plan your irrigation system, provide well drilling services, and fix whatever equipment you already have. Contact us today! Mak...
Septic Tank Repair and Installation in Delaware
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Every home has a need for a functional septic system. Avoid the ugly problems of a malfunctioning septic system by calling us today! We specialize in septic tank repair, installation, and preventative maintenance. Whether you need us to fix up your unit that's gone bad, or entirely install a brand new one, we are a team of professionals that you can trust. We've served countless clients in Dela...
Installation of a 4400 gallon Septic / Holding Tank
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A standard size septic tank in our area is 1000 gallons. What happens when the permit calls for a 4400 gallon septic / holding tank? A lot can happen and thats why its important to hired a company who can handle the job properly. Lets take a look at how we handled this job. Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a emai...
Why Choose Willey & Co for Septic System & Well Drilling
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A quick video highlighting a few of the things Willey & Co offer that really separate us from the competition. Please check out the following resources for more information about the wonderful new community of South Pointe Crossing: Developer - www.Sussexventures.com Builder - jbs.builders.7 Realtor - czcams.com/channels/O8xQR3pzTMeF8HvoYxFnSg.htmlvideos SouthpointeCro...
Septic System Service Contracts - Saving You Money?
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Septic System Service Contracts are a great way to protect Thank You for your time in watching our video. If you have any questions please ask them in the comments or send us a email. If you have any video suggestions we would be glad to entertain all ideas. Help Support our Channel by subscribing... czcams.com/channels/ENL01_ZoMV63w1qM0QXSyw.htmlsubscribe/ Make sure to check our website out fo...
Winter Construction Schedules
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New home construction is off the charts in Delaware going into 2018. Its important that home owners and builders have a septic installer and well driller that look out for their best interest. In this video we talk about how the installation of the septic system and the well drilling can impact the construction schedule during the winter months. We really appreciate your support. Please subscri...
LPP Septic System Installation and Discussion
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LPP Septic System Installation and Discussion
Septic Sand Mound Installation and Business Speed, Quality, and Price
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Septic Sand Mound Installation and Business Speed, Quality, and Price
Poultry Farm Variable Speed Water Well Systems
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Poultry Farm Variable Speed Water Well Systems
Why are so many Class H Septic Inspections Failing?
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Why are so many Class H Septic Inspections Failing?
Channel Introduction
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Channel Introduction
How we handle the details of Replacement Septic Systems
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How we handle the details of Replacement Septic Systems
Pretreatment Septic Systems Turn Unbuildable Property Into Buildable?
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Pretreatment Septic Systems Turn Unbuildable Property Into Buildable?
Rock Fish Charter Trip for the Crew
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Rock Fish Charter Trip for the Crew
Memorial Day New Discount
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Memorial Day New Discount
Making Sewage Go Uphill Before Turning It Back Into Gravity?
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Making Sewage Go Uphill Before Turning It Back Into Gravity?
EZ Flow for Septic Systems
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EZ Flow for Septic Systems
Well Rite Water Tanks are the water tank of choice
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Well Rite Water Tanks are the water tank of choice
Why I do so many site visits for our clients jobs
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Why I do so many site visits for our clients jobs
When do I need to pump my septic tank?
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When do I need to pump my septic tank?
A look at Grundfos Constant Pressure Water System Installation
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A look at Grundfos Constant Pressure Water System Installation

Komentáře

  • @henrydickinson4328
    @henrydickinson4328 Před 4 lety

    If you have Sulfur in your well I have the solution. It is called The Sulfur Removal system. Guaranteed to remove Sulfur from your well water making it taste like bottled water. It is a patented product working successfully for over 20 years in 43 states. You can contact me at wellservice77@gmail.com or 843-812-3229 Beaufort, SC Henry Dickinson 33 Years in the well drilling business. No chemicals or filters needed. It's a good business to add to your business you can become our dealer in your area.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the input Henry. We do have some areas around here with major sulfur issues. Thanks for watching.

  • @steveng.c.8524
    @steveng.c.8524 Před 4 lety

    Great job

  • @rafaelmor4989
    @rafaelmor4989 Před 4 lety

    a starter question...why you put the perforated PVC all the way , i understand u want water in the pipe, but this only under the bedrock no fear of the pipe above that level will get contamination till the bed rock for example from the Bentonit [as a grout] injected to fill the gap between the wall of the hole and the casing pipe? let me now please rafi4072308721@gmail.com Greetings, Rafael

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      We only put 10' (on average) of screen on domestic wells. We place solid casing on top of it to the grounds surface.

