Ditch Witch FM13V - Manual (Page 28)

28 FM13V - PREPARATION
SELECT DRILLING FLUID
28 FM13V - PREPARATION
SELECT DRILLING FLUID
Planning Drilling Fluid Requirements
1. Determine drilling conditions and choose appropriate drilling
fluid mix.
2. Estimate amount of supplies needed and check availability.
• Drilling fluid
• Water supply. If more water than can be carried with the
unit will be needed, arrange to transport additional water.
• Bentonite and/or polymer
3. Check water quality.
• Visually perform pH test on water. If pH is below 5.0, add
1 cup (.25 L) soda ash per tank. Test and repeat until pH
is between 7.5 and 10.
Planning Drilling Fluid Requirements
1. Determine drilling conditions and choose appropriate drilling
fluid mix.
2. Estimate amount of supplies needed and check availability.
• Drilling fluid
• Water supply. If more water than can be carried with the
unit will be needed, arrange to transport additional water.
• Bentonite and/or polymer
3. Check water quality.
• Visually perform pH test on water. If pH is below 5.0, add
1 cup (.25 L) soda ash per tank. Test and repeat until pH
is between 7.5 and 10.