How to Drill a Well and Find Lots of Water. From Start to Finish!

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In this video I take you along as we drill a new water well from start to finish.
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[@beckietharp9974]

My dad was a water well driller. He had rotary tool and cable tool rigs. This takes me back. Great job! He always said that water well drilling is the only job you start at the top.

[@h2omechanic]

This video took a Long Time to Edit & its still not perfect, but I hope you enjoy it! Smash the Like Button 👍

[@dannass135]

Brother you hit this one out of the park! I asked you for more details on the drilling and setting the casing, you answered my question, I suggested you do a video like this and here we are! Very nice. So I am in Highlands NC about 4 hours away from you and currently have an existing circa 1965 ish community well that needs fracking. It had a 5 hp 25 gal/min setup but now is only producing 1.5 gal/min and we have a 1 hp setup working so it doesn't keep running dry. This is pumped into a 5000 gallon cistern and gravity fed to the community from there. Let's make a long story short I was considering calling you to help us out up here but you mentioned previously in other videos that you don't like to travel. Besides the fracking for the community well I have three other wells that need to be drilled in the same community and have two out of the three permits so far in hand. One of which is to be a replacement backup plan for the community well that's not producing. Everybody in these parts are covered up with work so I'm looking elsewhere to get done what needs to be done. Hopefully we can work togethe. I'd love to have you come to Highlands and take care of business. let me know thanks

[@za_ozero]

I didn't understand why you drilled, then set a plastic pipe and then again drilled through it

[@h2omechanic]

@za_ozero the Pipe keeps the Dirt & rain water out of the well. Then we drill inside the pipe & look for fresh water in the rock.

[@lantaguy7]

I have zero to do with wells, but I've found your videos very interesting, particularly this one, where you give lots of details (good or bad for the hole). I see guys who know what they're doing. Keep 'em comin'! P.S. Only complaint is, when talking to the viewers, look directly into the camera lens. It looks like your eyes are looking to the side😳😉

[@Jasman35]

G'day from Aus, I wasn't planning on watching the whole lot but each step seemed important enough, good work

[@MrSki-tyvm]

Dude you are a true professional, most drillers would short the customer and not go the extra depth for better water flow.

[@shajanjacob1576]

You are right

[@imzardoz]

Great video! Drilled many wells, and cored thousands of feet of rock in another life. Brings back many memories! Love how you narrate whats going on so people can understand.

[@Keith_Mikell]

Hell yea man. Growing organically. Your growth is amazing. NO bought subs, no bs. Just people who want to watch you as a creator. Thats something to be proud of. Your dad should be proud man.

[@h2omechanic]

Thanks Keith! Dad enjoys reading the comment sections of the videos, that really changed his perspective on making videos, it's the people's comments that are Always uplifting. Very few are negative

[@Keith_Mikell]

@@h2omechanic heck yea man. I wish my dad could have taught me his trade (diesel injection - hit me if you need anything that area). You have the dream job.

[@cshockley0731]

My company’s drill rig has a pipe attached to the converter for all of the dirt and rock to shoot out of in whatever direction we point it. It’s a life saver.

[@b.malnit8983]

Your team is like a well oiled machine. Everybody knows their job. Like your videos.

[@tims6296]

I love your videos! I had a well drilled years ago but didn’t have the money to have them install the pump and run the plumping. After watching your videos I have decided to do it myself! I love your attention to detail and doing the job right the first time! Thanks for being an awesome person and caring about others!

[@davidskabelund4298]

Just make sure you watch all of his videos. The important factor is how deep your well is. If it is over 350’ deep you can’t use rolled tubing. You will need to install pipe with a Crain. He also has said that the common rolled tubing is only rated to 250’. You can buy special tubing that goes deeper.

[@tims6296]

I have watched nearly everyone of his videos! Fortunately mine is only 240ft so I’ll be using 200psi poly. Thanks!

[@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798]

​@@davidskabelund4298damn...that's deep as shit dude 😲

[@tdc9136]

Last house I bought in AZ well was 620 ft.

[@brandonbelongstocharlottef1798]

@@tdc9136 holy shit 😳😲 did they hit lava 🔥???

[@danielson101]

Great job Boys!!

[@MakeitZUPER]

This has to be the best video presentation yet. Thank you so much for showing the whole process. I wouldn't mind a little more detail on the different sizes and their purposes but this one filled in a lot of gaps that I have had questions about. Thanks again for sharing this with the world. You're awesome.