  • @BigfootRanchMaster
    @BigfootRanchMaster Před 4 lety

    are you supposoed to cap the very end pipe or leave it open?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      All wells should be securely capped. Thanks for watching.

  • @aaronbeardsley2995
    @aaronbeardsley2995 Před 4 lety

    Hello, thanks for the video. Is there a link for the manufacturer of the lift station and the cost?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Thanks for watching but I'm sorry I don't have links up.

  • @horsesandjesus
    @horsesandjesus Před 4 lety

    Where can I get a lift station as shown? Btw I'm in Missouri

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      You have to talk to a plumbing supply house but they typically should only sell to licensed contractors. You will probably need to work with a local contractor. Thanks for watching.

  • @Big_John_C
    @Big_John_C Před 4 lety

    My grandfather hand drove our well back in 1940, 70' deep and hit a natural spring... it's the best tasting water in the area, others have deeper wells that smell like sulphur and taste horrible.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      That was the only way of doing it for a long time. Thanks for watching.

  • @kenjett2434
    @kenjett2434 Před 4 lety

    I question the grouting the whole well here is why. In many areas you must drill a large pocket below the water sand. If you grout down to the gravel pack in these cases you would be grouting off the watersand. My well here in WV the watersand was 35 feet but its low producing so the well itself is 105 feet this gives plenty of volume to make the well viable. Grouting the way you describe i wouldnt have any water. Here we install a surface casing to bedrock and grout the surface casing only. Then a 4 inch liner pipe is installed to bottom but not grouted then as you did the gravel is put in up over the screen. Anything below the bedrock will not contaminate the well and will be potable.so grouting past bedrock is a complete waste.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      On Delmarva we drill in all sand and silts. Its imperative to seal the grounds surface off from all the aquifers encountered during the drilling process. Our regulations require grouting the entire hole. Theres always space between the casing and the borehole. Even if its a very small amount, bacteria and contaminants can drain down the side of the casing and into the aquifer.

    • @kenjett2434
      @kenjett2434 Před 4 lety

      @@willeyco4458 different areas and different structural strata does require different ways to construct a safe well. But the one thing that seems should be common no matter where it is, is bedrock. Bedrock is a impermeable layer of thick rock of at least 5 feet. No surface contamination can get past it long as it is properly sealed. So even though you have alot of sand or a strata prone to collapse if you set a surface casing into bedrock and grout it in to surface. They will not be anything from the outside ever get in. The exception to this is when drilling deeper for oil and gas in this case surface vasing must be set well below all fresh water aquifers and cemented back to surface. This is to protect from contamination from the drilling processes and the oil and gas that lays deeper below. Drilling has bern my life a 3rd generation in the field.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Bedrock is incredibly deep in some areas like Delmarva. No water wells that I know of on the lower part of Delmarva are placed in or under bedrock. The northern part of the peninsula has much shallower bedrock. We confine wells on the lower shore by placing them under clay layers. Clay layers are what separate our aquifers. Drilling conditions change dramatically depending on location. Thanks for watching.

  • @truthurts1692
    @truthurts1692 Před 4 lety

    I was wondering what you do if you hit bad water at a shallower depth, but know from other local wells that the good water is deeper. How do you keep them from mingling?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      In Delaware we seal the entire annulus (area between the pipe and the borehole wall) with bentonite from the gravel pack all the way to the surface.

  • @The_yeffy1
    @The_yeffy1 Před 4 lety

    Cur-Tech systems would be perfect for these lots I don't know if they re in Delaware though. Because in Martha's Vineyard people are burying them under the driveway since they are H-20 rated and getting more storage capacity without taking up any of the the buildable area.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      I'm not sure if they are approved in Delaware or not.

  • @drgil65
    @drgil65 Před 4 lety

    Thank you for your video

  • @JacanaHelp
    @JacanaHelp Před 4 lety

    Nice video. Its also possible to drill 4" borehole drilling without a big machine. This czcams.com/video/UvKsmuwSi9o/video.html shows how it works and animations show what happens in the ground. For example how to prevent the wall from collapsing etc.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      It would be tricky but its possible.

    • @JacanaHelp
      @JacanaHelp Před 4 lety

      Correct@@willeyco4458 its not easy and some places where soil is very rocky or water is deeper than 40m are not suitable for manual drilling.

