Sounds similar to one hole I was installing out in Yakima, Washington on a site that we've done extensive work upon (in fact, I just got back from there yesterday -- just in time to attend my Asbestos Abatement Supervisor Refresher -- Lucky me).

That hole took 8 attempts and broke two probes as well. Unfortunately, one of the break-downs involved mushrooming a concrete bit inside of the hammer that required them to totally disassemble the rear of the probe. Hard to explain but, I was told that it took about 12 hours to fix. The other probe (both were truck mounted 5410s) literally broke one piece of the foot. I, to this very moment, am not sure how that bonehead pulled that one off.

Oh yeah, did I mention that this company was mobing up out of Portland (8 hours away?). Two days of down time kind of shot the budget.

Here's one of the local rigs that GeoLogic maintains... just found it @ geoprobe.com. I've yet to have a problem with GL! Great company! I know they do some work up in your neck of the woods... drop me a line if you'd like some contact information. Great guys that do great work.

RP

 

Oh yeah...

Here's that auger head attachment for the 6610DT.


RP

 

The 5410 has a huge foot - how does someone break it?

That's a sweet looking rig - I assume it's a 5410 running off a PTO of a Powerstroke ?

Right now I haven't even been able to get my bosses to use any of the drillers I used to use - but, I'll keep GeoLogic in mind as well.

Yep, that's what the setup they were using.

 

I know the foot is huge. The only thing I can figure is the welds must have been bad? Past damage? Heck, I don't know.

Yep... that's a 5410 and it's a VERY nice rig. So nice that I've utilized a picture of that rig popping a hole at a site as the cover on a report for that site.

I suppose that you all have American Drilling Services (ADS) up there as well? I've worked with those folks several times in the past... I'll hold any additional comments until you mention how your experiences have been with them (or if you've used them).

RP

 

Ok, I've been around some nasty women before....but DANG!

 

I've never used them, or heard anything about them...