[@Hammer4999]

I remember how excited my drillers were when they hit 50+ gallons per minute at 200-210' on my well. So much water was flowing that it was coming out clear.

[@me1bzman145]

Shalom Shalom! What was the cost per foot to drill, and what part of the country/state was the work conducted? Todah (Thanks) for your answer in advance! Always Above Ground, Me1BzMan

[@Hammer4999]

@@me1bzman145 Seems like around $20.00/foot to drill, but that was many years ago. Drilling was only half the cost and total cost was around $12,000.00

[@newield76]

In some way I see why wells cost what they do. A lot of time and labor, equipment and knowledge. Thanks for the video, Hopefully when my well in western Massachusetts needs work I find someone as good as you.

[@baratono]

Great video! Enjoyed watching the whole process. More of this, please!

[@terrygonyon4490]

Been in construction since the late 80s and was always the most fascinated with the well drillers. Sure learned a lot by watching and asking questions. Amazed how it all works and its some definite talent! Love watching the video and kudos to you for making them! Luckily I live in a place where shallow wells are easy and we have a high water table. Over the last couple years I've managed to install a few shallow wells with a little help. Water for days!

[@BWIL2515]

Absolutely love these complete videos especially the explanation of the different rock at levels and what your looking for great video thank you

[@daver681]

Great video. I love watching you drill a well it is very interesting, keep up the good work

[@zetuskid]

Smoooooth working this definitely not the first well you guys have worked on together. Y’all read each others minds and knew what the others were doing. Like clock work. Great video and great team!😅

[@user-ys7xt7hw6z]

I used champion well co out of lineville,Ala in 2010. They drilled down to 62 feet to granite stone. At 186feet,it dropped 6-,8 inches and water came then. He drilled down to 225 and water bottomed out. So they drilled in granite to 328 feet and pulled out. I got me a long nylon line and tied piece of brick and let it down every hour during day to the water sound. I got in at 6 foot an hour each time. Folks,this is great to know about your well after drilling. In three days it topped at 45 feet from top .They came and installed punp and pipe. Mine then in 2010 was 4800.00 well and all. Guaranteed water price. I paid for pipe and breamers and wire to do all this myself. It was 5200 .00 in all. Been here 17 years now and only replaced pump once after 9 years. This is what it was back then in 2010. To the people that want a well,that is a chunk. Water is worth it. Very cold water in summer.

[@JayMills-qp3oz]

1)How did you replace the pump 2) was the pump on top or on the bottom of the pipe ..

[@barrylitchfield8357]

A very good overview of water well drilling. I learned a lot from your video. Thanks for sharing!

[@rickatkins1493]

Great video I really enjoyed it. I could watch well drilling every day❤

[@ranmarks6739]

Awesome video for drilling a water well. I haven't seen all of your videos maybe the last year or 2 but this video really makes sense to me...

[@NoName-jr2eo]

H, by the way, excellent video. Brings back memories of watching the well being drilled where I grew up. In my 60's now...an old man😊.

[@wacobeer6469]

This is very timely... I'm in the market for a well in Hill County, Texas. Although I get the basics of water well drilling, I've never done it. And I'm told that our Aquifer is up to 1500' down. Sounds expensive. Anybody here ever done a well in the Waco Area? Curious. But I will be watching more videos here. Thanks for all you do.

[@nswfftp]

Can look up Well data in you’re area here www3.twdb.texas.gov/apps/WaterDataInteractive/GroundwaterDataViewer/?map=sdr

[@paull.drownjr.5477]

I love your video.. You are an awesome person and you do quality work. Looking forward to next video.

[@alpetterson9452]

I never knew digging holes was so interesting. Thanks.

[@miltonchavez1262]

Nice job guys. Good attention to detail and great results!

[@watermanone7567]

Another great video, hope you show more of how to hold the rods when you add or remove additional ones. Thanks

[@moman0166]

We had to have a new well on the farm and my dad knew a water Witcher. He came and I just didn’t believe in it but he picked two places and they hit water at 46 feet.

[@johncarlson8125]

Good job boys, enjoys your hard work with them wells and repairs.

[@klcameron709]

Enjoyed the video. I watched the guys drill mine. Nail biting nerves waiting to see if we hit. You guys work hard. Keep it up!