  • @larryames8831
    @larryames8831 Před 4 lety

    I have a project that requires a submersible well pump to increase flow on temperature rise of a hard-wired remote senor. 208v 3ph, 2hp, 4 or 6 inch casing. I estimate a 100% duty cycle for 120 days, a 50% duty cycle for 120 days, idle for 120 days. Sub pump water to be returned to the ground via a well.

  • @jakebender4680
    @jakebender4680 Před 4 lety

    Nice very well done pun intended almost same procedures with my company was that a portadrill? I have had good luck with my speed stars and you know what I mean by luck If it can happen it will happen and the differences were we have to do 50' seals unless pre aproved with 6sack sand slurry also much larger diameter and depth1625' 18" Johnson 040 wire that's the deepest water well I have drilled off shore now that's some deep drilling 5 miles also one technical trick you can do I use on every well keeps me out of coming up short is run the casing in a32 to 37 viscosity run trim in the caseing cap the top pump out the trim and up the annulus once 27 vis. has been achieved gravel pack Keep it turning to the right my friend its a tough business but a honest living be safe

  • @hiscifi2986
    @hiscifi2986 Před 5 lety

    Do you ever drill well that overflow.. They all do here, as we are on a low plain, surrounded by hills. Usually our wells can lift the water 20-30 feet just on artesian pressure alone.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      We do have artesian wells in Delaware. Their not common but we definitely drill them from time to time.

  • @mikeallen1677
    @mikeallen1677 Před 5 lety

    Just glue the joints of casing not threaded joints????

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      We use both primer and glue on all pvc joints. We often use clear primer but we do use purple as well from time to time.

  • @curtismuma1931
    @curtismuma1931 Před 5 lety

    Nice vedio. What about the feed line to the house? Did i miss that?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      The video was more focused on the actual well itself but we have other videos showing the hookup side of things.

  • @Imwright720
    @Imwright720 Před 5 lety

    Why doesn’t the hole you made just collapse. I dug an 8’ hole and that’s as deep,as I could go because the walls collapsed.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      drilling muds, the shape of the hole, and water all keep the hole from collapsing. In very sandy soils we have to use thicker drill muds.

  • @MrDavidelliottjr
    @MrDavidelliottjr Před 5 lety

    Pretty cool

  • @GetTheNet1963
    @GetTheNet1963 Před 5 lety

    how do you determine the drill site?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Coordination with the owner and regulatory agencies as to where is the optimal location. Its not a real strict process on most drills (meaining theres flexibility) but we have to pay close attention to sources of contamination (like septic systems).

  • @Njennings42
    @Njennings42 Před 5 lety

    Hey man that's pretty sweet. I work as a junior well driller here in Michigan, and I really like your rig. I'm working my way into the business and would like to get something like that. Awesome video man, I already know how wells work but it's good to watch stuff like this that might give me a trick or two.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Awesome to have you check out or channel. Thanks for watching and good luck on your journey. Its a hard but great line of work

  • @davidwahl175
    @davidwahl175 Před 5 lety

    Do you have to mix the grout to a certain viscosity before you pump it to seal the hole? I think I remember years ago in New Mexico that grout had to meet something called a Marsh Funnel viscosity specification before you sealed hole to total depth.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Consistency / Viscosity are important factors to monitor during the grouting process or big problems can occur.

  • @zb7874
    @zb7874 Před 5 lety

    Is a seal required on top of the gravel pack before you grout? In my line of work, we set piezometers for Geotechnical studies, and often I’ll require a few feet of hole plug on top of the filter sand to prevent mud/grout from getting to my filter sand - this may be overkill

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Actually our state regulations mandate the grout to extend from the surface to the top of the gravel pack. I actually wish we had a buffer in the regulations. Thanks for watching.

  • @leobuis9568
    @leobuis9568 Před 5 lety

    Nice video, well thought-out and easy-to-follow thanks!

  • @jamiegreen7537
    @jamiegreen7537 Před 5 lety

    Hi how does the dirty water and mud don't get in the water under ground that we drink

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      The well screen does most of the work but the gravel pack does assist some.

  • @brianfitzpatrick9189
    @brianfitzpatrick9189 Před 5 lety

    Thanks for the video

  • @djnormil
    @djnormil Před 5 lety

    How much does it cost to drill a well like this one in the video?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      The well in this video would cost around $1200 US (just the well, no pumping equipment)

  • @lancerudy9934
    @lancerudy9934 Před 5 lety

    Did you use primer?

