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64 MARCH 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® strenuous task which can cause stress to your heart. Get the Best Shovel for the Job Smaller shovels will have a lighter load. Ergonomic shapes, such as curved handles can also help you get the job done more comfortably. Warm Up Marching in place for 5-10 minutes before shoveling will loosen up mus- cles and help you avoid injuries while working. Remember to take breaks as needed and drink plenty of water. Good Posture is Essential Instead of hunching over, bend at the hips and knees using hip and leg muscles rather than your back. Instead of lifting snow, try to push as much as possible. Snow Shoveling cont’d from page 60. Flexible Drop Pipe: Who Uses it and Why You Should by Tracy Keck Hose Solutions, Inc. Much of my time is spent traveling the country and visiting with contractors, engineers, distributors, municipalities, water districts, and other end users. Those who have selected flexible drop pipe over other traditional options experi- ence many benefits, which are outlined below. First, flexible drop pipe is totally non- corrosive. With pressure changes, the pipe will expand and contract slightly, not allowing the internal build-up or scal- ing of any material. This includes ele- ments naturally found in water such as iron, manganese, brine, and bacterial growth. Engineers love how this process minimizes head loss and provides the most efficient system available. The cost to replace the corroded pipe and the associated labor costs are eliminated since a 50-YEAR WARRANTY for stan- dard water wells ensures peace of mind for the life of the well. Next, without a shrinking diameter to move water through, the pump may operate more economically. This will result in lower energy costs and a longer pump life. Yet another major advantage is the ease of installation and removal of pumps and pipe. Contractors rave about the time saved when pulling and setting pumps on flexible drop pipe. No longer is it necessary to handle 20-foot sticks of bulky, heavy, and unsafe material. What has taken days in the past can now be done in hours, in a very safe way, and with little or no extra equipment. Since the time to pull the pump is so very short, end users can experience a benefit which did not previously exist in many cases. Preventative maintenance is now an option. In many instances, municipalities realize their output and/or water quality are diminishing. Due to the expense, they often did nothing until they were close to, or out of water. Now these same users are beginning to incor- porate the upkeep of their wells into their annual budget. Tracy Tracy Keck may be contacted via e-mail at admin@ worldwidedrillingresource.com " # # # " "# # ! #! % # !! " ! " "# ! & ! % ! # ' ! & !! #' " $!"# " # " ##" " " " " $# " !!! !