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Default Drilling a Well

I am drilling a well for the first time through decomposed granite. I am
using a concrete carbide bit but it is not going very fast. One problem is
getting the dirt out of the hole. I need to drill down about 100 ft and
I'm at 30 ft. How do I go faster?

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On Feb 26, 10:15�pm, (rick rodgers)
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I am drilling a well for the first time through decomposed granite. I am
using a concrete carbide bit but it is not going very fast. One problem is
getting the dirt out of the hole. I need to drill down about 100 ft and
I'm at 30 ft. How do I go faster?


what machine are you using? deeprock rotary? or impact?

I have a rotary machine here I drill in spring. we hve city water but
a well would be nice

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