DIY well drilling / trench digging for GSHP

[Geo NR Gee]

Originally Posted by jhwelder

Just lost a bit 28' down after drilling through 15" of solid rock. Guess my son and I shouldnt have been standing on the drill to make it cut faster! Well its off to the shop to make a new one and try again.

Not fun when that happens. I lost one at 25' down but it was because I wasn't lifting the cuttings fast enough and stuck the string. Are you making a new bit?

Geo