Nicholls Boreholes Domestic Drilling - Renewable Heat€¦ · Fusion weld –not push fit! 4 ......
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Nicholls Boreholes Domestic Drilling
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Introduction
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• Nicholls Boreholes is an established family run business based in West Sussex.
• We have combined experienced staff and up‐to‐date machinery to ensure an efficient service in nearly all locations and geologies.
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• We specialise in drilling and installing boreholes for ground source heat pumps, waterwells and deep bore soakaways in the South East.
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Our Experience
• We have completed over 150 domestic ground source borehole systems over the last 6 years.
• Including open loop and closed loop systems.• We also undertake Commercial projects.• We run 4 rotary drilling rigs.
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Domestic Borehole Installations
• Use experienced professionals• Use the best materials• Use the best equipment• The driller is a representative of your company• Taking responsibility
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Geology
• Can I have a borehole anywhere?
• Obtain geological assessments for clients to give a clear picture of what can be expected on site.
• What affect does this haveon your system?
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Geology
• Trust in your driller is essential• As is the relationship you build• Being aware of potential risks• Design responsibility• Good record keeping
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EquipmentOur fleet of drilling rigs are capable of drilling 200m
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Drilling rigs
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Additional Equipment
Pumper Dumpers Mud Tanks
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Site AccessThis can often be tricky for domestic projects and may
involve using cranes to lift equipment onto site…
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…or the rig to be driven through the existing buildings.
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Additional Equipment
Loop Feeder Mud Cleaning System
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Installation
Grout Machine Borehole Probe
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Headerworks
• Use experienced installers
• Cap every open end• Understand that contamination within the system can affect the lifespan of the gylcol
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Fusion weld – not push fit!
4‐1 Manifold
Pressure testing
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Waterwell Installations and associated works
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Water Borehole after installation
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Record Keeping
• Drilling logs• Pressure testing certificates• Headerworks installation details• Site plan• Flow testing• Biocide
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Health & Safety• Conform to the Health and Safety
at Work Act 1974.• Committed to CSCS construction
certification scheme• We have an in‐house Health and
Safety Officer• NVQ Qualified drillers• Enforce the wearing of personal
protective equipment for employees and subcontractors.
• Carry out risk assessments and produce method statements where necessary before works start.
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Best practice of installation
• Following GSHP Association best practice guidelines
• Use the best materials• Consideration of other project locations• Don’t try to get away with less• Follow EA recommendations• Do searches that include London Underground, tunnels and drainage
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How much will it cost?
• Don’t just go with the cheapest price• Check what they are responsible for?• Variables – waste removal• Get a clear line between contractors
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Contact us for more information
nichollsboreholes.co.uk