  • @williamjohns892
    @williamjohns892 Před 5 lety

    that is certainly not the completion of this well . what type of pump? i assume a submersible. how was the hp determined. what is the depth of the water table? i would like to have a closer look at that strainer and i can think of a few more questions that would have made this video a little more informative. otherwise, good show...

  • @alanheadrick7997
    @alanheadrick7997 Před 5 lety

    I am very surprised it didn't collapse in.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      The drilling muds, shape, and water in the hole all assist in keeping the hole open.

  • @Malibucompany
    @Malibucompany Před 5 lety

    Great video ! Is it true that there is water between the aquifers and the ground surface. The reason I ask is our aquifers run between 180' to 220' I have been told that there is "Surface water" that can be used no lower that 100'. Does that make sense to you?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Every area is different due to different geology and hydrology but most acquirer have certain thicknesses and they are separated by silts, clays, and rock.

  • @davidmayhall6567
    @davidmayhall6567 Před 5 lety

    I bet his water tastes like shit! 😄 The neighbors septic tank up hill drains down hill!. Oh those are just minerals in the water! 😄 It's dangerous to drink well water it is untreated and has microscopic life in it parasites, bacteria, Don't drink the Water!

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Actually a lot of the water on Delmarva is pretty good. We do have places of higher iron, sulfates, and even nitrates but all in all the water is pretty good. If your concerned with well water from the ground, I'd look into where municipalities draw water from that aren't from ground water wells. You might be surprised. Regularly testing the water is the key to consuming all water.

  • @m3xicano4ever
    @m3xicano4ever Před 5 lety

    You don't have to put steel casing around the pvc?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      No, we live on sandy soils with shallow water tables.

  • @Bilixicoast
    @Bilixicoast Před 5 lety

    I’ve done large production wells. The annular space is packed a little different. We use super sacs of gravel, sand and mix tons of cement. One thing you didn’t show is sterilization of the well

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Your right on, thanks for the catch. We didn't' show the sterilization. We will do a update video with that. Thank You and I appreciate you watching.

  • @alem604
    @alem604 Před 5 lety

    how much does it cost to install a 4400 tank including all labor, tools, and materials?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Every site is different so we don't generally give out guesstimates like that. We like to provide accurate information and we can't do that for a generic question like that. I'm sorry.

  • @HB-yq8gy
    @HB-yq8gy Před 5 lety

    Thank you great videos! What soil types are not good for EZ Flow? We live in Northwest NJ a lot of shale,clay & different size rocks.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      EZ Flow is pretty good on most soils. EZ Flow is basically an aggregate, like stone. It basically allows the wastewater to spread within the system to gain more surface area to the soils for absorption. Thanks for the question.

  • @danjimielson
    @danjimielson Před 5 lety

    What do you do when you lose circulation? I am 120ft deep and my tiny well rig lost circulation

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      Get it back or you have the rack the rods, fix the problem, and start over.

  • @scrappiron6307
    @scrappiron6307 Před 5 lety

    Great vid very informative I do have a question I live in va just on the east side of 95 and the plans I have call for trenches 120 inches deep can the ez drain be buried that deep

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 4 lety

      That I'm unsure of because no systems are anywhere near those kind of depths in our area. You'd have to contact Infiltrator (manufacturer)

  • @bryceallen1857
    @bryceallen1857 Před 5 lety

    Great video. The pipe is 4”, what size is the hole? Also does the Bentonite not penetrate the well gravel and screen?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      In Delaware we are required to have 1.5" from the outter edge of the casing to the sidewall of the hole.

  • @bob4163
    @bob4163 Před 5 lety

    What certifications should a well company have if I am looking for a well company?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      In delaware you are required to have a license from the Department of Natural Resources. Beyond that I would heavily recommend checking references and experience.

  • @billking698
    @billking698 Před 5 lety

    I LIVE IN MID SOUTH FLORIDA WHERE THE WATER TABLE CAN BE HIGH AT CERTAIN TIMES OF THE YEAR. SANDY SOIL, NO CLAY,. ABOUT HOW MUCH TOPSOIL IS NEEDED TO COVER THE EZ FLOW PRODUCT ?. FROM THE LOOKS OF THIS VIDEO, IT LOOKS LIKE YOU HAVE LESS THAN 1 FT OF TOPSOIL. PLEASE, IF YOU CAN ANSWER MY QUESTION I WOULD APPRECIATE IT...THANKS .