[@gotti5472]

Nice Video made me think back I was working on a drilling rig through out the 60’s

[@d.p.9005]

Thank you sir for sharing with us I appreciate all this information, It was very interesting thank you God bless you have a blessed day.

[@user-sc8uj4jy9h]

I find a lot of your videos so educational and this one doesn’t disappoint. I’m very interested in every aspect of the drilling and well systems. I’ve been waiting for over a year to have a well drilled on my property but where I live there’s very few that are in the business. Thanks for the videos!

[@SirPoopyPants]

Absolutley Fascinating! Thank you!

[@deongeloboyce2905]

Love how these guys work as a team

[@kennedynthiwa5100]

Extremely professional. Lovely job.

[@bobbailey2947]

Great Video - Well done - very informative. Keep 'em comin' !!

[@stevenjohnson626]

Great video! You're a very good commentator as well. Thank you

[@raulherrera6674]

Excellent Job! Congratulations!

[@butchbrown3130]

I enjoyed watching this so thanks for sharing.

[@jjclarkson3261]

THANK YOU for leveling the volume- no eardrum blasting! Interesting and informative videos you are posting up. Professionalism shows. Keep up the great work!

[@derekfester6084]

interesting to watch and see how differently you guys do it

[@lynconner6276]

Good job.

[@omarperich1560]

Well Apréciate, thank you for the video thanks to everyone involved

[@alanpreiss1224]

That was a great video. It left me wanting to know more about drilling. Fascinating. Hope you do more like that. I’ll be watching. :)

[@davidsauls9542]

Excellent work ! The girls in the back look they are wanting daddy to get home so they can have supper.

[@J_T_1]

Enjoyed the video even though I didn't understand every step of the process. I will probably watch it again later.

[@roberthoffmann9757]

I totally enjoy your videos,how do you decide where to locate where you drill and know that there is water there??

[@craig162]

Great video.

[@BosnWayne]

That was so interesting. Thanks guys.

[@johnwehunt4305]

Reminds me when my well was drilled. They went to 550 ft A 4 wire 5 hp pump and Franklin box.

[@shanesummerhayes7101]

Really interesting. Keep safe. Many thanks.

[@lindsaylittle6535]

Really, really enjoyed this video! we will be drilling a well next summer. Tons of boulders and ledge rock here in NE MN. Like your can do attitude. Very informative. Subscribed and happy I did.

[@DG-Chiefs-fan]

Great video we’re having a water well drilled on our property now, very informative video 👍🏽

[@TBizzell68]

Cool video, I’ve seen these rigs at a distance but have never been up close when they are drilling.

[@robertpolo4554]

I have had 4 wells punched over the years for homes I built, I have some idea about it, but this video was very informative. Thanks, great job!

[@robertpolo4554]

I will say, I am in the Northeast, Maine. Things are a little different up here.

[@cantwellron11]

Luv it I work with Longyear in the Simpson desert diamond drilling looking for euraniam found heap water I driving water truck good job

[@tccdlinux1471]

great video. need a well drilled in Texas but will have to wait.

[@declanoshaughnessy7733]

Nice job well done guys that is what you call 💪 a gusher

[@onelifeadventurestv]

Thanks for the information. It really helped me understand the process

[@JoseOrtiz-zb7gq]

Awesome.

[@Anthony_Williams1216]

Awesome video man, that was great!

[@dansevern3291]

Interesting how different the drilling process is in various parts of the country.

[@xFlavoriax]

it is true...👌

[@dao8805]

What do you mean by difference processes; isn't it the same all over the country? What state was this filmed in?

[@ramhammer10-4]

Yeah buddy I enjoyed this video. I'm looking to drill a well in middle Tennessee very soon.

[@rsmail7426]

Very nice video and nice add-ons for the controls.

[@jareds6611]

This video has to be the best overall well drilling process explained I have ever seen. I am fascinated with how this all works and how it provides me with the best drinking water I've ever had. Unfortunately my well cost me almost 25K but they had to go 650' deep and then it needed to be fracked but now I have about a 15gpm well and lots of capacity so I don't ever foresee us running out of water.

[@yahaidahdeuh4912]

كلما حفرت أكثر تحصل على الماء أكثر .إن شاءالله لاينفذ ولا ينقطع مائك

[@timtamgar4844]

Great informative video. Thanks for your content. Liked and subscribed.

