Mayers Well Drilling

Welcome to the March 2019 issue of the Water Well Journal from the National Ground Water Association focusing on #pumping systems. The issue features WWJ’s ann...ual pumps directory. The 2019 Pumps Directory is where you can access complete contact information for the industry’s pump manufacturers. It also features an easy-to-read grid detailing and checking off the types of pumps each manufacturer produces. Simply put, the directory is a must-read before you make your next purchase. Most groundwater professionals installing pump systems know the merits of a variable frequency drive, but the cover story Protecting Motors goes into detail how to protect motors from the potentially harmful effects of pulse width modulated (PWM) waveforms, which are inherent in energy efficient VFD-controlled pumping systems. Patrick Hogg of Nidec walks readers through how drives work and how best to protect motors by taking a systematic approach. He states achieving a long-running pumping solution can be done when the motor and VFD are looked upon as a single system. Grounding back the motor to the drive, and having the wire, conduit, and filter correctly sized can lead to a variable speed drive system operating according to specification. While VFDs are relatively new to the groundwater pumping industry, freelance writer William Wagner authored a feature article about a method that has been around for more than 100 years. In Still Going, he covers windmills and how they are a reliable source for providing water to homeowners, ranchers, and farmers and won’t be going anywhere in the near future. Wagner talks to industry professionals working for a windmill manufacturer as well as an installer. They point out the beauty of windmills is in their simplicity. Windmills are systems that usually need checked just once a year with all of their components housed neatly together, making them a reliable source in a world asking more and more for clean energy. The latest Drawing from the Well column is titled Dealing with Flowing Wells. Columnist Gary Shawver, MGWC, stresses the importance of preplanning for groundwater professionals who work in areas where flowing wells can occur. Along with pointing out the need to check existing records of wells near the jobsite and having a plan for worst-case scenario events, Shawver provides information about some of the jobsite practices his crew has used. Among them were setting temporary casing ranging from 15 feet to 30 feet in depth. The depth depended on where crews found a zone of stiff clay. He also notes his crews usually used neat cement grout because of its set strength. The monthly installment of the #Safety Matters column by Alexandra Walsh is titled Ignoring Ergonomics Can Be Costly. In it, Walsh explains how ergonomics, designing a job for an employee instead of forcing an employee’s body to fit the job, is critical to business owners. She points out work-related musculoskeletal disorders cost $15 billion to $20 billion a year. She adds that Bureau of Labor statistics indicate ergonomic-related injuries account for one-third of cases involving days away from work and that employees suffering from ergonomics-related injuries required more time off the job on average (11 days) than those with other types of workplace injuries and illnesses (eight days). Walsh then describes in detail OSHA requirements, how to identify problems, utilize injury reports, and finally, how to put ergonomics to work for your business. To read these articles and more, visit www.WaterWellJournal.com.

Although we are doing our part to keep our customers and employees safe, we will stay open for all of your emergency water needs. If you have questions, concerns or you have a water emergency please call our office @ 215-679-7817

Welcome to the March 2019 issue of the Water Well Journal from the National Ground Water Association focusing on #pumping systems. The issue features WWJ’s ann...ual pumps directory. The 2019 Pumps Directory is where you can access complete contact information for the industry’s pump manufacturers. It also features an easy-to-read grid detailing and checking off the types of pumps each manufacturer produces. Simply put, the directory is a must-read before you make your next purchase. Most groundwater professionals installing pump systems know the merits of a variable frequency drive, but the cover story Protecting Motors goes into detail how to protect motors from the potentially harmful effects of pulse width modulated (PWM) waveforms, which are inherent in energy efficient VFD-controlled pumping systems. Patrick Hogg of Nidec walks readers through how drives work and how best to protect motors by taking a systematic approach. He states achieving a long-running pumping solution can be done when the motor and VFD are looked upon as a single system. Grounding back the motor to the drive, and having the wire, conduit, and filter correctly sized can lead to a variable speed drive system operating according to specification. While VFDs are relatively new to the groundwater pumping industry, freelance writer William Wagner authored a feature article about a method that has been around for more than 100 years. In Still Going, he covers windmills and how they are a reliable source for providing water to homeowners, ranchers, and farmers and won’t be going anywhere in the near future. Wagner talks to industry professionals working for a windmill manufacturer as well as an installer. They point out the beauty of windmills is in their simplicity. Windmills are systems that usually need checked just once a year with all of their components housed neatly together, making them a reliable source in a world asking more and more for clean energy. The latest Drawing from the Well column is titled Dealing with Flowing Wells. Columnist Gary Shawver, MGWC, stresses the importance of preplanning for groundwater professionals who work in areas where flowing wells can occur. Along with pointing out the need to check existing records of wells near the jobsite and having a plan for worst-case scenario events, Shawver provides information about some of the jobsite practices his crew has used. Among them were setting temporary casing ranging from 15 feet to 30 feet in depth. The depth depended on where crews found a zone of stiff clay. He also notes his crews usually used neat cement grout because of its set strength. The monthly installment of the #Safety Matters column by Alexandra Walsh is titled Ignoring Ergonomics Can Be Costly. In it, Walsh explains how ergonomics, designing a job for an employee instead of forcing an employee’s body to fit the job, is critical to business owners. She points out work-related musculoskeletal disorders cost $15 billion to $20 billion a year. She adds that Bureau of Labor statistics indicate ergonomic-related injuries account for one-third of cases involving days away from work and that employees suffering from ergonomics-related injuries required more time off the job on average (11 days) than those with other types of workplace injuries and illnesses (eight days). Walsh then describes in detail OSHA requirements, how to identify problems, utilize injury reports, and finally, how to put ergonomics to work for your business. To read these articles and more, visit www.WaterWellJournal.com.

Good morning! It's Day 2 of NGWA 'Field Methods: #Groundwater Sampling and Analysis' course. Instructors Kevin Svitana, Ph.D., & Jon Zanders lead hands-on exer...cises like sampling strategies this morning at The Point at Otterbein University. NGWA is thrilled to offer hands-on courses like these to help you develop the skills necessary to perform quality work in the field. #NGWABetterTogether See more

Caramel Apple Mimosas are the best way to use apple cider. Full recipe: http://dlsh.it/JYq8EfF

President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump took the stage at the Liberty Ball and shared their first dance with Vice President Mike Pence and close family members, dancing to Frank Sinatra's classic "My Way."

Mayer's Well Drilling has current openings for full time employment. We are looking to hire responsible self motivated people for opening as Drill operator, pump installer, and general labor. Must have a clean driving record and be willing to be trained for a CDL. We offer stable work place, competitive wages, health insurance, 401k, paid holiday and vacation. Must be able to pass drug and alcohol testing. Give our office a call at 215-679-7817 and ask for Todd Mayer.

Mayer's Well Drilling is currently seeking full and part employees. We are seeking self motivated individuals who possess not only mechanical skills but people... skills. We provide competitive wages, health insurance, 401k, and paid holiday and vacation. Must have a clean driving record, and able to pass physical and obtain a CDL driver license. Mayer's Well Drilling is a drug free company. We are seeking well drillers pump installers general labors mechanics plumbers equipment operators If any of our friends are interested or have a friend of family member who is looking for a career in the ground water industries please give our office a call at 215-679-7817 and ask for Todd Mayer to set up an interview.