Essential Guide for Well Drilling Beginners: Key Points for Using a Small Drilling Rig

Essential Guide for Well Drilling Beginners: Key Points for Using a Small Drilling Rig

Step 1: Preparation and Survey

Confirm Legality: Consult local policies to ensure private well drilling is permitted.

Safety Survey: Confirm the absence of underground cables, gas pipelines, and locations away from pollution sources such as septic tanks.

Prepare Materials: Prepare the drilling rig, drill rods, well casing (filter pipe/solid pipe), and gravel.

Step 2: Operating Procedures

Stable Leveling: Place the drilling rig on a firm, level surface, ensuring it is level and secured.

Vertical Drilling: Rotate the drill rod slowly at low speed, ensuring it is vertical; this is crucial for a straight wellbore.

Drilling with Drill Rod Connection: After drilling one drill rod to the bottom, stop the machine, remove the cuttings, and connect a new drill rod to continue drilling.

Critical Well Completion: Once the desired depth is reached, immediately lower the well casing and fill the outside of the casing with gravel.

Thorough Well Flushing: Use a water pump to repeatedly flush the well until the water is clear.

Key Reminder:

Safety First: Wear a safety helmet, gloves, and goggles, and keep away from rotating parts.

Key to quality: "Downloading the filter pipe + gravel packing" is the crucial step in ensuring clear water and a long well lifespan.

By following these points, you can complete well drilling operations safely and efficiently.