[@michaelschollian761]

Never quite understood the drilling process but loving every minute of watching you !! I’m getting ready to most likely replace my pressure tank….thats how I stumbled on to your site !! Many say to put a check valve just prior to tank…..some say don’t. What do you say ?? When they installed mine….they put a pvc check valve “after” the tank and just prior to house entry 🤔🤔🤔🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@raymondtay3532]

Well done guys.💪💪👍👍👏👏💯💯❤❤

[@yellowlab5624]

Great video 👍👍👍

[@noudvankempen3324]

i realy admire your way of working (and your father's). very well organised. goor for your materials. good for the knowledge of de undergroud. very good work. good for your helpers. (and, i saw some drilling here from other people).

[@kevins5833]

I'll tell ya what... that was absolutely fascinating to watch. Had no idea how it was done nor did I understand what an "art" It Is to drill for water... It fascinates me to know that there is water below us. Wish I had a cut out of the earth to be able to put it in perspective. Great job men, now have a Beer...

[@jimposey8542]

Great video !

[@iceman681000]

Awesome video I learned a lot thank you

[@erikm9234]

Very cool!

[@scrotiemcboogerballs1981]

I wish I could have a well dug but unfortunately there’s several old strip coal mines within a few miles of my house and they made two huge pits they filled with coal ash so it’s a 50/50 chance the water isn’t safe to drink and I don’t want to put money into something that might be useless great video thanks for sharing

[@maverickgood5204]

I need a drill crew like this where I live.

[@kenjett2434]

Nice job of drilling even though you got the wrong rig lol. I'm retired but I spent many years on the older style rigs cable tools was a 3rd generation driller work both in oilfield and did some water on the side. Gotta love those old spudders

[@caseycolburn3611]

Great video

[@carlosfinlay874]

Thanks

[@danielheartsill4269]

My mom and dad and my grandparents both had wells drilled in southern Oklahoma. They used what they called a spudder rig. Both wells went just over one hundred feet. The wells were only used for lawn watering b

[@yahaidahdeuh4912]

هل هي ليست صالحة لشرب

[@peterparsons7141]

Really interesting!

[@swedenfrommycam]

Awsome 🏆

[@localcrew]

That well was LIT! Just subscribed!

[@rubenmorales7529]

First time. See you video I loved. Good job sr 👍

[@SerDonTrends]

WoW that's a huge machine

[@69druth]

Good day I finished one at 227 and I got to watch you finish one. Lol

[@doonhamer252]

ran a similar setup .. old north span drill RC -cyclone for exploration self-contained to 500' if we could maintain pressure ..I think Pat Moody Kelowna BC built it .. last time I used it was in DRC Africa

[@Bladeoceanic]

Wish i was rich cuz I'm trying to get one of these dug. At least now i appreciate why it's such an expensive job. Thumbs up & wish me luck on my well drilling endeavor.

[@ralphnorris-vk8ff]

I wish I could afford to have you drill a well for me! I have to haul water in the dry season. I have been told we're setting on a huge underground lake about 185 feet down!

[@suzylarry1]

that did appear to be a great source of water !

[@johnridderhof4505]

Ever have a customer that wasn't on site and didn't mark the spot they wanted but gave you a general area, get mad because it wasn't exactly where they wanted it? For some reason I can see that kind of thing happening

[@davidshay4773]

Good video 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@johnfalkenstine8377]

What a great video. I worked in Arizona in airplanes, temp was 120, people passed out, just dropping to their knees.

[@markusr1308]

I once worked at a McDonalds, it was hot sometimes

[@timrxn5414]

@@markusr1308 fry station, grill, or just regular heat? You gave me a laugh

[@euonymus1980]

Almost half way to your goal of 100k!!!

[@anthonybailey6502]

nice to see youre dogs

[@SilverFenixFyre]

Cool video, thanks for sharing. Get u guys some respirators!!! Your health is important. 👍

[@kirktruman6707]

I BELIEVE

[@SeeSaw72]

Before buying our property we sent in for a well report for the area from the Ontario government. Cost us $20.00 for the report. The 50 acres we wanted had an aquifer of around 80 feet. And we hit water at around 65 feet.

[@oldgoatherder]

Thanks, I didn't realize you drill though the casing. I thought that you drilled the whole well then put the casing in.

[@tonymidmore7652]

Different ways. There is another video on YT showing what you describe and that's how it's done here. With steel casing, at the end.