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      12" - 16" of soil are required to be on top of the system with 4" of topsoil being part of that cover.

  • @lennymorris22
    @lennymorris22 Před 5 lety

    Just got my tank installed today! Hopefully I get many years out of the tank! My water pressure 100x better.

  • @JorgeRamos-ix1jm
    @JorgeRamos-ix1jm Před 5 lety

    Florida puts out a list of licensed drillers and you must choose from the list.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      Delaware does the same. Thanks for the input

  • @JorgeRamos-ix1jm
    @JorgeRamos-ix1jm Před 5 lety

    How many feet can you be from a neighbors well? What could happen if you are let's say 10 feet away from another well?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      Wells should be 100' from septic leach fields. That distance can be reduced to 50' if one of several conditions are met.

    • @JorgeRamos-ix1jm
      @JorgeRamos-ix1jm Před 5 lety

      @@willeyco4458 thank you I appreciate your explanation.

  • @seafarr
    @seafarr Před 5 lety

    Is it a open holed drill to the bottom and no casing? Is there no danger of cave in before the well casing goes in? Is the ground conditions that hard all the way down? Interesting video

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      It is an open hole the whole time. The pressure of the water holds the wall open as well as drilling fluids as needed. Thanks for watching.

  • @ElkArrow
    @ElkArrow Před 5 lety

    Good Evening - I live in a residential neighborhood constructed in 1970. At that time there were no public sewer lines in the neighborhood. All homes at that time had septic tanks buried it their front yard. Around 1977, the township put in a public sewer line and everyone in the neighborhood hooked into it. All septic tanks were left in the ground. I want to have a well drilled in my backyard but the only access is through the front yard and over the part of the front yard where the unused septic tank is located. My concern is that the extremely heavy drilling equipment with cause the unused septic tank in my front yard to collapse, potentally resulting in damage to the drilling truck. My question for you is whether there is well drilling equipment, including trucks, that are light enough to avoid crushing my front yard?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      In Delaware, any abandoned tank or vault of some kind must be either removed or filled with sand. That helps prevent these types of issues. There are well rigs light enough to travel across unstable ground but I doubt any driller will want to run their incredibly expensive Rig across or near a known potential for damage. Thanks for the quiestion

    • @mike203920
      @mike203920 Před 5 lety

      If you plan on living in that house for a while, you might be better off to just deal with that old septic tank now. Those old septic tanks are typically made of concrete and of varying quality. If you have seen a 50 year old concrete sidewalk or driveway, that would give you some idea of what condition it might be in. You could probably get an excavating company to remove the lid and fill it with sand and replace the lid for less than $1000 depending on your area,

    • @ElkArrow
      @ElkArrow Před 5 lety

      @@willeyco4458 Thanks for your response. I obtained from my Township the application for the permit to install the septic tank on my property 50 years ago. The tank is nowhere near well drilling equipment would have to pass over to access my backyard. At this point, my concern is that the mud and cuttings involved in the drilling process will run off onto my backyard neighbors property. Can that be prevented or contained?

  • @johnhenderson8360
    @johnhenderson8360 Před 5 lety

    What prevents the well sides from collapsing when you extract the drill bill, and before you get the well casing dropped into the well? I'm assuming you never hit bed rock on this particular case.

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      We don't have bedrock in the lower half of the state. There is some in the northern part. We don't offer services that far away. The pressure from the water keeps the hole open. Sometimes we use drilling fluids that are specifically designed to hole the hole open or keep the clay from swelling. Thanks for watching.

  • @RedfishInc
    @RedfishInc Před 5 lety

    Very interesting video, thanks for sharing. So what was the final cost to the customer for this job?

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      I'm sorry but we don't discuss pricing on the channel. Thanks for watching.

  • @cindytepper8878
    @cindytepper8878 Před 5 lety

    To think, when I was a kid we drank water from a hand dug well that was about 50 - 60 feet deep. Gravel driveway and 1,000 gallon underground heating oil tank less than 50 feet away

    • @willeyco4458
      @willeyco4458 Před 5 lety

      Times and perspective are always changing. Thanks for watching.

  • @kuehnewall9595
    @kuehnewall9595 Před 5 lety

    Like the music