
Using a Mud Pump – drillyourownwell
A typical mud pump will put out 100 gallons per minute whereas two hoses are only good for about 12 to 15 gallons per minute. It saves water. Just as important, a mud pump allows you to employ a re-circulating system so you can use bentonite or other gelling material that will solidify the sandy, cruly walls of your borehole long enough you can drill without worrying about …