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A Difference Adapted from Information Provided by Mudslayer Mfg. Mud is a wonderful tool you can’t afford to waste. You want to use it, but it can be hard to manage. This is where Mudslayer ® comes in. Jim La Porte has been in the drilling industry his entire life. He realized the need for a mud system whose operation didn’t require a doctorate in engineering. It needed to be simple, affordable, and dependable; thus, the Mudslayer ® portable mud system was invented, and has seen great success since its introduction in 2006. With the Mudslayer ® , mud pumped down the hole is re- covered, cleaned, and reused again. Jim said i t wi l l clean you up, decrease your foot- print, and best of all, cut costs. He proudly stands behind his in- vention. “If somebody’s got a problem, that’s the biggest part of my day,” said Jim. Customers rave about the simplic- ity of the Mudslayer ® , saying it has completely changed the dynamic of how they drill. Ray Coons, owner and operator of Iowa Geothermal Services said the Mudslayer ® consistently proves its value in daily operations. When asked what makes the Mudslayer ® a worth- while investment, he said it was the ease of operation. “You feed it mud, it gives you clean water back. It’s just easy.” Ray said set-up time is now a breeze. What used to take 35 minutes and two experienced workers can be accom- plished in about 8 minutes with one worker. Another perk of the Mudslayer ® is Jim La Porte a noticeably cleaner jobsite. Ray said he never realized other contractors notice what a mess a drilling project can make; but electricians and carpenters have approached several drill operators and said, “You’re doing something different. It’s not as messy. Where did the mud go?” The answer: Mudslayer ® cleaned it up. Mudslayer’s unique dual screen sys- tem offers the performance of post ten- sion screens at standard screen prices. The self-cleaning tank design eliminates manual shoveling, stirring, and constant babysitting of the pit. The Caterpillar power plant is quiet, reliable, and eco- nomical. Mudslayer ® offers a complete line of options, including towable, rig mount- able, limited-access tracked, and geo- technical units cleaning from 35 gpm (gallons per minute) to 500 gpm. The Mudslayer ® is bui l t by wel l drillers for well drillers. The company prides itself on listening to the customer and using insight to perfect their prod- uct. They embrace the challenge of custom work. For almost a decade, Mudslayer ® has been saving contrac- tors’ backs and their bottom lines. Ray Coons and his Mudslayer ® . 48 OCTOBER 2014 WorldWide Drilling Resource ® Tavino cont’d from page 46. comfort to supplement the design. We always knew we felt better with geother- mal, and now we know the feng shui reason why. Pete Peter Tavino may be contacted via e-mail at admin@ worldwidedrillingresource.com